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April 2019 AWC Coalition Call

April 9, 2019by uwmatsuadmin Leave a comment

This month’s Coalition call will take place TOMORROW, April 9 from 11am-12pm. Our guest speaker will be Laura Norton Cruz from the Alaska Resilience Initiative. Interested in joining the conversation? […]

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2017 Positive Cultural Framework & Communications Training, June 15-16

May 11, 2017by Alaska Wellness Coalition Leave a comment

2017 Positive Culture Framework & Communications Training June 15-16 Alaska Wellness Coalition invites you to a 2-day training including: an overview of the Positive Culture Framework & Communications Skills Training! […]

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SB 165 (regulations related to underage drinking)Public hearing tomorrow needs your voice

February 23, 2016by hopefinkelstein Leave a comment

actionpublictestimonyinfoforsb165hearingtue223 The Senate Labor & Commerce committee WILL take public testimony tomorrow for the hearing of SB 165. If you are at all available, please call in to testify! And […]

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Emergent Outcomes in Ketchikan

January 7, 2016by Alaska Wellness Coalition Leave a comment

Terrence Robbins,the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition’s Drug Free Communities Project Coordinator, shares some unexpected emergent outcomes  that occurred during the filming of the latest Be [You] campaign commercial in Ketchikan. 

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Be [you]., Capacity Building, community engagement, Youth Engagement

networking in Seattle

December 28, 2015by Alaska Wellness Coalition Leave a comment
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Be [you]., Capacity Building, Membership, Youth Engagement

“I am one of them.”

December 17, 2015by Alaska Wellness Coalition Leave a comment

Hello, my name is Logan Daniels-Engevold and I am a member of the Healthy Voices Healthy Choices coalition here in Anchorage, Alaska. As a youth involved in the filming of […]

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Be [you]., Capacity Building, Youth Engagement

promoting civic engagement

December 11, 2015by hopefinkelstein Leave a comment

The work of the Alaska Wellness Coalition is based upon relationships –  how we relate to ourselves, each other and the issues we care about. These relationships work at different […]

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Be [you]., Capacity Building, Infrastructure, Membership

Be [Elders & Youth] Positive & Healthy

October 14, 2015by hopefinkelstein Leave a comment

At the First Alaskans Institute’s Elders and Youth Conference, Alaska Wellness Coalition’s Be [You] campaign received a warm welcome by young and old alike.

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The holidays can be both a time of great joy, and include some stress, anxiety and perhaps grief. Between busy schedules and an onslaught of challenging social situations, we may become overwhelmed.

Here's a great article from the Mayo Clinic on Stress, Depression and the Holidays. One major takeaway?

It is OK to say "no" to that one last invitation. Create realistic expectations, then stick to your plan for managing them.

www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544
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Tips for coping with holiday stress

www.mayoclinic.org

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays. Here's how to keep the joy alive.
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Reimagined in America Webinar Series ...

Reimagined in America Webinar Series

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Join conversations that explore what we can learn from abroad. You are invited to get inspired about how to build a Culture of Health in the United States.
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Apply – Willow United Methodist Church ...

Apply – Willow United Methodist Church

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The August 2019 McKinley Fire Disaster destroyed homes and commercial properties in the Upper Susitna Valley. Individuals, families and businesses from milepost 85 to 91 on the Parks Highway were affected. Case Management is a time‐limited process by which a skilled helper (Disaster Case Manager) ...
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Register your event for National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week 2020!

NDAFW event organizers must be 18 years or older and have ties to an organization that educates teens about healthy living. Teens that are interested in hosting events must partner with an adult who meets this criterion (including your parents!).

Why register your event? Your event listed on NIDA’s online events map.
Ability to connect with NIDA staff who can offer advice and answer questions.
Increased exposure for your group because you are linked to a national project.
An ongoing relationship with NIDA, a component of the National Institutes of Health.

Visit the NDAFW site for more information!

teens.drugabuse.gov/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®

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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is a health observance week for teens that aims to shatter the myths about drugs, alcohol, alcoholism and drug abuse. Through community-based events and activities on the Web, on TV, and through contests, NIDA and NIAAA is working to encourage teens to get....
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This drive begins Tuesday, November 12 and runs through Tuesday, November 19. Details are in the flyer. ...

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UPCOMING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING:

Date: Monday, November 11, 2019
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Mat-Su Health Foundation, 777 N. Crusey St., Wasilla
Cost: Free due to a fully funded grant via Ak. DEED
Register: Wendi Shackelford @ 907-264-6224 or wendis@alaskachd.org
CEUs: nursing credits are available & National recognized training
Professional Development Credit is available via UAA Pace
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Join us for the 2019 All Coalitions Meeting, Monday, November 4th from 10am-2pm at Meier Lake Resort, Wasilla!

Coalitions from around the Mat-Su will meet to discuss what's happening, and how to connect and collaborate to continue building a healthy, vibrant community!

RSVP to Stephanie Allen, sallen@unitedwaymatsu.org or 745-5821.Join us for the 2019 All Coalitions Meeting, Monday, November 4th from 10am-2pm at Meier Lake Resort, Wasilla!

Coalitions from around the Mat-Su will meet to discuss what's happening, and how to connect and collaborate to continue building a healthy, vibrant community!

RSVP to Stephanie Allen, sallen@unitedwaymatsu.org or 745-5821.
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Alaska Wellness Coalition

2 months ago

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Just a quick reminder the Alaska Wellness Coalition Monthly Teleconference is scheduled for TODAY, Tuesday, 10/8/2019 11:00a to 12:00 noon!

The phone number to connect is 1-855-506-1445.

One of the items on the agenda is checking in about the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health’s Comprehensive Prevention Grantee meeting on the calendar for October 23 - 25, 2019.

Alaska Wellness Coalition will be presenting a bit about its vision, mission, values, and history along with helping to facilitate some conversations and work at the meeting tied to our work together as coalitions.

It will be good to talk about content and who is willing to help with which parts. Many hands makes light work!
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3 months ago

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Registration for the 2019 Voices of Prevention conference is now open!

www.voicesofprevention.com/registration/?utm_source=Prevention+Grantees+2019&utm_campaign=d2f7199...
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ON Training Your Brain For Optimal Performance ...

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September 12th is National Day of Encouragement!
Do you know someone rad? Someone who rocks? Someone really exceptional?
Remind them with some words of encouragement today!
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Coalition Adventures!

"I am one of them." filming in December 2015
“I am one of them.” filming in December 2015
AWC Luncheon with DHSS, DBH Prevention Grantees
AWC Luncheon with DHSS, DBH Prevention Grantees
Be [weird in your own way].
Be [weird in your own way].
"I am one of them." filming in December 2015
“I am one of them.” filming in December 2015
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
BE [Nice].
BE [Nice].
AWC at the Alaska Health Summit
AWC at the Alaska Health Summit
Be [Skateboard].
Be [Skateboard].
Maggie Danielle
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
"That's my cousin!" Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
“That’s my cousin!” Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Ketchikan Wellness SAPST Training
Ketchikan Wellness SAPST Training
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Be [unique].
Be [unique].
Be [SPUNKY].
Be [SPUNKY].
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Anchorage Mayor Berkowitz at AFN 2015
Anchorage Mayor Berkowitz at AFN 2015
Be [Musical].
Be [Musical].
Be [You]. Press Release, Anchorage Youth Central
Be [You]. Press Release, Anchorage Youth Central
Be [nerdy].
Be [nerdy].
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!
Be [You]. friends at AFN 2015!

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