Due to unsafe road conditions for Anchorage and surrounding areas, UAA’s Anchorage campus will be on a delayed start today, Thursday, Dec. 4. Campus will open at 10 a.m. to allow for safer travel.
center for alcohol and addiction studies (CAAS)
Advancing research, education, and community partnerships to strengthen Alaska’s response to substance use and meet Alaska’s needs.
Established by the University of Alaska Board of Regents in 1972, the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) leads statewide efforts to understand and address substance use and related needs.
Rooted in Alaska’s unique cultural, social, and geographic contexts, CAAS provides community-driven research and evaluation, technical assistance, academic education, and workforce development support that strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy responses. Our work is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Alaska’s individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
CAAS partners with public agencies, health systems, tribal organizations, and community-based programs to develop evidence-informed approaches that are responsive to local priorities and needs. Through these collaborations, we aim to build a skilled and sustainable behavioral health workforce and reduce the harms associated with substance use across the state.
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NEWS & Stories
The UAA Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. UAA Alumni and current Academic Advisor Jennifer Spencer is one of the three people serving as HHSN Chair. She explains how she uses her personal experiences with homelessness to help find solutions for students.
Contact Us:
Phone: 907-786-6915 (Kathi Trawver), 907-786-6524 (Travis Hedwig)
Email: krtrawver@alaska.edu, thhedwig@alaska.edu
Mailing Address:
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 206
Anchorage, AK 99508
