Drug Rehab in Alaska: Detox, Inpatient & Outpatient Care
Looking for drug rehab in Alaska? This guide from Find Drug Rehab Options explains levels of care, payment choices and ways to find support near you. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listed 75 substance use treatment locations across 26 Alaska communities in October 2026, and 65 listings accept Medicaid.
Key facts: drug rehab in Alaska
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listed 75 Alaska treatment locations in 26 communities in October 2026.
- 60 Alaska listings offer outpatient treatment, including 33 with intensive outpatient services, according to SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026.
- Only 6 Alaska listings offer detox or withdrawal management, according to SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026.
- 65 Alaska listings accept Medicaid and 42 offer a sliding fee scale, according to SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026.
- 64 Alaska listings offer telehealth, according to SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026.
- Alaska's age-adjusted drug overdose death rate was 45.1 per 100,000 in 2024, versus 23.1 nationally, according to CDC NCHS data via KFF.
On this page
- Alaska Rehab at a Glance
- Get Help Finding Treatment
- Find Rehab Centers by City
- Levels of Care
- Treatment by Substance
- How to Pay for Rehab
- Choose a Safe Rehab
- Substance Use and Overdose
- Areas With Fewer Options
- Alaska Resources and Helplines
- Treatment for Specific Groups
- How to Start Rehab
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Sources and Editorial Standards
- Nearby States
Alaska Rehab at a Glance
These figures describe treatment locations and payment options listed for Alaska, not guaranteed openings or current prices.
What this means for you: Outpatient care is more widely listed than detox in Alaska, so ask each program what services are available and how quickly it can assess your needs.
Get Help Finding Treatment in Alaska
If you are unsure what kind of care to seek, start with an assessment and confirm whether a program accepts your insurance. You can ask about local care, tribal health services or telehealth if travel is difficult.
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Find Rehab Centers by City in Alaska
SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listed 75 Alaska treatment locations in 26 communities in October 2026. Anchorage and Wasilla alone account for 35 listings. Browse a community below, or compare treatment resources in other states if travel may be part of your plan.
Top cities for drug and alcohol rehab in Alaska
Alaska rehab directory: all 75 listed facilities by city
Choose a city to review its directory entries, then contact a program to confirm the services, payment options and intake process.
Anchorage — 19 facilities
Akeela Inc – Akeela House
2804 Bering Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Sliding fee
Akeela Inc – Akeela Outpatient Services
360 West Benson Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503
907-565-1200 ext. 65015 · Website
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Sliding fee
Akeela Inc – Women and Families Programs
360 West Benson Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Sliding fee
Alaska VA Healthcare System
3001 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Private insurance
Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
1131 East International Airport Road, Anchorage, AK 99518
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Ctr – WCHS Inc
3230 C Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503
Outpatient · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Chugachmiut – Chugachmiut Behavioral Health
1840 Bragaw Street, Suite 110, Anchorage, AK 99508
907-562-4155 ext. 131 · Website
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Community Medical Services – Anchorage on Laurel
4335 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK 99508
Outpatient · Methadone · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc – Ernie Turner Center
3600 San Jerinomo Ct, Suite 210, Anchorage, AK 99508
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc – Outpatient Services
3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Suite 316, Anchorage, AK 99508
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc – Center for Drug Problems
1015 East 6th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Outpatient · Methadone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Salvation Army Clitheroe Center – Mens Residential
3630 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99508
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Salvation Army Clitheroe Center – Outpatient
3630 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99508
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Salvation Army Clitheroe Center – Womens Residential
3630 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99508
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Southcentral Foundation – Dena A Coy
4130 San Ernesto Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99508
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Southcentral Foundation – Four Directions
4000 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK 99508
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Volunteers of America (VOA) Alaska – Main/Outpatient/Family Services
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99503
PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services (DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery)
401 West International Airport Road, Suite 27, Anchorage, AK 99518
Detox · PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Anderson — 1 facility
Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions
260 West 1st Street, Anderson, AK 99744
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Bethel — 1 facility
Bethel Family Clinic
430 Main Street, Bethel, AK 99559
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Cordova — 1 facility
Sound Alternatives – Behavioral Health Clinic
602 Chase Avenue, Cordova, AK 99574
Detox · Outpatient · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Delta Junction — 1 facility
Hats of Wisdom Professional Counseling
Mile 266.5 Richardson Highway, Delta Junction, AK 99737
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Private insurance, Sliding fee
Eagle River — 2 facilities
Discovery Cove Recovery and Wellness Center
11940 Business Boulevard, Eagle River, AK 99577
Detox · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Private insurance
Volunteers of America (VOA)/Alaska – Residential/ARCH
8012 Stewart Mountain Drive, Eagle River, AK 99577
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Fairbanks — 6 facilities
Fairbanks Native Association – Ralph Perdue Center
605 Hughes Avenue, Suite 100, Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-6251 ext. 6027 · Website
Residential · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Family Centered Services of Alaska – Outpatient
1825 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Interior AIDS Association – Interior Medication Assisted Treatment
710 3rd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-4222 ext. 100 · Website
Outpatient · Methadone · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc – Behavioral Health
122 1st Avenue, Suite 600, Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-8251 ext. 3800 · Website
Residential · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
True North Recovery Inc – Fairbanks Outpatient
1919 Lathrop Street, Suite 220, Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-313-1333 ext. 50 · Website
PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Turning Point Counseling Services
315 5th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Private insurance
Girdwood — 1 facility
Mountain Minds Matter
273 Crystal Mountain Road, Suite 3, Girdwood, AK 99587
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Private insurance
Haines — 1 facility
Haines Mountainside Behavioral Health – SEARHC
230 Dalton Street, Haines, AK 99827
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Homer — 2 facilities
Cook Inlet Counseling – Outpatient Homer
1230 Ocean Drive, Homer, AK 99603
IOP · Outpatient · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Set Free Alaska – Homer
3964 Bartlett Street, Suite 2, Homer, AK 99603
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Juneau — 3 facilities
Front Street Clinic – SEARHC
225 Front Street, Suite 104, Juneau, AK 99801
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
JAMHI Health and Wellness Inc – Salmon Creek Clinic
3406 Glacier Highway, Suite A, Juneau, AK 99801
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Vintage Park Campus - Behavioral Healt – SEARHC
3051 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, AK 99801
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Kenai — 2 facilities
Cook Inlet Counseling – Outpatient
10200 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611
IOP · Outpatient · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Peninsula Community Health Services of Kenai
805 Frontage Road, Kenai, AK 99611
Outpatient · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Ketchikan — 3 facilities
RYC Hill House
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-220-7299 ext. 110 · Website
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
RYC Long Term Residential – Spruce Lodge
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
True North Recovery Inc – KARA House
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-313-1333 ext. 1524 · Website
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Klawock — 1 facility
Klawock Behavioral Health – SEARHC
7300 Klawock-Hollis Highway, Klawock, AK 99925
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Methadone · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Kodiak — 1 facility
Kodiak Community Health Center
1911 Rezanof Drive, Kodiak, AK 99615
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Kotzebue — 1 facility
Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery Ctr
Kotzebue, AK 99752
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Nenana — 1 facility
Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions
410 River Front Street, Nenana, AK 99760
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Petersburg — 1 facility
Petersburg Mountainside Behavioral – SEARHC
100 Fram Street, Unit 2, Petersburg, AK 99833
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Seward — 1 facility
Seaview Community Services
302 Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664
PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Sitka — 2 facilities
Sitka Counseling and Prevention Servs – Integrated Behavioral Health Program
113 Metlakatla Street, Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-3636 ext. 237 · Website
Residential · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Sitka OTC – SEARHC
700 Katlian Street, Suite F, Sitka, AK 99835
Outpatient · Methadone · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Soldotna — 2 facilities
Central Peninsula General Hospital – Serenity House Residential Treatment
Soldotna, AK 99669
Detox · Residential · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Peninsula Community Health Services of Soldotna
230 East Marydale Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669
Outpatient · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Sutton — 1 facility
Mountain Minds Matter
35331 West Pinochle Lane, Sutton, AK 99674
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Private insurance
Utqiagvik (Barrow) — 2 facilities
North Slope Borough Health Department – DHSS/Integrated Behavioral Health
5200 Karluk Street, Utqiagvik (Barrow), AK 99723
Outpatient · Telehealth
North Slope Borough Health Department – Gathering Place
5326 Nathaniel Olemaun Jr Boulevard, Utqiagvik (Barrow), AK 99723
Outpatient · Telehealth
Valdez — 1 facility
Providence Health and Servs Alaska (DBA Providence Valdez Counseling Ctr)
911 Meals Avenue, Valdez, AK 99686
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Wasilla — 16 facilities
Adult and Teen Challenge Pacific NW – Life Renewal/Alaska
1400 East Wasilla Shops Circle, Wasilla, AK 99654
IOP · Outpatient · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Sliding fee
AK Add Rehabilitation Services inc
26731 West Point MacKenzie Road, Wasilla, AK 99654
Residential · PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Alaska Family Services – Behavioral Health Treatment Center
5851 East Mayflower Court, Wasilla, AK 99654
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Banyan Alaska LLC
4700-4755 East Begich Circle, Wasilla, AK 99654
PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Community Medical Services – Wasilla
2521 East Mountain Village Drive, Suite F, Wasilla, AK 99654
Outpatient · Methadone · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Mat Su VA Community Based Outpatient
865 North Seward Meridian Parkway, Suite 105, Wasilla, AK 99654
Detox · Outpatient · Naltrexone · Telehealth
My House
300 North Willow Street, Wasilla, AK 99654
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance
Powell House
Wasilla, AK 99654
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Set Free Alaska – Compass
PO BOX 876741, Wasilla, AK 99687
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Set Free Alaska – Mat Su Outpatient
7010 East Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654
PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Set Free Alaska – Valley Oaks Residential Treatment Ctr
7010 East Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654
Residential · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Southcentral Foundation – Benteh Nuutah Four Directions
3223 East Palmer Wasilla Highway, Suite 4, Wasilla, AK 99654
IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
True North Recovery Inc – Dylans Place
Wasilla, AK 99654
907-313-1333 ext. 1459 · Website
Detox · Residential · Dual diagnosis · Buprenorphine · Naltrexone
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
True North Recovery Inc – Vita Nova
Wasilla, AK 99654
Residential · Dual diagnosis
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
True North Recovery Inc – Wasilla Outpatient
545 South Knik Goose Bay, Wasilla, AK 99654
907-313-1333 ext. 2500 · Website
PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
True North Recovery Inc – Wasilla Outpatient
591 South Knik Goose Bay Road, Wasilla, AK 99654
907-313-1333 ext. 2500 · Website
PHP · IOP · Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Wrangell — 2 facilities
SEAK Behavioral Health and Addiction
817 Zimovia Highway, Apartment 2, Wrangell, AK 99929
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
Wrangell Behavioral Health – SEARHC
333 Church Street, Wrangell, AK 99929
Outpatient · Dual diagnosis · Telehealth
Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding fee
Listings are from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov and the National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), reviewed October 2026. A location can offer several types of care, so counts overlap. Services and insurance details may change; inclusion is not an endorsement.
Levels of Care in Alaska: Which Rehab Program Fits?
Alaska programs range from outpatient counseling to residential care. The right setting depends on withdrawal risk, medical and mental health needs, home support and access to services; a clinical assessment can help you compare options.
Drug Detox in Alaska
Alaska has 6 listed facilities offering withdrawal management: 2 list residential detox and 4 outpatient detox. Medically supervised detox programs can help manage withdrawal and assess whether additional care is needed. Detox may take several days, depending on the substance and medical needs.
For someone at risk of severe alcohol or sedative withdrawal, medical assessment is especially important. Alaska's small detox network means it is wise to call ahead, ask about medical oversight and discuss transport. If withdrawal symptoms are dangerous, seek emergency medical care instead of waiting for a program appointment. Ask whether Alaska Medicaid or other insurance is accepted, and whether the program can help arrange ongoing treatment after withdrawal.
Residential and Inpatient Rehab in Alaska
Alaska has 20 listings for non-hospital residential treatment, including 9 that list short-term care and 18 that list long-term care; categories can overlap. Residential programs provide a structured place to live while receiving counseling and recovery support. A stay may range from weeks to months, depending on the clinical plan and program.
An inpatient drug rehab setting may be appropriate when someone needs closer medical or psychiatric monitoring. Hospital inpatient counts were not separately identified in these listings, so ask each provider what medical care is available. Alaska Medicaid's behavioral health waiver can cover eligible residential and inpatient substance use treatment. Before admission, confirm insurance, clinical services, family contact policies and the plan for continuing care.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) in Alaska
There are 9 Alaska listings for partial hospitalization or day treatment. Partial hospitalization programs provide scheduled, intensive treatment during much of the day while a person usually sleeps elsewhere. PHP can help people who need more structure than standard outpatient visits but do not need round-the-clock residential care.
Schedules often run on several days each week, with the exact hours set by the program. In Alaska, travel distance and housing can affect whether daily attendance is realistic. Ask whether a center provides mental health support, medication services and coordinated step-down care. Alaska Medicaid's behavioral health coverage includes community-based services, but the program and payer must confirm whether a specific PHP service is covered.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in Alaska
Alaska has 33 listings offering intensive outpatient treatment. Intensive outpatient programs usually involve group and individual treatment on multiple days each week while clients live at home or in supportive housing. IOP may suit someone who needs structured care but is medically stable outside a residential setting.
Typical schedules involve several hours of treatment per week, although each provider sets its own plan. Ask Alaska programs about evening sessions, family participation, medication visits and telehealth options. For residents outside Anchorage or the Mat-Su Valley, distance can be a barrier even when IOP is clinically suitable. The 65 Alaska listings that accept Medicaid are not necessarily all IOP providers; verify your benefits with the specific program.
Outpatient Rehab in Alaska
Outpatient rehab is the most widely listed level of care in Alaska, with 60 locations offering it. Outpatient drug rehab can include counseling, group visits, recovery planning and medication follow-up while someone continues everyday responsibilities. Visits may be weekly or more frequent, depending on the treatment plan.
This setting may be appropriate when a person can live safely outside a supervised facility and has reliable follow-up. Alaska has 64 listings offering telehealth, which can improve access for some communities off the road system. Ask about privacy, local emergency backup and whether the specific service may be delivered remotely. Coverage depends on the payer and provider; 65 Alaska treatment listings accept Medicaid and 67 accept private insurance.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Alaska
Alaska has 58 listings offering care for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both needs together rather than treating one and ignoring the other. People may need this when substance use occurs alongside depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms or another mental health concern.
An assessment helps determine which services should be coordinated, how much supervision is needed and whether psychiatric medication support is available. Integrated treatment may involve individual counseling, groups and ongoing medical care. In Alaska, ask whether the team can coordinate with tribal health, primary care or telehealth providers when needed. The listing count does not tell you which mental health conditions or age groups each center treats; confirm the fit before enrolling.
Medication-Based Treatment in Alaska
Alaska has 33 listings offering buprenorphine, 26 offering naltrexone and 6 listing methadone opioid treatment programs. Medication-based treatment for opioid use disorder can reduce withdrawal, cravings and the risk of overdose when used as part of appropriate care. Methadone for opioid use disorder is dispensed through certified opioid treatment programs; buprenorphine and naltrexone have different clinical requirements.
For alcohol use disorder, 21 Alaska locations list on-site prescribing of alcohol-use-disorder medications. Learn about medications used for alcohol use disorder and ask a clinician about suitability. Alaska Medicaid covers medications for opioid use disorder, subject to applicable program requirements. Rural residents can ask about eligible telehealth visits, local pharmacies, tribal clinics and necessary in-person follow-up.
This table compares Alaska facility listings and the usual role of each treatment option. Counts overlap because one location may provide several services.
| Level of care | Alaska facilities | Best for | Typical intensity | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detox | 6 | Withdrawal that needs clinical management | Short-term, medically assessed | Detox guide |
| Residential | 20 | Structured, live-in recovery care | Round-the-clock residence | Residential guide |
| PHP | 9 | High-intensity care without overnight stay | Most of the day, several days | PHP guide |
| IOP | 33 | Structured care while living at home | Multiple sessions weekly | IOP guide |
| Outpatient | 60 | Flexible ongoing treatment | Varies by plan | Outpatient guide |
| Dual diagnosis | 58 | Combined mental health and SUD needs | Varies by level of care | Dual diagnosis guide |
| Medication services | Varies by medication | Opioid or alcohol use disorder treatment | Ongoing medical follow-up | Medication guide |
If you are weighing options, compare inpatient versus outpatient rehab and discuss the safest fit with a qualified clinician.
Treatment by Substance in Alaska
Drug and alcohol rehab in Alaska may use counseling, medication and different care settings depending on the substance involved. An assessment helps match the treatment plan to withdrawal risks and other health needs.
Opioid and fentanyl addiction treatment in Alaska
Alaska's opioid overdose death rate was 37.0 per 100,000 in 2024, compared with 16.0 nationally (CDC NCHS via KFF). Treatment can include medicines for opioid use disorder, behavioral care and overdose prevention. Alaska listings include 33 buprenorphine providers and 6 methadone opioid treatment programs. Learn about opioid addiction treatment and ask a provider about naloxone access.
Alcohol use disorder treatment in Alaska
In Alaska, 21 listed treatment locations prescribe medications for alcohol use disorder on site, according to SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026. Depending on withdrawal risk, people may need medically supervised detox before counseling or medication follow-up. Learn how alcohol addiction treatment combines medical care and ongoing support; ask a clinician about safe withdrawal planning.
Explore care for other substances in the treatment-by-substance guide.
How to Pay for Rehab in Alaska
Alaska offers several ways to pay for substance use treatment: Medicaid, private insurance, Medicare, self-pay and programs with financial assistance. Costs depend on the setting, provider, length of stay and the coverage you qualify for.
Rehabs That Accept Medicaid in Alaska
Alaska Medicaid is administered by the Alaska Department of Health, and 65 treatment listings accept Medicaid. Alaska expanded Medicaid in September 2015. Its Behavioral Health Reform Waiver allows coverage for eligible substance use services such as withdrawal management, residential or inpatient care, crisis care, community outpatient support and recovery services. Medicaid also covers approved medications for opioid use disorder. Confirm the exact service, provider participation and any authorization requirements before treatment begins.
Private Insurance for Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Alaska
67 Alaska listings accept private health insurance, according to SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026. Federal mental health and substance use parity protections generally require comparable treatment limits within the health plans to which they apply. Ask the insurer whether the program is in-network, what services are covered and what you may owe for deductibles, copays or out-of-network care.
Does Medicare Pay for Rehab in Alaska?
36 Alaska listings accept Medicare. Medicare coverage depends on the service, medical necessity, provider eligibility and the person's benefits. Ask whether a program can bill Medicare for the level of care being recommended and whether a specific medication or counseling visit requires another provider.
Rehab Without Insurance in Alaska
If you need low-cost or free rehab in Alaska, start by asking about state-funded services, a sliding fee scale and payment assistance rather than assuming treatment will be free. Among listed Alaska facilities, 37 report state-financed insurance funding, 42 list sliding fee scales and 20 list other payment assistance. The Alaska Division of Behavioral Health can explain public treatment resources. See the guide to rehab without insurance for questions to ask.
The following table shows the number of Alaska listings accepting each payment method, based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov entries reviewed October 2026.
| Payment option | Alaska facilities |
|---|---|
| Medicaid | 65 |
| Private insurance | 67 |
| Medicare | 36 |
| Cash or self-pay | 69 |
| State-financed insurance (not Medicaid) | 37 |
| Military insurance (TRICARE) | 50 |
| IHS / Tribal / Urban funds | 19 |
| Sliding fee scale | 42 |
| Other payment assistance | 20 |
For eligible Alaska Native and American Indian patients, tribal health organizations may be another route to care. Nineteen Alaska listings accept Indian Health Service, tribal or urban Indian health funding. Check with your own tribal health provider about eligibility and referrals.
Check what your insurance covers
Ask about in-network programs, treatment levels and your possible out-of-pocket costs before you commit.
Verify Your InsuranceCoverage is decided by the insurer and participating provider; no admission or payment is guaranteed.
How to Choose a Safe, Licensed Rehab in Alaska
Ask an Alaska treatment center whether it is approved or certified through the Alaska Department of Health's Division of Behavioral Health. You can also ask about accreditation: 47 Alaska listings report CARF accreditation and 17 report The Joint Commission accreditation.
Questions to ask before choosing an Alaska program
A good provider should explain its treatment approach, safety practices and financial terms in plain language. Use this checklist when calling a location in Anchorage, Wasilla or any other community.
- Can you show your Alaska state approval or certification?
- Are you accredited by CARF or The Joint Commission, and is accreditation current?
- Which treatment levels do you actually provide at this address?
- Can you manage withdrawal safely or refer for medical detox?
- Do you offer medications for opioid or alcohol use disorder when appropriate?
- Can you treat co-occurring mental health conditions?
- Are you in-network with my insurer, and can I get written cost details?
- How is length of stay determined and reassessed?
- Can family members take part when the patient wants them involved?
- What happens after discharge, including telehealth and recovery support?
Alaska's Division of Behavioral Health can discuss state approval questions. Compare the program's written information with your insurer's records before you decide.
Substance Use and Overdose in Alaska
Alaska's age-adjusted drug overdose death rate rose from 17.8 per 100,000 in 2019 to 45.1 in 2024 (CDC NCHS via KFF). Although the state rate declined from 49.4 in 2023, it remained nearly twice the 2024 U.S. rate of 23.1.
This table shows the yearly Alaska overdose rates and the national comparisons available for the same years (CDC NCHS via KFF).
| Year | Alaska: all drugs | Alaska: opioids | U.S.: all drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17.8 | 10.9 | — |
| 2020 | 22.0 | 15.2 | — |
| 2021 | 35.6 | 27.6 | — |
| 2022 | 34.3 | 25.1 | 32.6 |
| 2023 | 49.4 | 40.1 | 31.3 |
| 2024 | 45.1 | 37.0 | 23.1 |
USAFacts reports 340 drug overdose deaths in Alaska in 2024 using CDC NCHS data. Opioids, including fentanyl, contribute substantially to overdose harm. The state's 2024 opioid overdose death rate was 37.0 per 100,000, compared with 16.0 nationally (CDC NCHS via KFF).
Areas of Alaska With Fewer Treatment Options
Eleven Alaska boroughs or census areas had no treatment location in the SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026. Because many communities are not on the road system, ask about telehealth, tribal or local clinic support and whether a program can help with travel or referral arrangements.
Southwest Alaska and the Aleutians
Aleutians East, Aleutians West, Bristol Bay, Dillingham, and Lake and Peninsula had no listed treatment locations. People may need to ask about options in Anchorage or Kodiak, often involving air travel. For ongoing care, a local health clinic may help coordinate referrals and remote follow-up.
Yukon-Kuskokwim and Kusilvak Census Area
Kusilvak had no listed facilities. Bethel and Anchorage are communities to consider when seeking a referral. Ask whether a provider can combine telehealth visits with local medical services and culturally responsive support from a tribal health organization.
Nome Census Area
Nome had no listed substance use treatment location in the reviewed listings. Kotzebue and Anchorage are possible referral communities. If travel is difficult, ask about remote counseling, medication follow-up and a local clinical contact who can help with emergencies.
Copper River Census Area
Copper River had no listed treatment location. Valdez, the Wasilla/Palmer area and Delta Junction are communities to explore for care. A clinician can help determine whether an outpatient visit, medication support or a more intensive service is appropriate.
Northern Southeast Alaska
Hoonah-Angoon, Skagway and Yakutat had no listed facilities. Juneau, Haines and Sitka may be practical referral communities, with travel often by ferry or air. Check what happens if bad weather delays travel or a follow-up appointment.
Across Alaska, 64 treatment listings offer telehealth. For people who need support closer to home, local and tribal clinics and community naloxone resources can complement referrals to programs elsewhere.
Alaska Addiction Resources and Helplines
The Alaska Department of Health's Division of Behavioral Health oversees statewide behavioral health services. Emergency, crisis and substance use information is also available through national helplines and Alaska's naloxone program.
Alaska Division of Behavioral Health
350 Main Street, Suite 214, Juneau, AK 99801. Phone: (907) 465-3370; toll-free (800) 465-4828; Anchorage (907) 269-3600. State behavioral health services.
Alaska Medicaid
The Alaska Department of Health administers Alaska Medicaid, including substance use treatment benefits under its behavioral health program. Alaska Department of Health.
Project HOPE: Free Naloxone
Alaska Project HOPE distributes free naloxone through about 194 partners in roughly 49 communities and some public health centers. Kits may also be ordered through iknowmine.org. Project HOPE information.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 any time for crisis support. If there is an overdose or immediate danger, call 911.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, 24/7 treatment referral information. You can also search for services at FindTreatment.gov.
Alaska Good Samaritan Protection
Under Alaska Statute 11.71.311, people who seek emergency help in good faith for an overdose, and the person overdosing, may receive protection from prosecution for certain possession offenses when the law's conditions are met, including staying and cooperating with responders. Read the law.
Rehab for Specific Groups in Alaska
Some Alaska treatment locations report services for particular ages, life circumstances or language needs. These are listing categories, not a promise that a program has an available place or is suitable for every person.
Teens and Young Adults
39 Alaska locations accept children or adolescents, and 19 list specialized adolescent programs; 32 report services for young adults. Families can ask about age requirements, school coordination, caregiver participation and confidentiality before choosing treatment.
Pregnant and Postpartum Women
27 Alaska listings report services for pregnant or postpartum women. Ask whether the program works with obstetric care, offers appropriate medications and coordinates support during pregnancy and after birth. Do not stop prescribed treatment without speaking with a clinician.
Veterans
20 Alaska facilities list veterans as a group served, and 50 accept military insurance (TRICARE). Eligible veterans can also ask the Alaska VA Healthcare System or the Mat-Su VA community outpatient clinic about referrals and coordinated care.
Older Adults and Seniors
21 Alaska listings report services for seniors. Ask how the program manages chronic conditions, multiple medications, mobility needs and transitions between addiction treatment and routine medical care.
Spanish and Alaska Native Language Services
Six Alaska listings report Spanish-language services, and two report Alaska Native language services, including Yupik. Ask whether care is available directly in your preferred language or through a qualified interpreter. For eligible Alaska Native patients, tribal health organizations may also help coordinate culturally appropriate care.
People Involved With the Justice System
37 Alaska listings report services for people involved with the justice system. Before enrolling, ask whether the program can meet court or supervision requirements and provide attendance documentation when authorized.
Accessibility and Communication
32 Alaska listings report American Sign Language services. Call ahead to confirm whether an ASL-fluent clinician or interpreter is available for assessment, group sessions and medication appointments.
What Happens When You Start Rehab in Alaska
Starting rehab in Alaska usually begins with a conversation and assessment, not a commitment to one type of program. You can ask about care near home, telehealth options and practical travel needs.
- Reach out. Contact a program, tribal clinic, health professional or treatment referral service and explain what help you need.
- Get assessed. A qualified clinician reviews substance use, withdrawal risk, mental health, medical needs and home support, often using ASAM level-of-care criteria.
- Check payment. Verify Alaska Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance or sliding-fee arrangements directly with the provider.
- Plan withdrawal care when needed. With only 6 listed Alaska detox locations, ask early about safe withdrawal management and emergency care if serious symptoms occur.
- Begin a treatment plan. Services may involve medication, counseling, residential support, family participation or coordinated mental health treatment.
- Move to the right follow-up care. Someone leaving residential care may continue in PHP, IOP, outpatient treatment or telehealth when clinically appropriate.
- Keep recovery support in place. Discuss aftercare, medication refills, crisis contacts and local support before the intensive phase ends.
For a plain-language introduction, read what drug rehab involves or explore ways to find rehab near you.
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FAQs About Drug Rehab in Alaska
These answers address common questions about Alaska treatment access, insurance and safety. Contact individual programs to confirm current services.
How many drug rehab centers are in Alaska?
SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listed 75 substance use treatment locations in Alaska across 26 communities in October 2026. Anchorage had 19 listings and Wasilla had 16. The directory includes locations offering different services, and one center may offer more than one level of care. These are listed locations, not a guarantee that every program has an opening.
Does Alaska Medicaid cover drug and alcohol rehab?
Alaska Medicaid covers eligible substance use disorder treatment, including services available under the state’s Behavioral Health Reform Waiver. Those can include withdrawal management, residential and inpatient services, outpatient services and recovery supports. SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026 show 65 Alaska facilities accepting Medicaid. Ask your provider and Alaska Medicaid about eligibility, authorization and benefits for your specific treatment.
Is there free or low-cost rehab in Alaska?
Low-cost treatment may be available through Alaska Medicaid, sliding fee scales or publicly supported services. In October 2026, 42 Alaska listings reported sliding fee scales and 20 listed other payment assistance. These figures do not mean care is automatically free. Ask the program how fees are calculated and whether the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health can suggest public options.
How much does rehab cost in Alaska?
Alaska rehab cost depends on the care setting, length of treatment, provider and insurance benefits. Residential programs may have different charges than outpatient counseling or medication visits. Of the Alaska facilities listed in October 2026, 65 accept Medicaid, 67 private insurance and 42 offer sliding fees. Request a written cost estimate and verify your coverage before admission.
Where can I find detox in Alaska?
Six Alaska treatment locations listed withdrawal management in October 2026: 2 offered residential detox and 4 outpatient detox. The number is small for a large, geographically spread-out state. Call programs ahead to confirm the type of withdrawal they can treat. If someone has potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms or an emergency, seek immediate medical assessment rather than waiting for a listing to have space.
What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient rehab?
Inpatient or residential rehab involves living at a treatment site and receiving structured support. Outpatient rehab lets a person live elsewhere while attending scheduled treatment. Alaska listings include 20 non-hospital residential providers and 60 outpatient providers, according to SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov in October 2026. A clinician can recommend a safer level of care based on withdrawal risk, medical needs and available support.
Can I get rehab or addiction medication by telehealth in rural Alaska?
Some Alaska treatment services can be accessed through telehealth: 64 listed locations reported telehealth in October 2026. Options may include counseling, follow-up visits and certain medication-related care when clinically and legally appropriate. Ask the provider what can be delivered remotely, what requires an in-person visit, and how you can obtain local medical or emergency support.
Are there Alaska Native or tribal treatment programs?
Yes. Alaska has tribal health organizations that provide or coordinate behavioral health services, including Southcentral Foundation and Cook Inlet Tribal Council. SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026 show 19 Alaska locations accepting IHS, Tribal or Urban Indian health funding. Eligibility and covered services vary. Eligible readers can contact their own tribal health provider to ask about culturally responsive care and referrals.
Can I get methadone or buprenorphine in Alaska?
Alaska listings reviewed in October 2026 identify 6 opioid treatment programs offering methadone and 33 locations offering buprenorphine. Methadone for opioid use disorder is dispensed through certified opioid treatment programs. Buprenorphine may be available through qualifying clinicians and programs; access depends on assessment and prescribing requirements. Ask about Alaska Medicaid, telehealth rules and medication follow-up.
Are there rehab programs for teens in Alaska?
Yes. SAMHSA listings reviewed in October 2026 show 39 Alaska locations accepting children or adolescents and 19 reporting specialized adolescent programs. Age limits, parental involvement and clinical services differ by location. Families should ask about adolescent experience, school coordination, mental health services and the steps needed for an assessment before enrolling a teen.
Can pregnant women get addiction treatment in Alaska?
Yes. Twenty-seven Alaska treatment listings report services for pregnant or postpartum women, according to SAMHSA entries reviewed in October 2026. A program should coordinate with prenatal or postpartum care and discuss safe, evidence-based treatment options. Ask about appointment availability, medication support, transport and infant or family needs. Avoid changing medications without advice from a qualified clinician.
Where can I get free naloxone in Alaska?
Alaska’s Project HOPE provides free naloxone kits through about 194 partner locations in roughly 49 communities and some public health centers. Kits may also be ordered through iknowmine.org. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose, but emergency care is still needed. Call 911 when an overdose is suspected, give naloxone if available and follow emergency dispatcher instructions.
Sources, Methodology & Editorial Standards
Alaska's location, service and payment counts were compiled from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listings reviewed in October 2026, which draw on the National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS). A facility may offer several services, so level-of-care totals overlap. Counts describe listed locations, not a complete census of every possible provider or an assurance of current availability.
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, Alaska treatment location listings (retrieved October 2026).
- SAMHSA National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), survey methodology.
- Alaska Division of Behavioral Health, October 2026.
- Alaska Division of Behavioral Health contact information, October 2026.
- Alaska Department of Health and Alaska Medicaid, October 2026.
- KFF, state Medicaid expansion status, accessed October 2026.
- CMS-approved Alaska Section 1115 evaluation design, December 2024.
- Alaska Project HOPE, naloxone access, October 2026.
- Alaska Good Samaritan overdose law, AS 11.71.311 (2014).
- CDC NCHS via KFF, drug overdose death rates, 2019–2024.
- CDC NCHS via KFF, opioid overdose death rates, 2019–2024.
- USAFacts using CDC NCHS, Alaska overdose deaths, 2024.
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Drug Rehab in Nearby States
Alaska has no bordering U.S. states. If treatment outside Alaska is part of your plan, you can compare listings for Washington, Oregon and Hawaii. Ask a treatment professional and your insurer about travel, eligibility and follow-up before making arrangements.
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