The Trust is recruiting for a Program Officer

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) is seeking a skilled and dynamic professional with a background in disability justice and social services, and who is committed to forwarding the mission of the Trust of improving the lives of its beneficiaries, to join the Trust as a Program Officer. Trust Program Officers are an integral part of the Trust team. …

Trust Awards $975,000 in Grants for Beneficiary Employment, Housing & Treatment Access Projects

Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees has directed more than $975,000 in Trust grant funding to partners advancing initiatives supporting Trust beneficiary housing, employment, and access to behavioral health treatment.    At a recent board meeting, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees approved funding for three large grants: Volunteers of America, …

Trust Announces $800,000 in Grant Awards to Partners Across Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority awarded more than $800,000 in grants to beneficiary-serving organizations in the final quarter of fiscal year 2023. Trust grants are awarded throughout the year to Alaska nonprofits, Tribal entities, state and local government agencies, and service providers that serve Trust beneficiaries. Beneficiaries include Alaskans who experience mental illness, substance use disorders, …

The Trust is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer

[3:26 PM] Biastock, Allison E (DOR) The Trust is seeking a skilled and dynamic professional who is committed to forwarding its mission to improve the lives of Trust beneficiaries to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is a strategic partner with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and the board of trustees on investments, financial reporting, …

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 …