Alaska VA Healthcare System provides residential rehab and
outpatient care in Anchorage, AK, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The program offers levels of care including residential rehab and outpatient and typical program lengths around 20 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
group therapy, life skills, nutrition counseling and online therapy and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step, tailored to the individual.
Alaska VA Healthcare System serves men, women, older adults, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, chronic relapse and smoking cessation.
Alaska VA Healthcare System accepts 24 insurance options, including CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna and ComPsych, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to Alaska VA Healthcare System or call our 24/7 helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Alaska VA Healthcare System provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)