So far, more than 90% of the youth who have used the shelter have gone on to a safe and stable place.
Mental Health
Chugach peaks get Dena’ina names: ‘A huge statement to all that we value life’
North and South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex peaks, as they’ll be known from here on out, tower 5,000 feet above Turnagain Arm.
A workshop to teach LGBTQ+ Juneau residents how to build a support structure is coming later this month
A workshop in Juneau later this month will help LGBTQ+ people learn an intentional approach to getting the support they need.
Federal inspectors fault assaults, escapes, improper use of locked seclusion at North Star youth psychiatric hospital
Investigators found some problems at North Star to be so serious, they were deemed “immediate jeopardy” situations at the time, meaning the health and safety of patients was at risk.
New session of Juneau’s only trauma support group for LGBTQ people starts this month
Spectrum is the only queer-specific support group that serves people in Juneau who’ve experienced trauma.
Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here’s what you need to know
Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.