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Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department

Anchorage, AK

SAMHSA Verified PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Anchorage, AK · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department

The medical department at Alaska Behavioral Health in Anchorage offers adults psychiatric and primary care, available both in-person and via telehealth. The team provides evaluations, medication management, and coordinates care with other healthcare providers. An on-site pharmacy is available to clients for filling prescriptions.
The department’s providers, including psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, treat a wide range of adult psychiatric disorders at any stage of recovery. They use evidence-based medication management, with some providers specializing in serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. This care is aimed at helping clients manage their symptoms.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Members of military families, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Persons with eating disorders, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

4020 Folker Street, Anchorage, AK 99508

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Facility direct line

(907) 563-1000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AK Medicaid plan. Call (907) 563-1000 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department offer?
This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Members of military families, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Persons with eating disorders, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Anchorage Medical Department?
Call the facility directly at (907) 563-1000 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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