Providence Alaska Medical Center Behavioral Health

About Providence Alaska Medical Center Behavioral Health

If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction and mental health issues, you’re not alone. Providence Alaska Medical Center Behavioral Health offers a variety of programs and services designed to help people of all ages and backgrounds overcome these challenges. Whether you’re looking for inpatient or outpatient care, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or something else, we can help you get on the path to recovery.

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.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in Alaska help young people overcome substance use and learn new life skills. Young adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more.
Adult Program
Those who join an adult program in Alaska are given training in key life skills to help them with parenting, their career, and more. Adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. In addition, they will help you navigate the challenges you face in daily life.
Senior Rehab
If you’re older, finding a senior rehab in Alaska can make all the difference in helping you overcome substance use. Senior programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. They will be tailored to take into account your unique individual needs.
LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
Finding an LGBTQ+ friendly rehab in Alaska can make all the difference in helping you overcome substance use. In LGBTQ+ friendly program, the activities, peer support, and counseling are tailored to the unique needs of the community. This may include trauma-informed care, talking about safer sex practices and healthy relationships, and more.
Military Rehab
A military rehab in Alaska will understand the unique issues faced by military members and veterans that can make recovery harder. Military programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. They will be tailored to take into account your unique individual needs, such as dealing with PTSD, survivor’s guilt, trauma, and more.

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.
Financial aid
If you qualify, financial aid programs can be a good way to pay for substance use treatment in Alaska. Financial aid options help you manage the cost of treatment by allowing you to use a grant or scholarship. Aid may be available through the center or through community groups in your area.
Medicare
If you have Medicare in Alaska, you can use your coverage to help pay for rehab treatment. Keep in mind that Medicare plans vary, so it’s important to check on coverage information and to find out which treatment centers accept your coverage.
Military insurance
One option for paying for rehab in Alaska is using military insurance. Keep in mind that plans vary, so it’s important to check with your insurer for coverage information and to find out which treatment centers are in-network with your plan.

Levels of Care

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Inpatient Rehab
If you want or need to focus on recovery without distractions, consider inpatient treatment in Alaska. Inpatient treatment provides focused therapy that allows you to understand the roots of substance use, learn healthy coping skills, and create a new life.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Alaska can help you challenge the thoughts behind your emotions and actions. CBT may include role-playing to help you imagine specific situations that might trigger a negative reaction so you can practice challenging automatic thoughts and choosing a more positive response.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy in Alaska can help you build confidence and develop healthy coping skills. DBT may include role-playing to help you imagine specific situations that might trigger a negative reaction so you can practice healthy coping mechanisms and choose a more positive response.
Experiential Therapy
The goal of experiential therapy in Alaska is to help you process your emotions and gain confidence in your ability to create positive change. You may struggle to address certain emotions or experiences in a traditional setting. Experiential therapy gives you a different environment and can help you breakthrough.
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.
Trauma Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in Alaska, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’ve been through. Trauma-informed therapy can help you find professional help addressing your past and creating a healthier response going forward. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and trauma-informed therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients acknowledge past experiences, address their feelings, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.