Board of Directors

ACMHS, Inc. dba Alaska Behavioral Health has an up-to 15 person volunteer Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member or volunteering on an Advisory Board please contact the Executive Coordinator at (907) 261-5334.

2021 OFFICERS and MEMBERS

Ian van Tets, Ph.D.
President
University of Alaska Anchorage, Department of Biological Sciences

Andrew Crow
Immediate Past President
University of Alaska Anchorage Business Enterprise Institute

Linda Setterberg
Treasurer
Fairbanks Reentry Coalition

Lisa Tobin
Secretary
retired Public Guardian, State of Alaska Office of Public Advocacy

Irene Gobeli
President-Elect
Hillcorp LLC

Christopher Cox
Board Member
Terra Sound

Susan Crosson
Board Member
Susan K. Crosson Appraisals

Suzanne Fairbanks
Board Member
Carlisle Transportation

Jim Fitterling
Board Member
University of Alaska Anchorage, Department of Psychology

Cathy Taylor
Board Member
retired from Alyeska Pipeline

Latest News & Events

Changing Our Name to Reflect Our Growth

06.01.2020

For decades, Anchorage Community Mental Health Services has served the mental health needs of Alaskans. In 2013, we extended operations to Fairbanks with Fairbanks Community Mental Health Services. Over the years, we have created specialized programs, and continued to evolve our treatments to help our clients on their personal journey to wellness and recovery. Our […]

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AKBH Community Update November & December 2020

01.18.2021

In our November/December 2020 Update, learn how we are expanding services in Anchorage and Fairbanks to reach our most vulnerable community members, meet our new child psychiatrist, and celebrate AKBH clinicians in print! Click here to read the newsletter!

February 10: New Growth Fundraiser for Alaska Seeds of Change & the POWER Center

01.12.2021

We’re taking our annual event virtual! Don’t worry, we’ll bring the same youthful energy and unique flavor to our virtual event that our in-person events have had, even food if you want it. We’d love to see you pop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole event. You’ll have a chance to […]

Youth Drop-in and Outreach

POWER Center December Events!

12.09.2020

We are super-excited to announce that the POWER Center drop-in program for youth ages 13-23 will soon be moving to a new bigger location, right next door to its current location! The larger POWER Center will allow us to serve more youth, especially during the pandemic when capacity is restricted. After remodeling, we’ll have expanded […]

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Meet & Greet with Dr. Wengel

12.01.2020

Join us for a virtual Meet & Greet with our new child psychiatrist Dr. Curt Wengel on Tuesday, January 12 at 8:00 am. Dr. Wengel is a board-certified psychiatrist who comes to AKBH from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. We’ll talk about the services Dr. Wengel is able to provide […]

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Expanding Fairbanks Services

11.23.2020

November 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Cochran: 907-440-8047, jcochran@akbh.org Expanding Services in Fairbanks Alaska Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the expansion of services being offered to area residents through our two Fairbanks clinics, including longer hours, peer support for adult clients, the addition of child psychiatry, and new outreach services to homeless […]

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New Resource for Military Families: Understanding Child Traumatic Stress & Resilience

10.20.2020

Military families are used to adapting to new situations with strength and resilience. But military children may face mental health challenges due to the unique stressors of military life. AKBH clinician Sicely Kluge and former AKBH clinician April McElhenny are members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Military and Veteran Families Program Workgroup. […]

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AKBH Community Update – October 2020

10.19.2020

In our October 2020 update, meet our staff through a new video series, find our about new opportunities for youth at Alaska Seeds of Change, and check out the Steve A. Cohen Military Family Clinic workshops coming up!

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Mental Illness Awareness Week Events

09.24.2020

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 4-10, 2020 Mental Illness Awareness Week is designated each year raise awareness of the prevalence of mental illness, educate the public, fight stigma and provide support for those living with mental illness. This year, Alaska Behavioral Health is partnering to hold the following events: Monday, October 5 @4:30: Free Zoom […]

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AKBH Community Update – September 2020

09.20.2020

In our September 2020 update, meet the Alaskan raising money for Alaska Seeds of Change by hiking, learn about our new Assertive Community Treatment Team, and hear our how community support is helping us support our staff through the pandemic school closures.

Alaska Seeds of Change Recruiting Apprentices!

09.17.2020

Alaska Seeds of Change is offering apprenticeship opportunities for youth ages 16-24. You will have access to job skills development, resume assistance, support to finish school, and mental health care as needed.

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