Mental Illness Awareness Week Events

Posted on: 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

Registration Now Open: Advanced Trauma Training Conference on June 3

Posted on: 05.12.2020

Registration for the 8th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Conference is now open! Each year, the Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute features local Alaskan and national experts who share about the latest research and advances in the neurobiology of traumatic stress, trauma-informed systems, and clinical interventions for complex

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Parenting 101: Setting Limits on Technology – Free Class in Anchorage!

Posted on: 10.29.2019

With easy access to hand-held electronics, it can be tough for caregivers to set and enforce limits with their tweens and teens. In this free introductory class, Parenting with Love & Limits Program Manager Meghan Magone will present some technological solutions, but mostly she'll spend time on the relationship aspects of limit-setting. There

Challenge Day

Posted on: 10.28.2019

Four FCMHS staff members recently attended Challenge Day at Tanana Middle School. Challenge Day is a curriculum designed to reduce bullying by building compassion. In a series of activities, students learn about they challenges students have faced and how much they have in common. Staff who participated were moved and inspired by the stories

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World Mental Health Day at Pure Barre Anchorage

Posted on: 10.03.2019

Pure Barre Anchorage recognizes that mental health care is an integral part of health care. On October 10, World Mental Health Day, Pure Barre will donate $5 to ACMHS for every person who attends class! Current members can bring a guest for only $10. From 5- 7 pm, we'll have an ACMHS staff person on hand to answer any questions, and some