Category: Public Health & Prevention

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Thank You for Being the Light!

January 12, 2023

In this month’s newsletter, we recognize our many Be the Light Donors with a fun, short film.

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Our Philosophy of Care

December 6, 2022

Our core beliefs as an organization and how those guide our approach to serving Alaska’s youth and families.

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Embracing our Shared Resiliency: A Message from CEO Julia Luey

February 1, 2022

Julia reflects on the past year and shares how our team came together with a renewed sense of resiliency to face challenges and continue serving Alaska’s youth and families.

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Building Healthier Communities Through Advocacy, Outreach, and Connection

February 1, 2022

VOA Alaska is building healthy communities by creating opportunities for young Alaskans to learn, grow, and be empowered.

A Year of Joy and Connection: 2021 in Photos

December 27, 2021

VOA Alaska’s Digital Engagement Manager gathers some of his favorite photos of the year, with a behind-the-scenes look on makes them meaningful.

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Line One: Youth mental health and substance abuse in Alaska

November 17, 2021

In The News: VOA Alaska’s Julia Luey and Jackie Wallen join Line One host Prentiss Pemberton to talk about our work to fill in the gaps to care.

Book Review: Dopesick

October 14, 2021

Beth Macy published Dopesick after spending years gathering evidence and data and individual stories detailing the mishandling of prescription drugs and the impact of addiction in America,