Mental Health First Aid Training Offered

BBAHC is sponsoring a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification course in Dillingham on September 13 at the Curyung Wellness Center from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This course will teach participants to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health issues and substance use. The training is appropriate for anyone 18 years or older with the desire to help people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. This course is especially helpful for anyone who works with the general public. To sign up, please contact Bernina at (907) 842-1230 or email bvenua@bbahc.org. See the attached flyer for further details.

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Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation manages Kanakanak Hospital, a critical access facility, which is Joint Commission accredited, receives Health and Human Services funding, and is covered through the Federal Tort Claim Act with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including liability for medical malpractice claims, for its officers, board members, employees, and certain health profession contractors and health profession volunteers. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is recognized by the US Government and State of Alaska as a tribal organization under PL 93-638.