The Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers is a statewide industry consortium and a member based association of long-term care and direct care providers whose funding is provided by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
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Town Hall Discussion on Health Reform
Juneau July 2nd 5:30-7pm
Aldergate Methodist Church
Town Hall Discussion on Health Reform will feature:
• Making health care affordable
• Protecting a patient’s choice of doctor and insurance
• Assuring quality health care for all Americans
For more information please call 907-271-5915 or check the website below
Website for Town Hall Discussion on Health Reform
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Loan Repayment Opportunity for Behavioral Health Professionals!
Under the stimulus funds, the National Health Service Corps will be taking additional applications for loan repayment for providers in working Health Professionals Shortage Areas, including Behavioral Health. Click Here for more information. Additionally, you can find out if your organization, is one of the ones included (some in Anchorage and other urban sites in Alaska are covered) by clicking here.
Outstanding Direct Service Professionals
of the Year:
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Heather Ciampa, Fairbanks, Provider to people with developmental disabilities
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Kimberly Kilkenny, Petersburg, Provider of services to people with Mental Illness
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Tami Lubitsh, Anchorage, Provider of services to people with Substance Abuse issues
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Valerie Nelson, Kodiak, Provider of services to People with Brain Injuries, and
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Janie Mathis, Anchorage, Senior Care Provider
Congratulations to Everyone!
June is National Home Safety Month!
How safe is your home or the home you work in? It might be something to check on the next time you have a moment. Click here for more information! Let’s keep each other safe!
Legislative Session in Alaska is Over, but there is always something going on Nationally! Do you want to stay informed? Contact me if you do!
Direct Service Careers provide quality support to adults and children with substances/alcohol issues, with developmental disabilities, with chronic illness and aging, people who experience mental illness, children & youth diagnosed SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed), someone who has incurred a brain injury, and individuals with co-occurring disorders who need help in order to be self-sufficient.