Summer is here! There’s an abundance of activities to enjoy during Alaska’s three month break from winter. But as fun as it can be, summer brings its own unique stressors.
As you consider your goals and resolutions for the new year, we encourage you to make your mental health a priority.
For National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, we celebrated the strength and resiliency in all of Alaska’s youth.
While there is a lot of hope that this can provide some return to normalcy, Lindsay reminds parents and teachers to remain vigilant and open to what kids are experiencing.
A community can’t thrive without being a healthy community first. So how do we do it? Well, it all starts with you.
Being a safe and supportive environment for all youth regardless of identity means that all young Alaskans can always find a safety net of support at VOA Alaska.
Did you know 80% of youth with mental health diagnoses have unmet needs? Our school-based mental health services help break down the barriers to care.
2020 presented both the need and the opportunity to be fearless. During this time, we sought clarity over certainty, centering on our “why” in a year that tested us.
Meet Bailey and Jared, who together pair mental health and substance use counseling to guide teens towards recovery and well-being.
Gabriel’s teachers were noticing worrying changes in his behavior. Here’s how a VOA Alaska school-based clinician was able to help him, even through the midst of a pandemic.
