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

AWARE provides free, confidential services for adults and children impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. They also work to raise awareness about these issues and prevent violence in the community.
Crisis Intervention-1-800-478-1090

Caring, qualified responders from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of these responders are Veterans themselves.
1-800-273-8255 (PRESS 1 )

Alaska 2-1-1 a one-stop resource to finding help in your community.

Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 or send an email to
Alaska211@ak.org

Division Contacts

Published annually by Mental Health of America, the nation's leading community-based non-profit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans

Key issues impacting Alaska Mental Health Beneficiaries

The Alaska Suicide Prevention Plan was written by the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. The plan is a call to action and includes strategies that individuals, communities and the State of Alaska can implement together to prevent suicide.

A wide variety of resources including information on anxiety disorders, autism, depression and substance abuse.

"American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. "

Information on an extensive list of psychology topics. Website also has links to publications, reports and databases.

Mental Health America is committed to promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it, with recovery as the goal.

The NAHIC is working to improve adolescent and young adult health, NAHIC focuses on the intersection of public health, systems of care and clinical practice.

The National Institute of Mental Health website includes information on mental health topics, recognizing the symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Website provides a brief description of commonly abused drugs, their street names and physiological effects of drugs. Website contains an extensive list of publications on commonly abused drugs written for parents, teachers and students.

Information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

MedlinePlus provides trusted health, mental health and behavioral information written in an easy to understand manner. Online resources include a medical encyclopedia, medical dictionary and drug & supplements information.

SAMHSA was established in 1992 to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American communities. Website has links to substance abuse, mental health prevention, treatment and recovery information.

Developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs for community providers treating Veterans.

Links to information about the Veteran's Crisis Line, suicide prevention, substance abuse and sexual trauma.

National Alliance on Mental Illness blog post
Published March 4, 2020
By Dimitrios Tsatiris, MD

"Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. "

American Libraries
March 1, 2017
Written by Kaitlin Throgmorton

Teen Mental Illness 101: A California State Library Webinar presented on November 10, 2016
Webinar describes methods based on education and real life stories that can be used to decrease the stigma around teen mental illness.

The National Institute of Health has created brochures and fact sheets on mental health topics for patients and their families, health professionals and the public.

"A brief 18-question automated test to help people determine if they may need to see a mental health professional."

"Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible."

This tutorial defines stress and provides information on the risks, prevention and management.

Created by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs this video provides information on using the Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 & Press 1

National Public Radio's ongoing series of podcasts covering a variety of mental health topics.

The California State Library, in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles Public Library and the Los Angeles Public Library, has created an 8-part video series that addresses different aspects of mental illness and how library staff can best respond

The Shrink Rap Radio and Wise Counsel podcasts by David Van Nuys, Ph. D. (prof. emeritus, Sonoma State University) offers access to over 300 audio interviews with psychologists on a wide variety of mental health topics.

Blog of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women's Mental Health blog provides up-to-date information in the rapidly changing field of women's mental health.