Mental Wellness Kits for Alaska’s Youth

School’s out for summer and for some kids, this loss of routine and stability can be challenging. That’s why Premera worked with Volunteers of America (VOA) Alaska, a longtime community partner, to put together mental wellness kits for youth across Alaska. The kits included items that promote mindfulness and offer healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress or anxiety.

The Premera team gathered at the VOA Alaska building in Midtown and packed 350 mental wellness kits, which will be given to young people across the state.

VOA Alaska provides behavioral health, housing, and wellness support for Alaska’s youth, young adults, and families. Premera also invested in their housing-first approach to give youth stability, connect them with behavioral health care, and provide skills training. Learn more about that program in this video.