Protecting Your Rights: Serving Sand Lake, Spenard and Turnagain

March 5, 2021

Crisis Now Centers

The Anchorage Police receive over 4,000 calls per year related to behavioral health crises. And the Alaska Department of Corrections is the largest mental health provider in the state. Crisis Now offers a model of community-based behavioral treatment that improves public safety, provides better treatment for those in crisis, and ultimately saves us money.

Watch our video to hear more about Crisis Now implementation in Alaska.

The Anchorage Daily News is publishing a six-part series on Crisis Now efforts:

Part 1: Behavioral health experts say Alaska needs a new way to help those in crisis

Part 2: What happens when you call 911 in Anchorage?

Click here to hear about Crisis Stabilization Centers

Take Our Constituent Survey!

We've launched our electronic Constituent Survey!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and suggestions. I always appreciate your feedback!

The online survey will remain open until March 8.

Mark Your Calendar: Virtual Town Hall

West Anchorage residents: please join me on Thursday for an opportunity to discuss legislative priorities!

When: Thursday, March 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Where: https://zoom.us/j/97674424938?pwd=ZzJiZi9BVEZYT3ZjcG5ESnZsalFXUT09

For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Southcentral Foundation Vaccine Appointments

Southcentral Foundation has opened up appointments for vaccinations to ANYONE 40 years of age and older. You do not need to be a customer owner or receive benefits though Southcentral Foundation to get your vaccine there, as long as you are 40+.

Visit https://vax.nuka.com/ to make an appointment.

Application Due TONIGHT: Housing/Utility Relief

Are you or anyone you know struggling to pay rent or utility bills? If you rent your home and have been impacted by COVID-19, you might qualify for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation rental assistance, including past-due amounts. Alaska Housing Rent Relief provides up to 12 months of rent and/or utility relief to eligible Alaskans unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if you've received rent relief from AHFC in the past, you can apply to this new program!

Alaska Housing Rent Relief closes to new applications at 11:59 PM on TONIGHT, Friday, March 5, 2021.

Call or text "relief" to 1-833-440-0420 toll free, or go to AlaskaHousingRelief.org to see if you qualify and to submit an application.

Flyer on this program can be opened here.

In Case You Missed It: Remembering Katie Hurley

Last week, I shared some thoughts about Katie Hurley and her contributions to our great state.

Click here to hear about Katie's life and accomplishments

Community Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Sand Lake Community Council

When: Monday, March 8 at 6:30 PM

Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting. Click here for details.

March First Friday Art Walk

Join the ADP and the Downtown Business Community for the March First Friday Art Walk! Check out the First Friday art walk activities tonight and/or enjoy a vibrant month-long spread of window art displays you can enjoy at your leisure throughout March.

When: Friday, March 5 at 4:00 PM

Where: Downtown Anchorage

For more information and to RSVP, visit the Facebook event page.

9th Annual Spenard Food Truck Carnival Opening Day

Current roster of Food Trucks: Papaya Tree, Yeti Dogs, Mochilero's, Bruceskis, Papaya Tree, Mr. Darryl's Southern BBQ, Tiki Pete's, Smokehouse BBQ, Crepes de Paris, and more.

When: Thursday, March 11 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Chilkoot Charlie's Parking Lot, 2435 Spenard Rd

For more information and to RSVP, visit the Facebook event page.