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Meeting Updates

Behavioral Health Roadmap for Youth: Materials update on website

  • As of 1.31.24, meeting notes for each of the five regional events have been posted, all updated 12.14.2023.  If you were a participant and want to offer feedback, please do so in writing at bhroadmap@ddaalaska.com. While these ideas are not exhaustive of all the strengths and challenges each regional faces, they are intended to record the most salient points of conversation over the 2-day events.
  • These have informed the current draft and will end up in the Appendix of the Draft Report of Record, which is currently in process of revision after the state’s tribal consultation on 1.26.24. A draft for public comment is expected mid-February.

Past Meetings

Steering Committee Work Session: Youth Behavioral Health

  • On January 24th from 1:00apm-2:30pm, the Steering Committee for the Behavioral Health for Youth Roadmap met to offer input on the draft record of regional events.

Tribal Consultation: Youth Behavioral Health

  • January 26, 2024, starting at noon p.m. members from the Alaska Native Health Board met with state officials in tribal consultation to offer input on the draft record of regional events.

Steering Committee Work Session: Youth Behavioral Health

  • On December 21 from 9:00am-12:00pm, the Steering Committee for the Behavioral Health for Youth Roadmap met to receive updates on the work thus far and offer input on materials to be created and posted as a record of these events.

December 19, 2023: Statewide Community Listening Session (Virtual)

  • December 19, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. This session provided a virtual opportunity for those who have lived experience in behavioral health needs for children/youth, including parents, grandparents, family members, youth, caregivers, and guardians. We invite you to share your experiences and suggestions for improvements.
  • Download FlyerPDF

December 19, 2023: Statewide Provider Event (Virtual)

  • On December 19, the state invited providers to virtually participate in a discussion aimed at strengthening the mental health landscape for young Alaskans. This session kicked off with a brief summary of the process thus far, though also offered providers opportunities to share input to map resources, pinpoint service and accessibility deficiencies, and state preferences on priorities regarding actionable solutions.
  • Download FlyerPDF

November 15, 2023: Southwest Community Listening Session (Bethel)

  • November 15, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. This session was for those living in the southwest region with lived experience in behavioral health needs for children/youth, including parents, grandparents, family members, youth, caregivers, and guardians.
  • Download flyerPDF

November 15-16, 2023: Southwest Regional Provider Event (Bethel)

  • On November 15-16, state of Alaska representatives joined community providers for the last of five, 2-day regional events to strengthen the mental health landscape for young Alaskans by mapping available and ongoing resources, pinpointing service and accessibility deficiencies, and crafting actionable solutions.
  • Opening remarks, Dan Winkelman, President and CEO of Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. 
  • PowerPoint PresentationPDF
  • Event Notes (updated 12.14.23)PDF

November 8, 2023: Southcentral Community Listening Session (Mat Su)

November 8, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.This session was for those living in the southcentral region with lived experience in behavioral health needs for children/youth, including parents, grandparents, family members, youth, caregivers, and guardians.

November 8-9, 2023: Southcentral Regional Provider Event (Mat Su)

  • On November 8-9, state of Alaska representatives joined community providers for the fourth of five, 2-day regional events to strengthen the mental health landscape for young Alaskans by mapping available and ongoing resources, pinpointing service and accessibility deficiencies, and crafting actionable solutions.
  • Opening remarks, Tyler Healy, Youth360 Directo​r at United Way Mat-Su  
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Event Notes (updated 12.14.23)​PDF
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October 16, 2023: Southeast Community Listening Session (Ketchikan)

  • On October 16, 2023, a hybrid (in-person and virtual) listening session was held for those in the Southeast region with lived experience regarding behavioral health needs for children/youth, including parents, grandparents, family members, youth, caregivers, and guardians. Information shared during this session will help inform the statewide behavioral health roadmap.
  • Download the flyerPDF

October 16-17, 2023: Southeast Regional Provider Event (Ketchikan)

  • On October 16-17, state of Alaska representatives joined community providers for the third of five, 2-day regional events to strengthen the mental health landscape for young Alaskans by mapping available and ongoing resources, pinpointing service and accessibility deficiencies, and crafting actionable solutions.
  • Event Notes (updated 12.14.23)PDF

October 4, 2023: Northern Community Listening Session

  • On October 16, 2023, a hybrid (in-person and virtual) listening session was held for those in the Southeast region with lived experience regarding behavioral health needs for children/youth, including parents, grandparents, family members, youth, caregivers, and guardians. Information shared during this session will help inform the statewide behavioral health roadmap.
  • Download flyerPDF

October 3-4, 2023: Northern Regional Provider Event (Fairbanks)

  • On October 3-4, state of Alaska representatives joined community providers for the second of five, 2-day regional events to strengthen the mental health landscape for young Alaskans by mapping available and ongoing resources, pinpointing service and accessibility deficiencies, and crafting actionable solutions. 
  • Event Notes (updated 12.14.23)PDF

August 2, 2023: Interior Community Listening Session (Fairbanks)

  • On August 2, 2023 an in-person listening session was held for those in the Interior region with lived experience regarding behavioral health needs for children/youth, including parents, grandparents, family members, youth, caregivers, and guardians. Information gathered during this session will help inform the statewide behavioral health roadmap.

August 2-3, 2023: Interior Regional Workgroup (Fairbanks)

July 24, 2023: Steering Committee Meeting

June 27, 2023: Steering Committee Meeting

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