Myth vs Fact: Preventing Child Abuse
April 18, 2021
Everyone should know the facts and what to do when a child asks for help, because child abuse prevention and awareness is everyone’s responsibility.
Archive: Public Health & Prevention
Updates on our public health and prevention programs.
2020 Community Impact Report
April 12, 2021
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.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Screen Time
March 17, 2021
Reducing screen time and being more present in the moment can be key to maintaining a healthy mind and lifestyle. Here’s how to get started!
Wellness During COVID – Episode 5
February 17, 2021
Chelsie Williams, Lead Mental Health Clinician at ARCH, offers encouragement for parents who my be seeing changes in their teens behavior and shares how VOA Alaska is helping Alaska’s youth struggling with substance misuse.
Wellness During COVID – Episode 4
February 10, 2021
Coping WITH Youth – Stefanie Goggins, Lead of Integrated Services at VOA Alaska shares tips on how to help your child cope through these challenging times, how to have meaningful conversations with them, what signs to look for, and how VOA Alaska can help you and your family.
Wellness During COVID – Episode 3
January 21, 2021
Focus on the Facts – Jordan Kamer, Health Educator at the Anchorage Health Department, shares how to stay safe during the ongoing pandemic, suggestions for managing screen time for you and your family, advice for dealing with COVID fatigue, and tips on staying mentally and emotionally well during this era of limited in-person social interaction.
The REACH Pantry is Serving Alaska’s Kinship Families
January 14, 2021
The REACH Pantry provides food, cleaning supplies, and other necessities to Kinship and Trailside Heights families. The feature story in our January 2021 newsletter.
Wellness During COVID – Episode 2
January 13, 2021
Take Care of Your Body – Holistic health and wellness coach Chris Bryant to learn how he’s coping with COVID, the importance of staying active for our physical and mental health, and tips for getting back in action.