Choose Connection | Alaska Alliance

Strong Connections can help
us thrive during tough times.

What Is Choose Connection?

Choose Connection is a prevention campaign created by Alaska youth and young adults, who recognize that strong connections to people, place, pets, and nature are some of our most important needs as humans, and the more we share our connections with others, the healthier we’ll be.

Why Connection Matters

When we choose connection, we build health habits that protect us and others. These connections can help us through difficult times, make us feel safe and content, and give us a sense of purpose. When we build and maintain healthy habits and connections, the less likely we are to engage in risky behavior like drinking alcohol.

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Parents and caregivers play a vital role in fostering connections for their teens. It’s important to provide safe spaces for open communication where teens can build good connections and healthy habits. Sharing about your experiences can inspire and encourage your teen to open up and find their own unique way to connect to the world. Together, we can empower ourselves and the next generations to live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about health communication with your teen here.

If you’re a teen, young adult, or parent looking for better or healthier ways to build connection, check out these Alaska resources:

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How Do You Choose Connection?

When we ask what truly makes us happy, we build a stronger connection with ourselves and our place in the world. Enter your zipcode and a word or two that describes how you connect to see how you and others in your community choose connection!

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Real Conversations About Real Life

A youth-led podcast from Valdez about mental health, relationships, identity, safety, and more.

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Connection can start with one honest conversation.

Youth voices.
Real talk. Stronger together.

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Are you interested in sharing this campaign throughout your community? Download the campaign booklet to learn more about our process and outcomes.

Do you need campaign materials? You can order a variety of swag items, including posters, by filling out this form.

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Do You Have a Story of Connection?

What helps you feel a connection with yourself, your community, your family or friends, or the world? How do you stay connected? Your story of choosing connection may help someone else who is struggling to feel connected.

Tell us about how you choose connection here.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you need help finding a behavioral health provider, visit ANTHC Behavioral Health, Findtreatment.gov, or NAMI Alaska. To get help finding a behavioral health specialist, call 1-800-662-4357. If you are in crisis, grieving, concerned about someone, or feeling down, please contact the Alaska Careline at 9-8-8.

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Choose Connection is a youth-informed underage alcohol use campaign that promotes shared protective factors. It is led and managed by The Alliance.

Learn more about The Alliance