Behavioral Health Resources - June 12, 2020

June 12, 2020 Resource Bulletin

Current Alaska, National & International Resources and Key Updates on:
Mental Health  |  Substance Misuse & Recovery  |  Suicide Prevention & Postvention  |  Justice Involved  |  
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Miss our last email? Past e-bulletins are posted in the left column on both the ABADA and AMHB websites.

Report: Economic Costs of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Alaska

Data analysis firm McDowell Group, released this report in January 2020. The report provides details about what is FAS/FASD, prevalence in the U.S. and Alaska, information on screening and assessments, costs related to homelessness, foster care, corrections, medical costs, Medicaid, special education, and more.

To review the report, click here.

Nurses and Midwives: Partnering to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

This page is from the recently held 65th American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Annual Meeting & Exhibition. It offers links to information about alcohol use and risk for adverse COVID-19 outcomes, FASD and FASD prevention, and professional development opportunities.

For details, click here.

Public Comment Period for 1115 Behavioral Health Waiver
Comments due by July 7th, 5:00pm AKST

The Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services adopted the regulations for both the Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder services covered under the Medicaid 1115 Behavioral Health Waiver as emergency regulations. 

You may comment on the regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the changes. For more information, click here.

To view the regulations, click here. 

Zoom Learning Opportunities

Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training (RADACT) is offering two upcoming zoom trainings this month on the topics of personality disorders & substance use disorders, and applied crisis management. Questions may be directed to Virginia by phone 907-563-9202 or email. 

For more details, click here.

COVID-19 Resources for Criminal Justice System

The Justice Center and Council of State Governments offers select resources on practices that state and local governments can implement to best protect people in the system from the virus. This includes how justice systems are responding in each state, impact on law enforcement, resources for state leaders, and resources for corrections, courts, juvenile justice, law enforcement, mental health and addiction, and reentry. 

For details, click here.

Suicide Prevention Amidst a Pandemic: The Road Ahead
June 17th, 10:00am-11:30am AKST

This webinar, hosted by the National Council on Behavioral Health and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, will examine the state of suicide prevention, crisis line capacity and potential impacts of COVID-19. They will review legislation and other efforts to establish 9-8-8 as a national dial-in code for support and discuss how to articulate the value of well-resourced suicide crisis lines to policymakers.

To register for the webinar, click here.

Public Comment Period for FY21-25 Alaska State Plan for Brain Injury
Comments due by June 29th, 2020

The Brain Injury State Partnership Program is currently seeking public comment on the FY21-25 Alaska State Plan for Brain Injury. The overall goal of this project is to increase capacity in Alaska to provide a continuum of care for individuals with brain injury and their families across the lifespan with services which are culturally responsive, person-centered, comprehensive and coordinated.

To see the draft plan and submit comments, click here.

Survey for Parents of Children Ages 3-8: Expulsion and Suspension From School Environments
Deadline to complete is June 20, 2020

The Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education is gathering information from parents and guardians in Alaska to work out solutions for reducing and preventing exclusionary practices for young children in early childhood (child care, Head Start, pre-elementary) and school environments.

For questions or assistance, call the Council toll-free at 1-888-269-8990, 269-8462 (in Anchorage), or email Elena Markova.

You can access the survey here.

This program, funded through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), provides $1,200 to eligible Alaskans experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19. Distribution is determined by lottery and will be paid directly to landlords or lenders. 

For more details, click here.

Racism - A Public Health Crisis

The American Public Health Association (APHA) hosts this site which provides multiple resources regarding the connection between racism and health, including links to their new webinar series titled, "Advancing Racial Equity."

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