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SUMMARY:Wasilla Community Health Fair at FYZICAL
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/wasilla-community-health-fair-at-fyzical/
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt at Ken's!
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/easter-egg-hunt-at-kens/
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SUMMARY:Wasilla: Pages for Progress
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/wasilla-pages-for-progress/
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SUMMARY:Biker Bunny Easter Egg Hunt at Harley-Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/biker-bunny-easter-egg-hunt-at-harley-davidson/
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SUMMARY:Nerd Con 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/nerd-con-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260404T150000
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SUMMARY:First Baptist Church - Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/first-baptist-church-annual-kids-easter-egg-hunt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260402T001222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082216Z
UID:10012914-1775307600-1775314800@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Eggstravaganza - Willow Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/eggstravaganza-willow-elementary-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260206T233703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012809-1775563200-1775568600@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Organic Gardening: Build Your Soil's Mineral Bank
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/organic-gardening-build-your-soils-mineral-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260410T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260310T190909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082217Z
UID:10012879-1775817000-1775824200@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Women's Talking Circle - Healing Salve
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/womens-talking-circle-healing-salve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260303T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012849-1775901600-1775916000@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Mat-Su College Sumo Robotics Competition
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-college-sumo-robotics-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260402T174633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082216Z
UID:10012919-1775912400-1775923200@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Mat-Su YMCA Shoots &  Ladders Basketball Game
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-ymca-shoots-ladders-basketball-game/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260309T193800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012859-1775917800-1775925000@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:The Roaming Playroom: "Together Time" at Lekker Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/the-roaming-playroom-together-time-at-lekker-coffee-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260310T172540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082216Z
UID:10012872-1775930400-1775944800@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Thrive Mat-Su 8-Bit Bash
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/thrive-mat-su-8-bit-bash/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260310T174822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082217Z
UID:10012873-1776105000-1776110400@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:From the Field: Summit Stories w/ Mary Gianotti\, Wasilla Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/from-the-field-summit-stories-w-mary-gianotti-wasilla-speaker-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260327T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082216Z
UID:10012903-1776164400-1776169800@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Training | Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/training-positive-and-adverse-childhood-experiences-online-only-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260206T233704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012810-1776168000-1776173400@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Organic Gardening: Build Your Soil's Microbe Bank
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/organic-gardening-build-your-soils-microbe-bank/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260309T193758Z
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UID:10012857-1776169800-1776177000@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:The Roaming Playroom: "Together Time" at Lekker Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/the-roaming-playroom-together-time-at-lekker-coffee-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260331T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082217Z
UID:10012910-1776258000-1776265200@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Free Family Activity Day (5 & under)
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/free-family-activity-day-5-under/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260317T102209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082217Z
UID:10012889-1776412800-1776618000@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-outdoorsman-show-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260418T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260309T193801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012863-1776522600-1776529800@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:The Roaming Playroom: "Together Time" at Lekker Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/the-roaming-playroom-together-time-at-lekker-coffee-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260312T191804Z
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UID:10012885-1776533400-1776542400@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Free Movie - Cars
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/free-movie-cars/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260326T122213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012900-1776610800-1776618000@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Mat-Su Orchestra Concert\, All Aboard the Concert Caboose
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-orchestra-concert-all-aboard-the-concert-caboose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260327T220757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082216Z
UID:10012901-1776708000-1776715200@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:R.O.C.K. Mat-Su Book Club | Parent Nation
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/r-o-c-k-mat-su-book-club-parent-nation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260317T214415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082219Z
UID:10012892-1776765600-1776880800@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:IDEA Homeschool Curriculum\, Fair (Wasilla)
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/idea-homeschool-curriculum-fair-wasilla/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260206T233702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012808-1776772800-1776778200@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Organic Gardening: Your Soil's Health Care Plan
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/organic-gardening-your-soils-health-care-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260421T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260309T193759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012858-1776774600-1776781800@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:The Roaming Playroom: "Together Time" at Lekker Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/the-roaming-playroom-together-time-at-lekker-coffee-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260302T183551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082218Z
UID:10012847-1776866400-1776884400@www.connectmatsu.org
SUMMARY:Mat-Su College 2026 Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-college-2026-spring-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003734
CREATED:20260320T112207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T082217Z
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SUMMARY:Big Bash Mat-Su
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/big-bash-mat-su/
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SUMMARY:Women's Talking Circle - Flat Stitch Beading
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/womens-talking-circle-flat-stitch-beading/
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SUMMARY:Mega Pallet Clothing "Stuff the Bag" Event
DESCRIPTION:Wasilla\, Alaska — Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced yesterday that it awarded the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team with the 2024 Bert Hall Award for their work in improving the health of the community. \n  \nThe Mat-Su Crisis Response Team developed a program in which behavioral health service providers accompany traditional emergency 911 responders serving people experiencing behavioral health crises. As a result\, many emergencies now get a response from these trained service providers who 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									have the expertise to properly intervene\, de-escalate situations\, and refer people in crisis to services and resources. \n  \n“This co-response model has yielded positive results for both the first responders and service providers\,” said Elizabeth Ripley\, President of MSHF. “But more importantly\, this change in how our system supports community members has delivered better outcomes for individuals who are experiencing perhaps the worst day of their lives—all by getting them connected to services other than jail or the emergency department.” \n  \nThis co-response model has been successfully incorporated into the 911 dispatch system at Matcom and Palmer Dispatch. In the last year\, this project has made a difference for over 200 individuals experiencing a behavioral health emergency in the Mat-Su Borough. \n  \nThe Crisis Response Team has also developed a post-crisis system of several different connector agencies to which first responders can refer clients after successful intervention and de-escalation. These connector agencies help navigate and coordinate care for behavioral health clients as they get moved on to appropriate care within the community\, reducing the chance they will have to rely upon 911 in the future to maintain their mental health. \n  \nThere has been tremendous growth in the Mat-Su crisis response system in recent years\, including the adoption of the national 988 helpline\, the 911 mobile crisis co-response\, seven different crisis intervention trainings attended by over 150 first responders\, and increased training in mental health first aid. \n  \nThe members of the Mat-Su Crisis Response team are: \n\nAlaska Mental Health Trust Authority\nAlaska State Troopers\nAlaska Youth and Family Network\nActionable Data Consulting\nDaybreak\, Inc.\nEmergency Medical Services\, Mat-Su Borough\nLINKS Resource Center\nMatcom 911\nPalmer Dispatch\nPalmer Police Department\nTrue North Recovery\, Inc.\nWasilla Police Department\n\n  \nThe work of the Mat-Su Crisis Response Team is supported by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority\, MSHF\, and numerous community and governmental agencies. \n  \nThe Bert Hall Award\, or “Bertie”\, is an annual recognition presented to an individual or organization that consistently exemplifies commitment to working at the systems level to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. It was created in 2013 in honor of Mat-Su resident Bert Hall. Previous Bert Hall Award recipients include Mark Lackey (2023)\, John Weaver (2022)\, the Mat-Su Borough School District Health Advisory Team (2021)\, Kimberly Schlosser (2020)\, Lt. Tom Dunn (2019)\, Rachel Greenberg (2018)\, Bill Hogan (2017)\, Herman Thompson (2016)\, Margaret Volz (2015)\, Craig Thorn (2014) and Bert Hall himself (2013). \n  \nAbout Mat-Su Health Foundation \nThe mission of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. Through grantmaking\, convening of local partners\, and policy change\, the foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health\, child welfare\, crisis response\, community connections\, workforce development\, transportation\, housing\, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org. \n### \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mega-pallet-clothing-stuff-the-bag-event/
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