Behavioral Health
Empowering a compassionate community where mental health support is accessible and stigma-free, fostering hope and resilience for all!
Behavioral Health
Empowering a compassionate community where mental health support is accessible and stigma-free, fostering hope and resilience for all!
Our Mission
- To decrease the stigma associated with mental illness
- To increase access to mental health resources
- To prevent suicide deaths
- Decrease stigma associated with mental health by breaking down barriers and promote open conversations
- Increase access to mental health resources and connect individuals with the support they need to thrive
- Prevent suicide deaths and empower our community to recognize and respond to mental health needs
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.
We always welcome new members who are passionate about supporting the mental well-being of the Ketchikan community.
We are a group of like-minded community members who are committed to a common goal: improving mental wellbeing and reducing suicide.
We always welcome new members who are passionate about supporting the mental well-being of the Ketchikan community.
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.
The Behavioral Health task force meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 10am-11am at the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition (60 Don Finney Lane, Suite 203).
For more information, please contact stephanie@ketchikanwellness.org
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.
The Behavioral Health task force meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 10am-11am at the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition (60 Don Finney Lane, Suite 203).
For more information, please contact stephanie@ketchikanwellness.org
Strategies
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!)
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 the 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.
Healthy Minds
You can read the 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.
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 and a dynamic website.
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 and a dynamic website.
Splash of Color
Annual Splash of Color Run is a fun untimed run or walk that supports the community’s Mental Health and Suicide Awareness initiatives.
Splash of Color
Annual Splash of Color Run is a fun untimed run or walk that supports the community’s Mental Health and Suicide Awareness initiatives.
Polar Bear Plunge
Annual New Year’s Day event at Refuge Cove Beach where participants take a quick, cold dip in the ocean to raise awareness for mental health and wellness.
Polar Bear Plunge
Annual New Year’s Day event at Refuge Cove Beach where participants take a quick, cold dip in the ocean to raise awareness for mental health and wellness.
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
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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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Community Postvention Plan
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May Mental Health Month
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