DFCS
Publications
General Publications
Released in October 2024, Strengthening the System II: Alaska's Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program Plan, often referred to as the "Comp Plan", includes a joint letter from Department of Health Commissioner Hedberg, Department of Family and Community Services Commissioner Kovol, and Board Chair Fisher of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, an executive summary, and ten areas of focus. Strengthening the System II sets out priorities for the next five years, guiding planning and funding decisions.
Children & Youth Publications
Overview of Alaska's Behavioral Health System of Care for Children
On December 15, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a report finding reasonable cause to believe the state of Alaska is failing to provide services to children “with behavioral health disabilities” in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
Since the release of the DOJ report, the state has received multiple inquiries about what it is doing to improve mental health services for minors in Alaska. This document summarizes the steps the state has taken, and the process it intends follow, to further improve mental health outcomes for minors with behavioral health disabilities.
