J. Kate Burkhart
Executive Director 

Alaska Behavioral Health Resource Guide

If you, a family member or friend is hurting and considering suicide, PLEASE call Careline at
1-877-266-HELP (4357)

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Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health is a comprehensive review of the science of substance use, misuse, and disorders. This report, the first ever issued by the Surgeon General which speaks to the importance of the issues related to substance abuse. Previous reports of the Surgeon General, including those on tobacco (1964), AIDS (1987), and mental health (1999), have helped to create understanding and urgency to address critical public health challenges.

Childhood Trauma Costs All Alaskans

What we experience as children affects us for a lifetime. The effects of childhood trauma go far beyond one child or one family, and can pass from generation to generation. Part of reducing the impact of childhood trauma in Alaska is getting educated:

• Learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences in Alaska.
• Learn how effective early childhood mental health services can reduce the effects of trauma.
• Check out resources for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children.

Talking to children about traumatic events and loss
can be hard.

These resources can help you plan and have this important conversation.

• Tips for Talking With and Helping Children And Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
• Parent Guidelines for Crisis Response, American Academy of Expert in Traumatic Stress.
• Talking to Children About Disasters, American Academy of Pediatrics Parent Guide for Supporting Grieving Children, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement.

Coping with Crisis Situations
Resources for educators, health care providers, and community members from the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and the Prevention of Youth Violence.




If you or someone you know is in need of mental health services, treatment is available.

• Call 2-1-1 or visit www.Alaska211.org.
• Visit the online Mental Health Services Locator.
  
• Call the Alaska Mental Health Board at 1-888-464-8920.
  
• Call the 24/7 Treatment Referral Line at 1-800-662-4357 (provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
  
• Call the Alaska Peer Support Consortium at 907-258-2772 for information about peer support services in your community.
  
• Alaska’s Careline provides confidential 24/7 crisis support and intervention.
  


Alaskans can manage their emotional and mental fitness just like they can their physical health.


Learn about positive ways to improve and maintain your mental and emotional health from the Boards' Sound Minds in Sound Bodies campaign. Attend a training on how to identify signs of depression, how to reach out for support, and how to connect people to help.

Share how you are promoting personal and community mental wellness on our facebook page!


The Americans with Disabilities Act and Mental Health: Learn More, Be Empowered

The U.S. Department of Justice ADA Resources – comprehensive information for individuals experiencing disabilities, employers, policymakers, and more

Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities in the Workplace and the ADA – information from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (March, 2011)

Alaska State ADA Coordinator's Office, Department of Administration

The Balanced Mind Foundation

Information and support for families of children and youth experiencing mood disorders: fact sheets, educational webinars, tools specifically for teens, support groups and more are all available.

Need help with prescription and drug coverage? The Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program can help.

ABADA/AMHB Newsletter articles.
Get information about programs and support for recovery.