Alaska Family Services

Palmer, Alaska, 1825 S. Chugach St., 99645

About this Facility

Alaska Family Services, located in Palmer, Alaska, offers comprehensive mental health care and addiction recovery programs for youth and adults. Specialized programs are available for children, adolescents, young adults, trauma survivors, justice-involved persons, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Services include crisis intervention, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), general outpatient programs (OP), and aftercare programs.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) Their intensive outpatient programs are designed for clients who require high-level supervision and support, including those in early recovery, stepping down from inpatient care, or at an elevated risk of relapse. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care plans, and complete case management. Referrals for acute and subacute inpatient care are available. Clients also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The program promotes clients’ sustained recovery through age-specific life-skills training that addresses topics such as coping, medication management, and relapse prevention.

General Outpatient Programs (OP) The general outpatient programs provide a complete continuum of care and include continuing addiction counseling, recovery education, and ancillary services.

Aftercare Their aftercare services provide comprehensive wraparound support and may include academic and vocational training, housing and employment assistance, legal support, 12-Step program facilitation, and referrals for additional services.

Insurance Alaska Family Services accepts most major insurance plans, such as Aetna, Humana, United Healthcare, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Medicaid. Contact your provider to verify coverage, because out of network benefits can vary. Financial assistance is available.

Alaska Family Services, Palmer, Alaska, 99645

Contact Alaska Family Services

Connect with Alaska Family Services by calling their admissions team directly.

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Mental Health

During inpatient addiction treatment, you live at the facility while receiving mental health services. Around the clock supervision by clinical and mental health providers creates a safe environment–whether it’s in a hospital, clinic, or luxury facility. Most inpatient programs last 30 days, but some last several months. Mental health programs include assessment, individual and group counseling, education on addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and training in emotional regulation.

Substance Abuse

In Alaska, substance abuse treatment programs provide a full spectrum of addiction care, which may include detox, residential, and intensive outpatient programs. These programs incorporate evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy. You’ll learn emotional regulation skills, new coping strategies, and develop a supportive recovery community, which are essential components of long-term recovery.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.