Located near Anchorage, Alaska, the center is a
residential treatment center for girls facing serious mental health challenges. It treats conditions like mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, and more. The program offers both short-term and long-term care in a structured, healing environment focused on personal growth and recovery.
The program uses proven therapies like
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (
DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EDMR), and biofeedback. Staff members work closely with each girl to build coping skills, improve emotional control, and support recovery. The treatment team includes therapists, nurses, and teachers who guide each girl with care and respect.
Girls live in a peaceful, home-like setting with both private and shared spaces. They enjoy nutritious meals, participate in group activities, and take part in therapeutic recreation and school programs. The daily routine supports healing in every area—mind, body, and spirit—while creating a strong sense of safety, community, and care.
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 North Star Residential Debarr Campus provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)