Sometimes, meaningful progress starts with the everyday things we all do – preparing a meal, keeping a living space clean, managing a budget, making an appointment, or finding something enjoyable to do in the community. At TCC’s Paul Williams House (PWH), those everyday skills are part of a larger goal: helping adults living with serious mental illnesses build confidence, strengthen …
December 2-4, 2026 • Fairbanks, AK Tanana Chiefs Conference and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are providing a free camp for Alaska Native girls ages 10-17 who are survivors of sexual assualt. This is an opportunity for young girls to heal from the trauma they have experienced. Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, or until filled. Travel scholarships will …
On September 10, communities across the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) region came together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a shared message: You Matter. You Are Not Alone. Help is Here. From Fairbanks to Northway, Galena, Nulato, Huslia, and Arctic Village, people of all ages came together to remember loved ones, raise awareness, support those who may be struggling, …
Same day substance use assessments are available Tuesday-Thursday. To schedule an assessment or speak to a provider, please contact Desiree Dan, Intake Coordinator, at 1-800-478-6822 ext 3847. Or come in at the Al Ketzler Sr Building Suite 118 in Fairbanks. If you are in a rural community, please reach out to your local BHA or clinic. Clients are enrolled in …
By Karen Kallen-Brown, LPC Children’s Services Clinician Years ago, the Denakkanaaga Elders identified twenty-one values to guide us in being healthy, strong, caring, and connected people. Wherever I am, I hear many concerns about the struggles that our children face. The COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of schools, the move to online learning, the disruption to family activities, routines, and traditions …
SEASONAL DEPRESSION As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, many people change their wardrobes and routines. But for people with seasonal affective disorder, the change of season is associated with a significant change in mood. This mood change can be overwhelming—causing them to experience a deep depression and a loss of interest in everyday activities. WHAT ARE THE …
Here are some helpful tips and trick to decrease anxiety as well as ways to achieve a healthy mental balance. Breathe Breathe in for 5, hold for 1, breathe out for 10 The slow exhale tricks the brain into relaxing the body Progressive Relaxation Tense a group of muscles as you breathe in, relax them as you breathe out Do …