Alaska Treatment Center

About Alaska Treatment Center

Alaska Treatment Center is an outpatient mental health clinic and addiction treatment center in Anchorage, Alaska offering a full continuum of substance use and behavioral health services. The center provides medication assisted treatment and intensive outpatient programming, residential care and detox services for adults and adolescents.

Alaska Treatment Center takes a personalized, medication forward approach, with evidence based therapies, pharmacogenomic testing and advanced medication assisted treatment options to address co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Addiction Treatment and MAT

Treatment can begin with outpatient or in home detox services for alcohol and substance withdrawal, providing medically supported care in a safe setting. The center has been approved to deliver ASAM Level 3.1 through Level 4.0 residential treatment, a spectrum that ranges from clinically managed low intensity residential support to medically managed intensive inpatient services for clients with complex needs.

The intensive outpatient program runs 8 to 12 weeks and is designed for individuals who want structured treatment while living at home and maintaining work or school. Clients participate in individual and group therapy, medication management, case management and AA/NA meetings. Therapeutic interventions can include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and moral reconation therapy.

Medication assisted treatment options include Sublocade and Vivitrol, the NSS-2 Bridge device for opioid detox, esketamine nasal spray and long acting injectable antipsychotics, with pharmacogenomic testing available to personalize medication selection.

Quick Facts to Know

Location: Anchorage, Alaska with office hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Levels of care: Outpatient and in home detox, intensive outpatient program and ASAM Level 3.1–4.0 residential treatment
Who they treat: Adults and adolescents with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions and dual diagnosis needs
Treatment approach: Evidence based therapies, medication assisted treatment and pharmacogenomic testing for personalized care
Payment options: Accepts Medicaid Alaska, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna, TriWest Healthcare and Tricare, private insurance and sliding scale
Housing: Transitional housing program available for women age 18 and older with shared kitchen access and a monthly fee of $600 for housing and utilities
Residential amenities: Around the clock supervised and supportive housing in a safe, structured and compassionate environment

Getting Started with Treatment

To begin treatment in Anchorage, prospective clients can contact Alaska Treatment Center for an assessment and to verify insurance benefits. The admissions team can explain program options, review payment assistance and sliding scale eligibility and help match individuals to the right level of care.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
When you have a dual diagnosis, you have mental health and substance use concerns. It’s important to choose a rehab in Alaska that can treat both. A successful recovery may require counseling, peer support, and even mental health medication to help you manage your mental health symptoms and find better coping strategies.
Alcohol Rehab
n Alaska, an alcohol rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome alcohol misuse. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that alcohol misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without drinking long-term.
Opioid Addiction
Rehab in Alaska helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to break free from opioid addiction and achieve long-term sobriety. High-quality treatment lays a foundation for sobriety and helps prevent relapses by giving you new ways of thinking, better coping skills, and a better understanding of key life skills such as emotional regulation and communication.
Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Alaska can give you the tools and skills you need to reclaim your life and achieve long-term recovery. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that substance misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without drug use long-term.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
If you qualify, Medicaid is a good way to pay for substance use treatment in Alaska. You’ll need to choose a program that accepts Medicaid as payment, and you can access multiple levels of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient treatment.
Private insurance
When looking for ways to pay for treatment in Alaska, consider private insurance. You’ll need to check with the insurer to get information about out-of-pocket costs, like copays and deductibles. Also, you’ll have better coverage if you choose a center that’s in-network with the insurance plan.
Self-pay options
When you pay the cost of rehab treatment yourself in Alaska, it’s known as self-pay. You can pay with a check or use a medical loan, and you may be able to work out different payment schedules depending on the type of care.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient treatment in Alaska, clients receive evidence-based treatment while living at home or in sober living. There are several goals in outpatient treatment. Some sessions may be focused on education about a certain topic, while others allow clients to discuss a specific issue they face.

Therapies

Family Therapy
During family therapy in Alaska, clients have a supportive environment to talk with family members about conflict and unhealthy behaviors that may trigger substance use. During family therapy, you may talk about acceptance issues, past trauma, communication problems, and more. These discussions are facilitated by a professional who brings an unbiased perspective and can promote healthy communication.
Group Therapy
During group therapy in Alaska, clients have a safe environment to share their struggles with others going through similar issues. There are several goals in group therapy. Some sessions may be focused on education about a certain topic, while others allow clients to discuss a specific issue they face. Overall, the group members hold each other accountable and provide encouragement.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Alaska is led by a professional therapist who talks to you about your specific experiences and emotions. Individual therapy is only one element of rehab treatment, along with activities, peer support, group counseling, relapse prevention, and more. Together, all these methods support you in establishing long-term recovery.