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Parenting 101: Setting Limits on Technology – Free Class in Anchorage!
Posted on: 10.29.2019
With easy access to hand-held electronics, it can be tough for caregivers to set and enforce limits with their tweens and teens. In this free introductory class, Parenting with Love & Limits Program Manager Meghan Magone will present some technological solutions, but mostly she'll spend time on the relationship aspects of limit-setting. There

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Challenge Day
Posted on: 10.28.2019
Four FCMHS staff members recently attended Challenge Day at Tanana Middle School. Challenge Day is a curriculum designed to reduce bullying by building compassion. In a series of activities, students learn  about they challenges students have faced and how much they have in common.  Staff who participated were moved and inspired by the stories

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Meet April McElhenny, Child & Family clinician
Posted on: 10.28.2019
April McElhenny, MSW has more than six years of experience with children and adults who have been impacted by childhood trauma. She's worked in different settings - child welfare, juvenile justice and substance abuse treatment. At ACMHS, she really enjoys working with families and their caregivers. She's seen that working with children is way more

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Fairbanks Child & Family Services moves to new building!
Posted on: 10.11.2019
Our Fairbanks Child & Family Team is wrapping up their first week in their new building at 926 Aspen St. They did a great job making the space inviting and getting the word out - not one client went to the wrong building! FCMHS has been operating all services out of the Fahrenkamp Building on Peger Road. The need for mental health services

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Bringing Trauma-Informed Care to Fairbanks Schools
Posted on: 10.09.2019
The Alaska Child Trauma Center is pleased to announce a new partnership with the State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to expand mental health services in Fairbanks schools for children who have experienced trauma.  The goal of the five year demonstration project is to develop a statewide model for delivering mental health

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Helping Walter Find Work
Posted on: 10.07.2019
When Walter P. started his summer job as a luggage handler for HAP-Yukon-Alaska(Holland America Princess), he wasn’t sure he’d like working with customers. It had been six years since he’d had a job. He was worried interacting with customers would make him anxious.  But it turned out, he liked it – and he was good at it. His supervisors

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Job Announcement – Therapists Needed!
Posted on: 10.03.2019
ACMHS is growing to meet the needs of our community. We are looking for therapists who want to join us in this effort.  ACMHS has multiple clinics in Anchorage and Fairbanks.  Our Child and Family services includes a nationally recognized Child Trauma Center, a therapeutic preschool and early childhood specialty clinic, a transition age youth

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World Mental Health Day at Pure Barre Anchorage
Posted on: 10.03.2019
Pure Barre Anchorage recognizes that mental health care is an integral part of health care.  On October 10, World Mental Health Day, Pure Barre will donate $5 to ACMHS for every person who attends class!  Current members can bring a guest for only $10. From 5- 7 pm, we'll have an ACMHS staff person on hand to answer any questions, and some

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Charge Nurse/Infection Control RN – Job Posting
Posted on: 09.25.2019
We are a large behavioral health clinic with offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks and are looking for a Charge Nurse who will also serve as Infection Control Nurse. The position is located in Anchorage but there will be occasional travel to Fairbanks. There are no evening or weekend hours. The Charge Nurse serves as the lead member of the Nursing

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