Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.
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Alaskans can now dial 988 to reach mental health crisis hotline
Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to individuals of all ages.
Juneau reentry program is helping justice-involved people get housing
Housing is one of the biggest challenges for people who were involved in the justice system. Case manager Nathan Block says solving that takes effort not just from those people, but from the community, too.
Bartlett Regional Hospital names new head of mental health department
Tracey Dompeling will take over in the lead role from interim officer Karen Forrest on June 20.
Their mom died of COVID. They say conspiracy theories are what really killed her
As America approaches a million deaths from COVID-19, many thousands of families have been left wondering whether available treatments and vaccines could have saved their loved ones.
Tlingit and Haida launches online tool for addiction treatment and education
Tribal citizens in Southeast Alaska who are experiencing addiction have access to a new, free online treatment.
Construction continues on new behavioral health center as patient visits climb in Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital officials say there are about 50 people waiting for care after an initial assessment.
Surge of mental health visits continues at Bartlett Regional Hospital
Interim Chief Behavioral Health Officer Karen Forest says the number of patients her department sees a month has now topped its previous numbers by 40%.
Army commander seeks to normalize mental health care amid string of soldier suicides
The Army has confirmed that 11 Alaska-based soldiers died by suicide in 2021. Six more deaths are still under investigation.
Juneau police name the officer involved in a shooting in the Mendenhall Valley
Juneau resident Art Whitney said that he was on the phone, waiting for officers to arrive and wasn’t doing anything threatening. He said he gave his gun to his roommate before he went outside.