Category: Public Health & Prevention

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Book Review: Dopesick

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,

Myth vs Fact: Preventing Child Abuse

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.

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2020 Community Impact Report

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.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Screen Time

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!

Chelsie Williams, Lead Mental Health Clinician at ARCH

Wellness During COVID – Episode 5

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.

Stefanie Goggins, Lead of Integrated Services at VOA Alaska.

Wellness During COVID – Episode 4

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.