The Frontline Leadership Institute allows participants to experience and explore the critical, vital contribution Frontline Supervisors provide to the agency, the individuals they support and the direct support and direct service professionals they work with. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other Frontline Supervisors from across the State of Alaska sharing their experiences, […]

The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), in partnership with the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC), has a strong history of advancing suicide prevention efforts across Alaska. In May 2024, DBH and the SSPC hosted the second Alaska Suicide Prevention Conference, a free, two-day event that brought together professionals, advocates, and community […]

Child Welfare Academy is offering two Strengthening Families Alaska (SFA) trainingevents. SFA is designed for foster parents and professionals who work with parents, youth, and children. We hope you will join us, and please share this others who would benefit from participating. This training will be held in Anchorage at 1901 Bragaw St. CWA Training Room A

Infant mental health is foundational to safe and effective family contact, yet signs of infant stress can be subtle and easily overlooked. This session will help facilitators identify the cues infants use to communicate overwhelm, distress, or dysregulation during interactions with caregivers. Participants will learn about variations in attachment behaviors, how insecure attachment may influence […]

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.  

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. Toxic stress from ACEs can change brain development and affect how the body responds to stress. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood. However, ACEs can be prevented and you can HEAL at any age. A Survival […]

Designed for new care coordinators who are not yet certified, this course is required prior to taking Care Coordination Core Units offered by the Alaska Department of Health Senior and Disabilities Services. This five-hour course is designed to be interactive and provide attendees the opportunity to participate in discussions. Topics include Ethics, How to Serve […]

SFA is a free interactive training focused on engaging families, programs, and communities in building five Protective Factors that help families succeed and thrive, even in the face of risk and challenges. Join us in person!

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 […]