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.
Category: Public Health & Prevention
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,
This Simple Kit Can Reverse Overdoses and Save Lives
August 19, 2021
In support of public health, VOA Alaska has found a way to serve the community by assembling and distributing overdose kits.
How to Build a Healthier Community
July 22, 2021
A community can’t thrive without being a healthy community first. So how do we do it? Well, it all starts with you.
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.
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, and what signs to look for.
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