Renew Your Mind

About Renew Your Mind

Renew Your Mind is a private, nonprofit outpatient addiction and mental health treatment center located in Anchorage, Alaska. The substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services accept clients on medication assisted treatment (MAT) for outpatient detoxification, as long as the medication is prescribed elsewhere.

The organization accepts Access to Recovery Vouchers. They also offer an income based sliding fee scale and payment assistance for eligible clients. Renew Your Mind is CARF accredited and licensed by the State Substance Abuse Agency.

Addiction Treatment in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska

The treatment facility is one mile from Delaney Park downtown. The park is only one block wide, but runs for 13 blocks and features a giant steam locomotive, an ice rink and a gym. The park was the city’s first airfield, but now it offers a place to walk, run, relax and take in the natural beauty of Anchorage.

The facility welcomes all clients. They have experience treating veterans, active duty military personnel and members of military families.

Evidence Based Therapies

The center accepts court referred/mandated clients, including DUI/DWI clients. All individuals who attend the outpatient programs receive substance use counseling and education. This includes group and individual counseling.

The program includes evidence based treatment therapies, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). The staff uses rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), which helps clients change negative thought patterns and irrational beliefs that can lead to problematic behaviors. Clients learn anger management techniques and work on strategies to prevent relapse.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.
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.
Men's Rehab
If you’re a man struggling with substance use, consider a men’s rehab program in Alaska. Men’s programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare services. They will also provide education around gender-specific concerns such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, and more.
Women's Rehab
A women’s rehab in Alaska addresses the recovery needs of female clients and gives them the tools they need to succeed. Women’s programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. They will also address issues specific to women such as motherhood, being a working mother, having healthy communication, and more.
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.

Insurance Coverage

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.
Financing available
When they are available, using financing options to pay for treatment in Alaska can make rehab more accessible. Financing options include payment plans, grants, scholarships, or even medical loans. These payment methods can make getting the help you need much more affordable.
Sliding scale payment assistance
A sliding scale payment plan can help make the costs of rehab in Alaska more affordable. A sliding scale allows those in need to pay less for treatment based on their income and family size. You may have to provide financial documentation.

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.
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Aftercare Support
During aftercare in Alaska, clients will receive ongoing support that makes it easier to practice their new habits and maintain recovery. One element of aftercare that can be very helpful is peer support, where you connect with those who have been where you are.

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.
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.
Rational Behavioral Therapy
Rational behavior therapy in Alaska gives you tools to challenge your irrational beliefs, which helps change your reactions. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and rational behavior therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients identify irrational beliefs, replace it with rational thinking, and change their response accordingly.