Alaska Behavioral Health

01/02/2026

Federal employees and retirees, your time to donate to us through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) has been extended -- but not for long!

The last day to pledge online is January 31, but your payroll deduction will fund us all year long!

At Alaska Behavioral Health, donations through the CFC are used to support services for military and veteran families.

12/31/2025

Wishing you a safe and healthy New Year's Eve and New Year's Day!

Our clinics will be closed for New Year's Day, but help is available: Call 988 to connect to local resources. For emergencies, call 911 and ask for the Mobile Crisis Team.

12/30/2025

Our training calendar is filling up!

Alaska Behavioral Health offers mental health awareness training for community members who want to be better prepared to assist when mental health challenges arise.

Coming up in January and February:
January 19: Trauma 101 - to understand how traumatic events affect brains and behaviors
January 22: Mental Health First Aid
February 12: Question, Persuade, Refer - an evidence-based su***de prevention training
February 26; A.I.D. - Awareness, Interaction, Direction mental health awareness training

Learn more and register at https://alaskabehavioralhealth.org/trainings

12/30/2025

As the year ends, gentle reminder: You don't need to have everything figured out by January 1st. No "new year, new you" pressure necessary.

Reflect if it helps. But also know that rest, healing, and simply surviving a difficult year are worth celebrating. Progress isn't always linear, and growth doesn't follow a calendar.

You're doing great already! 🌱

12/26/2025

Need support this holiday weekend? We've got you covered! 🌟

Our clinics are open TODAY with plenty of same-day walk-in availability. No need to wait – we're here for you!
📍 Where to find us:

Fairbanks: All adult & child services → 926 Aspen Street

Mat-Su: Open → 351 W Parks Highway

Anchorage:
Child & Family + Cohen Clinic → 4020 Folker Street
Medical & adult clinical appointments → 4120 Laurel Street

Ready to get the care you need?
Call 907-563-1000 to schedule your same-day appointment, or simply walk in between 9 AM - 4 PM. Your wellness matters, especially during the holidays.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 anytime to connect to local resources.

12/23/2025

This week, our staff get to experience the joy of seeing our clients' faces light up when they receive holiday gifts -- thanks to the generosity of community donors!

A huge thank you to all of the elves at the Fairbanks Emblem Club 109, Altman, Rogers & Co. and Stoel Rives LLP!

The gifts themselves are appreciated; the feeling that someone took thought, time and care into giving them will last forever.

for Everyone

12/22/2025

Our clinics will be closed December 24, December 25 and January 1 to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year!

On Friday, December 26, select clinics will be open.

➡️Fairbanks: Services will be provided at our Aspen Clinic, 926 Aspen Street.
➡️Mat Su: Our clinic will be open as usual (351 W. Parks Highway, Wasilla)
➡️Anchorage: Services will be at 4020 Folker Street for children, or 4120 Laurel Street for adults.

Scheduled appointments will be moved to these locations; you will be notified by our client access staff of your appointment location.

Walk-in appointments will be available for new or existing clients who need support.

Our Residential programs will be fully staffed and open through the holidays, and our Fairbanks Mobile Crisis Team will maintain 24/7 availability.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 anytime to connect to local resources.

12/19/2025

We're heading into the holidays - kicking off with Winter Solstice this weekend!
It can be hard time of year to maintain your physical and mental health, with routines thrown off, more social occasions, more errands - all in the cold and dark.
MaryBeth Goodman with the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health and other experts recently shared their tips for staying healthy with Alaska's News Source: https://loom.ly/3igdU4Q

As the fall semester ends and the fourth quarter of the business year comes to a close, life can get busy, but it’s important to keep ourselves physically and mentally healthy.

12/18/2025

Grief during the holidays is real and valid. Whether you've lost someone recently or years ago, or you're grieving other losses (relationships, jobs, health, dreams), the holidays can intensify those feelings.

Support options:

Grief counseling/therapy specializing in bereavement
Find local support options through GriefShare: https://www.griefshare.org

It's okay to not be festive. It's okay to create new traditions. It's okay to feel however you feel. Professional support can help you navigate this difficult season. Call 907-563-1000.

12/17/2025

Shout out to our Fairbanks Child & Family team!

12/15/2025

Permission slips for the holidays:
✓ You can leave the gathering early
✓ You can skip events that drain you
✓ You can change traditions that no longer serve you
✓ You can ask for help
✓ You can feel multiple emotions at once
✓ You can take a break from family

The "perfect holiday" is the one where you protect your peace. Give yourself permission to do what's best for your mental health. 🌟

12/12/2025

Seasonal depression isn't just "the winter blues"—it's a real form of depression that typically occurs during fall and winter months.

Common symptoms include:

➡️Persistent low mood or sadness
➡️Loss of interest in activities
➡️Low energy and fatigue
➡️Changes in sleep patterns
➡️Difficulty concentrating

Learn more about and get some self-care tips from our staff in this blog: https://loom.ly/fMs6ZrU

If you're experiencing these symptoms, talk to your primary care doctor or a mental health professional. Evidence-based treatments like light therapy, talk therapy, and medication can help. You deserve to feel better.