Alaska

Alaska Department of Health | Alaska Suicide Prevention

The State of Alaska’s Suicide Prevention unit maintains an active listserv to keep all who are working to prevent suicide within our state up to date with suicide prevention efforts throughout Alaska. This includes various trainings, opportunities, and partner updates. Sign up here for the Alaska Gatekeeper listserv to receive regular updates.

We specialize in:

  • intervention to acute psychiatric care
  • Prevention Services
  • Screening services
  • Substance Use Support

We can also help you with:

  • Crisis Assistance
  • Emergency Medical Services

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska

UAF Community Mental Health Clinic

The UAF Community Mental Health Clinic is dedicated to providing mental health counseling services to the UAF community, and community members of Fairbanks and surrounding areas. Telehealth counseling services are available for individuals residing in Alaska, outside of Fairbanks.

Services are provided by master’s and doctoral level student counselors and psychologists. Master’s level students are enrolled in the UAF Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and doctoral level students are enrolled the UAF Ph.D. Program in Clinical-Community Psychology. All student counselors and student psychologists are under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist.

The program uniquely combines the spirit of clinical and community mental health, placing strong emphasis on non-traditional service delivery and social action, as well as clinical service delivery to individuals and groups.

One purpose of the clinic is to meet the needs of individuals in our community who have limited access to mental health care; those on waiting lists and those who cannot afford treatment. Referrals from the Fairbanks community are welcomed. Treatment is available for adults, 18 and older regardless of their affiliation with the University.

We specialize in:

  • Mental Health Counseling Services

We can also help you with:

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska

RurAL CAP

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP), founded in 1965, is a private, statewide, nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans.
Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, we represent every region of the state as one of the largest and most diverse nonprofit organizations in Alaska.

We value input from and have respect for all people. We believe that Alaskans have the right to maintain their cultural heritage and close relationship to the land while protecting their economic and human potential. Mission
To empower low-income Alaskans through advocacy, education, affordable housing, and direct services that respect our unique values and cultures.

We specialize in:

  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
  • Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers

We can also help you with:

  • shelter services
  • Technical Assistance

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska
  • National

Angel Flight West

We are a 40-year-old nonprofit that provides free flights for those in medical/other compelling need through our generous volunteer pilot network in 12 Western US states. Though we’re best known for linking passengers to valuable medical resources, we also provide transportation for other humanitarian purposes, such as individuals and families escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, disaster relief, therapeutic programs for veterans, and children’s specialty camps.

We specialize in:

  • Crisis Assistance

We can also help you with:

  • Resources for Veteran Farmers
  • Resources for Women Farmers

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Kenai Local Food Connection

Kenai Local Food Connection is an informal group of local food advocates, growers, parents, cooks, and friends. Some of us also work in positions dedicated to food and health. It’s a grassroots effort to forge connections within our community to increase access to local foods and knowledge about healthy eating. Our efforts grow each year. Our activities, focused on growing, harvesting, and cooking local foods, support food security and health in the communities of Kenai, Soldotna, Kasilof, Sterling, Nikiski, Clam Gulch, Anchor Point, and Homer.

We specialize in:

We can also help you with:

  • Direct Marketing Assistance

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska

Alaska Marine Conservation Council

We work to protect and restore the marine environment through sustainable fishing practices, habitat protection, and local stewardship. We support an ecosystem-based approach to research and marine resource management that incorporates the best science available, experiential knowledge, and the wisdom of tradition.

We specialize in:

  • Conservation Programs

We can also help you with:

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska

Business Impact NW

Business Impact NW is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to serving underbanked entrepreneurs. We provide coaching, classes, and access to capital to community small businesses, with an emphasis on working with traditionally underserved populations, entrepreneurial low/moderate income earners, women, BIPOC, veterans, immigrants or members of the LGBTQ+ community. We have been serving the community since 1997. We promote long-term positive economic change through financial services, business advice and training. We serve startups as well as existing businesses and are dedicated to helping underserved entrepreneurs at every stage in their business growth.

We specialize in:

  • Financial & Business Planning
  • Funding Opportunities for Farmers

We can also help you with:

  • Resources for BIPOC Farmers
  • Resources for LGBTQIA Farmers
  • Resources for Veteran Farmers
  • Resources for Women Farmers

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska
  • Idaho
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District

The Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation District serves over 600 cooperators and the general public in an area that covers 30,113,580 acres of Interior Alaska, by promoting wise development and conservation of natural resources. FSWCD provides technical and educational support to a variety of partners and the public, to help them accomplish their conservation goals.

We specialize in:

  • Conservation Programs

We can also help you with:

  • Farm Energy Options
  • Resources for Beginning Farmers

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska

Calypso Farm and Ecology Center

A non-profit, educational farm in Fairbanks, Alaska offering hands-on education programs for all ages, and growing fresh food for the community.
Encouraging local fo

We specialize in:

  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

  • Resources for Beginning Farmers
  • Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska

Alaska Farm Bureau

Our mission is to improve the economic well-being and expansion of agriculture and to enrich the quality of life for all Alaskans through membership, advocacy and educational programs.

We specialize in:

  • Activism & Organizing
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

We work in these areas:

  • Alaska