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.
The REACH Pantry provides food, cleaning supplies, and other necessities to Kinship and Trailside Heights families. The feature story in our January 2021 newsletter.
VOA Alaska’s October 2020 Newsletter VOA Alaska’s Youth Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program serves the most vulnerable youth who are experiencing homelessness in Anchorage. Before
The seasons are changing once again, but as we have for the last 40 years, VOA Alaska is here to help our community weather the storms.
