Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department
4020 Folker Street, Anchorage, AK 99508
Key Facts About Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department
- Location: Anchorage, AK
- Levels of Care: Outpatient
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department
The department’s providers, including psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, treat a wide range of adult psychiatric disorders at any stage of recovery. They use evidence-based medication management, with some providers specializing in serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. This care is aimed at helping clients manage their symptoms.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
Who This Center Serves
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What to Expect at Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Understanding Your Treatment Options
Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.
Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.
The facility utilizes 3 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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| Program | 5 days |
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| Insurance | 24 accepted |
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