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Commissioner Heidi Hedberg participated in a press conference with Senator Dan Sullivan, Governor Mike Dunleavy and others about the opioid crisis in Alaska. Watch the press conference here. Learn more about prevention efforts, treatment options and other resources available at health.alaska.gov/dph.
Exciting News! Introducing Alaska Connect, our new client portal:

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new client portal Alaska Connect, designed to enhance your experience with the Division of Public Assistance. When you sign up through myAlaska or if you already have an existing myAlaska account, you can access your own personal space where you can apply for public assistance programs, renew your benefits, report changes and upload documents all in one place.

We are excited to offer this new user-friendly option for Alaskans who use Public Assistance. More improvements are on the way as we modernize online services and improve the client portal, to include things such as reviewing notices, application status, benefits, and much more. Those Alaskans that do not wish to sign up for the portal can still access our services through our website, offices, and virtual contact center.

Better Than Email: DPA’s New Secure Document Portal
The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) now has a portal where you can upload documents directly. The secure document upload portal should be used to send DPA all kinds of documents for all Public Assistance programs. It’s a quick way to send proof to DPA staff instantly when they ask for information. The portal takes a variety of file formats and works with different devices and browsers.

We are excited to offer this new user-friendly option for Alaskans who use Public Assistance. Use of the portal is encouraged. More improvements are on the way as we modernize online services and improve customer service.
Visit the DPA Offices in Kenai and Homer! — Residents of the Kenai and Homer areas can now receive same day service at their local DPA Office.

An online application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is now available on the DPA website. This application is optimized for use on any mobile device as well as desktop devices. The online application is a “smart form,” streamlining the process and the amount of time it takes to complete the form by only populating fields that the applicant needs based on their responses. All documents can be uploaded directly using a variety of formats including photos and scanned items.
The Alaska SMART Medical Clearance form an effective, standardized tool for determining medical stability for patients with a psychiatric crisis in emergency contexts.
Overview of Alaska’s Behavioral Health System of Care for Children
2023 Alaska Scorecard: Key Issues Impacting Alaska Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries.

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Dr. Robert Lawrence named Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer

April 29, 2024 / ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Division of Public Health, part of the Alaska Department of Health (DOH), has announced a process for accessing millions of dollars from much-anticipated National Opioid Settlement funds to help Alaska’s communities address the opioid epidemic.

Statewide Opioid Settlement Funding Updates & Opportunities

April 18, 2024 / ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Division of Public Health, part of the Alaska Department of Health (DOH), has announced a process for accessing millions of dollars from much-anticipated National Opioid Settlement funds to help Alaska’s communities address the opioid epidemic.

Alaska Division of Public Health achieves national accreditation status

March 28, 2024 / ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Health is proud to announce their initial accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board.

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