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Meet Dani!
Posted on: 04.27.2021
Meet Dani! Dani joined the Child and Family department in Fairbanks shortly after the Aspen building opened to clients in 2019.  She enjoys helping solve everyday challenges for staff and clients alike. Her passion for helping others and providing exceptional customer service are apparent every day in the enthusiasm she bring to her work on our

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AKBH Community Update – April 2021
Posted on: 04.15.2021
In our April 2021 community update, learn how we're expanding access to psychiatric care and about new opportunities for peer support, and check out our spring education series! Read the complete

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Peer Support: New Group Starting!
Posted on: 04.15.2021
New On-line Peer Support Group Forming The All Alaskan Peers Support Group is open to anyone who identifies as a mental health consumer. It's a safe place to engage with individuals in similar situations to process life struggles and build relationships in a recovery community. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm starting April

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Month of the Military Child
Posted on: 04.01.2021
April is the Month of the Military Child. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health will host a Mindfulness for Teens webinar as part of Cohen Veterans Network national celebration of the Month of the Military Child! The Original You - Thriving Not Surviving: A Mindfulness Webinar for Teens April 13 @

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Meet Dr. Nataliya Polito
Posted on: 03.29.2021
Meet Dr. Polito Dr. Nataliya Polito is our Director and Physician at the AKBH Primary Care Center at the  Folker Street location.  She is thrilled to come on board with this amazing and growing organization focused on providing the best collaborative health care to those who need it most.  She works directly with the behavioral health and

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POWER Center Upcoming Presentations!
Posted on: 03.18.2021
Check out these upcoming presentations at the new POWER Center at 2601 Arctic Blvd! Peer presentations are developed by our peer outreach workers on topics requested by the youth we serve.  Presentations are also a chance to learn more about the POWER Center and resources available for youth. Free and open to all young people ages

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Spotlight on Residential Clients
Posted on: 03.15.2021
On January 4, we began to transition the way we support adult clients needing significant support to live in community (vs hospital) settings. Our new Residential Treatment Services are provided under a Medicaid waiver program approved by the State of Alaska and the federal Centers for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS). These services focus on

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Connecting Through Art: Annual Art Show
Posted on: 03.15.2021
May is National Mental Health Month To celebrate, Alaska Behavioral Health, NAMI Anchorage and Out North are teaming up to host an art show! Why art? We value the power that comes with sharing one's lived experiences and the connections that can be made in doing so. We also recognize that sharing experiences doesn't always require words. This

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AKBH Community Update -March 2021
Posted on: 03.15.2021
In our March  2021 community update, check out our spring education series, learn about accreditation, and tag along with our residential team as they go on field trip! Read the complete newsletter

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Spring Education Series

Spring Education Series
Posted on: 03.02.2021
Alaska Behavioral Health Spring Education Series March 17 @ 12:00: Sleep Wellness Presenter: Pamela Kennedy Register here! Sleep hygiene is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing.  Studies show significant lack of sleep impairs your ability to manage even small daily stressors.  All areas of life can be impacted by poor sleep

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