Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) is an 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 substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Upcoming virtual class:

February 15, 2024, 9 am - 4 pm. Please register on Zoom here.

Trauma 101

Trauma 101 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 can use a better understanding of trauma to be trauma-informed.

Our next Trauma 101 Training will be held at the BP Energy Center on Monday, February 19, 2024, from 9:00am-4:00pm. Register here!

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 covered by Alaska Medicaid for as long as medically necessary. Note: the Medicaid eligibility criteria for this program recently changed!

We're holding monthly info sessions to answer questions about the program, referral and assessment processes and treatment. 

Peer support is a growing field in behavioral health. Training classes and apprenticeships through Alaska Behavioral Health are a great way to start your journey toward this new profession!

Our peer support training manager Jen Galvan is holding weekly information sessions to share information and answer questions about peer support training opportunities and apprenticeships. Sessions are Monday evenings at 7:00 via Zoom. Register to "stop-in" and learn more!