Tanana Chiefs Conference
Drug Rehab Center in Fairbanks, Alaska
The Tanana Chiefs Conference is a nonprofit healthcare provider in Fairbanks, Alaska that offers a variety of services, including addiction and substance abuse services, and is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.
About This Alaska Facility
The Tanana Chiefs Conference is a nonprofit provider of healthcare services located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Founded in 1971 by a consortium of 42 Interior Alaska tribes, this organization is dedicated to improving the health, education and social opportunities for the Alaska Native and American Indian people in the region. Tanana Chiefs Conference provides a variety of services, ranging from primary care, mental health, and educational services to addiction and substance abuse services.
Tanana Chiefs Conference offers a variety of services for addiction and substance abuse, such as inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient programs, and recovery support. For inpatient services, they offer secure residential settings where individuals can build a stable foundation while beginning their recovery journey. For outpatient services, they offer a combination of medical and therapeutic treatment plans which are tailored to fit the individual's needs. Additionally, Tanana Chiefs Conference helps individuals prepare for a successful transition to independent recovery with a range of recovery support services.
In addition to the addiction and substance abuse services, Tanana Chiefs Conference is accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed by the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health. They are also members of the National Council for Behavioral Health and the Association of Alaska School Boards. Furthermore, Tanana Chiefs Conference has received the Special Service Award from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, the Primary Care Leadership Award from the Alaska Native Medical Center, and the Sustained Performance Award from the Indian Health Service.
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CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid addiction is the result of repeated use, or abuse, of opioid drugs. It is recommended for people who are dependent on opioids, or who have a high risk for dangerous health concerns, to seek professional treatment. Treatment plans usually include behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment.
Opioid drugs include: fentanyl, heroin, methadone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.
Opioid addiction treatment is beneficial for:
- People who have a history of severe withdrawal.
- People with a high risk for dangerous health concerns.
- People having difficulty overcoming opioid addiction on their own.
Levels of Care Offered at Tanana Chiefs Conference
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level of care, and it’s necessary for those who aren’t able to control their addiction. These patients also must be drug-free before attending inpatient programs .
During inpatient treatment, addicts live at an inpatient facility 24 hours a day while receiving help. This type of program is generally recommended for those who need to go through detoxification or who are struggling with serious addiction-related issues.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a form of drug treatment that allows individuals to receive the therapy they need while remaining in their homes and community.
An IOP is typically 3-5 days per week, at least 4 hours each day of treatment. Treatment can last for a few months or longer, depending on the situation.
An IOP is a step down from an inpatient treatment center and can be used as a step down from an inpatient stay or as a more intense form of outpatient treatment. IOPs allow for the flexibility to continue working and living at home while still meeting treatment demands.
The outpatient programs in Fairbanks, AK are for those addicted drugs or alcohol. The goal of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to make them stop abusing drugs or alcohol, reduce drug use or addictive behaviors, and become entirely sober. It is generally required to attend the outpatient program for 10-12 hours every week.
Patients can be administered on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.
Aftercare support is a service many addicts need to ensure their success at recovery. This service usually includes one-on-one or group therapies, assistance from a sponsor and other types of help designed to make sure the patient continues living a life free from drugs.
Patients also may require medication to help them battle addiction. Some people have been able to successfully recover without additional medications, but others have found that they need help during their transition. Long-term, the patient must take the initiative to attend meetings and receive help from other addicts in recovery.
Therapies & Programs
People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.
Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
If you’re looking for addiction treatment, it’s important to find a facility that offers trauma therapy. This type of therapy helps people process and understand the past traumas that have led to their addiction. Trauma therapists will work with clients to help them understand their past and present relationships and show them that they are worthy of love. This therapy is typically done using visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings.
Trauma Therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with a patient to help them process and understand the past trauma(s) in their life. This therapy is typically done using techniques such as visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings. The main goals of trauma therapy is to help clients express their emotions and talk about what they are feeling.
Life Skills Services offered at Tanana Chiefs Conference assists addicts in their recovery by teaching them healthy coping mechanisms that will aid them in becoming sober, focussing on helping people enter into, and maintaining long-term sobriety. Tanana Chiefs Conference provide Life Skills Services at varying levels of intensity, specific to the needs and requirements of each patient.
Benefits of Life Skills Services offered at Drug Treatment Centers in Alaska:
- Restores hope and empowerment — Helps addicts believe that recovery is possible and instills a new confidence in their ability to achieve a positive, drug-free future
- Enhances family involvement — Encourages families to get involved in the recovery process and supports their understanding and encouragement of healthy behavior.
- Increases patient’s compliance — Helps patients take responsibility for and ownership of their recovery and encourages continued progress
- Reduces relapse rates — Encourages long-term abstinence and emphasizes the importance of establishing sober support systems.
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Experiential Therapy at Tanana Chiefs Conference
Experiential Therapy allows addicts to release emotions in a safe environment. The process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas. LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium is one of the most popular forms of experiential therapy.
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Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Phone Number(907) 452-8251 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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122 1st Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8251
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Fairbanks, Alaska Addiction Information
Alaska is enduring a multi-faceted drug and alcohol abuse problem. Heroin-related overdoses are 50% higher in Alaska than in the rest of the United States. Methamphetamine use is a major contributing factor to violent crime in Alaska. More than 60,000 Alaskans need some sort of treatment for substance abuse and/or addiction.
The drug addiction problem in Fairbanks, AK is relatively bad. In 2016, there were 153 drug overdose deaths in Fairbanks, Alaska. Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance with 37% of residents reporting drinking. 8% of Fairbanks residents reported using illicit drugs. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, there is help available. Treatment options include individual and group counseling, 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment, and inpatient and outpatient programs.
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