November 19, 2020 – During their regular board meeting on November 18, 2o20, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees directed $600,000 in funds for projects supporting housing and homeless shelter services to Trust beneficiaries.   The Trust is a strong supporter of efforts to prevent and end homelessness, knowing that homeless shelter services help protect and support …

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) welcomes new trustee, Annette Gwalthney-Jones, who was recently appointed by Governor Dunleavy. Annette Gwalthney-Jones brings more than 20 years of managerial experience in human resources and social services to the board of trustees. Her career background includes program work and leadership within many Trust beneficiary-serving organizations in the Anchorage area, including the Arc …

(October 28, 2020) – During an October 2020 board meeting, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees unanimously directed $300,000 to help support an expansion at Akeela House, a residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program in Anchorage.  Trust funds will support a physical expansion of the facility, resulting in an increase from 20 to 36 SUD treatment …

(October 28, 2020) – During an October 2020 board meeting, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees unanimously directed $150,000 to United Human Services of SE Alaska for the final design phase and site preparation for the Southeast Community Services Center (SCSC). SCSC is a planned, 12,500 sq. foot multi-tenant nonprofit center in Juneau that will be a …