April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Contributed by Alaska Health Fair
Here’s How You Can Find Help and Support in Alaska if You or a Loved One Struggle with Alcohol Addiction
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reduce the stigma associated with alcohol addiction and encourage people to seek help if they need it. Alcohol addiction is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans and can have serious consequences for their health, relationships, and well-being. There are resources available to help you find treatment and recovery support:
● Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention: This is a state agency that provides public health approaches to prevent and reduce substance use disorders and support community-based activities across Alaska. You can email them at osmap@alaska.gov or visit their website at https://health.alaska.gov/osmap/Pages/default.aspx.
● You can also contact your healthcare provider or call a national helpline, 800-662-4357 (HELP), for more information on how to start your treatment and recovery journey.
At Alaska Health Fair, Inc., we offer a library of health education materials and exhibits, including on alcohol addiction and substance abuse, that we make available to local organizations free of charge. Call us at 907-278-0234 to learn more.
Alcohol addiction is not a moral failing or a personal weakness. It is a treatable disease that can be overcome with professional help and support. Don’t let stigma or shame stop you or your loved ones from getting help. Everyone deserves to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Upcoming Health Fairs and Affordable Blood Tests
Walk-ins are welcome at all events. We recommend that you make an appointment online for faster service www.alaskahealthfair.org.
● Salcha - 4/1/2023, 8am-11am, Salcha Elementary School, 8530 Richardson Hwy.
● Anchorage - 4/1/2023, 8am-12pm, Spenard Community Health Fair, Willow Crest Elementary School, 1004 Tudor Rd.
● Ninilchik - 4/6/2023, 3pm-6pm (Day 1), Ninilchik Community Center, 15763 Kingsley Rd.
● Ninilchik - 4/7/2023, 8am-12pm (Day 2) Ninilchik Community Center, 15763 Kingsley Rd.
● Fairbanks - 4/7/2023, 8am-12pm (Day 1), Fairbanks 50+ Art & Science of Aging (focus on seniors/all ages welcome), Pioneer Park Civic Center, 2300 Airport Way.
● Fairbanks - 4/8/2023, 8am-12pm (Day 2), Fairbanks 50+ Art & Science of Aging (focus on seniors/all ages welcome), Pioneer Park Civic Center, 2300 Airport Way.
● Fairbanks - 4/11/2023, 8am-1pm, Fairbanks Office Draw, 725 26th Ave., Suite 201.
● Glacier View - 4/15/2023, 9am-1pm, 65975 So. Wolverine (Mile 104) Chickaloon (45 miles past Sutton).
● Seward - 4/15/2023, 8am-12pm, Avtec Gym, 519 Fourth Ave.
● Soldotna - 4/21/2023, 8am-1pm (Day 1), Peninsula Center Mall, 44332 Sterling Hwy.
● Soldotna - 4/22/2023, 9:15am-1:30pm (Day 2), Peninsula Center Mall, 44332 Sterling Hwy.Two Rivers - 4/22/2023, 8am-11am, Pleasant Valley Community Center, 7234 Anders Ave.
● Anchorage - 4/25/2023, 8am-12pm, Hope Resources Community Health Fair, 570 W. 53rd Ave.
● Fairbanks - 4/18/2023, 8am-1pm, Fairbanks Office Draw, 725 26th Ave., Suite 201
● Healy - 4/28/2023, 8am-1pm, Tri-Valley Community Center, .5 Healy Spur Rd.
● Willow - 4/29/2023, 8am-12pm, Willow Community Center, 23625 W. Willow Community Center Cir.
● Wrangell - 4/1/2023, 7am-12pm, Nolan Center, 296 Campbell Dr.
● Gustavus - 4/29/2023, 8am-12pm, Gustavus Community Center, 1295 Gustavus Rd.
● Fairbanks - 4/29/2023, 8am-12pm, Fairbanks Community, 725 26th Ave., Suite 201 & 202.
Free Health Ed Classes: Ask Questions About Heath
Join AHF Health Educator & RN to learn about important health topics, ask questions and get answers about health. All you need is a phone and 30 minutes of your time to participate. Visit www.alaskahealthfair.org and see the announcement above schedule to RSVP.
Make a Difference, Volunteer Today!
Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Join AHF family of volunteers, have fun and help Alaskans stay healthy! Both medical and non-medical duties are available. Volunteering at AHF meets continuing competency requirements for professional license renewal. Visit www.alaskahealthfair.org, click on Volunteer in site menu.
Alaska Health Fair, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving Alaskans since 1980. With questions please call (907) 278-0234 Anchorage/Statewide, (907) 374-6853 Fairbanks, or (907) 723-5100 Juneau.