In this newsletter:

New! Children's PHP program to launch soon in Fairbanks!
Meet Dr. Galioto, Child & Adult Psychiatrist!
September is Suicide Prevention Month: QPR training + Out of the Darkness Walk
Quick Takes: Veterans Support Group, Common Sense Parenting classes, now in network with Aetna, updates from Alaska Seeds of Change, Peer support class just added in Ketchikan
It's workplace giving season! Combined Federal Campaign + United Way

New! Children's Partial Hospitalization Program in Fairbanks!

Expanding PHP to Fairbanks!

We are excited to announce the expansion of our Children's Partial Hospitalization Program (or PHP) to Fairbanks!

PHP is a day treatment program designed to support children and youth who are struggling with significant mental health challenges. The program will run from 9 am to 3 pm daily at our Aspen Clinic in Fairbanks.

Through our Intensive Services for Children and Teens, we aim to not only address immediate behavioral challenges but also to lay down the foundation for long-term emotional health and resilience. Read more.

Meet Dr. Galioto, Child & Adult Psychiatrist

Expanded capacity means quicker access for families!

Dr. Mia Galioto recently joined our team as a Child & Adult Psychiatrist. She enjoys working with kids "because they are fun!" The hardest but most rewarding part is helping their caregivers. Parents often don't want to recognize what they see in their kids, or they blame themselves. "It's terrible what parents do to themselves. I like helping them see things differently, too."

After calling Chicago home-base for a while (Go Cubs!), she is happy to be in Alaska. She especially loves winter and cold weather! Read more

Dr. Galioto performs psychiatric evaluations and medication management for both children and adults. She sees a lot of children with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, depression and anxiety. She has immediate openings for new clients!

Call today! 907-563-1000

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. This month serves as a reminder that suicide is a significant public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the globe. You can be a part of suicide prevention efforts: check out the opportunities below.

Out of the Darkness Walk

September 7 in Anchorage

Alaska Behavioral Health is proud to sponsor the annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walks to raise money for suicide prevention research and programming.

The Anchorage walk is scheduled for September 7 at 10:30 am! We'd love to see you there -- please Join our Team!

We don't want anyone to walk alone: please stop by our booth before the walk to meet up with our team if you'd like company.

Join Our Team!

Question, Persuade, Refer

In this 2 hour training, participants learn how to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal. Common causes of suicidal behavior will be discussed, including warning signs to look for. Prevention strategies, along with resources on how to help yourself as well as someone in crisis are also covered. Offered in person at the BP Energy Center in Anchorage.

September 17, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Quick Takes & Reminders

Our Veterans Support Group is now meeting on Wednesdays in Anchorage
Common Sense Parenting® Classes are available for free in Anchorage!
As of August 1, we are in network with Aetna! (It takes a while for Aetna to update provider directories; we ARE currently billing at in network rates)
Want to hear all about what's new at Alaska Seeds of Change, including test growing millet and lychees in their hydroponic towers? Check out their newsletter here!
New Peer Support Specialist class just added! In person in Ketchikan, October 7-11! Email jgalvan@akbh.org to sign up.

Workplace Giving Season!

The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off September 1st!

The CFC is the workplace giving campaign for all federal employees, including the military.

If you are a federal employee, please consider donating to Alaska Behavioral Health to support services for veterans, military and their families! We're CFC # 80467.

We are a United Way agency!

When you support United Way through workplace giving, you are supporting thoroughly-vetted charities, selected through a coordinated strategic approach to addressing our community's most pressing needs. Please consider donating through your company's United Way campaign!