Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted on: 12.09.2025

The first hard frost hits, the sun slips below the horizon by 4:30 p.m., and suddenly the couch feels like the only safe place in the world. You tell yourself it’s just the “winter blues.” You’ll snap out of it when the holidays pass. But weeks drag on, and the heaviness lingers—sleeping 10 hours yet waking exhausted, skipping the

Support for those affected by Western Alaska Storms

Posted on: 10.21.2025

We're Here for You If you've been impacted by this month's storm damage, Alaska Behavioral Health is ready to help—with same-day appointments available. 🏥 Immediate Support Available Need care today? We're offering same-day walk-in services for: Primary care Psychiatric medication management Mental health

Path to Peer Support Certification Info Sessions

Posted on: 10.15.2025

NEW Info Sessions for Peer Support Certification! Our Basic Peer Support Training class is just one step in the process to become a State of Alaska Certified Peer Support Specialist. These info sessions will help you figure out the rest of the steps! Sessions will include: the application process training requirements useful

Trauma 101 Training – November 21st, 2025

Posted on: 10.10.2025

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 can gain a better

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: November 25th

Posted on: 10.10.2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid® is a full day course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The training covers common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group as well as how to interact with a child or