Here are some resources to help individuals in Alaska find counseling and therapy services: ### **1. Alaska Behavioral Health** - **Purpose**: Offers comprehensive mental health and counseling services, including therapy for individuals, families, and children. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: (907) 563-1000 (Anchorage office) - **Website**: [www.alaskabehavioralhealth.org](https://www.alaskabehavioralhealth.org) - **Services**: - Counseling and therapy services for a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma. - Individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. - Specialized services for youth, adults, and individuals with co-occurring disorders. --- ### **2. The Alaska Psychological Association (AkPA)** - **Purpose**: Provides a directory of licensed psychologists across Alaska, helping individuals find licensed therapists and counselors. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: (907) 222-2107 - **Website**: [www.akpsych.org](https://www.akpsych.org) - **Services**: - Online directory of licensed psychologists in Alaska. - Referral to mental health professionals specializing in various therapeutic techniques and mental health concerns. - Resources on mental health topics and therapy options. --- ### **3. 211 Alaska** - **Purpose**: Provides a comprehensive statewide resource directory, including mental health services such as counseling and therapy. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 2-1-1 (local) or 1-800-478-2221 (outside Alaska) - **Website**: [www.alaska211.org](https://www.alaska211.org) - **Services**: - Searchable database of mental health providers, therapists, and counselors across the state. - Assistance with locating both in-person and telehealth counseling options. - Resources for finding support for mental health crises, behavioral health, and therapy for specific needs. --- ### **4. Anchorage Community Mental Health Services** - **Purpose**: Provides a wide range of mental health services including individual and family counseling in Anchorage. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: (907) 563-1000 - **Website**: [www.acmhs.org](https://www.acmhs.org) - **Services**: - Individual therapy for adults, children, and families. - Specialized therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and other common mental health concerns. - Sliding scale payment options and some services covered by insurance. --- ### **5. University of Alaska Anchorage – Psychological Services Center** - **Purpose**: Offers affordable counseling and therapy through a training program where graduate students, supervised by licensed professionals, provide therapy. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: (907) 786-1795 - **Website**: [www.uaa.alaska.edu](https://www.uaa.alaska.edu) - **Services**: - Affordable therapy services provided by graduate students in clinical psychology under supervision. - Psychological assessments and therapy for adults and children. - Focus on mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and stress management. --- ### **6. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Alaska** - **Purpose**: Provides mental health support and information about counseling services in Alaska. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: (907) 452-3005 - **Website**: [www.namialaska.org](https://www.namialaska.org) - **Services**: - Information on local therapy and counseling providers. - Support groups for people with mental health conditions and their families. - Advocacy for mental health services and access to counseling. --- ### **7. BetterHelp (Telehealth Option for Alaska)** - **Purpose**: Offers online therapy services for individuals across Alaska, especially for those in remote areas. - **Contact**: - **Website**: [www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com) - **Services**: - Online therapy via chat, video, or phone with licensed counselors and therapists. - Flexible and accessible therapy for individuals in rural or underserved areas. - A wide range of therapy options, including individual, couples, and family counseling. --- ### **8. Alaska Family Services** - **Purpose**: Provides mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and family therapy services in various regions of Alaska. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: (907) 745-3131 (Palmer office) - **Website**: [www.akafs.org](https://www.akafs.org) - **Services**: - Counseling for individuals, families, and couples. - Treatment for mental health issues, substance abuse, and trauma. - Affordable services with sliding scale fees based on income. --- ### **9. Providence Health & Services (Behavioral Health Services)** - **Purpose**: Provides outpatient and inpatient mental health services across various locations in Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kodiak. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: (907) 212-6000 (Anchorage) - **Website**: [www.providence.org](https://www.providence.org) - **Services**: - Counseling and therapy services for individuals dealing with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. - Inpatient and outpatient treatment options. - Crisis intervention and emergency mental health services. --- ### **10. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline** - **Purpose**: Provides crisis counseling, emotional support, and information on local therapy resources for individuals in crisis, including those seeking mental health support. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 988 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) - **Website**: [www.988lifeline.org](https://www.988lifeline.org) - **Services**: - Immediate counseling and emotional support for those in crisis or struggling with suicidal thoughts. - Information on local mental health services and therapy resources. - Connects callers to trained counselors who can assist with finding ongoing therapy. --- These resources offer various options for finding counseling and therapy services in Alaska, whether you're seeking traditional in-person counseling, telehealth options, or affordable therapy through clinics and universities.