THE TRUST SPOTLIGHT. E-News February 17, New PSA Highlights Lifelong Effects of FASD. mhtrust.org

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1 THE TRUST SPOTLIGHT E-News February 17, 2015 NEWSLETTER SECTIONS Spotlight News Alaska Funding Opportunities National Funding Opportunities Meetings, Conferences and Trainings Resources New PSA Highlights Lifelong Effects of FASD The Trust developed a new PSA focused on prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. FASD is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual prenatally exposed to alcohol. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning disabilities with lifelong implications. Alaska has the highest rate of FASD in the nation and more than 120 Alaska children are diagnosed with FASD each year. This PSA is the first tool developed in a statewide, multimedia campaign to begin in March. The purpose of this campaign is to provide education about FASD and its lifelong effects and to motivate women to learn about their pregnancy status before consuming alcohol. The intent is to inform, move and motivate residents in an effort to prevent occurrences of FASD in Alaska. ABOUT THE TRUST The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is a catalyst for change and improvement in the systems that serve Trust beneficiaries, who include people who experience: mental illness developmental disabilities chronic alcoholism and other substance related disorders Alzheimer s disease and related dementia traumatic brain injury that results in permanent brain injury The Trust provides leadership in advocacy, planning, implementing and funding of a comprehensive integrated mental health program. mhtrust.org While there is a high level of knowledge that alcohol use during pregnancy is harmful to an unborn baby, many women receive misinformation about alcohol and pregnancy, including the consequences of alcohol use, safe times to drink during pregnancy and safe amounts or types of alcohol. The campaign will increase knowledge in the following areas: Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause birth defects and brain damage It is best to stop drinking before conception It is safest not to drink any alcohol during pregnancy There is no known safe time or amount to drink during pregnancy

2 NEWS Our New Website Is Easy on the Eyes! The Trust recently launched a new website, Users can now more easily access information. The new platform is also mobile friendly, making it easy to navigate from a mobile device. Recent Grant Approvals At the January board meeting, trustees approved more than $280,000 in grants. Here are the most recent Trust grantees: Small Projects Fairbanks Native Association, $10,000 Fairbanks Children's Museum, $6,670 Identity, Inc., $10,000 Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, $10,000 Anchorage Safety Center/Patrol, $9,850 Alaska Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, $6,500 Rainforest Recovery Center, $4,360 Alaska Children's Trust, $10,000 Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility, $9,550 REACH, $6,500 Partnership Grants REACH, $75,000 Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, $70,000 LINKS, $30,000 Bartlett Regional Hospital, $25,000 ALASKA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority: Small Project Grants Deadline: 5 p.m. AKDT, March 1, 2015 Contact: Lucas Lind, Trust Grants Administrator, at or lucas.lind@alaska.gov Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Mini-Grants Deadline: 5 p.m. AKDT, 15th of each month Contact: Lucas Lind, Grants Administrator, at or lucas.lind@alaska.gov Rasmuson Foundation: Tier 2 Awards

3 Deadline: Letters of inquiry accepted year-round. Grants awarded biannually (typically July and December) Contact: Toll-free Alaska Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services: Request for Proposal Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury Mini-Grants Deadline: Written inquiries due February 27, 2015; proposal due on March 9, 2015 Contact: Alyssa Hobbs at or Alaska Department of Health & Social Services, Senior and Disabilities Services: Nutrition, Transportation and Support Services Deadline: March 20, 2015 Contact: Marlyn Carrillo at or Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health: Community Health Aide Training & Supervision Grants (CHATS) Program Deadline: Rolling Contact: Triptaa Surve at or Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority: Designated Grants & Partnerships Deadline: Rolling Contact: Lucas Lind at or Rasmuson Foundation: Tier 1 Awards Deadline: Rolling Contact: Toll-free NATIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Alzheimer s Foundation of America: Bi-Annual Grant Deadline: Rolling Contact: or membership@alzfdn.org U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program Deadline: February 25, 2015

4 Contact: Elan Flippin at or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Office of Mental Health: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Deadline: March 17, 2015 Contact: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Drug-Free Communities Support Program Deadline: March 18, 2015 Contact: Virginia Simmons at or U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women: FY 2015 Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program Deadline: March 18, 2015 Contact: or U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women: FY 2015 Consolidated Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Assault and Engage Men and Boys as Allies Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 19, 2015 Contact: Anne Hamilton at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Drug Courts Deadline: March 27, 2015 Contact: Eileen Bermudez at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration: Rural Outreach Benefits Counseling Program Deadline: March 30, 2015 Contact: Linda Kwon at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration: Rural Network Allied Health Training Program

5 Deadline: March 31, 2015 Contact: Martha Colburn at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration: Rural Health Care Coordination Network Partnership Program Deadline: April 6, 2015 Contact: Sara Afayee at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Cooperative Agreements for State Adolescent and Transitional Aged Youth Treatment Enhancement and Dissemination Implementation Deadline: April 6, 2015 Contact: Eileen Bermudez at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families: Basic Center Program Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 10, 2015 Contact: Katrina Morgan at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families: Street Outreach Program Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 10, 2015 Contact: Katrina Morgan at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Cooperative Agreements for Expansion and Sustainability of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Deadline: April 10, 2015 Contact: Gwendolyn Simpson at or U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Drug-Free Communities Mentoring Program Deadline: April 14, 2015 Contact: Virginia Simmons at or

6 Corporation for National and Community Service: 2015 Senior Companion Program Indian Tribes Competition Deadline: April 17, 2015 Contact: Tamika Becton at Corporation for National and Community Service: Foster Grandparent Program Indian Tribes Competition Deadline: Letter of intent (strongly encouraged) due April 17, 2015; application submission deadline on May 14, 2015 Contact: Tamika Becton at MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING Alzheimer s Resource of Alaska: Virtual Dementia Tour Date: 1-4 p.m., February 19, 2015 Contact: Debbie Chulick at or dchulick@alzalaska.org Location: 1750 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK Description: Developed by P.K. Beville of Second Wind Dreams, the Virtual Dementia Tour provides participants with an experiential simulation to help understand what dementia may be like. Participants will develop a greater understanding of the challenges faced daily by those with dementia and how behaviors can be viewed as coping strategies. The result is better care by care partners. United Methodist Women of Alaska: Mission U Learning Together for Transformation of the World Date: 1-5 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m., February 20 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m., February 21, 2015 Contact: Bonnie Miller at or bonitajane@yahoo.com Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9161 Cinema Drive, Juneau, AK Description: The intent of this program is to build awareness regarding issues around disability, to call to provide full accessibility to services and opportunities, and to promote advocacy for justice for people with disabilities. As people concerned with inadequacies in society with regard to the rights of people with disabilities, participants will explore the complexity of the roles and connections to this issue. Trust Training Cooperative and UAF: Alaska Gatekeepers with a QPR Approach Contact: Sarah McConnell at or ssmcconnell@alaska.edu Dates and Location: Fairbanks: 2-4 p.m., February 22, 2015, UAF Fine Arts Building, 313 Tanana Loop Fairbanks: 5-7 p.m., February 24, 2015, UAF Wood Center Conference Room, 505 South Chandalar Fairbanks: 2-4 p.m., March 1, 2015, UAF Campus (building and room TBA) Description: QPR stands for question, persuade and refer, an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons created by Paul Quinnett. The Alaska Gatekeeper Training uses the QPR method as its

7 core training. QPR is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. It is also an action plan that can result in lives saved. Alzheimer s Resource of Alaska: ABC s of Caregiving Making Visits Positive Date: 10-11:30 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m., February 25, 2015 Contact: Debbie Chulick at or dchulick@alzalaska.org Location: 1750 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK Description: When our loved ones cannot communicate, it can be hard to know what to do or say. Even professionals can have difficulty monitoring someone during home visits when language is lost. Join us for some tips on how to continue being connected without words and making our visits with loved ones positive. Alzheimer s Resource of Alaska: Dementia Care Essentials Date: 3-5 p.m., March 3 to March 31, 2015 (every Tuesday) Contact: Jane Haiar at or jhaiar@alzalaska.org Locations: Anchorage: 2702 Gambell Street Dillingham: TBD Fairbanks: 615 Bidwell Avenue, Suite 300 Description: The purpose of this two-hour per week Dementia Care Essentials class is to enable the learner to identify strategies they will implement into their practice that will increase a sense of safety, security, comfort and quality of life for the person living with dementia. Participants will learn a variety of components of dementia care including communication and how to address behavioral challenges. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The registration deadline is 3 p.m., February 25, Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation: Master Trainer Series of Webinars Continuing Education for Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals Date: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. PST, March 4 to March 18, 2015 Contact: Tammi Olson at or tammio@uw.edu Location: Web-based Description: The Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation at the University of Washington offers a new series of webinars aimed at experienced vocational rehabilitation counselors and other employment providers who wish to improve their clinical skills and learn cutting edge information. One new topic will be introduced each month. Topics will alternate between focusing on a single disability and focusing on topics applicable to many disabilities, and will feature nationally-known experts. Presenters will leave time for questions and case consultation. Stone Soup Group: Connecting the Dots Home, School, and Community Date: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., March 6-7, 2015 Contact:

8 Location: BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage Description: Join us for a two-day conference where you can connect, learn and collaborate with other Alaskan families and professionals caring for children with special needs. Participants will choose between 18 sessions with three tracks of learning in the areas of home, school and community. Trust Training Cooperative: Mental Health First Aid (Eight-Hour) Session Date: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., March 9, 2015 Contact: Jill Ramsey at or jill@alaskachd.org Location: BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage Description: In this training, Mental Health First Aid trainees are taught how to practice and respond appropriately to mental health problems in a variety of situations, such as helping someone through a panic attack, engaging with someone who may be suicidal, or assisting an individual who has overdosed. Just as CPR training helps a layperson with no clinical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help arrives. Trust Training Cooperative: Alaska Gatekeepers with a QPR Approach Contact: Sarah McConnell at or ssmcconnell@alaska.edu Dates and Locations: Nenana: 1-3 p.m., March 9, 2015, location TBA Minto: 5-7:30 p.m., March 12, 2015, Tribal Hall Huslia: 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 26, 2015, Tribal Hall Description: QPR stands for question, persuade and refer, an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons created by Paul Quinnett. The Alaska Gatekeeper Training uses the QPR method as its core training. QPR is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. It is also an action plan that can result in lives saved. Trust Training Cooperative: Find the Coaching in Criticism The Right Ways to Receive Feedback Date: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., March 17, 2015 Contact: Kimber Jackson at or kimber@alaskachd.org Location: Audio conferencing/ web-based Description: This training session will feature six steps that can help participants pull value from the feedback received from others. Participants may choose to join a live audio conference call or listen to the recorded session.

9 Stone Soup Group: Building Strong Parents Date: 5:30-7 p.m., March 18, 2015 Contact: or Location: 307 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Suite 100, Anchorage Description: This forum offers an opportunity to connect with other parents who care for children with special needs between the ages 14 and 26 in a neutral setting. National Indian Health Board: 2015 Tribal Public Health Summit Strengthening the Circle: Building the Skills of the Tribal Public Health Workforce Date: April 7-9, 2015 Contact: phs@nihb.org Location: Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa, Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA Description: The summit will feature renowned tribal speakers, policy makers and dynamic experts from across Indian Country and the nation. This event provides access to the nation s foremost American Indian/Alaska Native health care leaders and is a premiere native health event. Trust Training Cooperative: Mental Health First Aid (Eight-Hour) Session Date: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., March 9, 2015 Contact: Jill Ramsey at or jill@alaskachd.org Location: BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage Description: In this training, Mental Health First Aid trainees are taught how to practice and respond appropriately to mental health problems in a variety of situations, such as helping someone through a panic attack, engaging with someone who may be suicidal, or assisting an individual who has overdosed. Just as CPR training helps a layperson with no clinical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help arrives. Trust Training Cooperative: Alaska Gatekeepers with a QPR Approach Contact: Sarah McConnell at or ssmcconnell@alaska.edu Dates and Locations: Nenana: 1-3 p.m., March 9, 2015, location TBA Minto: 5-7:30 p.m., March 12, 2015, Tribal Hall Huslia: 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 26, 2015, Tribal Hall Description: QPR stands for question, persuade and refer, an emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons created by Paul Quinnett. The Alaska Gatekeeper Training uses the QPR method as its core training. QPR is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. It is also an action plan that can result in lives saved. Trust Training Cooperative: Find the Coaching in Criticism The Right Ways to Receive Feedback

10 Date: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., March 17, 2015 Contact: Kimber Jackson at or Location: Audio conferencing/ web-based Description: This training session will feature six steps that can help participants pull value from the feedback received from others. Participants may choose to join a live audio conference call or listen to the recorded session. Stone Soup Group: Building Strong Parents Date: 5:30-7 p.m., March 18, 2015 Contact: or info@stonesoupgroup.org Location: 307 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Suite 100, Anchorage Description: This forum offers an opportunity to connect with other parents who care for children with special needs between the ages 14 and 26 in a neutral setting. National Indian Health Board: 2015 Tribal Public Health Summit Strengthening the Circle: Building the Skills of the Tribal Public Health Workforce Date: April 7-9, 2015 Contact: phs@nihb.org Location: Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa, Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA Description: The summit will feature renowned tribal speakers, policy makers and dynamic experts from across Indian Country and the nation. This event provides access to the nation s foremost American Indian/Alaska Native health care leaders and is a premiere native health event. The Foraker Group: 2015 Leadership Summit Date: April 20-21, 2015 Contact: Location: Hotel Captain Cook, 939 West 5 th Avenue, Anchorage Description: This summit will explore what change looks like at all levels and how we can participate in it. As a nonprofit leader, do you see opportunities to make small and big changes in your organization, in your community, and beyond? Do you wonder if your organization is ready to tackle the big issues in your community? These are just a few of the questions that Alaska nonprofit board and staff leaders are asking as we all experience a time of change. Change can take many shapes maybe it s the way we show up as leaders, maybe it s how our organization is structured, or maybe it s a major shift in our community.

11 41 st Annual School on Addictions and Behavioral Health: Crime and Addiction: Seeking a Shared Solution Date: May 4-6, 2015 Contact: Location: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 401 East 6 th Avenue, Anchorage Description: Explore the connection between the Department of Corrections and the field of addictions and behavioral health. This year s conference will categorize all its workshops according to entry, intermediate and advanced levels of training. Also, to give participants greater opportunity to attend multiple workshops, all six hour workshops will be split over two days. Seminole Tribe of Florida s Native Learning Center: Sixth Annual Summer Conference Promoting Strong and Safe Tribal Communities Date: June 3-5, 2015 Contact: Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL Description: The Seminole Tribe of Florida s Native Learning Center is thrilled to announce our Sixth Annual Summer Conference promoting strong and safe tribal communities. Growing strong and safe communities requires knowledge and strategies to develop sustainable housing initiatives, preserve language and culture, encourage financial wellness, and write grant proposals. This three-day conference will educate participants on topics related to culture revitalization, sustainable housing, grants education, tribal government and financial wellness. RESOURCES Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority: 2014 Annual Report The newly published annual report provides a look at how The Trust is creating change and financially thriving. The Trust s annual budget provides funding for the state s mental health program and funds projects and activities in five designated focus areas that address issues with significant impact on our beneficiaries. These focus areas allow us to strategically align our investments to make significant strides in affecting change and improving the lives of beneficiaries and their families. SAMHSA: Behavioral Health Barometer Alaska (2014) This is the second edition of the Behavioral Health Barometer: Alaska, one of a series of state and national reports that provide a snapshot of behavioral health in the United States. The reports present a set of substance use and mental health indicators as measured through data collection efforts sponsored by SAMHSA, including the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services. This array of indicators provides a unique overview of the nation s behavioral health at a point in time as well as a mechanism for tracking change and trends over time. If you have a website or resource to share, send suggestions to info@mhtrust.org.

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