Sitka Counseling

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

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We are so grateful to be a part of this!
Happy Recovery Month!!
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RECOVERY MONTH –Kiksadi Clan members on shore greet a Tlingit-design canoe at Crescent Harbor Saturday. SEARHC, Sitka Counseling and Sitka Tribe of Alaska organized the event in recognition of National Recovery Month. The Sitka event included a canoe launch at Starrigavan; a 7-mile paddle to Crescent Harbor; a welcoming ceremony; and the Recovery Parade down Lincoln Street. Organizers said the event is held to honor the residents in recovery from substance abuse and mental health conditions. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

09/08/2026

💛 **988 Day | September 8** 💛

Today is 988 Day, a reminder that **you are not alone and support is available**. Whether you are struggling yourself or worried about someone you care about, reaching out can be the first step toward connection and hope.

📞 **Call or text 988** anytime, 24/7, for free, confidential support.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply **check in, listen, and remind someone that they matter.**

**Your life matters. Your story matters. You are worth reaching out for.** 💛

09/08/2026

A huge Gunalchéesh to SEARHC for including us in the Canoe Journey and Recovery Parade last Saturday. 💜

It was truly meaningful to be part of such a beautiful and powerful event that brought our community together to honor healing, recovery, resilience, and connection. We are especially grateful to have shared this experience alongside the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the many community members, organizations, and individuals who came together to support this important celebration.

Events like this remind us of the strength that comes from community, culture, connection, and walking alongside one another. We are grateful to everyone who helped make the day so meaningful.

Gunalchéesh to SEARHC and STA for bringing our community together and allowing us to be part of such a beautiful celebration of recovery and hope. 💜

And finally, gunalchéesh to Bronson Primacio for ensuring we were safe while also capturing the beautiful journey!
Link to video by Bronson Primacio below
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/182EgTU1UB/

09/04/2026

~~September 24th is Save-A-Life Day

Sitka Counseling and the HOPE Coalition will be hosting a pop-up at Safeway from 4pm to 6pm.

Come learn about how you can respond to an overdose. You never know when you will come across someone who might need support.
Understanding the signs, and how to react, can make a difference.

Naloxone is available at no cost to our community.

We want to thank Project Hope and the Alaska Department of Health for ensuring we have access to this life saving tool!

We also want to thank SOAR, WV for their support and efforts in making sure we reduce stigma and discrimination against people who use substances across the US.

ProjectHOPE.alaska.gov

If you are unable to come to this event, you can contact us at 907-747-3636 x221 to schedule a training.

09/04/2026

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Registration is now open for Sitka's Girls on the Run fall season!
Register your 3rd-5th grade girl by September 11th: tinyurl.com/GOTRAK26
Apply to coach Girls on the Run by September 7th: gotrgreateralaska.org/coach
Questions? Reach out to Julia at [email protected] or 907-747-3493

09/03/2026

We are excited to share our September newsletter with you! This month is especially meaningful as we recognize both Su***de Prevention Month and Recovery Month.

Inside this month's newsletter, you will find information about su***de prevention, recovery, community connection, and the work happening through Sitka Counseling and the HOPE Coalition.

We also highlight our upcoming Walk for Recovery on September 19th, an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate recovery, honor those we have lost, and show support for people on their recovery journeys.

We are waiting for confirmation on a Su***de Prevention event on September 19th. Keep an eye on our FB page for more information.

Thank you for continuing to support the work we do to promote prevention, recovery, connection, and wellness in our community.

Please take a few minutes to read and share our September newsletter!

Check out this US Letter designed by Michelle Kavouras.

09/03/2026

Do you have a safety plan? What is a safety plan?
This is a plan you can create before a crisis occurs. Being self aware of your own signs of a potential mental health experience can make a big difference in the outcomes. If we know what to watch for, and share that with someone we trust, we can prevent a tragic situation.

You matter ~ You are not alone ~ You are loved

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Juneau Su***de Prevention Coalition
Su***de Prevention Foundation

Contact Sitka Counseling for behavioral health services
907-747-3636

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09/02/2026

Sitka Counseling and the H.O.P.E. Coalition are very grateful for the opportunity to co-facilitate this event with MEHS staff for students to connect with community partners in Sitka.

The work we do is often unnoticed, and in order for it to reach as many people as possible it is important for us to come together and share what is available. We hope that the students enjoyed this event as much as we did.

Partners that attended include Youth Advocates of Sitka, Center for Community, Sitka Youth Leadership Committee, SAIL, Brave Heart Volunteers,Sitka Studio of Dance, Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 and Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4, Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, City of Sitka Parks and Recreation, Sitka Cirque, SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), and Sitka Lions Club.

We are so grateful to MEHS for supporting this event and to all who attended and shared their resources and opportunities with students.

If you are interested in being a part of our next event, please contact Michelle at [email protected].

HEALTHY START - Mt. Edgecumbe High School sophomore Yokova Hoover, of Anchorage, puts on a survival suit with the help of Suz Oriel, youth program coordinator at Alaska Marine Safety Association, this morning in the B.J. McGillis Gym. The school,...

08/26/2026

Upcoming Events!
Sitka Round Up Aug 28-30
Canoe Journey and Recovery Parade Sept 5
Walk for Recovery Sept 19

All are welcome to all events! Support our community by reducing stigma, celebrating health, and walk in hope and healing!

We hope to see you all there!