Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

06/12/2026

“As human beings, we’re not meant to be alone and isolated. It’s not healthy for us. So just having the camaraderie is enough for someone to say, you know what, it’s worth it. I do feel better.”

- William, Community Partner

06/10/2026

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, including military combat, accidents, natural disasters, or personal violence. Symptoms can include flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, emotional numbness, and heightened startle responses.

PTSD affects Trust beneficiaries across Alaska. The Trust funds trauma-informed care programs and evidence-based treatments that help individuals experiencing PTSD access the services they need.

Learn more about PTSD and available resources from the VA's National Center for PTSD: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

06/09/2026

The Trust's latest Grant Opportunity Report (June 5) is now available. This bi-weekly report is a curated list of federal, state, and foundation grant funding opportunities specifically relevant to organizations that serve and support Trust beneficiaries.

View the latest report today:
https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-5-2026.pdf

06/08/2026

Did you know that Alaska’s land plays a direct role in supporting mental health and disability services? The Trust Land Office (TLO) manages approximately one million acres of Trust land with a clear purpose: to generate the revenue that supports the Trust’s mission.

Through responsible land management including land sales, resource development, and commercial leasing, the TLO creates a steady stream of income used to fund essential programs across the state. This revenue directly supports the Trust’s grantmaking efforts, which provide critical services like behavioral health crisis response, community-based housing, and support for Alaskans with developmental disabilities.

By maximizing the value of these natural assets, we help ensure that the Trust has a stable foundation to improve the lives of Trust beneficiaries today and for generations to come.
Learn more about how Trust lands make a difference: https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/trust-land-office/how-does-the-trust-land-office-support-trust-beneficiaries/

06/05/2026

June is Men’s Health Month. Research from the National Institute of Mental Health shows that men are often less likely to seek treatment for mental health conditions than women. Mental health conditions may also present differently in men — symptoms like anger, irritability, risk-taking behavior, and physical complaints such as headaches or digestive issues can be signs of underlying depression or anxiety.

The Trust works with partners across the state to help ensure that all Trust beneficiaries can access behavioral health services when they need them.

Learn more about men and mental health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/men-and-mental-health

06/03/2026

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 Improving Lives Conference, September 17-18 in Anchorage. This event brings together leaders, advocates, and providers from across Alaska to share strategies that improve outcomes for Trust beneficiaries and strengthen behavioral health and disability care.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://improvinglivesalaska.org

06/02/2026

Session 1 TODAY, June 2, noon-1PM
Session 2, June 30, 3-4PM

Please join us!

We're inviting Trust beneficiaries to share their firsthand perspectives of and experience with Alaska’s system of care.

Tuesday, June 2, noon-1PM, or
Tuesday, June 30, 4-5PM
In person at the Trust Authority Building and via Zoom

These sessions are an opportunity for Trust beneficiaries and/or their caregivers to share their experiences seeking and receiving behavioral health and disability services in Alaska.

Trust beneficiary feedback and experiences are valuable and vital, helping inform the Trust's work related to focus areas and priority initiatives.

More details:https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Beneficiary-Listening-Session-Flyer-2026.pdf

06/01/2026

The Trust awards more than $20 million in grants annually to support organizations and programs that positively impact Trust beneficiaries across Alaska. Grants support direct services, capacity building, planning efforts that strengthen the continuum of care, and more.

The next grant application deadline is August 15 at 5:00 PM Alaska Time. Learn more about grant eligibility and how to apply: https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/about/grants/

06/01/2026

When a behavioral health crisis happens, timely, person-centered support can make a meaningful difference.

The Trust's Someone to Respond toolkit is a resource for implementing mobile behavioral health crisis response in Alaska. It is intended to support communities, providers, and partners working to strengthen local crisis response systems and expand access to care.

Mobile crisis response is an important part of a comprehensive behavioral health continuum of care, helping ensure Alaskans can receive support where they are and when they need it.

Explore the toolkit:
https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MCT-Implementation-Guide_October-2025.pdf

05/29/2026

The Improving Lives Conference Call for Speakers deadline has been EXTENDED! Please apply by Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM AKT.

Do you have meaningful information to share with those who work with Trust-beneficiary serving organizations, providers, and agencies, or with Trust beneficiaries and policy makers? If so, apply to speak at our conference, happening Sept. 17-18, 2026 in Anchorage.

Learn more and apply here: https://improvinglivesalaska.org/