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Any good sex talk between parent and teen must include a discussion about sexual consent. Here are three tips for a talk on consent.

Advocates for Youth works alongside thousands of young people here in the U.S. and around the globe as they fight for sexual health, rights and justice.

Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics

Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance provides education, professional trainings, access, resources and support to help Alaskans overcome eating disorders.

A renowned cultural center and museum in Anchorage, Alaska where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska’s indigenous people.

Alaska Native Science Commission

COVID-19 RESOURCES
Visit our COVID-19 Resources page for more information about how service providers can respond to COVID-19 in their communities. OUR VISION
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault promotes and sustains a

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Four A’s programs, information, and events support and empower people and communities impacted by HIV/AIDS while also implementing programs to increase awareness and reduce transmission.

Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. A.A. has a simple program that works. It’s based on one alcoholic helping another.

Early Intervention ServicesANTHC’s Early Intervention Services program, through ANMC Internal Medicine, provides HIV/AIDS patient services, case management and counseling for Alaska Native and American Indian people. Additional services include: continuum of primary care to HIV/AIDS patients; counseling; testing; referrals; HIV/AIDS awareness; medical evaluation/provider consults and clinical care; other primary care services; facilitated referrals and partnership with other health care services. Alaska AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC)The Alaska AETC offers statewide training opportunities for Tribal and non-Tribal medical clinicians and…

It might feel awkward at first, but talking to your parents about sex can be a good thing They may know more than you think and can answer your questions.

This calculator provides BMI and the corresponding BMI-for-age percentile based on the CDC growth charts for children and teens (ages 2 – 19 years).

Alaska’s suicide prevention and someone to talk to line. Contact us if you need someone to talk to. We can help. Really.

Do you know what the warning signs of child abuse are? Learn how to recognize, prevent and report child abuse.

Updated: 08/13/2022

Naked is one thing, unprotected is another. Find free condoms and lube near you.

From balancing chemical reactions to analyzing famous literature, never before has one collection offered such an awe-inspiring range of content. Since 2011, brothers John and Hank Green have pioneered digital education with their series Crash Course on YouTube.
From Science to Social Studies, Crash Course offers it all in quick-paced, imaginative videos aimed at learners of all ages. Explore the amazing collection here, with new resources and courses added constantly to broaden the reaches of the Crash Course experience.

Use these tools to keep stress and emotions in check, improve how you communicate with others, and bring your life into balance.

Contact our hotlines or chatrooms, designed for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and receive help regarding questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.

It’s typically assumed that sex and gender are the same. They’re not. What’s gender all about, then? What is the range of gender and gender identity, and how does gender impact our lives and how we live them?

In this statement, GLSEN’s National Student Council condemns police brutality and calls for greater support for Black lives

Raising Healthy Native Youth Through Culturally Relevant Health Education

HPV Vaccine can prevent 70%-90% of the types of HPV cancer. Please contact AICAF by visiting our website in order to collect copies of HPV cancer prevention resources.

Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health. Advocates focuses its work on young people ages 14-25 in the U.S. and around the globe.

Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health. Advocates focuses its work on young people ages 14-25 in the U.S. and around the globe.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized Tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian Tribes. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people, and provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS Mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

Fun, interactive & educational 4-hour event that brings awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. Reserve your IMALIVE Mental Health Fair date today!

Mat-Su Health Services, Inc. is a community health organization with locations in Wasilla and Big Lake, AK. We offer medical, behavioral and dental healthcare for all members of the community.

HIV Prevention, HIV Client Services, Interior Medication Assisted Treatment, free, confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing, sterile syringes and safer injection supplies for injection drug users

The DEA and the National Family Partnership have announced the winners of the 2023 Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest!

Your body is an amazing system! The human body is made up of groups of organs, called organ systems, that work together to keep the body in balance. In this section, we’ll travel from the circulatory system, to the nervous system, to the immune system and beyond. Learn about the amazing biology that keeps your body ticking!

Healthy relationships depend on a few key elements. Take our healthy relationships quiz to find out the status of your situation.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Toolkit: Empowering Recovery from Substance Use Disorders in Rural Alaska

This toolkit is focused on empowering providers that provide or support addiction medicine services in rural areas with Alaska Native people. Contained in the toolkit is specific information tailored for prescribing providers, as well as information intended for people new to working in the area of addiction medicine.

This toolkit was developed to complement the State of Alaska MAT Guide.

If you would like to request more than two copies, please contact the Behavioral Health team at behaivoralhealth@anthc.org.

Mending the Sacred Hoop works to end violence against Native Women. Find resources & brochures, upcoming events, and training materials.

NAMI Anchorage offers no-cost mental health services. We help those with a mental illness, their families, caregivers, & friends. You are not alone!

NA.org will be offline for maintenance all day on Saturday Sept 22nd. We apologize for any inconvenience and invite you to return to the site on Sept 23

Welcome! Growing up today can be a challenge. May these quotes help you to grow and develop new skills. May they lead you to increased hope and happiness. – Cathy Brown, Betty LaPorte, Jerry Moe Facts for You Please don’t forget these four facts. They come in handy when you least suspect it. 1. Alcohol […]

NCADV is the voice of victims and survivors. We are the catalyst for changing society to have zero tolerance for domestic violence. We do this by affecting public policy, increasing understanding of the impact of domestic violence, and providing programs and education that drive that change.

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

The National HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Resources, GetTested Web site is a service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This Web site provides users with locations for HIV, STD, and hepatitis testing and STD and hepatitis vaccines around the United States.

NIDA’s mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of the National Institutes of Health.

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Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has runaway, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.

Healthy relationships for young adults can be confusing. Love is more than just the way you feel, and we’re here to help.

Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.

Updated: 09/20/2022

Updated: 09/08/2022

Find science-based education materials and conversation starters to educate young people about drug use and health.

PFLAG

Looking for support? Find a PFLAG Chapter near you!

Visit Anchorage Health Center for family planning services, including STD testing and abortions. Make an appointment with Planned Parenthood.

Access a wealth of information and downloadable full-text publications on a range of topics, including addiction science, medical consequences, trends and statistics, and the link between drugs and HIV.

Quit Alcohol helps you find the top drug and alcohol treatment centers near you. Explore helpful recovery resources & info about addiction.

Thinking about partnered sex? Do yourself a favor and look through our checklist to get a good idea about the readiness of you and your partner — it’s more complicated and demanding than many people think, and knowing what you need to get ready can help assure that your sexual experiences with a partner will be as great for both of you as possible.

Southcentral Foundation

Providing a supportive network for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Southeast Alaska.

Empty Closets – Coming Out Resources and a Safe Place to Chat for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and questioning people of all ages.

Learn about actions the federal government is taking to address the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections in the US.

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention and response.

Get Help

Find state-licensed treatment near you for addiction and substance use disorder.

Your mental health and wellness is a priority. Native American, Indian, Indigenous, and Alaska Native communities are placed at a higher risk due to historical trauma…

This site offers support and advice on health, emotions, and life — created for people 13–18 and approved by doctors.

When someone you’re dating is pressuring, controlling or disrespecting you in digital, that’s not cool!

NIDA conducts and supports biomedical research to advance the science on substance use and addiction and improve individual and public health. Explore more information on drug use, health, and NIDA’s research efforts.

Partnership to End Addiction is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

Guides, articles, and resources for LGBTQ young people, parents, and allies.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized Tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian Tribes. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people, and provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS Mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

Check out this resource from ULifeline.org http://www.ulifeline.org/

For updated information on Walk-in Clinic services at ANMC, please visit https://anthc.org/departments/walk-in-clinic/

We Are the Youth is a photographic journalism project chronicling the individual stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth in the United States.