Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
“The only organization of its kind in the U.S., the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) is a state corporation that maintains a unique position in Alaska’s government. Our funds, similar to a private foundation, are self-generated and granted to projects, partnerships, and programs that promote long-term systematic change and improve the lives and circumstances of Trust beneficiaries. Beneficiaries of the Trust include Alaskans who experience mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia, and traumatic brain injuries.
In addition to granting funds, the Trust also provides leadership in advocacy, planning, and the implementation of beneficiary services and programs. The Trust is overseen by a seven-member board of trustees who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Alaska Legislature. Trustees are authorized to spend Trust income without legislative appropriation. They also recommend operating and capital budget expenditures each year to the Governor and Legislature to support Alaska’s Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program Plan and to meet identified needs of Trust beneficiaries.”
From the “What We Do” section of the website:
“Trust Focus Areas:
- Disability Justice
- Mental Health & Addiction Intervention
- Behavioral Health Crisis Response (Crisis Now)Beneficiary Employment and Engagement
- Housing and Home & Community Based Services
Other Trust Priorities:
- Workforce Development
- Early Childhood Intervention & Prevention”