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If you are currently experiencing a crisis and believe you are unable to keep yourself safe please call 911 and inform emergency services. They will help you. Below is a list of local and national resources available to help keep you safe or get you back on your feet if you’ve been struggling. Don’t give up if the first place you contact doesn’t work out. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right resource or one that feels like a good fit.

If you are currently experiencing a crisis and believe you are unable to keep yourself safe please call 911 and inform emergency services. They will help you. Below is a list of local and national resources available to help keep you safe or get you back on your feet if you’ve been struggling. Don’t give up if the first place you contact doesn’t work out. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right resource or one that feels like a good fit.

These are places you can call or go to get help when you are worried that you are unable to keep yourself safe.  

Call 911

  • If you cannot make it to an emergency room call 911. They are experienced with helping people survive suicidal crises and they will send help to you. This is the best option if you have been drinking or using drugs and do not have anyone to give you a ride.

Providence Emergency Room Crisis Line

  • 907-563-3200
  • 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508

Alaska Regional Emergency Room

  • 907-276-1131
  • 2801 Debarr Road, 2nd Floor, Anchorage, AK 99508
 
Suicide hotlines are a great resource to talk to someone about thoughts of suicide. They are often able to connect you with many local resources as well.
 

Alaska Care Line: 1-877-266-4357

  • Hotline if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or just want someone to talk to.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 & press 1

  • National hotline if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
  • Chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net
  • Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.

Anchorage

South Central Foundation: 907-729-2500

  • Medical and mental health resources available to Alaska Native and American Indian population.

NAMI Anchorage: 907-272-0227

  • Organization that provides support, education and advocacy to individuals experiencing mental illness, as well as their families and friends.

Anchorage Community Mental Health: 907-563-1000

  • Provides mental health services to the Anchorage community.

ACCESS Alaska: 907-248-4777

  • Organization with the goal of enhancing quality of life for Alaskans with disabilities, providing services on information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and deinstitutionalization or nursing home transition.

Vet Center: 907-563-6966 or 1-877-927-8387

  • Offering mental health resources for Veterans, Service members, and their families.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium: 907-729-1900

  • Provides health services for Alaska Native people.

Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital: 907-258-7575 or 800-478-7575

                           Mat-Su

Mat Su Health Foundation: 907-352-2863

  • Improving the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su Valley.

Mat Su Regional Hospital: 907-861-600

  • Offers a wide range of medical services.

Mat Su Health Services: 907-376-2411

  • Offers behavioral health, family medicine, and Dental services.

CoOccurring Disorders Institute (CoDI): 907-745-2634

  • Behavioral health outpatient clinic for individuals and families.

Vet Center: 907-376-4318 or 1-877-927-8387

  • Offering mental health resources for Veterans, Service members, and their families.

ACCESS Alaska: 907-770-0228

  • Organization with the goal of enhancing quality of life for Alaskans with disabilities, providing services on information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and deinstitutionalization or nursing home transition.

                    Kenai Peninsula

Central Peninsula Hospital: 907-714-4404

  • Provides a variety of primary medical care.

Vet Center: 907-260-7640 or 1-877-927-8387

  • Offering mental health resources for Veterans, Service members, and their families.

ACCESS Alaska: 907-283-7224

  • Organization with the goal of enhancing quality of life for Alaskans with disabilities.

Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital: 907-258-7575

Akeela House Recovery Services: 907-561-5266

Akeela Outpatient Treatment: 907-562-7483

Salvation Army Clitheroe Center: 907-276-2898

Alaska 221 United Ways: 1-800-478-2221

  • Hotline for connecting you with resources such as emergency food, shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation, education and more. 

VA Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838 or (local) 907-273-4000

These are places you can call or go to get help when you are worried that you are unable to keep yourself safe.  

Call 911

  • If you cannot make it to an emergency room call 911. They are experienced with helping people survive suicidal crises and they will send help to you. This is the best option if you have been drinking or using drugs and do not have anyone to give you a ride.

Providence Emergency Room Crisis Line

  • 907-563-3200
  • 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508

Alaska Regional Emergency Room

  • 907-276-1131
  • 2801 Debarr Road, 2nd Floor, Anchorage, AK 99508
 
Suicide hotlines are a great resource to talk to someone about thoughts of suicide. They are often able to connect you with many local resources as well.
 

Alaska Care Line: 1-877-266-4357

  • Hotline if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or just want someone to talk to.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 & press 1

  • National hotline if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
  • Chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net
  • Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.

Anchorage

South Central Foundation: 907-729-2500

  • Medical and mental health resources available to Alaska Native and American Indian population.

NAMI Anchorage: 907-272-0227

  • Organization that provides support, education and advocacy to individuals experiencing mental illness, as well as their families and friends.

Anchorage Community Mental Health: 907-563-1000

  • Provides mental health services to the Anchorage community.

ACCESS Alaska: 907-248-4777

  • Organization with the goal of enhancing quality of life for Alaskans with disabilities, providing services on information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and deinstitutionalization or nursing home transition.

Vet Center: 907-563-6966 or 1-877-927-8387

  • Offering mental health resources for Veterans, Service members, and their families.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium: 907-729-1900

  • Provides health services for Alaska Native people.

Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital: 907-258-7575 or 800-478-7575

                           Mat-Su

Mat Su Health Foundation: 907-352-2863

  • Improving the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su Valley.

Mat Su Regional Hospital: 907-861-600

  • Offers a wide range of medical services.

Mat Su Health Services: 907-376-2411

  • Offers behavioral health, family medicine, and Dental services.

CoOccurring Disorders Institute (CoDI): 907-745-2634

  • Behavioral health outpatient clinic for individuals and families.

Vet Center: 907-376-4318 or 1-877-927-8387

  • Offering mental health resources for Veterans, Service members, and their families.

ACCESS Alaska: 907-770-0228

  • Organization with the goal of enhancing quality of life for Alaskans with disabilities, providing services on information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and deinstitutionalization or nursing home transition.

                    Kenai Peninsula

Central Peninsula Hospital: 907-714-4404

  • Provides a variety of primary medical care.

Vet Center: 907-260-7640 or 1-877-927-8387

  • Offering mental health resources for Veterans, Service members, and their families.

ACCESS Alaska: 907-283-7224

  • Organization with the goal of enhancing quality of life for Alaskans with disabilities.

Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital: 907-258-7575

Akeela House Recovery Services: 907-561-5266

Akeela Outpatient Treatment: 907-562-7483

Salvation Army Clitheroe Center: 907-276-2898

Alaska 221 United Ways: 1-800-478-2221

  • Hotline for connecting you with resources such as emergency food, shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, health care, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation, education and more. 

VA Homeless Veterans: 877-424-3838 or (local) 907-273-4000

What to Expect with Treatment

When you see a mental health professional you can expect them to ask many questions about what brought you in. They usually focus on  the thoughts, emotions, and behavior related to the problems you share with them. Clinicians typically teach you skills to manage those unpleasant or problematic experiences. By the time you leave your appointment you and your provider should have a shared understanding of what the problem is and what the plan to fix it is. This includes what the goals for treatment are and how many sessions it will probably take. 

Many Vets say they gave up on mental health services after an unsatisfactory experience. Would you give up on getting your vehicle fixed after a bad experience with a mechanic? If things don’t seem to be working out it is your right to ask to see a different provider. It is common for clients to ask to switch providers. You may simply inform your provider that you are grateful for their help but it doesn’t seem to be a good fit. They will probably ask why so be open to giving feedback on your experience so they can improve and help match you with a provider that is a better fit. Some providers may ask you to give them a few more sessions to see if you change your mind but ultimately it’s up to you. That said, a good provider will often challenge you to learn new skills and apply them to your situation so be true to yourself and give a good faith effort.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or substance abuse, consider seeking professional help. It is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of intelligence. A downed warrior on the battlefield would let the medic patch them up so they could back in the fight. Why not accept the same support from health professionals state side? Mental health professionals can be an asset to you by helping you build insight into your functioning and training you in skills to help manage suffering. 

What to Expect with Treatment

When you see a mental health professional you can expect them to ask many questions about what brought you in. They usually focus on  the thoughts, emotions, and behavior related to the problems you share with them. Clinicians typically teach you skills to manage those unpleasant or problematic experiences. By the time you leave your appointment you and your provider should have a shared understanding of what the problem is and what the plan to fix it is. This includes what the goals for treatment are and how many sessions it will probably take. 

Many Vets say they gave up on mental health services after an unsatisfactory experience. Would you give up on getting your vehicle fixed after a bad experience with a mechanic? If things don’t seem to be working out it is your right to ask to see a different provider. It is common for clients to ask to switch providers. You may simply inform your provider that you are grateful for their help but it doesn’t seem to be a good fit. They will probably ask why so be open to giving feedback on your experience so they can improve and help match you with a provider that is a better fit. Some providers may ask you to give them a few more sessions to see if you change your mind but ultimately it’s up to you. That said, a good provider will often challenge you to learn new skills and apply them to your situation so be true to yourself and give a good faith effort.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or substance abuse, consider seeking professional help. It is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of intelligence. A downed warrior on the battlefield would let the medic patch them up so they could back in the fight. Why not accept the same support from health professionals state side? Mental health professionals can be an asset to you by helping you build insight into your functioning and training you in skills to help manage suffering.