Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Adult Outpatient Clinic
Anchorage, AK

Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Adult Outpatient Clinic

Founded

1974

Program Length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage – Adult Outpatient Clinic provides care for adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. Common issues include trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction. Clients may come on their own or be referred by doctors, hospitals, or the court system. The clinic offers outpatient services tailored to each person’s needs and is recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Treatment includes individual and group therapy, using evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. Services are provided in both office and community settings by a team of licensed clinicians, clinical associates, and peer support specialists. Therapy focuses on helping clients manage symptoms, build healthy habits, and work toward recovery goals. Support extends beyond counseling. Peer support specialists—people with lived recovery experience—help clients stay engaged and motivated. Clinical associates offer coaching and skill-building to improve daily functioning and prevent relapse. Clients may also receive medication management. These services aim to support long-term recovery and help clients lead more stable, independent lives.

Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Adult Outpatient Clinic

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Pharmacotherapies

Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Members of military families Clients with HIV or AIDS Persons with eating disorders Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

4020 Folker Street, Anchorage, AK, 99508

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