Passages Alaska

Located in Klawock, Alaska, Passages Alaska offers wilderness therapy for teenagers and adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health issues. The program incorporates activities like fishing and camping alongside evidence-based practices including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Clients also engage in community service through park clean-ups, and each day concludes with group discussions reflecting on personal experiences and insights. For those healing from trauma, techniques like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), brain spotting, and somatic experiencing are utilized. Passages Alaska provides a co-ed program designed for individuals seeking wilderness therapy, with a focus on helping adolescent boys and young men aged 14 to 24. The expeditions are facilitated by Sean Tomkinson, a licensed clinical social worker, and a team of field guides from diverse backgrounds, some of whom have military or counseling experience. Each expedition spans from 8 to 12 weeks, culminating in a graduation ceremony, and participants have the option to join additional expeditions after this period.

At the rehabilitation center, you will find individualized support for mental health issues. They offer therapeutic services and customize treatment plans to align with your specific requirements, diagnoses, and personal choices.

At Passages Alaska, we understand that the journey to mental wellness extends beyond our therapeutic programs, and we strive to make our services accessible to as many clients as possible. We work with a variety of insurance providers to help cover the costs of our wilderness therapy programs. As a co-ed center with a focus on treating adolescents and young adults aged 14-24, we are dedicated to providing quality care that aligns with the needs of our clients. We recommend that prospective clients check with their insurance providers to determine coverage details, including deductibles, co-pays, and eligibility for mental health services. Our administrative team is available to assist you with verifying benefits and navigating the insurance process. For individuals without insurance or those seeking alternative payment options, we offer customized payment plans to accommodate various financial situations. We believe that everyone deserves access to effective mental health treatment, and we are committed to finding solutions that work for you. If you have any questions or need further information about our insurance policies or payment options, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. At Passages Alaska, your well-being is our priority, and we look forward to supporting you on your path to recovery.