Category: School-Based Services

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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.

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Gabriel is Thriving with His School-Based Clinician

February 25, 2021

Gabriel’s teachers were noticing worrying changes in his behavior. Here’s how a VOA Alaska school-based clinician was able to help him, even through the midst of a pandemic.

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What can I do if my child is worried about returning to school?

February 22, 2021

As schools reopen, many parents might find their children’s behaviors changed. Parents can help their students by creating a plan with their child and the school. Here are a few tips…

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Begich Middle School Impact Update

September 9, 2020

VOA Alaska clinicians have been a valued resource for students, teachers, counselors, and administrators who benefit from the expertise and support our clinicians provide.

Our Latest Stories

USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician

<img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" />

Adolescent Residential Center for Help

February 10, 2026

USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician

<img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" />

A Parent’s Perspective

February 10, 2026

USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician

<img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" />

Community Impact and Innovation

February 10, 2026

USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician

<img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105 lazyload" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560/1707;" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="2560" height="1707" src="https://voaak.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shoebox-Project-Carson-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-image-23105" alt="USOA Mrs. Alaska 2026, Carson Hupe, and Victoria Fatcheva, School-based Clinician" />

Lighting the Way: How VOA Alaska’s Shoebox Project Brings Hope to Youth During the Holidays

November 19, 2025

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August 24, 2025

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August 20, 2025

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