iKnowMine

04/04/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our store will be reopening this Monday, April 7. Please note, quantities will be limited and some items may be restricted.

03/20/2025

Honor Our Ancestors, Protect Our People, Get Tested.❤

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD), observed on March 20th every year, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS in Native communities.

It encourages events focused on HIV testing, prevention, and care, while honoring those affected by HIV and remembering our community members lost to AIDS-related complications. If you are sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases is crucial to protecting your health and the health of others.

Together we can stop the spread of HIV.❤

Find a clinic near you for confidential, low-cost, or free testing at https://gettested.cdc.gov/

03/19/2025

📣 Important Update: Temporary Store Pause

Hey everyone! Due to being short-staffed and working hard to catch up on things, we are temporarily pausing our store services. We truly appreciate your understanding and support during this time. 🙏

We’re working on getting everything back on track and hope to be reopening soon. Thanks so much for your patience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! 💙

Stay tuned for updates! ✨

03/06/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring: Office Specialist III - ANTHC (Job ID: 2671) 🚨
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Office Specialist III to join our HIV/STD Prevention Program team This person will play a key role in the flow and management of the iKnowMine project, supporting our efforts in harm reduction and community outreach.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:
• Mail-outs & Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Staff Support
• Occasional travel for community outreach
🔹 Preferred Qualifications:
• Team player with a passion for wellness initiatives.
• Lived or professional experience with 2sLGBTQIA+, HIV, STIs, harm reduction and/or behavioral health.
• Proven ability to train and collaborate with diverse communities, including healthcare providers, Tribal Health Organizations, and rural Alaskan communities.
💼 Qualifications:
• 1 year of education or experience in a related field
• 5 years of skilled office support experience. Education, training or similar experience may be substituted.
📅 Apply today to join a meaningful cause and make a difference in communities across Alaska!

03/03/2025

Happy Monday everyone! 🌞

We’ve been busy sending out a ton of mail to help ensure access to vital harm reduction tools for HIV, STI, and overdose prevention. 💌 Your support means the world, and we’re doing everything we can to get these resources into your hands.

However, we’re running low on boxes 📦 and short-staffed 🤯, so things may be a bit delayed right now. Please bear with us, and thank you for your understanding as we continue to work hard to meet the demand.

Your support is making a real difference, and we’re so grateful for the community we’ve built together. 💖

02/27/2025

Wow! Were you able to check out Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic's new condom dispensers? 😍

This is an amazing example of local, community-based partnerships that work to make HIV, STI and unintended pregnancy prevention tools more accessible to everyone who needs them!

If you're around the Homer and Soldotna areas, be sure to check them out! 💕🎈

ID: Two photos decorated with neon heart graphics, showing wall-mounted dispensers with informative stickers about KBFPC and iknowmine sexual health services, filled with free condoms.

02/26/2025

Anchorage folks!

Get ready to kickoff the Spring season with us at the UAA Healthy Sexuality and Wellness Fair TOMORROW from 10a-2p. Keep an eye out for some fun swag 🌈, free STI testing 🌡, condoms 🍆🍑🍒, and more🤩!

PLUS Students who are tested during the fair will be entered to win a $50 gift card!!💸
Hope to see you there!

Image courtesy of the UAA Health Promotion team at the Student Health and Counseling Center.

01/17/2025

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the iKnowMine.org offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20. Mailout services will resume on Tuesday the 21st. Thank you for understanding.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium business offices, Specialty Clinics at the Alaska Native Medical Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20. Thank you for understanding.

Emergency Services Department and Walk-in Clinic services are available. For non-emergent care, the Walk-in Clinic at ANMC, located in the Healthy Communities Building at 3900 Ambassador Drive, will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

01/17/2025

‼️The deadline for 988 Create has been extended to January 31st! 🤩

The 988Create submission due date has been extended! The due date to submit artwork is now January 31.

Submit your artwork now supporting the 988 lifeline, su***de prevention, and mental health. The theme is “What inspires you and helps you to grow?” Alaskan residents ages 10-25 are encouraged to submit their original artwork like paintings, sculpture, dance, music, poetry, beading, digital art, and more! Your submission could win one of ten $150 prizes and a chance for your artwork to be shown on posters all across Alaska, supporting your peers!

Submit your artwork or view the submission guidelines here: https://health.alaska.gov/dbh/Pages/Prevention/988/create/

01/14/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

We're looking for a Senior Office Specialist to join our team! If you're a detail-oriented, organized professional with a passion for sexual health and harm reduction this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Consider joining our fun, passionate and engaged team! 😁

📍 Location: Anchorage, AK
💼 Position: Full-time

Check out the full job description and apply now!

🚨 We’re Hiring: Senior Office Specialist - HIV/STD Prevention Program 🚨

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Office Specialist to join our HIV/STD Prevention Program team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the flow and management of the iKnowMine store's administrative needs, supporting our efforts in harm reduction and community outreach.

🔹Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory Management: Maintain an organized inventory system for supplies and manage vendor relations.
- Mail-outs: Process orders and package materials such as HIV self-tests, naloxone kits, and other resources.
- Customer Service: Communicate effectively with clients via email and phone, ensuring their needs are met.
- Staff Support: Act as a liaison for supplies and assist with outreach events, including tabling and training.
- Financial Duties: Track and manage budgets and expenses, ensuring timely processing of invoices.

🔹Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to train and collaborate with diverse communities, including healthcare providers, Tribal Health Organizations, and rural Alaskan communities.
- Team player with a passion for substance misuse prevention and wellness initiatives.

💼Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Occasional travel required for outreach and training.

📅Apply today to join a meaningful cause and make a difference in communities across Alaska: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4075049094

01/13/2025

988 Create Art submissions are due today!

🎨 Calling all Young Alaskan Artists! 🎶

The 988 CREATE campaign is here, and we want to see your creativity! 🌟 The theme is “What Inspires you and helps you grow?” — and we’re excited to showcase all kinds of artwork, including music, paintings, drawings, cultural crafts, dance, and more!

🌟 Prizes up for grabs! 🌟
Ten talented creators will win a $150 gift card. All submissions—whether new or past creations—are welcome if they fit the theme.

📅 Submit by January 13, 2025
Digital submissions (.jpg, .jpeg, .mp4, .pdf, or .doc under 25MB) can be sent via:

Email: yaha.alaska@gmail.com
Submission Link: https://bit.ly/3NW20rM
🎉 The winning pieces will be featured on the Instagram and their website: 988.alaska.gov/create

This contest is made possible by the Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska (YAHA), with support from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), Alaska Department of Health, Spirit of Youth, Alaska Teen Media Institute, and many other incredible partners working on su***de prevention across the state.

For more info, check out the 988 Create Website: 988.alaska.gov/create

Let's celebrate youth resilience and creative expression in Alaska! 🌈🎨


🌈 Don't miss out on the chance to share what inspires YOU!