Behavioral Health
Decrease stigma associated with depression and mental illness
Our Mission
- To decrease the stigma associated with mental illness
- To increase access to mental health resources
- To prevent suicide deaths
Who we are
We are a group of like-minded community members who are committed to a common goal: improving mental wellbeing and reducing suicide.
The group consists of mental health professionals, teachers, faith leaders, medical providers, business professionals, parents, first responders, and others.
What we do
We work together to implement initiatives and strategies that will positively impact the community and support our mission – including, but not limited to: Mental Health Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Month, Digital Drug Summit, Peer Support Specialist Certification Training, and more.
We always welcome new members who are passionate about supporting the mental well-being of the Ketchikan community.
The Behavioral Health task force meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 12p-1p (meeting locations vary). For more information, please contact [email protected]
Strategies
Find out more about these strategies and current activities below
Current Featured activites
Mental Health First Aid
We provide this evidence-based training to adults who include community members, businesses, first responders, mental health professionals, faith leaders, and more. We also provide Teen MHFA to all sophomores at Kayhi (and soon – Revilla!)
Healthy Minds
You can read monthly articles in our Healthy Minds Column in the Ketchikan Daily News, dedicated to elevating voices of those with lived experience as well as providing resources, tools, and professional insights that help us manage our mental wellbeing.
We also partner with KPUtv for a Healthy Minds tv show that features conversations among community members in which we discuss mental health and wellness and identify self-care and healthy coping strategies.
Ketchikan123
We’ve created a one-stop-shop directory of organizations, agencies, programs, and events that foster the development of all areas of health and wellness. Wherever you are on your wellness journey, Ketchikan123 can help you find resources to live a full and healthy life. We have an abridged print version, a dynamic website, and soon, a mobile app.
Join a Taskforce
Interested in getting involved? Want to find out more about the Behavioral Health Task Force or the Wellness Coalition? Contact us to learn more!
Resources
Healthy Minds KPUtv
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Current Featured activites
Mental Health First Aid
We provide this evidence-based training to adults who include community members, businesses, first responders, mental health professionals, faith leaders, and more. We also provide Teen MHFA to all sophomores at Kayhi (and soon – Revilla!)
Healthy Minds
You can read monthly articles in our Healthy Minds Column in the Ketchikan Daily News, dedicated to elevating voices of those with lived experience as well as providing resources, tools, and professional insights that help us manage our mental wellbeing.
We also partner with KPUtv for a Healthy Minds tv show that features conversations among community members in which we discuss mental health and wellness and identify self-care and healthy coping strategies.
Ketchikan123
We’ve created a one-stop-shop directory of organizations, agencies, programs, and events that foster the development of all areas of health and wellness. Wherever you are on your wellness journey, Ketchikan123 can help you find resources to live a full and healthy life. We have an abridged print version, a dynamic website, and soon, a mobile app.
Community Postvention Plan
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May Mental Health Month
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