Pathways to Recovery Conference

The Pathways to Recovery Conference addresses addiction and behavioral health challenges in Alaska. Co-hosted by the Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP), the Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), the Alaska Behavioral Health Association (ABHA) and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), the conference brings together professionals, community leaders, and advocates to improve care through three educational tracks: Harm Reduction, Treatment and Recovery, and Connection to Care.

Focused on culturally responsive practices, the conference highlights strategies like naloxone distribution, medication-assisted treatment, and tribal partnerships. Participants will gain actionable knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen Alaska’s network of care to better serve its diverse and geographically isolated communities, with an emphasis on Alaska Native perspectives and traditional healing practices.

The conference will feature three educational tracks: Harm Reduction, Treatment and Recovery, and Connection to Care. The Harm Reduction track will focus on life-saving strategies such as naloxone distribution, syringe exchange programs, and overdose prevention education. The Treatment and Recovery track will explore approaches like Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), peer support programs, and long-term recovery services. The Connection to Care track will highlight improving access to services through technology, tribal partnerships, and integrated care models. These tracks will ensure attendees gain relevant knowledge specific to their professional focus while encouraging cross-sector collaboration.

In addition to keynote speakers and breakout workshops, the conference will offer valuable networking opportunities, allowing attendees to form meaningful partnerships and exchange ideas. With a strong emphasis on culturally responsive practices, the Pathways to Recovery Conference will address the needs of Alaska’s diverse communities, including rural and indigenous populations, helping professionals improve service delivery and build a more connected, resilient network of care across the state.