UAA Center for Human Development - Alaska's UCEDD

08/19/2025

What began as a single course in Canberra, Australia 25 years ago, has grown into a global movement, and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health and UAA Center for Human Development - Alaska's UCEDD are honored to be part of it!

Since introducing Mental Health First Aid to America in 2008, more than 4 million people in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Since UAA's Center for Human Development Alaska Training Cooperative took it on in 2011, we have seen close to 20,000 Alaskans receive MHFA certification.

Now, as we celebrate the program’s journey, we also mark another Mental Health First Aid International milestone: Mental Health First Aid Day!

08/13/2025

Thanks to Lumen Christi Catholic High School for recognizing the value of Youth Mental Health First Aid USA training for their staff!

10/11/2024

10/11/2024

World Mental Health Day recognizes the need for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma.

In honor of the day, the UAA Center for Human Development's Alaska Training Cooperative hosted a free Mental Health First Aid training yesterday.

Thanks to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and the Alaska Department of Health's Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention for sponsoring the course.

04/19/2024

Want a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card 💳 and share important information about traumatic brain injury prevention 🧠 in Alaska?

Join our survey on traumatic brain injury prevention messages and images and share your feedback.

To participate in this 10-minute survey, you must have access to a computer with a we**am. This survey, which closes May 30, 2024, is a joint project between UAA Center for Human Development and the Health Communications Neuromarketing Lab at the Center for Safe Alaskans.

Learn more and access the survey: https://ishortn.ink/TBIPreventionSurvey

03/12/2024

Now hiring!

The Center for Human Development at the University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for a full-time Research Technician 2 position to work on a variety of disability-related projects.

As a member of the research and evaluation team, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in our community through our mission of improving the quality of lives for people who experience disabilities and their families. You will be an active member of a team focused on research that achieves our mission through data collection, data entry, and assistance with data reporting.

For additional information, and to apply for the position, visit -

As a member of the research and evaluation team at the Center for Human Development, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in our community through our mission of improving the quality of lives for people who experience disabilities and their families. You will be an active member of a....

09/06/2023

UAA Center for Human Development is recruiting Research Technicians to help with our research projects, specifically collecting data through zoom and/or telephone interviews.

These positions will require approximately 6-15 hours of work per week on a flexible schedule. The successful applicants will have the option to work from home.

Find your career at University of Alaska. Jobs are located across the inspiring state of Alaska.

08/23/2023

Enroll today in the continuing Family ECHO series, held every other Wednesday starting August 16th from 12-1pm.

Registration is now open: https://conta.cc/47FjrVN

This free ECHO series is all about building support networks across Alaska, celebrating experiences, strengths, along with unique and creative stories/lifestyles, sharing and demonstrating evidence-based practices for screening, diagnosis, and treatment, and offering expertise in navigating common municipal, state, and federal systems.

A free, statewide Zoom learning network intended for family members, self advocates, and those supporting individuals with disabilities who also need higher support and care levels.

07/05/2023

Providing behavioral health services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) by Dr. Marti Romero

This free online training is for Alaskan clinicians at a master's level and above. Sessions will be held Wednesdays, 7/26/23 to 8/30/23, from 9am to 10am.

Find more information at:
"https://alaska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkceigqzgvGNFKa6UeJHEiQ_lyghj1fFsv #/registration"

Free online training for Alaskan clinicians at master's degree level and above. Sessions are held Wednesdays, 7/26/23 to 8/30/23, from 9am to 10am This training provides clinicians with an understanding of the challenges individuals with I/DD continue to have in accessing needed mental health treatm...

06/22/2023

Are you starting a small (micro-enterprise) business, expanding an existing business, or buying an existing business?

The Micro Enterprise Grant offers individuals who are Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority beneficiaries, or who experience a developmental disability an opportunity to apply for funds to assist with self-employment goals.

To see if you are eligible to apply and for the link to the application, please visit our website at:
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/departments/center-for-human-development/megrant

The next application deadline is August 30, 2023 at 12:00 Noon

For assistance with your application or to get your questions answered please email Amy Parker, Business Consultant at
Email: amy@avosparker.com

Microenterprise Grant through UAA Center for Human Development

05/22/2023

The Family Services Training Center (FSTC) at the UAA Center for Human Development is seeking applications for a Lead Behavioral Health Training Coordinator.

The goal of the Family Service Training Center is to enhance the competency of behavioral health providers working with families to affect positive change and wellness for Alaskans. The Lead Behavioral Health Training Coordinator will work with the team to develop the FSTC, learn and train new evidenced-based practices to serve children and families, collaborate with stakeholders across the state, develop and train new curriculum, and provide consultation to providers.

To ensure first consideration, apply no later than the end
of day June 12, 2023.

Find your career at University of Alaska. Jobs are located across the inspiring state of Alaska.

05/12/2023

The UAA Center for Human Development (CHD) is looking for a dynamic Communication Specialist to assist in the technical ex*****on and implementation of our Center's communication needs. CHD is a Center for Excellence in Disabilities located within the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage. This hybrid position will assist our various teams with developing and implementing accessible, plain-language communication plans.

Apply in this link:

Find your career at University of Alaska. Jobs are located across the inspiring state of Alaska.