True North Recovery

About True North Recovery

True North Recovery is a CARF accredited outpatient treatment facility in Wasilla, Alaska providing comprehensive care for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.

Services include intensive outpatient programming, individual and group therapy, family support, and medication assisted treatment with options for both in-person and telehealth sessions.

Clinicians integrate evidence based modalities like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to deliver personalized and trauma informed care that addresses the root causes of addiction and mental illness.

Comprehensive Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

True North Recovery specializes in treating clients and families affected by alcohol and drug use with expertise in co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Treatment includes outpatient and intensive outpatient counseling, client therapy, group sessions, and family therapy designed to build coping skills, address underlying issues, and support lasting recovery.

Medication Assisted Treatment and Mental Health Support

True North offers medication assisted treatment to help clients manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms as part of a holistic recovery plan.

Mental health counseling is available for clients facing persistent mental illness with Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services providing comprehensive support for those navigating co-occurring substance abuse and mental health diagnoses.

The facility also provides DUI evaluations and education services to support court mandated and voluntary clients.

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.
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.

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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Partial Hospitalization Program
Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) in Alaska can provide intensive treatment while still allowing you to live at home or in a sober living facility. In a PHP, you learn the roots of substance use, get a better understanding of the long-term impact of addiction, and learn how to use healthy coping skills and a strong support network to achieve recovery.

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.
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.
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.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing