MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES NEW TRUSTEE

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) welcomes Dr. John Morris to the board of trustees. Trustee Morris was appointed by Governor Dunleavy and recently unanimously confirmed by the Alaska Legislature. Dr. Morris feels a deep commitment to Alaska and those who live here. He has both formal training and professional daily experience with patients experiencing brain injuries and disease, …

Trust Announces $1.5M in Large Grants Supporting Crisis Response & Planning, Expansion for Beneficiary Services

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) board of trustees recently approved several large grants totaling close to $1.5M to Trust beneficiary serving partner organizations across the state. These grants represent investments in improving behavioral health crisis response in Alaska, and to advance initiatives supporting beneficiary-focused planning efforts and service expansion. The Trust awards around $20 million a year to Alaska …

The Trust Land Office is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office within the Department of Natural Resources is recruiting for the position of Administrative Assistant. This is a range 14, fully exempt position with a starting salary between $47,814 to $52,000, depending on experience. Final salary will be negotiated at the time of hire and will be based upon the successful candidate’s qualifications and …

Mental Health Trust Announces Grants to Beneficiary-Serving Partners

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority awarded close to $300,000 in grants to beneficiary-serving organizations in the third quarter of the fiscal year. These grants to partners are a part of the Trust’s $20 million annual grant program supporting Alaskan organizations that serve Trust beneficiaries including nonprofits, service providers, Tribal entities, and state and local government agencies. Trust grants are …

FY25 TRUST STAKEHOLDER SURVEY: Open through April 21, 2023

Hello Trust Partners and Stakeholders! The Trust has started its work on the FY25 budget planning process. As a vital Trust stakeholder and partner, we need your help to identify key issues and themes that are important for us to consider in our budget development process and planning for the future. We use the feedback received to help identify and prioritize …

Trust Grants $1.5M for New Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Services in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (February 6, 2023) – The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) board of trustees recently awarded $1,554,000 to Providence Alaska for a new Crisis Stabilization Center for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in Anchorage. Trust funds will support the ongoing planning, development, and implementation of a facility that will offer emergency behavioral health care including a 23- …

Trustees Direct $800,000 for Fairbanks Mobile Crisis Teams 

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees has directed more than $800,000 in Trust grant funding to Alaska Behavioral Health (AKBH) for continued support of the Fairbanks Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) serving individuals in a behavioral health crisis. The Trust also supported the launch of Fairbanks’ MCT, which began operations in November 2021. This grant is a part …

TRUSTEES DIRECT $750,000 FOR MAT-SU BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees has directed more than $750,000 in Trust grant funding to True North Recovery, Inc. to support two initiatives that will improve behavioral health and substance use disorder services in the Matanuska Susitna Valley region. At a recent board meeting, trustees of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority approved grant funding for …

Trust Grant Awards Support Beneficiary-Serving Partners Across Alaska

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) awarded more than $680,000 in grants to organizations across the state in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. “Trust grant funds are intended to help our partners engage in projects and initiatives that improve the lives of our beneficiaries,” said Steve Williams, CEO of the Trust. “Our grants can support specific initiatives, …