Wade Rathke, who founded ACORN, is the Mental Health Consumer Action Network’s new board president. He was recently in Juneau and discussed his role and aspirations for the new organization.
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After Mental Health Trust CEO quits abruptly, some board members allege open meeting violations
“All of my red flags are waving at the moment,” said Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board member Jerome Selby.
Update: Long-time CEO of Mental Health Trust Authority steps down
The CEO of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority stepped down on Wednewsday. Jeff Jessee served as CEO for 21 years. According to a press release from the organization, he is transitioning to a new role ahead of his planned retirement in three years.
Local attorney Kirsten Swanson appointed Juneau District Court judge
She says she’s a big supporter of the therapeutic and mental health courts, which offer treatment-based alternatives to incarceration.
Group working to bring remains of 15 Alaska Natives home from Carlisle
Bob Sam of Sitka has been helping repatriate human remains for 30 years. He says the Army wants to the Carlisle school’s repatriation completed in less than a year, and they’re going to foot the bill.
GCI announces $100,000 in donations to suicide prevention efforts
Alaska telecommunications company GCI has announced $100,000 in donations to support nine suicide prevention efforts across the state.