Volunteers of America (VOA) Alaska: Comprehensive Addiction and Mental Health Support
Volunteers of America (VOA) Alaska provides essential, community-focused services, specializing in behavioral and mental health, with a strong emphasis on addiction and substance use disorders, particularly among youth and young adults. Located in Anchorage, VOA Alaska operates with a commitment to making treatment accessible to everyone, ensuring that no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. This non-profit organization integrates various support methods to address the complex needs of individuals and families across the state.
Our Treatment Approach and Services
VOA Alaska employs a holistic, family-focused approach to recovery, recognizing that substance misuse often occurs alongside co-occurring mental health concerns. The services are designed to meet clients where they are, offering support both in clinical settings and directly within the community.
Core Program Offerings:
- Residential Treatment: Provides individualized and structured care for youth struggling with substance misuse disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. This offers an intensive environment to begin the recovery process.
- Outpatient Treatment and Counseling: Allows clients to receive essential care and counseling while maintaining their daily lives and schedules. Services include Substance Use Counseling and Mental Health Counseling, focusing on coping skills and building resilience.
- School-Based Mental Health: VOA clinicians are placed directly in Anchorage schools to offer on-site mental health and wellness support, reducing barriers to access for students and families.
- Family Services & Kinship Care: Support is extended to the entire family unit through education, intervention, home-based services, and family therapy. Additional specialized support is available for Alaskans raising relative children (Kinship Caregivers).
The organization is dedicated to strengthening Alaska’s families by offering supportive services that encompass education, intervention, and therapy for youth enrolled in their care. By addressing addiction, mental health, and family dynamics simultaneously, VOA Alaska aims to achieve stable, long-term recovery outcomes.
Accessibility and Community Involvement
VOA Alaska works hard to ensure services are offered at low or no cost, removing financial obstacles to care. They utilize telehealth services to support Alaskans statewide, acknowledging that many residents live far from traditional treatment centers. Furthermore, VOA actively leads community coalitions, such as the Anchorage Adolescent Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition, to foster a healthier community environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is VOA Alaska only for adolescents?
While VOA Alaska has a strong focus on youth and young adults, it offers Family Services and Kinship Care supports for all families, ensuring a comprehensive system of care that extends beyond the individual in treatment.
What is the cost for treatment services?
As a non-profit organization, VOA Alaska offers services at low or no cost, and they state that no one is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.
Where is the main facility located?
The main location for VOA Alaska is at 2600 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK.
