Ongoing Trainings

Minor in Gerontology

Contact Ann Jache at 907-786-1955 or E-mail her at jache@uaa.alaska.edu for more information or go to Gerontology Minor Program or download the following document for the Gerontology Courses Fall 2009.

AARP Alaska Gerontology Scholarship

Established to encourage University students to become educated on gerontology isssues. If you are interested in contributing to this fund, contact Mary Rutherford, President, or Dory Straight, Scholarship Officer at the University of Alaska Foundation, PO Box 755080, Fairbanks, AK 99775 or call 907-450-8033. AARP Alaska Gerontology Scholarship

Children's Residential Services Certificate Program

The Children's Residential Services Certificate Program (CRSCP) is a program of the UAA Center for Human Development, College of Health and Social Welfare, University of Alaska Anchorage.

People who have chosen this field to work with children with challenging behaviors or mental health diagnoses have chosen one of the most demanding and rewarding careers.  They go by different titles: Foster parent, family or child advocate, case worker, residential staff, activity therapists, educators and classroom aides. They all share the commitment to help kids develop resiliency and skills necessary to face life's challenges. If you are interested in this program and course offerings, choose the following link to get started. http://crscert.com/index.html

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)

Directed at the workforce serving people with Developmental Disabilities and behavioral health issues. For the E-Newsletter and Sprint Teleconference Schedule go to www.thenadd.org.

Partners in Policymaking Internship (PiP)

PiP is a training designed for individuals with disabilities, behavioral/mental health disorders, people with long-term care needs, elders and family members. If you are interested in applying for this training sessions, contact Kathy Fitzgerald at anklf@uaa.alaska.edu or call her at 907-272-8270 / 907-264-6242 or 1-800-243-2199 outside of Anchorage. This is an excellent way for individuals to learn how to impact policymakers and create better systems of care. 

Get involved in Your Community. The mission I Vote, I Count campaign is to empower Alaskans with disabilities and other Alaska Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries to become active voters and part of the political process. Download the I Vote, I Count Brochure for information.

Regional Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling (RADACT)

To see a list of upcoming trainings or to register for a course call 907-563-9202 or visit http://www.radact.com/

Stone Soup Group

A statewide non-profit agency based in Anchorage, Alaska that provides assistance and support to families of children with special needs. There is no charge to families for the services we provide. The agency is funded by state and federal grants, as well as donations from community partners and supporters. See link for up-to-date trainings Workshops/Training

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