A Y F N supports and teaches family members with children and youth with emotional/behavioral or neural-behavioral problems to:

  • find and negotiate the right family-driven and youth-driven mental health and substance abuse treatment and educational services for their child/youth
  • teach family members to develop a personalized recovery management system built on their individual and community assets and strengths
  • network with other youth, parents and professionals
  • become equal partners in the delivery of family and youth driven best practices in a system of care for Alaskans

      The Alaska Chapter of The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

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      Position available in the Maniilaq or Barrow area - Peer Navigator

      AYFN has a postion open,Peer Navigator.

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      AYFN's Offices are located throughout the state:

      The main office is in Anchorage at 401 E. Northern Lights Suite 100 at (907) 770-4979 or 1-888-770-4979

      There are Peer Navigators outstationed at other locations in Anchorage, Palmer and Wasilla (907) 715-0707, Fairbanks (907)322-0906, Juneau (907) 321-2213 and in the Northwest Arctic Borough (888)576-2936 (toll free). 

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      Parenting with Love and Logic - Anchorage Classes

      Our next series begins on Saturday March 6 from 11 am to 1 pm in Anchorage. Please fill out the application or call for more information or ask to be placed on the already growing waiting list for our next evening or Saturday class series! in February

      Join us for a 7 week course, "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent." Geared for parenting a child or teen with behavioral or neurobehavioral health issues. Suitable for parents of children of all ages!

      Kids pushing your buttons? Draining your energy? Out-thinking you? Arguing? Come and join us! Listen to some examples of Parenting with Love and Logic. New classes begin monthly in Anchorage and run for seven sessions of 2 hours each. To register or make an inquiry as to the next available class, call us at 770-4979.

      Childcare for this 7 week series is available onsite for a small fee, however advance planning is required. Please mention your needs when registering.

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