Find Treatment Centers in Alaska
88 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 125 annual opioid deaths. Help is available — and it works.
Quick answer: Alaska has 88 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 24.1/100k (#38 nationally, below the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Anchorage, Wasilla, Fairbanks. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in Alaska
88 facilities found
Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Adult Intensive Services & Assertive Community Treatment
Anchorage, AK
Alaska Behavioral Health provides comprehensive therapy for adults with various mental health needs. Its Anchorage-based teams specialize in assisting those wit...
Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation
Wasilla, AK
Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services (AARS) is a clinically controlled Level 3.1 low-intensity residential treatment center. Their client-centered program o...
Community Medical Services Wasilla
Wasilla, AK
Community Medical Services (CMS) is a healthcare organization dedicated to assisting individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). Their Wasilla, Alaska...
House of Life
Sutton, AK
House of Life is a boutique-style treatment center that helps people recover from substance use and co-occurring mental health struggles in a deeply supportive...
AK Child and Family
Anchorage, AK
AK Child & Family, located in Anchorage, Alaska, helps children and adolescents who face mental health challenges like trauma, self-harm, and behavior issues. T...
Banyan Alaska
Wasilla, AK
Nestled in serene wilderness, Banyans Alaska provides a tranquil setting for comprehensive addiction treatment. The center serves clients by delivering care and...
Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic
Anchorage, AK
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health in Anchorage offers mental health and substance use care for post-9/11 veterans, active-d...
VOA Alaska
Anchorage, AK
VOA Alaska is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the state's youth, young adults, and families by providing accessible behavioral health and well...
Ideal Option Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
With multiple locations in 9 states, Ideal Option offers outpatient medication-assisted treatment for addictions to various substances. They use medications to...
Set Free Alaska
Wasilla, AK
Set Free Alaska provides addiction treatment by addressing the areas of substance abuse and mental illness through a trauma-informed approach. The services util...
Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - POWER Center
Anchorage, AK
The POWER Youth Center is a youth drop-in center and clinic run by teens providing a safe, judgment-free space in Anchorage for people ages 13 to 23. Young peop...
SeaView
Seward, AK
Surrounded by lakes and Alaska’s gorgeous mountain range lies SeaView, a non-profit behavioral health organization that provides mental health and substance use...
Addiction Treatment in Alaska: What You Need to Know
Alaska has 88 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 733,000. That's approximately 12 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 24.1 per 100,000 is below the national average of 33.1 — ranking #38 nationally. With 125 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in Alaska
Alaska has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in Alaska
Alaska reports 125 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 24.1/100k (below the 33.1 national average by 27%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 9.2% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). Alaska has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via pharmacist prescribing in Alaska, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in Alaska
Treatment facilities in Alaska are concentrated in urban areas, with Anchorage leading with 33 centers, followed by Wasilla (9) and Fairbanks (6). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full Alaska directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
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