Category: School-Based Services

VOA Alaska Celebrates Historic Commissioning of Six New Ministers

August 24, 2025

VOA Alaska just made history—commissioning six new ministers and becoming the fastest-growing ministry affiliate in the nation. Rooted in a “church without walls” philosophy, this movement is breaking barriers, meeting people where they are, and proving that love in action can transform communities. From recovery journeys to youth activism, each minister brings a story of resilience and hope—signaling that something extraordinary is happening in Alaska.

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Breaking Barriers: VOA Alaska’s School-Based Services Bring Mental Health Care Directly to Students

August 20, 2025

VOA Alaska’s School-Based Services bring mental health care directly into Anchorage schools—reducing stigma, building trust, and making support easier to access. With partners like the Anchorage School District, Providence Health & Services, and United Way of Anchorage, the program has expanded from four schools to thirteen, helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

A school-based clinician and client smile together.

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Healing Through Music: Kaylyssa’s story

March 5, 2025

A story of youth finding healing and resilience through music and therapeutic services with VOA Alaska’s School-Based Services program.

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Celebrating Recovery: Testimonies of Resilience from VOA Alaska Staff

September 27, 2024

In our September newsletter, we celebrate Recovery Month, say goodbye to a board member, and share a video from our partners at Premera!

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VOA Alaska Celebrates School-Based Services Partners and Impact

September 25, 2024

VOA highlighted the role of relationships in providing school-based mental health support and the need for investment to expand services statewide.

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How VOA is Supporting Student Mental Health with Positivity and Creativity

August 20, 2024

In our August newsletter, VOA’s school-based clinicians share what they’re looking forward to in the new school year.

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Beyond ‘good.’ How are you, really?

May 23, 2024

In our May Newsletter, we provide tips for speaking with youth about their mental health and celebrate a new partnership to expand our day treatment program!

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VOA’s Summer Camps Help Kids Build Friendship and Resiliency

February 23, 2024

Bringing adventure, joy, and social-emotional learning into the lives of Anchorage youth.

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A Year of Joy and Connection: Favorite Moments of 2023

December 19, 2023

VOA’s Director of Communications shares his favorite moments from the past 12 months.

Kids making pinwheels out of paper.

Empowering Alaska’s Youth, Young Adults, and Families

December 7, 2023

An interview with the National Council on Mental Wellbeing.

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VOA Alaska Celebrates Historic Commissioning of Six New Ministers

August 24, 2025

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Breaking Barriers: VOA Alaska’s School-Based Services Bring Mental Health Care Directly to Students

August 20, 2025

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Second chances: Keagan’s story

March 6, 2025

A school-based clinician and client smile together.

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Healing Through Music: Kaylyssa’s story

March 5, 2025

A client smiles and laughs while talking to a VOA Alaska staff member.

On His Terms: Val’s Story of finding Resilience

March 3, 2025

VOA's Fireweed Society members gather at the Alaska State Snow Sculpture Championship.

Fireweed Society’s First Gathering: Celebrating Connection and Creativity during Fur Rondy

February 24, 2025

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