Alaska Psychiatric Institute

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Program length

90 days

Focus

At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.

Founded

1962

Call (907) 269-7100

Website

This state-run psychiatric hospital in Anchorage supports Alaskans through compassionate care grounded in safety, integrity, and hope. Operating under Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, it provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services for adolescents and adults, including those who require forensic care or long-term treatment. With a capacity of up to 80 beds, the facility addresses acute psychiatric needs through structured programs that promote stabilization, recovery, and independence. Clinicians use evidence-based therapies such as diagnostic evaluations, family and group therapy, and individual psychotherapy sessions ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. Services include interactive treatment planning, psychiatric assessments with or without medical support, and follow-up care. Staff embrace lifelong learning and strive for excellence, fostering a responsive and judgment-free environment where patients develop coping skills and build resilience. Clients live in one of three secure units—adolescent, forensic, or adult—based on therapeutic needs and safety considerations. Room arrangements vary to meet individual circumstances. Staff manage meals and transportation for outpatient participants when needed. Availability may shift due to factors like gender mix or the need for one-on-one care, but the focus remains on maintaining a structured, supportive setting that encourages healing and personal growth.

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Type of Care

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient

Facility Type

Psychiatric hospital

Pharmacotherapies

Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

State government

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds U.S. Department of VA funds

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Chronic disease/illness management Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Illness management and recovery Legal advocacy Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services