Town-All: And How Are the Children?

“How are the children?” is one of the most important questions a community can ask itself. The stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic have upended the lives of today’s adolescents. Their mental wellbeing is more important now than ever before. Join Providence Alaska Foundation for this free, hour-long presentation as we discuss the importance of this topic in today’s world, share warning signs and resources, and examine how our community is caring for its children. Speakers include:

Preston Simmons, chief executive, Providence Health & Services Alaska
Renee Rafferty, director of behavioral health services, Providence Health & Services Alaska
Marcus Wilson, principal, Wendler Middle School - Anchorage School District
Shana Hamilton, mental health therapist, Providence Health & Services Alaska
David Westlake, yoga and meditation instructor