In Alaska, professionals who serve families need opportunities to network, problem-solve, and think through how to work together.  With this conference, we hope professionals will find inspiration to connect, collaborate, and improve the continuity of care for families in Alaska.  The Infant, Child, and Youth (ICY) Conference, formerly known as the IECMH Institute & CAFBH […]

The Pathways to Recovery Conference is a pivotal event designed to address the unique challenges of addiction and behavioral health in Alaska. This conference provides a platform for professionals, community leaders, and advocates to come together, share insights, and advance innovative approaches to building a stronger network of care. Focused on life-saving strategies and overdose […]

Children and adolescents often express stress differently than adults, and these signs may be misunderstood during family contact. This session helps practitioners recognize key verbal, behavioral, emotional, and physiological indicators of stress and anxiety across developmental stages. Attendees will gain language and frameworks that differentiate typical stress from patterns suggesting a need for additional support. […]

This two-day training provides an in-depth review of DSM-5-TR criteria for substance use and co-occurring disorders, equipping addiction counselors and peer support specialists with practical diagnostic skills. The training emphasizes real-world application through case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, and the clinical significance […]

A Culturally Infused Workshop on Suicide Prevention for Community Members. “Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention” infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This free workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals to help.  

Why This Matters: Stigma is a major barrier to progress across public health, mental health, and substance use treatment efforts. It can prevent people from seeking the services and support they need—impacting both individual well-being and community health. What You’ll Learn: What stigma is and how it shows up in our communities. How stigma impacts […]

Erikson Institute FAN, Facilitating Attuned Interactions, is a training program that believes people need to feel connected and understood in order to be open to change. FAN tool ensures practitioners read cues from parents and themselves and thus, provide empathetic and appropriate responses. Through this training, you will acquire the tools necessary to cultivate stronger […]

Building on the previous session, this webinar explores evidence‑based strategies facilitators can use to help children and adolescents manage stress during contact sessions. Participants will learn why certain interventions reduce distress, how youth benefit from predictable routines and emotional validation, and how to anticipate moments when stress may escalate. This session covers: • Brief, relationship‑centered […]

Flag Day on May 30, 2026 @ Delaney Park Strip Downtown Anchorage, Don't miss out, food, information vendors, Dance groups to perform, parade of our AAPI cultures and communities, open to those want to attend, due date May 15, 2026. No later, contact [email protected] or call 907-433-9559.