Wasilla, AK Joint Commission

Banyan Alaska

Founded

2023

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Nestled in serene wilderness, Banyans Alaska provides a tranquil setting for comprehensive addiction treatment. The center serves clients by delivering care and community housing to support their recovery, with specialized tracks for military members and veterans. The team at Banyan Alaska treats their clients with the highest quality of care. Their clinical approach to treatment addresses substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions in an integrative, multi-disciplinary manner. Treatment plans at Banyan Alaska are customized to each client’s unique needs and are delivered by a collaborative team using various therapeutic approaches. At Banyan Alaska, treatment plans are tailored to each client's unique needs, addressing both addiction and underlying mental health issues. The collaborative team employs various therapeutic approaches, including individual and group therapy, to provide holistic care. Additionally, Banyan Alaska offers specialized programs for military members and veterans, targeting issues such as PTSD and trauma. This comprehensive approach ensures that all clients, including those with military backgrounds, receive the targeted support necessary for their recovery. Banyan Alaska offers a tailored recovery group that addresses the unique challenges clients face with substance use. By using a structured, trauma-focused approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the program equips clients with essential life skills for maintaining sobriety and reintegration into civilian life. The dedicated licensed counselors also provide psychoeducation about addiction, skill-building exercises and peer support, all structured to foster resilience and recovery. Banyan Alaska is set in the scenic and peaceful Alaskan wilderness, providing a serene backdrop for recovery. The center features optional community housing, creating a supportive, structured environment fostering community and camaraderie. The natural beauty and tranquility of the location, combined with therapeutic services, offer a holistic and restorative experience for the clients.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Lofexidine Clonidine Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health The Joint Commission Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Veterans

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

4700-4755 East Begich Circle, Wasilla, AK, 99654

Phone

(855) 589-5785

Contact

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