No Waitlist for Substance Use Assessments

Same day substance use assessments are available Tuesday-Thursday. To schedule an assessment or speak to a provider, please contact Desiree Dan, Intake Coordinator, at 1-800-478-6822 ext 3847. Or come in at the Al Ketzler Sr Building Suite 118 in Fairbanks. If you are in a rural community, please reach out to your local BHA or clinic. Clients are enrolled in …

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May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month

By Karen Kallen-Brown, LPC Children’s Services Clinician Years ago, the Denakkanaaga Elders identified twenty-one values to guide us in being healthy, strong, caring, and connected people. Wherever I am, I hear many concerns about the struggles that our children face. The COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of schools, the move to online learning, the disruption to family activities, routines, and traditions …

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Seasonal Depression: More Than Winter Blues

SEASONAL DEPRESSION As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, many people change their wardrobes and routines. But for people with seasonal affective disorder, the change of season is associated with a significant change in mood. This mood change can be overwhelming—causing them to experience a deep depression and a loss of interest in everyday activities. WHAT ARE THE …

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