What people say about RHS

Quotes from former students

"Inhalant abuse in the delta has been a problem ever since machines were introduced to our area RHS students were able to successfully facilitate a state-wide inhalant abuse prevention conference it was at this conference our leaders made it possible for an inhalant abuse center to be built in Bethel. The RHS program has helped me and the other students to realize that we can do anything provided that we are given a chance."
Guy Guy, MSW
Kwethluck- Behavioral Health Clinician
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
 

"RHS not only touched my life but the lives of my family and community. The highlight of my RHS experience came out of a homework assignment to do a community intervention. Four of us worked on a project that is still operating today. "The Healing Heart Council" now works with the State of Alaska Judicial System. We do "Circle Peacemaking", which is an alternative to the court system. I highly recommend RHS to every Native Alaskan and people working in or around the Native communities."
Dinah Aceveda
Kake Family Service Worker, SEARHC

"I've had a positive experience here in the RHS Program. I've made some great friends that I'll have for a long time. Getting to know the elders...I've been able to create a network of people from all over the state."
Dale Lindstrom
Sitka, Alaska

"All the sessions were great. I really enjoyed the elders that are brought here during our time here. The elders have so much knowledge and wisdom to share with us. I appreciate RHS bringing elders here."
Kathy Dirks
Unalaska, Alaska

"The experiences that I see in the RHS Program show me that so many of us that live in this last great frontier have a chance to offer so much to the people that need help. So if you are offered a chance to go to RHS, do it. Every bit of the program is extraordinary."
Thomas Dock
Togiak, Alaska

"What a great experience. My first session was tough and I was not sure I wanted to continue, but when I got back to my community and processed everything I realized ... how beneficial it would be to myself, my clients, as well as my community. I now look forward to coming back to learn more."
Nancy Nelson
Kodiak, Alaska

Quotes from employers

"RHS offers tools to grow strong, skilled, and competent human service providers prepared to serve their home communities. The program's success is built on a foundation of respect for local culture, with a common sense integration of diverse knowledge and skills. RHS has helped our project develop a competent, caring team, empowered by the wisdom of Elders, respect for cultural knowledge, and training in skills to work with the children and families we serve. Thank you, RHS!"
Sarah McConnell, LCSW
Ch'eughtsen Project
 

"This is an example of a program that actually works. It makes sense and is valuable to bush communities. Following completion of RHS, people have a good base of skills."
Don Cline
Clinician Bristol Area Health Corporation

"RHS is an established program with a proven record of success. We have seen many RHS students inspired to continue their education and commitment to serving their communities. We have had requests to participate in RHS for several years running from many of our behavioral health staff."
Iva Greywolf
Behavioral Health Director, SEARHC

"RHS offers tools to grow strong, skilled, and competent human service providers prepared to serve their home communities. The program's success is built on a foundation of respect for local culture, with a common sense integration of diverse knowledge and skills. RHS has helped our project develop a competent, caring team, empowered by the wisdom of Elders, respect for cultural knowledge, and training in skills to work with the children and families we serve. Thank you, RHS!"
Sarah McConnell, LCSW
Ch'eughtsen Project