In this Newsletter:

  • World Suicide Prevention Day and Out of the Darkness Walk in Anchorage, September 10
  • Movie Night at the Bear Tooth, September 15
  • New program: Expanding supports for young adults diagnosed with psychosis
  • Join us at the Anchorage Daily News Job Fair September 22!
  • Peer support training opportunities
Out of the Darkness Walk: this Saturday!
Saturday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Honor loved ones and support research into suicide prevention at Anchorage's Out of the Darkness Walk at Cuddy Park. Registration at 10; the program begins at 11 am.

Alaska Behavioral Health and Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic will be there - stop by to say hello and learn more about our programs. It's not too late to join our team to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Alaska Chapter!
Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
Mental Health at the Movies!
Alaska Seeds of Change and the Bear Tooth are teaming up for a showing of the movie Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope on September 15th at 5:30! This movie explores the impacts of adverse childhood experiences on health, behavior and well-being, and shows a path forward to mitigate those effects. The science explored in this film underpins the work we do to support youth at Alaska Seeds of Change, and we can't think of a more fitting fundraiser for our program! A panel discussion follows the movie. Limited seats still available - buy tickets here!
Supporting Young People Experiencing Psychosis
Alaska Behavioral Health is launching Alaska’s first Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program for First Episode Psychosis (FEP). When an adolescent or young adult has an initial experience of serious mental illness, it can be very scary, for them and their family. The CSC model is an evidence-based approach to serving adolescents and young adults experiencing an initial episode of serious mental illness. The treatment approach reduces negative outcomes (like hospitalization) by half, and doubles positive outcomes (like being able to finish school, obtaining employment, living independently.) Recovery and wellness are achievable! 

We are currently recruiting staff for this program. If you are a clinician, case manager or peer support specialist and are interested in being a part of this ground-breaking program, please apply here!
ADN Career Fair: September 22!
We'll be at the Anchorage Daily News Career Fair at the Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, September 22! Bring your resume and be ready for an initial interview on site.
Peer Support Training Opportunities
Next class starts September 20!
We have 4 more sessions of our 40-hour introductory peer support training class available before the end of the calendar year! Weekday, evening, and Saturday options are available.
This 40 hour class prepares people who have lived experience with mental illness and/or substance misuse to become certified peer support professionals and qualify for paying jobs. More info here!
Pictured: Peer Support Program Manager Jen Galvan teaching a peer support class in a tent at Centennial Campground in Anchorage.