<p>Alaska's Department of Corrections is the largest mental health care provider in the state, and some officials are trying to make it the most effective. At Spring Creek Correctional Center trying to heal people with painted views and indoor "porches." </p>

Alaska's Department of Corrections is the largest mental health care provider in the state, and some officials are trying to make it the most effective. At Spring Creek Correctional Center trying to heal people with painted views and indoor "porches."

<p>Alaska's Department of Corrections is the largest mental health care provider in the state, and some officials are trying to make it the most effective. At Spring Creek Correctional Center trying to heal people with painted views and indoor "porches."&nbsp;</p>

Painting an Oasis in Prison

Alaska, like every other state, has problems. But it also has solutions. Some are new and innovative, and some are centuries old. Each week Alaska Public Media's Solutions Desk will highlight what's happening around the state that's making our communities stronger.

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Painting an Oasis in Prison

Painting an Oasis in Prison