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Volunteers of America - Anchorage

Volunteers of America - Anchorage

Drug Rehab Center in Anchorage, Alaska

  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Volunteers of America - Anchorage is a non-profit treatment center in Anchorage, Alaska that provides inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized treatment programs for mental health disorders, as well as evidence-based therapies, support groups, recovery support services, and complementary services like massage and art therapy.

About This Alaska Facility

Volunteers of America - Anchorage is a non-profit treatment center focusing on recovery and helping individuals with addiction find the support they need. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, they specialize in providing a range of services related to addiction, including both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. They also offer specialized treatment programs for individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders. The organization is licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission and is one of only two facilities in the state to be rated as providing a “Gold Standard” of care.

Volunteers of America - Anchorage offers a wide range of addiction-related services, including evidence-based therapies and support groups. Their programs are designed to help individuals address underlying issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues in the context of their addiction. Furthermore, they offer recovery support services such as individual and family counseling, case management and aftercare planning. They also provide unique opportunities for spiritual growth, including prayer services and spiritual growth classes.

Volunteers of America - Anchorage is an organization that goes above and beyond what is expected of a typical addiction treatment center. In addition to their Joint Commission accreditation and recommendation as a gold-standard facility, they have also received awards from various organizations, such as the Alaska Mental Health Board and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. They also offer complimentary services, such as massage therapy and art therapy, which helps to promote healing and wellness.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
    • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
    • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
    • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Multiple Centers

    • Accreditations

    State License

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Levels of Care Offered at Volunteers of America - Anchorage

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

    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.

    Anchorage, AK Outpatient Program

    The outpatient programs in Anchorage, 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.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual Therapy

    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.

    Family Counseling + Therapy

    Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.

    Group Therapy

    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.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people understand how they connect their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It also helps put those with borderline personality disorder into control for managing mental struggles.

    A new study has shown that DBT works for those with self-harm behaviors and addictions by giving them therapy they can relate to and understand.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.

    Life Skills

    Life Skills Services offered at Volunteers of America - Anchorage 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. Volunteers of America - Anchorage 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.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale

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    Volunteers of America - Anchorage Location and Directions
    Address Information509 West 3Rd Avenue
    Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Phone Number(907) 279-9634 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Volunteers of America - Anchorage Location and Directions
    Location

    509 West 3Rd Avenue
    Anchorage, AK 99501
    (907) 279-9634

    Accreditations

    VOA Alaska

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    Anchorage, 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.

    9,500 people struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol in Anchorage. The city has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. The most commonly abused drugs include marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs. Between 2012 and 2016, there was a 64% increase in the number of deaths due to drug overdoses. Several treatments are available in Anchorage. Participants receive around-the-clock care and supervision; they also have access to a variety of therapy.

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