Alaska Mental Health Board
Planning and coordinating behavioral health services funded by the State of Alaska
Who we are
The Alaska Mental Health Board (AMHB) and the Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ABADA) are the state agencies charged with planning and coordinating behavioral health services funded by the State of Alaska. The joint mission of the AMHB and ABADA is to advocate for programs and services that promote healthy, independent, productive Alaskans.
The boards are comprised of Governor-appointed citizen volunteers and non-voting state
agency representatives. ABADA and AMHB work together to advocate for programs and
services that promote healthy, independent, productive Alaskans.
What we do
- Advocate for and with Alaskans with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Assist in the evaluation of Alaska’s publicly funded behavioral health system.
- Educate the public and policymakers about mental health and substance misuse.
- Provide a public forum for the discussion of issues related to mental health and
substance use disorders. - Advise, plan, and help coordinate with state and local governments, Alaska Mental
Health Trust Authority and partner advisory boards, community organizations, and
the public on issues related to mental health and substance use disorders. - Provide recommendations to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority concerning
the Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Plan and the use of money in the Mental
Health Trust Settlement Income Account.
Public comment
AMHB/ABADA gathers public comment on Alaska’s state funded behavioral health services. If you would like to submit public comment, please click on the link below to fill out our survey.
AMHB/ABADA Public Comment Form