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About
VOA Alaska is a charitable organization focused on uplifting the youth, young adults, and families in the state by offering essential behavioral health and wellness services. Utilizing a strength-based and person-centered methodology, they foster well-being through a range of offerings, including mental health therapy, substance use treatment, family counseling, supportive housing solutions, and residential care. With operations extending into schools and communities and through telehealth services across the state, VOA Alaska removes financial barriers to ensure all individuals can access the help they need.
The organization provides a comprehensive spectrum of care customized to meet diverse needs, encompassing outpatient behavioral health options, mental health programs within schools, and the ARCH residential treatment facility. Specialized initiatives such as the Transition-Age Youth Services cater to those aged 18-24, while the Kinship Care program assists caretakers of extended family. VOA Alaska's extensive services target various issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, aiming to cultivate resilience and independence in those they assist.
Beyond their direct services, VOA Alaska plays a vital role in community advocacy and education. They spearhead programs like the Anchorage Adolescent Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition to encourage healthier communities and push for policy reforms. Through their integrated approach involving treatment, education, and advocacy, VOA Alaska aims to foster an empowering environment for young Alaskans and their families.
Treatment Focus
The rehabilitation center focuses on addressing substance use issues alongside accompanying mental health challenges. Your individualized treatment approach ensures that both concerns are treated simultaneously, providing empathetic support for a holistic recovery process.
Founded
1981
Typical Program Length
28+ days
Providers Policy
VOA Alaska welcomes Medicaid along with a variety of insurance plans, and also offers cash discounts and sliding fee scale options that take household income into account.
Services & Amenities
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlueCross BlueShieldBright HealthCareFirstCarelon Behavioral HealthCignaComPsychGuideWellHealthNetHealthPartnersHighmarkHumanaITU FundsIntermountain HealthcareKaiser PermanenteMHNMedicaidMedicareOptumOscarTricareTufts HealthUnited Healthcare
Care Options
Co-Occurring Mental HealthOutpatient
Specializations
ChildrenDrug AddictionFamily ProgramLGBTQ+
Who We Treat
AdolescentsBoysChildrenGirlsLGBTQ+Loved OnesMenMen and WomenWomen
Treatment Approaches
Twelve Step
Therapies
1-on-1 CounselingCognitive Behavioral TherapyEye Movement Therapy (EMDR)Family TherapyGroup TherapyLife SkillsOnline TherapyTrauma-Specific TherapyTwelve Step Facilitation
Languages Spoken
English
Aftercare Services
Aftercare Home SupportEmployment CounselingHousing ServicesIntensive Outpatient ProgramOutpatient TreatmentProfessional Re-entry SupportRecovery CoachRelapse Prevention PlanningSupport Meetings
Substances We Treat
AlcoholCo-Occurring DisordersDrug Addiction
Conditions We Treat
AnxietyBipolarDepressionPost Traumatic Stress DisorderTrauma
Amenities
Air-Conditioned RoomsBasketball CourtRecreation Room
Activities
Alternative MeetingsGamesPhysical FitnessWeekly presentations from external addiction experts
Location
Location
2600 Cordova Street Suite 101, Anchorage, AK, 99503











