CICADA Kenai Office

About CICADA Kenai Office

Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CICADA) is a substance use treatment provider in Kenai, Alaska offering outpatient care for adolescents and adults.

CICADA delivers programming using proven approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention to treat alcohol and drug addiction.

The organization is committed to walking alongside individuals and families through every stage of recovery pairing clinical care with practical supports that address the real barriers people face.

Flexible Addiction Treatment

CICADA’s core focus is community-based outpatient addiction treatment, including both standard outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care.

Services begin with substance use and mental health assessments to match each client with the right level of support.

Sessions incorporate counseling alongside techniques like motivational interviewing, anger management and trauma-related counseling.

Aftercare planning, discharge support and outcome follow-up help clients sustain progress.

Wraparound Recovery Supports

Beyond counseling, CICADA connects clients to case management, peer mentoring, housing assistance, transportation and broader social service linkage.

The program also offers specialized DUI/DWI programming and an adolescent track, and accepts clients receiving medication-assisted treatment prescribed by outside providers.

Edited by: Patti Croft, MBA

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.
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.
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.
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.
DUI Education and Treatment
The Kenai office offers DUI education, assessments, and the Alcohol and Drug Information School (ADIS), supporting court-involved individuals through structured substance use programming.
Substance Abuse Assessments
Court-ordered and standard substance abuse assessments are conducted at the Kenai office to evaluate treatment needs and guide individualized outpatient care planning.
Adolescent Services
CICADA’s Kenai office serves adolescents through intake processes tailored to youth, addressing substance use and behavioral health needs for younger clients in the community.
Telehealth Services
Remote telehealth options are available through the Kenai office, expanding access to substance use counseling and assessments for clients across the Kenai Peninsula region.
Co-Occurring Disorders Support
Integrated behavioral health services at the Kenai office address depression, anxiety, and trauma alongside substance use treatment for clients facing dual diagnosis concerns.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
Medicaid is accepted as a payment option at the Kenai office for outpatient substance use and behavioral health services.
Medicare
Medicare coverage is accepted at CICADA’s Kenai office for eligible outpatient counseling and substance use treatment services.
Private Insurance
Most major private insurance plans are accepted at the Kenai office, helping offset costs for outpatient substance use disorder treatment and counseling.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
When you enter rehab in Alaska, the first step is to allow the substances to leave your system, which is known as detox. Rehab programs often use FDA-approved medications, nutrition, therapy, and other treatment methods to ensure detox is safe and you’re ready for the next step in treatment.
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Outpatient Rehab
CICADA’s Kenai office provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment, including assessments, individual and group counseling, and DUI-related education for Kenai Peninsula residents.

Therapies

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.
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.
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.
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.
Individual Counseling
The Kenai office offers one-on-one counseling sessions using evidence-based approaches to help clients address substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Group Counseling
Group counseling sessions are available at CICADA’s Kenai office, supporting clients working through substance use disorders alongside peers in a structured outpatient setting.
Family Counseling
Family counseling services are offered at the Kenai location, helping loved ones participate in the recovery process alongside individual and group treatment options.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Counselors at Cook Inlet Counseling’s Kenai office use cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients identify patterns and make positive changes related to substance use.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational approaches are incorporated into counseling at the Kenai office to support client-centered engagement and readiness for change in substance use treatment.