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Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Wasilla, AK

SAMHSA Verified IOP Dual Dx Telehealth

IOP · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Wasilla, AK · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center

An outpatient center offering integrated mental health and substance use disorder treatment, therapy, education services, and crisis intervention.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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
IOP · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

5851 East Mayflower Court, Wasilla, AK 99654

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Facility direct line

907-376-4000

Website

akafs.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AK Medicaid plan. Call 907-376-4000 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center offer?
This facility offers: IOP, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center?
Call the facility directly at 907-376-4000 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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