The painting of Harold Newton, one of The Florida Highwaymen, inspired this imaginary Alaskan scene. His use of color and the beauty of his storm as well as the circumstances of his life and his gifts give me hope to create instead of watching Youtube.
Registration for the 1st Annual Advanced Rural Child Trauma Training Institute, on December 4th, 2024, is now open! This event will focus on the unique challenges of providing trauma informed care for children living in rural communities such as access, provision of treatment via telehealth, provider training in evidence-based practices, rural engagement, and cultural competency. […]
Expanded capacity means quicker access for families! Dr. Mia Galioto recently joined our team as a Child & Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Galioto had been working as locum in various locations, and recently spent a year at API. Alaska won her over, and now she’s here in a permanent position. Dr. Galioto first became interested in […]
Expanding PHP to Fairbanks! We are excited to announce the expansion of our Children’s Partial Hospitalization Program (or PHP) to Fairbanks! PHP is a day treatment program designed to support children and youth who are struggling with significant mental health challenges. The program will run from 9 am to 3 pm daily at our Aspen […]
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 […]
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 […]
CCBHC stands for Certified Community Behavioral Health Center. As a CCBHC, Alaska Behavioral Health provides a list of comprehensive integrated services meeting 161 criteria related to quality and access, as defined by SAMHSA, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, including: We have more than 100 clinical providers, including: Our well-trained support staff […]
Join us for Here.Is.Better. at the Bear Tooth,learn about psychosis and get ready for late summer training events.
We are pleased to announce a new support group for Veterans! The group is led by peer support specialist David Petty, and is an opportunity to come together in community for conversation, find support if you need it, or maybe just play a boardgame or two with company. When: Wednesdays in September, 2024, 6:00 – […]
During this 2-hour in person training, participants learn how to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal. Common causes of suicidal behavior will be discussed, including warning signs to look for. Prevention strategies, along with resources on how to help yourself as well as someone in crisis are also covered. Zoom attendance will […]
Alaska Behavioral Health is pleased to offer virtual ARC Training 9am to 4pm via Zoom What is ARC? The Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency or ARC framework (Kinniburgh & Blaustein, 2005) is a flexible, components-based intervention developed for children and adolescents (3-18) who have experienced complex trauma, along with their caregiving systems. ARC is designed as both an individual level clinical intervention, to be […]
We are so thankful that Senator Bill Wielechowski was able to meet and speak with us at our Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health.
We appreciate you, Senator!
Woot, woot! Last week, our Mat Su clinic was notified that we officially meet all of the requirements of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic! That means we've met a rigorous list of standards for the types of services we offer, access to services, and the quality of services.
We offer quick access to psychiatry/medication management, primary care, therapy, and peer support - Call us today! 907-563-1000.
We're so proud of our Mat Su team!
[Photo from our grand opening in summer 2023]
Learn more about what it means to be a CCBHC: loom.ly/sl59x3k
#mentalhealth#CCBHC
On this day, we remember the tragic events of 9/11 and honor the lives lost. The impact of that day is felt deeply, even years later, by many individuals and families.
At Alaska Behavioral Health, we are here to provide support for those who continue to be affected, whether by this tragedy or by other experiences of grief and loss. You don’t have to navigate these difficult emotions alone—our compassionate team is here to help.
#NeverForget #GriefSupport #WellnessForEveryone #AlaskaBehavioralHealth
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We always have meaningful conversations at the @AFSP- Alaska American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Alaska Chapter Out of the Darkness Walk. Thanks to everyone who came out!
Suicide can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma and taking action, we can help to reduce the instances of suicide around the world. Small actions can make a big difference: every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society.
Learn about warning signs and ways to help at samhsa.gov/suicide
If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 to get connected to local resources.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay#WSPD2024#mentalhealth
We have just added an in-person Peer Support Specialist training in Ketchikan October 7 - 11!
Peer support training teaches those with a history of substance use or mental illness how to use their experiences to help others. This week-long class qualifies attendees to work as paid peer support specialists and to apply to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. This training is provided at no cost through support from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and the State of Alaska Division of Behavioral Health.
To register for this training, e-mail jen at akbh.org
#mentalhealth #peersupport #ketchikanalaska
Suicide rates in Alaska have long been troubling, but ACTION = HOPE.
We can all play a role in suicide prevention by asking when we're concerned, listening, and helping connect people with resources. If you'd like to feel better-prepared to help when someone else is struggling, please join us in person in Anchorage on September 17 for QPR training. Learn more: loom.ly/sphMjx0
If you are struggling, your are not alone! Call or text 988 any time for support.
#suicidepreventionmonth #youarenotalone #988
Dr. Mia Galioto recently joined our team as a Child & Adult Psychiatrist!
She enjoys working with kids "because they are fun!" The hardest, but most rewarding part is helping their caregivers. After calling Chicago home-base for a while (Go Cubs!), she is happy to be in Alaska. She especially loves winter and cold weather!
Dr. Galioto performs psychiatric evaluations and medication management for both children and adults. She sees a lot of children with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, depression and anxiety. She has immediate openings for new clients and can't wait to serve you!
Save the Date: Virtual Rural Child Trauma Training Conference is scheduled for December 4!
For more than ten years, Alaska Behavioral Health has hosted the annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute, featuring local Alaskan and national experts who share the latest research and advances in the neurobiology of traumatic stress, trauma-informed systems, and clinical interventions for complex trauma in children and adults. This high-quality professional development opportunity exists to expand the knowledge of and support the development of trauma-informed care for behavioral health and social service providers across Alaska.
This year, we are pleased to announce an additional opportunity for learning and professional development through our inaugural Alaska Advanced Rural Child Trauma Training Institute. This event will focus on the unique challenges of providing trauma informed care for children living in rural communities such as access, provision of treatment via telehealth, provider training in evidence-based practices, rural engagement, and cultural competency.
This is a one-day training that will be offered in a distance learning format via Zoom.
More information and registration will be available on our website soon, but go ahead and mark your calendars!
#mentalheath #TraumaInformed #childtrauma #keeplearning
