"Make it Monday" forum - Behavioral Health Integration in Schools: Investing in the Future of Alaska

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of caring for the mental health of ourselves and our families. This program will discuss the importance of investing in the health of our children and families through behavioral health integration in the academic environment and highlighting early intervention and prevention as a key strategy for increasing the health of our community through the pandemic and beyond.

PLUS! Northrim Bank and the Alaska Army National Guard will sign a partnership agreement as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. This partnership provides employers access to a controlled flow of full-time employment candidates serving our state and country part-time. It provides Alaska’s newest Citizen-Soldiers, along with veterans entering the civilian workforce, the opportunity to increase their prospects for potential employment. More information is available at armypays.com or contact Major Amy Slinker, Public Affairs and Community Relations Officer at 907-350-3605 or amyslinker@gmail.com.
 

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Renee Rafferty serves as Regional Director of Behavioral Health for Providence Health & Services Alaska, where she oversees the strategic direction of behavioral health care for Providence ministries across the state. For over 30 years, Renee has been a leader, thought expert, and professional in the field of behavioral health, beginning in inpatient psychiatric settings, long term psychiatric residential treatment, and outpatient substance use treatment before transitioning to systems-level behavioral health integration. Her expertise includes adults, children and treated family systems. In addition to her work at Providence, Renee serves on the Operations Council for Recover Alaska, an organization committed to reducing excessive alcohol use and harm.

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CANCELLATION NOTE: To receive a full refund, registration must be canceled by 5 pm the Thursday prior to the forum. No refunds will be given after this date. Punch cards will still be punched if not cancelled by 5 pm the Thursday prior, as mentioned. If you do not arrive by 12:15 pm. your seat will be forfeited. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.