“Just Out of Reach” is a self portrait I made to reflect on my own mental health. Although there are always people around, it can be hard to accept their help. We take them for granted or push them away. This piece is a message to myself and others to accept those outstretched hands and cherish them.
Registration for the 11th Annual Advanced Trauma Training Institute is now open! Please visit our Training page to register for this training opportunity (no cost to attend). Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute – Register Now for May 9th & 10th, 2024
Alaska Behavioral Health has begun implementing a new evidence-based treatment for working with children and families. MATCH – ADTC stands Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems. What is MATCH? MATCH is designed to be flexible to provide a wide range of tools and supports, depending on the child’s strengths and […]
Common Sense Parenting® (CSP) provides parents and caregivers with logical strategies and easy-to-learn techniques to address issues of communication, discipline, decision-making, relationships, self-control and school success. These classes incorporate research-proven child care methods that are derived directly from the Boys Town Family Home Program℠ and adapted for use in the home by parents. Each skill […]
ACMHS, Inc. was established in 1974 Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, Inc. (ACMHS) was established on June 11, 1974 as a private not-for-profit corporation to provide treatment for people with mental illness in the Anchorage area. Since then, we have served thousands of Alaskans experiencing mental health challenges, from chronic serious mental illness to anxiety […]
Alaska Seeds of Change is celebrating its birthday! Get ready for an unforgettable evening packed with fun and community spirit! What: Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store: Pepper Cook-Off Competition: Spice up the night with our fiery contest! Community Trivia Night: Put your knowledge to the test and compete for glory! Dinner and Dessert: Indulge […]
Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) is a full day course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or […]
Join us for Here.Is.Better. at the Bear Tooth,learn about psychosis and get ready for late summer training events.
Adult Mental Health Residential Treatment Services focus on teaching clients skills to improve their quality of life, and allow a place to practice routines that support wellness with the goal of moving toward more independent living. Services are provided under a Medicaid waiver program approved by the State of Alaska and the federal Centers for […]
Alaska Behavioral Health and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition are pleased to present a free screening of Here.Is.Better. – a documentary that follows four US military veterans as they go through treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Many thanks to the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Recreation Department for sponsoring to make this a free event! […]
Trauma 101 training focuses on understanding how trauma impacts the body and the brain, how people adapt to trauma, and what we can do as providers, caregivers and community members to support recovery and resiliency. The Trauma 101 training is not a training on a specific type of intervention but is focused on how we […]
Did you know Alaska Behavioral Health is turning 50 this year?
Our company was founded as Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, Inc. in June, 1974. Since then, we've provided mental health services for tens of thousands of Alaskans, striving toward our vision of "Wellness for Everyone!"
Come help us celebrate!
50th Anniversary Celebration Reception
May 9 @ 4:30 pm at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage (following the first day of the 11th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute)
Details and RSVP: loom.ly/SdP2Zhs
We only have a few seats left at the 11th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute! May 9 -10: two full days of training with experts in treating trauma, including a track focused on serving veterans and military families.
Check out the details and register here before it fills up!
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#mentalhealth #traumainformed
April is World Autism Month!
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological & developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social skills, speech and nonverbal communication, learning, and repetitive or restrictive behaviors, thinking, or interests.
Alaska Behavioral Health supports children and adults who have autism with any mental health needs (which may or not be associated with their autism!)
More resources at the links:
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd
www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/autism-spectrum-disorder/22-MH...
www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child
www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/parents-guide-autism
www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/adult-autism-diagnosis-tool-kit
#autism #mentalhealth
April is World Autism Month!
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological & developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social skills, speech and nonverbal communication, learning, and repetitive or restrictive behaviors, thinking, or interests.
Alaska Behavioral Health supports children and adults who have autism with any mental health needs (which may or not be associated with their autism!)
More resources at the links:
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd
www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/autism-spectrum-disorder/22-MH...
www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child
www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/parents-guide-autism
www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/adult-autism-diagnosis-tool-kit
#autism #mentalhealth
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! We love the sentiment of @Alaska Children's Trust CEO Trevor Storrs in a recent opinion piece -Mandatory Supporters Before Mandatory Reporters: "If you see a family struggling, reach out and offer support. Maybe that means lending a sympathetic ear to a parent in need or calling 2-1-1 to connect a family with resources. By offering your support early, you may be preventing that family from ever needing to be reported."
Read the full piece here: loom.ly/RrIjnUM
For a schedule of related activities in Alaska, check out the Alaska Children's Trust website: loom.ly/pwxV6z8
April is the Month of the Military Child and tomorrow (April 17) is Purple Up Day!
Purple Up Day honors strength and resilience of our military kids. Let the military kids in your world know you care by wearing purple tomorrow!
More resources on supporting military kids at loom.ly/doew6xg
- with Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health
#militarykids #mentalhealth
Fairbanks - It isn't too late to join us for a free showing of Here Is Better Documentary at Pioneer Park on Thursday!
This movie depicts 4 veterans as they go through treatment for PTSD and find hope and recovery. Please join us! Doors open at 5:30, movie at 6:00. Dinner provided.
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Our Child & Family team is implementing a new evidence-based practice to serve children and families!
MATCH - ADTC is for kids ages 6 to 17 who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and behavior issues. It is designed to be flexible to provide a wide range of tools depending one each child's needs and strengths.
Clinicians are receiving training and on-going support to learn this new practice.
Learn more about it! loom.ly/i_BBv-w
Still on the fence about registering for the 11th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute?
Workshop details are now available on our website! alaskabehavioralhealth.org/alaska-child-trauma-center-at-acmhs/alaska-advanced-trauma-training-in...
#traumainformed #mentalhealth
