Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In honor of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, ANTHC is promoting activities to reflect on our day, show we care, connect with others, and support each other’s paths to wellness, to have more good days.  

Online Activity 

This year, we will host an online activity for all Alaska residents. The activity highlights reflecting on what a good day looks like to you, practicing self-care, connecting and empowering, and finding your path to wellness.  

In every story, there is strength. Sharing our stories allows us to have more good days. Complete the activity and fill out a survey for a chance to win $100 in Amazon gift cards! To learn more and participate, visit www.anthc.org/MHAM. Prize winners will be selected at random. One entry per person. Must be a resident of Alaska to be eligible. 

Crafting Event 

The ANTHC Injury Prevention is partnering with Behavioral Health to host a series of in-person crafting events for patients at ANTHC Lodging at Tudor Centre. These crafting events will include bone-bead keychains or window charms, as well as information on resources and services for Tribal beneficiaries. The Patient Lodging at Tudor Centre crafting events will be: 

• Friday, May 1, from noon to 1:30 p.m.  

• Wednesday, May 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                      

Closing Ceremony 

This year, the ANTHC Mental Health Awareness Month planning team will close out this year’s monthly activities in a good way. Patients and staff are welcome to join our team in the ANMC Rotunda on May 29, 2025, from Noon – 1:00 pm to celebrate having more good days, www.anthc.org/MHAM.  

ANTHC Behavioral Health Wellness Clinic  

The Behavioral Health Wellness Clinic offers virtual behavioral health and substance use assessments to Tribal beneficiaries throughout the state. Individuals can connect to appointments through telehealth at home. Call the Clinic at 907-729-2492 or visit us at https://anthc.org/patient-care/bhwc/ to schedule an assessment today. 

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  

988 is more than just a number – it is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, who is at risk of suicide, or who is struggling with emotional distress. Call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org, if you or someone you know needs crisis support. 

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Behavioral Health  

SCF Behavioral Health offers different behavioral health services to community members. Visit https://www.southcentralfoundation.com/services/behavioral-health/ to learn more about services and eligibility.  

StrongHearts Native Helpline  

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a free, 24/7 confidential domestic, dating, and sexual violence helpline offering culturally appropriate support for Alaska Native and American Indian people. Call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) or chat online here.    

The Trevor Project  

The Trevor Project offers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in suicidal or emotional crisis. Call 1-866-488-7386, text “START” to 678-678, or chat online here.    

Identity Inc.  

Identity Inc. offers healthcare, including mental health care, for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Alaska. Visit https://www.identityalaska.org/ for more information or call 907-865-3247 for resources and direct clinical care.