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March 3, 2022 Resource Bulletin |
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Mental Health
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American Indian & Alaska Native Cultural Elements with a Focus on Rural Mental Health
March 15, 10:00-11:30am AKDT
The National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC) is hosting this webinar. Raymond Daw, MA, (Navajo) will provide an overview of rural mental health and Native American disparities in the United States and describe Native American cultural elements for improving rural mental health.
The event will be uploaded soon. You will be able to register by clicking here.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Well-Being: The COVID Pandemic’s Impact on Health Care Workers Supporting Older Adults
March 23, 10:00-11:00am AKDT
The National Council presents this webinar to understand how the pandemic has impacted the mental health of healthcare workers in long-term facilities and ways to address burnout and coping strategies.
To register, please click here.
Alaska Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Institute and Child, Adolescent, & Family Behavioral Health Virtual Conferences
April 6-8 & 11-12, 9:00am-3:00pm AKDT
This annual conference is for all stakeholders concerned about the importance and promotion of behavioral health for children and youth. The agenda and speakers will be posted soon.
To register, please click here.
Talking to Children About War
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network created this resource for caregivers. This fact sheet includes the potential impact and considerations when talking to children about war, how to start the conversation, understanding media coverage, and how to foster resilience.
To view the fact sheet, click here.
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Alaska Careline
For someone to talk to, call anytime:
1-877-266-4357 (HELP) or text 4help to 839863
3-11 p.m. Tue-Sat
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Substance Misuse Prevention, Treatment & Recovery |
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Understanding Prevention Science Parts 1 & 2
March 9 (Part 1) and March 16 (Part 2), 9:00-10:30am AKST
The Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network is hosting a two-part webinar reviewing prevention science and its relevance to substance use prevention professionals.
For more information and to register, click here.
Braiding Western Treatment Modalities and Indigenous Approaches for SUDs: Sweetgrass Method
March 9, 11:00am-12:00pm AKST
The National Association for Addiction Professionals hosts this interactive webinar to introduce the Sweetgrass Method, and also examine observed responses to historical and intergenerational trauma, which include signs of overall poor physical health, depression, and substance use disorder.
To learn more, click here.
Pandemic-related Substance Use: Recognizing Concerns and Making a Change
March 14, 10:00-11:00am AKDT
The New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network hosts this webinar to discuss strategies to recognize substance use concerns, spanning mild to severe impacts on one’s life, and review the many approaches to making a change.
For more information and to register, click here.
Upcoming Trainings on Stigma
March 17, 9:00-10:30am AKDT
March 30 (Part 1) and April 6 (Part 2) 6:00am AKDT
The Danya Institute in Maryland hosts the March 17th training over Zoom. Topics include responding to misconceptions about substance use disorder, such as waiting for “rock bottom” and “teens are going to drink anyway, so they might as well do it at home”. The webinar will also discuss evidence-based strategies that can help prevent stigma, such as increased addiction literacy.
To register, click here.
The Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network hosts the March 30 and April 6 trainings which will ground participants in research on the impacts of stigma and the evidence for preventing and reducing it. Participants can expect opportunities for discussion, self-examination, and real-world application of prevention practices.
For more information and to register, click here.
Help Identifying Individuals Overlooked for Alcohol Use Disorder
Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) and University of Missouri (MU) have developed a new framework of 13 risk factors that could lead to someone developing an AUD. These include impulsive behavior, reward sensitivity and punishment sensitivity. This is the first AUD-specific mechanistic framework that synthesizes research on its behavioral, neurobiological, and genetic features. The goal of the framework is early detection and personalized care.
To read more click here.
Addiction Medicine Consults in Hospital Reduce Deaths in Patients with Substance Use Disorder
In-hospital addiction medicine consultations can reduce deaths in high-risk patients with substance use disorder, according to a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine by University of Pittsburgh physicians. This research is among the first of its kind to show these consults are a life-saving intervention.
To read more, click here.
Alcohol Use Among Girls and Young Women: A Worrying Trend
This fact sheet from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides trend data and health risks of alcohol use among girls and young women. It also provides some links for how to educate young people and adults about the risks of alcohol use.
To view the fact sheet, click here.
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Justice Involved |
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Kenai Reentry Simulation
April 2, 11:00am-3:00pm AKDT
Kenai Mall, 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy
The Kenai Peninsula Reentry Coalition and Department of Corrections offers community members an opportunity to gain an understanding of the obstacles facing people releasing from incarceration, navigating systems, making appointments, managing paperwork, etc. There are two ways to participate: 1) as a reentrant participating in the simulation; 2) as an agency staffing a table at the simulation.
For more information, email KPRC.Simulation@gmail.com
Offering Buprenorphine Medication to People with Opioid Use Disorder in Jail May Reduce Rearrests and Reconviction
This study at two jails in Massachusetts revealed a 32% reduction in rates of probation violations, reincarcerations, or court charges when the facility offered buprenorphine to people in jail compared to when it did not. The findings were published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
To read more, click here.
Justice Counts - Actionable Data to Bolster Public Safety
The University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute (UCCI) is partnering with the Council on State Governments (CSG) Justice Center to provide this new resource which scans criminal justice data in all 50 states to provide policymakers with timely information about criminal justice systems, existing gaps in data collection, and opportunities for improvement, etc.
For more information, click here.
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Neurobehavioral
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Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Dementia
March 9, 11:00am-12:30pm AKST
The Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska hosts this webinar via Zoom to share what resources are available for those with a diagnosis of dementia, and where to get accurate information on the disease so you know what to expect and what to do next.
For more information or registration assistance, contact Joan Adams: jadams@alzalaska.org or 907-452-2277.
FASD Profiles of Neurodevelopmental Impairment Across the Lifespan: Effectiveness of Intervention Recommendations
March 30, 7:30-8:30am AKDT
This training is presented by Susan (Astley) Hemingway PhD, director of the Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network. It will feature information on what types of neurobehavioral impairments are most often observed in individuals with FASD, what interventions are typically recommended, and identifying whether interventions meet caregiver’s needs.
For more information, contact Erika Stannard at estannard@pc-ak.com
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Suicide Prevention & Postvention |
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America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP)
March 15, 10:00am AKDT
Interested in learning more about how you can help prevent veteran suicide? Join Cheree Tham, Chief of Programs and Initiatives of AWP, and two representatives from Stop Soldier Suicide; Chuck Eastman, Strategic Partnership Director, and Amy Dozier, Donor Engagement Manager.
For more information and to access the event, click here.
Talking Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
March 25, 12:00pm AKDT *Anchorage, in person*
The Alaska Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting this community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
For more information, click here.
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Alaska Careline
For someone to talk to, call anytime:
1-877-266-4357 (HELP) or text 4help to 839863
3-11 p.m. Tue-Sat
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Other Resources/Opportunities
If you know of a great resource or opportunity, send us an email and we'll try our best to include it here or in a section above.
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Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation
March 11, 8:30-9:30am AKST
This council meets the 2nd Friday of every month via Zoom. To review a legal overview of the opioid settlement agreement, click here.
To obtain the login information and review the public notice, click here.
What are the Medicaid Waiver and Senior In-Home Programs?
March 21, 1:00-2:30pm AKDT
Liz Smith, Care Coordination Resource of Alaska’s Anchorage Supervisor, to learn about these programs which may assist your family today or in the future.
For more information about this training and to register, please contact: Ann Farris at afarris@alzalaska.org or 907-561-3313.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I-B (WIOA) Youth Program
Grant applications due March 14th, by 5:00pm AKDT
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Alaska Workforce Investment Board is requesting competitive grant applications for projects
that deliver innovative and effective youth services to disadvantaged, disconnected, and homeless youth
populations.
To learn more click here.
Request for Proposals: Substance Use Disorder Preventative Services & Medication-Assisted Treatment Program Development
Proposals due March 16th, by 2:00pm AKDT
The State of Alaska, Department of Corrections is soliciting proposals on how to further develop a system-wide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program. The request is also seeking guidance on implementing harm reduction and early intervention programs for individuals not appropriate for intensive SUD programs but potentially at risk to develop problems due to their substance use.
To learn more click here.
Request for Information: COVID Health Equity Project Funding and Technical Assistance
Proposals due March 16th, by 3:59pm AKDT
The Alaska Division of Public Health is seeking whether there is interest in expanding capacity and services to prevent and control COVID-19 infection (or transmission) among populations at higher risk and that are underserved, including racial and ethnic minority groups and people living in rural communities.
To review the request for information, click here.
Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder "Safety Net" Provider Agreement
The Alaska Division of Behavioral Health has posted a Provider Agreement seeking services for individuals with a primary mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis who are uninsured and do not meet Medicaid income or eligibility criteria. Services requested include: mobile outreach crisis response, peer-based crisis services, 23-hour crisis observation, and crisis residential and stabilization services.
To learn more click here.
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