The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority awarded more than $969,000 in grants to organizations across the state in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, according to a release from the trust.<\/p>\n
Those include grants that will benefit organizations in Southeast Alaska, such as $75,000 to Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. Health & Wellness, Inc.; $24,725 for Southeast Alaska Independent Living; and $24,611 for Southeast Regional Resource Center, Inc.<\/p>\n
The JAMHI grant is to help fund a behavioral health clinician for residents of Forget Me Not Manor, according to the trust. <\/p>\n
The grants are a part of the trustee-approved $24 million grant program for FY 2020, which includes grants for Alaskan nonprofits, Tribal entities, state and local government agencies and service providers. Grants are awarded throughout the year.<\/p>\n
“We know that real improvements in beneficiary outcomes won’t occur without collaboration and partnerships,” said Mike Abbott, CEO of Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, in a press release. “We are proud to support these beneficiary — serving organizations and initiatives, and grateful for the professionals who are applying their skills and expertise to improving the lives of their fellow Alaskans.” <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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