Joshua Arvidson, Director of Child and Family Programs at ACMHS and FCMHS, was honored with an Anchorage Daily News Achievement in Business Award on December 2. Joshua was one of 15 honorees working in health and wellness who were recognized during the final event of 2019. Many of Josh’s Child & Family team members joined for the award breakfast, held at the Bill Sheffield Train Depot.
Join us in Wasilla for a documentary film screening and panel discussion! All The Lonely People places a human face on the hidden epidemic of chronic loneliness and social isolation. Built on hope, it shares the latest research and interventions for individuals and communitiesand leaves audiences feeling empowered and reconnected. Reserve your free tickets here!
Alaska Behavioral Health is pleased to offer on-line ARC Training 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 used in treatment settings for […]
Our two largest clinics are switching buildings! Our Anchorage Child and Family Clinic is moving to 4020 Folker Street. Appointments with our Child & Family team that were previously scheduled at 4045 Lake Otis Parkway will be held at 4020 Folker Street beginning October 2. This move brings all of our Child & Family Services […]
Mental Health First Aid is a 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 substance use problem […]
Join us for Here.Is.Better. at the Bear Tooth,learn about psychosis and get ready for late summer training events.
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 […]
Block ParTAY: August 18, 2023 Celebrating community and youth engagement programs! Hosted by Alaska Seeds of Change and the POWER Center Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second annual Block ParTAY on August 18th! We enjoyed sunshine, music by Witty Youngman, games, and food from House of Birria, Holly Dogs, and Beans […]
Join us for Here.Is.Better. at the Bear Tooth,learn about psychosis and get ready for late summer training events.
Our Fairbanks Clinic is pleased to announce a new group for parents and caregivers. “Fireproof Parenting: Extinguishing One Crisis at a Time” Tuesdays @ 5:00 – 6:30 pm AKBH Adult Clinic at 1423 Peger Road 12 weeks long Participants must be current AKBH clients or complete an intake to participate in the group. Unfortunately, we […]
Alaska Behavioral Health is pleased to offer Arc Training 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 used in treatment settings for youth […]
Our Wrap-Around team is hiring! Clinical Associates support youth mental health in school, clinic, and community settings. Do you have a bachelor's degree in psychology or social work and love working with kids? Alaska Behavioral Health offers excellent benefits, including tuition assistance to further your education.
Apply today: loom.ly/D6i5#mentalhealthe#supportyouthyouth
We re-scheduled this quarter's Client Advisory Council for December 14!
The Council is looking for new members to help provide feedback on current and future services and programs.
If you are a current or former AKBH client interested in serving on the council, drop us a line at info@akbh.org or stop by December 14, 4:00 pm at 4020 Folker Street in Anchorage. We'd love to s#mentalhealthntalhealth
Last weekend, our Fairbanks primary care team attended the Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska "Pink" Gala! Our team refers a lot of clients to the Center for screening mammograms.
Myra said it best: "We are happy to be community partners in serving the clients in our vulnerable population. Our team is doing our part to help our patients with important health screenings like annual mammogram screenings, colonoscopies, and prostate cancer screenings. Prevention matters!"
Need a primary care appointment? Call 907-371-1300 to schedule in Fairbanks!
#wellnessforeveryone
Meet our staff! Jonathon is a psychiatric provider focused on treating adults with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other mental health conditions.
He loves all the adventure Alaska has to offer – hunting, fishing, camping and snow-machining!
Jonathon works out of our Anchorage medical clinic: call 907-563-1000 to schedule!
Anyone (else) starting to feel the holiday stress? You are not alone! 88% of Americans feel stressed when celebrating the holidays. The holidays can feel overwhelming, with expectations, extra expenses, travel, family relations. Help manage the stress by saying no to some events, setting a budget and sticking to it, and maintaining healthy habits - like getting exercise and good sleep!
#mentalhealth #holidaze
One week from today: "Mending the Line" at Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill in Anchorage!
A Marine wounded in Afghanistan returns to a VA hospital in Montana where he meets a Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to terms with his physical and emotional trauma.
Part of the proceeds will benefit services for veterans at Alaska Behavioral Health!
Resources and support will be available.
Tickets here!: loom.ly/-iI17GQ
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Our quarterly Client Advisory Council meets today! The Council is looking for new members to help provide feedback on current and future services and programs
If you are a current or former AKBH client interested in serving on the council, drop us a line at info@akbh.org or stop by November 30, 4:00 pm at 4020 Folker Street in Anchorage.
#mentalhealth
"Mending the Line" tells the story of an Afghanistan veteran who finds a path to healing his trauma through fly-fishing. Join us at Beartooth Theatre Pub & Grill in Anchorage on December 11 for the movie and discussion. Lots of resources will be available after the show to help you find your path to healing!
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Thank you for the love, Credit Union 1 !
Today, Credit Union 1 employees from the downtown Anchorage branch dropped off holiday gifts for our adult residential clients. 💚💚
(We're blurring the gifts so we don't ruin the sur#cu1love
#GivingTuesdayingtuesday
