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February 8, 2019

Commissioner assumes management of Alaska Psychiatric Institute; changes will improve patient and staff safety

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum has invoked his authority under state law to immediately assume management of Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API). Questions and comments regarding these changes may be emailed to api.info@alaska.gov.

Opioids in Alaska

Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program Plan

Your input is needed to help strengthen the behavioral health system. Public comments are now being taken for the draft FY2020-24 Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program Plan. The comment period is open through April 12, 2019.

Learn more | Read the draft plan | Submit comments to compplan@alaska.gov

DHSS Southcentral earthquake page for information to assist Alaskans as recovery efforts continue from the magnitude 7.0 earthquake reported between Palmer and Anchorage at 8:29 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, and the thousands of aftershocks.
Alaska's Smokefree Workplace Law went into effect October 1, 2018. Go to smokefree.alaska.gov for more information.
Alaska Tribal Child Welfare Compact
Self-care after a major-traumatic event
Medicaid in Alaska Dashboard

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