Developed by the Juneau Suicide Prevention Task Force (Kevin Ritchie 463-3448)
Contents (Directory updated as of 3/09)
Who can advise me on Getting Mental Heath Support “Navigating the System;” Referral to Services; Advocacy and Support for the Family
• Juneau Alliance for Mental Health (JAMHI)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Juneau Affiliate
• Juneau Youth Services – Assessment Center
• Juneau School District School Psychologists
• Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
• Tribal Family and Youth Services – Tlingit and Haida Central Council
• Southeast Senior Services - A Program of Catholic Community Service
• Family Resource Center - A Program of Catholic Community Service
• University of Alaska Southeast Counseling Services
Prevention and Specialized Treatment Programs
1. Mental Health Issues
• Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI)
• Mental Health Unit – A Program of Bartlett Regional Hospital
• Juneau Youth Services
• Southeast Senior Services - A Program of Catholic Community Services
• The Family Resource Center’s A Healthy Future Program – A Program of Catholic Community Service
2. Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Juneau Affiliate
• Rainforest Recovery Center- A Program of Bartlett Regional Hospital
• Juneau Youth Services – Chemical Dependency Program
• Gastineau Human Services Corporation
• Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
• Twelve Step Substance Abuse Support Groups
o Alcoholics Anonymous/Ala-non (co-dependency)/Ala-teen
o Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) Diocese of Juneau
o Narcotics Anonymous
• Southeast Senior Services - A Program of Catholic Community Services
3. Physical and Developmental Disabilities
• Hope Community Resources
• Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL)
• REACH, Inc.
• State of Alaska – DHSS – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation – A program of the THCC
4. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Issues
• AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies)
• S.A.F.E. Child Advocacy Center – A program of Catholic Community Service
5. Children, Adolescents and Families
• Juneau Youth Services
• Childcare and Family Resources – A Program of Catholic Community Service
• S.A.F.E. Child Advocacy Center – A program of Catholic Community Service
• Juneau School District School Psychologists
• Juneau Teen Health Center – A program of the Juneau School District
• Tribal Family and Youth Services – Tlingit and Haida Central Council
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
• Zach Gordon Youth Center- A Program of the Juneau Parks and Recreation Department
• Southeast Alaska Guidance Association
• Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
• Tribal Family and Youth Services – Tlingit and Haida Central Council
• Love Inc.
• University of Alaska Southeast Counseling Services
6. Seniors
• Southeast Senior Services
• Hospice and Home Care of Juneau
• Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc., Inc. (JAMHI)
7. Veterans
• Veterans Administration - Juneau Representative
List of Private Psychiatrists, Therapists, and Counselors
Note: HOURS - Many of these service providers do not have clerical staff, so you may be asked to leave a confidential message, and your call will be returned.
1. Psychiatrists (A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in medications for mental health issues. Many General Practice doctors will prescribe some of these medications as well.)
• Alaska Psychiatric Concepts, David B. Robinson, M.D., M.P.H.
• Bartlett Outpatient Services
2. Counselors and Therapists
• Roger Abernathy
• Community Christian Counseling Center: Dona C. Eley, M.Ed., L.P.C.; Nils O. Dihle, M.S., L.P.C.; Kristina Weltzin, L.C.S.W.; Ruth Bullock, L.P.C.
• Virginia B. Hayes, LCSW *
• Dixie A. Hood, LMFT
• John Kesselring, Ph.D.
• Sylvia Kidd, M.A., L.P.C.
• Brendan Kiernan, Psy.D.
• Jamieson McLean Counseling Services
• Ann Turner-Olson, LCSW Counseling Services
• Larry Olson, LPC, CDCI, MAC
• Olson Counseling - Sherry Olson, LCSW
• Destiny Sargeant, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
• Elaine Schroeder, MSW, PhD
• Sondra Sexton-Jones LPC LMFT
• Nancy Simpson MA
• Colleen Torrence, LPC
• Karen T. Wells, M.A., LPC
• Patricia A. White
• Pam Baker Williams
• Susan Wylie, LPC
Key to Designations:
Ph.D: Doctoral Degree MSW: Master of Social Work
M.D.: Medical Doctor LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Psy.D.: Doctor of Psychology LMFT: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
M.Ed, M.A., M.S.: Master’s Degree LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor
M.P.H.: Master of Public Health C.D.C.: Chemical Dependency Counselor
B.A.: Bachelor’s Degree M.Coun: Master of Counseling
Who Can Advise Me On Getting Mental Health Services?
Help “Navigating the System”, Referral to Services, Advocacy and Support for the Family
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*(All Ages) Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI)
Description: The Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI) has provided quality community based mental health services in Juneau since 1985. JAMHI develops individualized mental health treatment plans to meet the specific needs of clients while helping them live in the community where they can be close to and receive the support of friends and family. JAMHI is committed to the philosophy of psychiatric rehabilitation. JAMHI provides the following range of services and support: Emergency Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Case Management and Support Services; Residential Support Services; Rehabilitation Services; Clinical and Psychiatric Assessments; and Medication Management.
Location: 3406 Glacier Highway, Juneau AK 99801
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Email: info@jamhi.org
Contact: (907) 463-3303
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.jamhi.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(All Ages) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Juneau
Services: Advocacy, education, support, and referral. In addition, NAMI-Juneau provides advice to individuals and families who want help navigating the system, or general support in dealing with a mental illness issue.
Location: Polaris House P.O. Box 21661 Juneau, AK 99802
Email: Ahozid@alaska.net
Contact: Aaron Hozid, Executive Director (907) 780-6675
For the most current information, visit their website at: Http://www.nami.org/sites/alaska
(Updated 2/09)
*Juneau Youth Services
Description: Juneau Youth Services began operations in 1961. They provide a full array of emergency, assessment/out-patient, school-based and residential services for children and youth ages 3 through 21, who have mental health and/or substance use issues. A summary of their services is provided below:
Cornerstone Emergency and Transition Services
• Cornerstone Shelter (789-0572)
o Overnight shelter for youth ages 10 to 18 who need a time out or safe place to stay
o Skill development and therapy services
• Mobile Crisis Unit (723-3269)
o Outreach to youth and family mediation
• Transitional Living Program (523-6775)
o Transitional living apartments for youth ages 18 to 21
o Skill development and therapy
Assessment and Outpatient Programs (789-4733)
• Assessment Center Services
o Comprehensive assessments addressing mental health and substance abuse
o Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Chemical Dependency Program
o Outpatient counseling services for youth with alcohol and drug use problems
• Family Outpatient Program
o Individual and family therapy for youth with mental health concerns
School-based Services (789-4733)
• In-class support and before/after-school skill development and therapy services
• Services available in all JYS schools and Head Start classrooms
• Walk-in counseling available to high school students through the Teen Health Center
Long-term Residential Programs (789-4733)
• Miller House
o 12 bed, co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with behavioral problems
• Lighthouse
o 6 bed program for girls ages 12 to 18 with mental health problems
• Wallington House
o 6 bed program for boys ages 12 to 18 with sexual offense problems
• Montana Creek
o 15 bed co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with both mental health and substance use programs
• Wilderness Experience Program
o Guided wilderness trips for youth ages 12 to 18 to address mental health needs in an outdoor therapeutic environment
Location: Administration Building at 2075 Jordan Avenue (next to Lyle’s Furniture)
Contact: (907) 789-4733
For the most current information, visit their website at www.jys.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(Students) Juneau School District School Psychologists
The Juneau School District Student Services Department has five psychologists who assist with evaluation and screening of students who may need special services. Additionally, the Student Services Department is implementing the "Signs of Suicide (SOS)" Program, which provides mental health awareness and promotes suicide prevention as well as screen for mental health concerns. The program also helps families access appropriate treatment resources as needed. For more information on the SOS Program go to the "SOS High School Curriculum" tab on the left side of the Juneau Suicide Prevention home page http://juneausuicideprevention.org/
Location: various schools
Hours: school hours
Email: Echo Robidoux [robidoue@jsd.k12.ak.us]
Contact: To contact our psychologists call the Student Services Office at 780-2063
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.jsd.k12.ak.us/newdistrict/departments/studentservices/psychologists.php
(Updated 2/09)
*(Primarily Native Americans) Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Description: SEARHC Behavioral Health Services offers a wide range of behavioral health services with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and behavioral health therapists on staff. Behavioral health services include:
• Individual, couples and family therapy
• Children's services
• Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Individual treatment for psychological trauma
• Substance abuse counseling with referral to residential programs
• Behavioral health counseling and prevention services
Location: 3245 Hospital Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Email: bhj@searhc.org
Contact: (907) 364-4445
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.searhc.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(Tribal Members) Tribal Family and Youth Services – Tlingit and Haida Central Council
Description - Provides culturally sensitive services to assist in economic self-sufficiency and social well-being of tribal members, families, and tribal communities. Social Services programs ensure the entire needs of the family are taken into account when a crisis situation exists. Department staff deliver, or advocate for the delivery of, services that are appropriate to the nature of the social problem with cultural sensitivity given the Native family and environment in which the crisis occurs. Services include: maintaining the first line of defense in a system of services aimed at supporting, serving, and protecting children; and ultimately, striving to prevent the unwarranted breakup of Native families; providing adult services, both financial assistance and individual counseling, which are essential to easing personal crises; providing opportunities for self-development of clients receiving general assistance in order to enhance their employability; and upholding the pride of those needing financial assistance; delivering services to Tribal elders in a fashion which will ensure utilization of their knowledge and contributions toward the enrichment and preservation of the culture and heritage of the Alaska Native people.
Location: Tribal Family and Youth Services, 320 W. Willoughby Avenue, Suite 300,
Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact
Contact: (907) 463-7169
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.ccthita.org/socsvs.html
(Updated 2/09)
*(Seniors) Southeast Senior Services - A Program of Catholic Community Service
• Senior Care Coordination - Care Coordinators make it possible for seniors with physical or cognitive disabilities to remain at home and live as independently as possible. Care Coordinators assess needs, determine eligibility for programs and benefits, and secure and monitor services in the home and community.
Location: 419 Sixth St, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6195
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
• Senior Counseling - Seniors and their caregivers, 55 and older, are eligible to receive free counseling services for depression and other mental health issues through the Senior Counseling program.
Location: 419 Sixth St, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6163
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(Families) Family Resource Center - A Program of Catholic Community Service
The Family Resource Center provides a family friendly environment in which parents and children can access a comprehensive array of services focused on family strengthening. Families who use the Family Resource Center find resources and support during difficult times and people willing to celebrate their success with them as difficulties, large and small, are overcome. They provide extensive home visitation, case management services and life skills education to families. Whenever possible, classes and groups are planned with respect to the busy schedules of today’s families. A meal is provided during all classes and groups and childcare is provided during evening classes.
Location: 419 Sixth St, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6180
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(Youth) - Family Resource Center’s A Healthy Future Program
Services: The program provides Therapeutic Foster Care and clinical support services. This program provides treatment resources for children and families whose Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED) children experience the co-occurrence of Developmental Disability (DD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other cognitive dysfunctions. This program serves children that are either returning from out of state treatment and those about to be sent out of the state for treatment. The program provides resources for young children with aggressive behaviors ages 3 to 11 for whom traditional residential services are developmentally inappropriate.
These services include: clinical assessment, therapeutic foster care, clinical and rehabilitation services, case management, individual, family and group skill development.
Location: 419 Sixth St, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6180
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(University of Alaska Students) - University of Alaska Southeast Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist: Susan Wylie, LPC, Coordinator
Address: UAS Campus - Mourant Building 115, 11112 Glacier Hwy., Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 796-6000
Email: susan.wylie@uas.alaska.edu
Serves: Available for students registered for 6 or more credits
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Other comments: None listed
(Updated 2/09)
Prevention and Specialized Treatment Programs
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
Subcategories:
1. Mental Health Issues
2. Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
3. Physical and Developmental Disabilities
4. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Issues
5. Children, Adolescents and Families
6. Seniors
7. Military and Veterans
1. Mental Health Issues:
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI)
Description: The Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI) has provided quality community based mental health services in Juneau since 1985. JAMHI develops individualized mental health treatment plans to meet the specific needs of clients while helping them live in the community where they can be close to and receive the support of friends and family. JAMHI is committed to the philosophy of psychiatric rehabilitation. JAMHI provides the following broad range of services and support: Emergency Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Case Management and Support Services; Residential Support Services; Rehabilitation Services; Clinical and Psychiatric Assessments; and Medication Management.
Location: 3406 Glacier Highway, Juneau AK 99801
Hours: 24 hours 7 days a week (After normal business hours you may get an answering service who will call an on call clinician to help you. (907) 463-3303)
Email: info@jamhi.org
Contact: (907) 463-3303
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.jamhi.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Mental Health Unit – A Program of Bartlett Regional Hospital
Bartlett Regional Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Our twelve-bed inpatient Mental Health Unit provides treatment for a wide range of hospitalized patients as well as medically monitored detoxification from alcohol and drugs. Bartlett Regional Hospital also provides outpatient mental health services at Bartlett Outpatient Psychiatric Services (“BOPS”) located at 3240 Hospital Dr., just behind the main hospital building. The Hospital Psychiatrists are specialists in psychopharmacology, able to prescribe medication as needed, and well versed in diagnostic clarification and medication management. They treat any of the diagnoses present in the DSM IV, the diagnostic manual for mental health issues.
Assessment: There are assessments done at the Outpatient clinic. Assessments for detox are done in the Emergency Dept.; for Mental Health, assessments are done by JAMHI Emergency Services clinicians. Inpatient services on the MHU are well coordinated with patients’ physical and emotional needs fully taken into account.
Treatment: At Bartlett, treatment is individualized based on the specific needs of each person. We take a holistic, treatment team based approach toward all patients on the inpatient unit. Outpatient psychiatric services often collaborate with other professionals involved with a patient’s treatment (counselors, physicians, etc.). All ages are treated through the Outpatient Services (BOPS); the inpatient unit is for adults, but can make special consideration for adolescents to be safe until other arrangements can be made.
Group Therapy: This is an approach to treatment in the therapeutic community milieu of an inpatient mental heal unit. Typically, these are psychoeducational presentations with group discussion, which informs and provides strategies for health living outside the unit. Appropriately trained unit staff lead the groups.
Location: 3260 Hospital Dr. Juneau, AK 99801
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 796-8430 24-hours per day7-days per week
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.bartletthospital.org/
(Updated 2/09)
*(Primarily Native Americans) Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Description: SEARHC Behavioral Health Services offers a wide range of behavioral health services with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and behavioral health therapists on staff. Behavioral health services include:
• Individual, couples, and family therapy
• Children's services
• Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Individual treatment for psychological trauma
• Substance abuse counseling with referral to residential programs
• Behavioral health counseling and prevention services
Location: 3245 Hospital Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Email: bhj@searhc.org
Contact: (907) 364-4445
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.searhc.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Southeast Senior Services - A Program of Catholic Community Service
Description: Southeast Senior Services is a program of Catholic Community Service.
Southeast Senior Services offers a range of Home and Community-Based (HCB) services designed to promote the health, safety and independence of senior citizens:
• Senior Community Centers - meetings of senior citizen groups, advocacy teleconferences, cultural and social activities, adult classes, informational forums and resources
• Nutritious Meals at the Senior Centers for persons age 60 and older
• Health Promotion Activities including exercise classes, blood pressure checks, flu shots, health fairs and support groups
• Adult Day Program (The Bridge), providing a safe and therapeutic setting for seniors with special needs including Alzheimers and other dementias
• Care Coordination to assess seniors' needs and connect them with services
• In Home Services, including picking up mail, running errands, shopping and housekeeping
• Care-a-Van Transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities
• Gatekeeper Program to identify isolated seniors and connect them with critical HCB services
• In-Home Counseling for seniors and their family members
• Meals on Wheels for seniors recovering from surgery or illness
• Respite Services to give family members a break from caregiving
• Senior Information and Caregiver Resource Center for older Alaskans and their family members
Location: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6192
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org/
(Updated 2/09)
*Hospice and Home Care of Juneau- A Program of Catholic Community Service
Description: Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) is a program of Catholic Community Service. When referred by a physician, patients can receive a variety of health care services at home through HHCJ. Professional services such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work are provided to qualified home health patients in conjunction with personal care, when needed, delivered by Certified Nurse Aides. Additionally, HHCJ offers hospice care at home to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. HHCJ provides the community with several options for addressing bereavement issues related to a loss through death other than our in-home, physician prescribed services. Adult bereavement support groups offered in the fall and spring meet weekly for eight weeks each. Also, at least one children’s and family grief support group is offered annually depending on need.
Location: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6111
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.ccsjuneau.org/
(Updated 2/09)
*(Youth) - Family Resource Center’s A Healthy Future Program
Services: The program provides Therapeutic Foster Care and clinical support services. This program provides treatment resources for children and families whose Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED) children experience the co-occurrence of Developmental Disability (DD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other cognitive dysfunctions. This program serves children that are either returning from out of state treatment and those about to be sent out of the state for treatment. The program provides resources for young children with aggressive behaviors ages 3 to 11 for whom traditional residential services are developmentally inappropriate.
These services include: clinical assessment, therapeutic foster care, clinical and rehabilitation services, case management, individual, family and group skill development.
Location: 419 Sixth St, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6180
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Juneau Youth Services
Description: Juneau Youth Services began operations in 1961. They provide a full array of emergency, assessment/out-patient, school-based and residential services for children and youth ages 3 through 21, who have mental health and/or substance use issues. A summary of their services is provided below:
Cornerstone Emergency and Transition Services
• Cornerstone Shelter (789-0572)
o Overnight shelter for youth ages 10 to 18 who need a time out or safe place to stay
o Skill development and therapy services
• Mobile Crisis Unit (723-3269)
o Outreach to youth and family mediation
• Transitional Living Program (523-6775)
o Transitional living apartments for youth ages 18 to 21
o Skill development and therapy
Assessment and Outpatient Programs (789-4733)
• Assessment Center Services
o Comprehensive assessments addressing mental health and substance abuse
o Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Chemical Dependency Program
o Outpatient counseling services for youth with alcohol and drug use problems
• Family Outpatient Program
o Individual and family therapy for youth with mental health concerns
School-based Services (789-4733)
• In-class support and before/after-school skill development and therapy services
• Services available in all JYS schools and Head Start classrooms
• Walk-in counseling available to high school students through the Teen Health Center
Long-term Residential Programs (789-4733)
• Miller House
o 12 bed, co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with behavioral problems
• Lighthouse
o 6 bed program for girls ages 12 to 18 with mental health problems
• Wallington House
o 6 bed program for boys ages 12 to 18 with sexual offense problems
• Montana Creek
o 15 bed co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with both mental health and substance use programs
• Wilderness Experience Program
o Guided wilderness trips for youth ages 12 to 18 to address mental health needs in an outdoor therapeutic environment
Location: Administration Building at 2075 Jordan Avenue (next to Lyle’s Furniture)
Contact: (907) 789-4733
For the most current information, visit their website at www.jys.org
(Updated 2/09)
2. Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Juneau Affiliate
Description: NCADD, a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit voluntary health organization, has been providing alcohol and other drug education, prevention, intervention, and outreach services since first incorporating in 1965. Its mission is "to provide education, information, help and hope in the fight against alcoholism and other drug addictions." NCADD is an affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., headquartered in New York. NCADD's programs include formal interventions through the National Intervention Network; school-based prevention programs; assessment and referral services; education and pretreatment groups; continuing care services; screening and compliance monitoring for court-ordered clients; public education, outreach and advocacy.
Intervention Services (Intervention Helpline: 1-800/654-4673
NCADD maintains a statewide helpline through the National Intervention Network for intervention and treatment referral. Calls come in through a dedicated line and are referred to on-call staff after hours. Callers are referred to appropriate treatment programs in Alaska and throughout the U.S. Helping family, friends, and employers to convince someone to get help, often when they're in denial, is a process called intervention, which includes family counseling, education, and coaching as part of the process of getting someone into treatment.
Alcohol Screening and Assessment
NCADD screens and evaluates clients for other agencies within Southeast Alaska. A full assessment involves evaluating a wide array of health measures. NCADD provides these full multi-axial assessments based on DSM-IV and ASAM criteria, which will identify appropriate levels of treatment. Screenings are provided for court-ordered clients to determine whether clients are appropriate for alcohol classes or if they need full assessments.
Prevention Programs
• School-based prevention programs, retreats, and support groups.
• Tobacco prevention through public policy
• Juneau Alcohol Safety Action Program (JASAP)
• Alcohol and Drug Information Schools for adults and adolescents
• Employee assistance program consultation
• 18-hour pre-treatment groups
• Continuing care groups for clients post-treatment
• Media campaigns, outreach and advocacy
Location: 211 Fourth Street, Suite 102, Juneau AK 99801
Email: mfelix-ncaddj@ak.net
Contact: 1-907/463-3755 - main office
1-800/654-4673 - Intervention Helpline
*Rainforest Recovery Center - A Program of Bartlett Regional Hospital
Description: Rainforest Recovery Center (RRC) offers comprehensive treatment services for people with substance abuse, substance dependence, and other dependence disorders. At RRC, we know that addiction is treatable and success can be achieved when individuals take an active role in their personal recovery. A variety of levels of care are available at RRC. Admission into specific programs is determined by an assessment of each person’s treatment needs and referrals are coordinated through the intake counselor and RRC social work services.
Services Offered: 24-Hour Emergency Services Program; Intake Assessment, Referral, and Diagnosis; Individualized Treatment Planning; Group and Family, and Individual Counseling; Urine Drug Screens for RRC Clients; Case Management Services; Detoxification; Residential Services; Partial Hospitalization (Day-Treatment) Program; Outpatient Services; Specialized Treatment Groups; Relapse Prevention Support Group
Fees: A sliding scale is available to those who qualify and a range of insurance programs is accepted. More information on specific treatment costs is available upon request.
Location: 3260 Hospital Dr. Juneau, AK 99801
Hours: Mon. - Fri 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sat - Sun 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 796-8690
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.bartletthospital.org/
(Updated 2/09)
*Juneau Youth Services
Description: Juneau Youth Services began operations in 1961. They provide a full array of emergency, assessment/out-patient, school-based and residential services for children and youth ages 3 through 21, who have mental health and/or substance use issues. A summary of their services is provided below:
Cornerstone Emergency and Transition Services
• Cornerstone Shelter (789-0572)
o Overnight shelter for youth ages 10 to 18 who need a time out or safe place to stay
o Skill development and therapy services
• Mobile Crisis Unit (723-3269)
o Outreach to youth and family mediation
• Transitional Living Program (523-6775)
o Transitional living apartments for youth ages 18 to 21
o Skill development and therapy
Assessment and Outpatient Programs (789-4733)
• Assessment Center Services
o Comprehensive assessments addressing mental health and substance abuse
o Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Chemical Dependency Program
o Outpatient counseling services for youth with alcohol and drug use problems
• Family Outpatient Program
o Individual and family therapy for youth with mental health concerns
School-based Services (789-4733)
• In-class support and before/after-school skill development and therapy services
• Services available in all JYS schools and Head Start classrooms
• Walk-in counseling available to high school students through the Teen Health Center
Long-term Residential Programs (789-4733)
• Miller House
o 12 bed, co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with behavioral problems
• Lighthouse
o 6 bed program for girls ages 12 to 18 with mental health problems
• Wallington House
o 6 bed program for boys ages 12 to 18 with sexual offense problems
• Montana Creek
o 15 bed co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with both mental health and substance use programs
• Wilderness Experience Program
o Guided wilderness trips for youth ages 12 to 18 to address mental health needs in an outdoor therapeutic environment
Location: Administration Building at 2075 Jordan Avenue (next to Lyle’s Furniture)
Contact: (907) 789-4733
For the most current information, visit their website at www.jys.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Gastineau Human Services
Gastineau Human Services (GHS) was established in 1965 by the Juneau Council of Churches to meet the alcohol treatment needs of Southeast Alaska through services centered in Juneau, the regional hub. Incorporated as the Gastineau Council on Alcoholism in 1966, GHS board members immediately mobilized local support for the treatment of alcoholism, resulting in the establishment of Juneau's first halfway house. As the region’s needs have changed over the years, GHS has evolved into an umbrella organization for a number of programs centered around the treatment and the care of society’s marginalized people – the addicted, the homeless, the mentally ill, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
Juno House (part of Gastineau Human Services)
Juno House offers transitional (up to two years) supportive housing for adults. Juno House offers a safe, sober, supportive atmosphere for persons seeking a clean environment to continue the recovery process, leading to permanent housing and employment in the community.
GHS Outpatient Addiction Services
The GHS Outpatient Addiction Services (OAS) offers substance abuse services designed to meet the needs of each individual client. OAS focuses on the whole person, addressing multiple issues surrounding substance abuse. Following a screening and assessment process, each client works with his or her counselor to develop a treatment plan designed to meet the individual at his or her own level of readiness.
GHS OAS offers screening, assessment, case management, and treatment services at a series of levels created to meet the needs to each individual client. These levels range from Early Intervention for clients who are at risk of developing an addiction, to Intensive Outpatient Services, which provides a more intensive structure. The duration of treatment at all levels varies depending on the seriousness of a person’s addiction and his or her response to treatment. The OAS program staff strives to provide treatment that is respectful, gender and culture sensitive, strength-based, and responsive to the special needs of clients with mental health diagnosis, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Email: info@ghscorp.org
Contact: (907) 780-4338
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ghscorp.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(Primarily Native Americans) Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Description: SEARHC Behavioral Health Services offers a wide range of behavioral health services with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and behavioral health therapists on staff. Behavioral health services include:
• Individual, couples, and family therapy
• Children's services
• Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Individual treatment for psychological trauma
• Substance abuse counseling with referral to residential programs
• Behavioral health counseling and prevention services
Location: 3245 Hospital Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Email: bhj@searhc.org
Contact: (907) 364-4445
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.searhc.org
(Updated 2/09)
"12 - Step" Substance Abuse Support Groups:
*Alcoholics Anonymous, Ala-Non (Co-dependency), and Ala-Teen
Description: Alcoholics Anonymous of Juneau is a 12-step program for recovery from Alcoholism. Meetings are held during the day and evenings. Please call the answering service for the time and location of AA and Al-Anon meetings. The meeting for teens is being held Thursdays at the Jordan Creek Center, Suite 228.
Location: P.O. Box 21732, Juneau AK 99802
Email: juneau_aa@yahoo.com
Contact: (907) 586-1161, or (907) 789-8828 for Al-Anon
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.home.gci.net/juneau-aa (Updated 2/09)
*Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) Diocese of Juneau
Description: ACOA offers self-help 12-step recovery groups. Please call (907) 789-0965 for a recording of meeting times. For more information, call Robbie at (907) 586-2227, extension 25.
Location: 415 6th Street, Suite 200, Juneau AK 99801
Email: robbiei@gci.net
Contact: (907) 789-0965 or (907) 586-2227, ext. 25
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.adultchildren.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Narcotics Anonymous
Description: NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other stay clean. We are not interested in what or how much you used, but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help. Membership is open to all drug addicts, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used. These principles are the core of the Narcotics Anonymous recovery program. Principles incorporated within the steps include:
• admitting there is a problem
• seeking help
• engaging in a thorough self-examination
• confidential self-disclosure
• making amends for harm done
• helping other drug addicts who want to recover
There are no dues or fees for membership; while most members regularly contribute small sums to help cover the expenses of meetings, such contributions are not mandatory.
Location: various
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 790-4567
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.akna.org/
(Updated 2/09)
*Southeast Senior Services- A Program of Catholic Community Service
Description: Southeast Senior Services is a program of Catholic Community Service.
Southeast Senior Services offers a range of Home and Community-Based (HCB) services designed to promote the health, safety and independence of senior citizens:
• Senior Community Centers - meetings of senior citizen groups, advocacy teleconferences, cultural and social activities, adult classes, informational forums and resources
• Nutritious Meals at the Senior Centers for persons age 60 and older
• Health Promotion Activities including exercise classes, blood pressure checks, flu shots, health fairs and support groups
• Adult Day Program (The Bridge), providing a safe and therapeutic setting for seniors with special needs including Alzheimers and other dementias
• Care Coordination to assess seniors' needs and connect them with services
• In Home Services, including picking up mail, running errands, shopping and housekeeping
• Care-a-Van Transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities
• Gatekeeper Program to identify isolated seniors and connect them with critical HCB services
• In-Home Counseling for seniors and their family members
• Meals on Wheels for seniors recovering from surgery or illness
• Respite Services to give family members a break from caregiving
• Senior Information and Caregiver Resource Center for older Alaskans and their family members
Location: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6192
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org/
(Updated 2/09)
*Hospice and Home Care of Juneau- A Program of Catholic Community Service
Description: Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) is a program of Catholic Community Service. When referred by a physician, patients can receive a variety of health care services at home through HHCJ. Professional services such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work are provided to qualified home health patients in conjunction with personal care, when needed, delivered by Certified Nurse Aides. Additionally, HHCJ offers hospice care at home to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. HHCJ provides the community with several options for addressing bereavement issues related to a loss through death other than our in-home, physician prescribed services. Adult bereavement support groups offered in the fall and spring meet weekly for eight weeks each. Also, at least one children’s and family grief support group is offered annually depending on need.
Location: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact
Contact: (907) 463-6111
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.ccsjuneau.org/
(Updated 2/09)
* Family Resource Center’s A Healthy Future Program
Services: The program provides Therapeutic Foster Care and clinical support services. This program provides treatment resources for children and families whose Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED) children experience the co-occurrence of Developmental Disability (DD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other cognitive dysfunctions. This program serves children that are either returning from out of state treatment and those about to be sent out of the state for treatment. The program provides resources for young children with aggressive behaviors ages 3 to 11 for whom traditional residential services are developmentally inappropriate.
These services include: clinical assessment, therapeutic foster care, clinical and rehabilitation services, case management, individual, family and group skill development.
Location: 419 Sixth St, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6180
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
3. Physical and Developmental Disabilities
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*Hope Community Resources
Description: Hope Community Resources, Inc. (Hope) is a private, not for profit agency operating in the State of Alaska. Incorporated in 1968. Hope provides services to individuals who experience a disability through funding from Medicaid Wavers. The Southeast regional office is located in Juneau, but serves all of Southeast Alaska. During the 2000-2001 year, the regional operations experienced a period of unprecedented growth, which has continued and expanded Hopes presence in the Southeast. This growth had been the result of outreach activity to the small communities located between Ketchikan and Yakutat, as well as the communities of Haines and Skagway. Today the Juneau operation serves 44 individuals with a wide variety of services and supports in the communities of Juneau, Hoonah, and Petersburg. Working closely with regional Tribal representatives, Native corporations and service providers, the Juneau office has firmly embraced the establishment of closer relationships with Native communities. As a result, many Native children and adults received Medicaid Waiver supports, and Hope was able to employ direct care staff in the individuals' own community. Hope currently now has two assisted living home's in Juneau. Hope is continually growing and is always recruiting and hiring direct service professionals.
Location: 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 5D, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: vpatterson@hopealaska.org
Contact: (907) 463-3602
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.hopealaska.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL)
Description: Our mission at SAIL/ORCA is to empower Southeast Alaskans with disabilities by providing and promoting options to live as active, productive, and involved citizens in their community of choice. As an Aging and Disability Resource center, we offer a multitude of programs and services to Southeast Alaskan seniors, and people with disabilities including: Information and Referral; Disability Awareness Education and Training; Independent Living Skills Training; Peer Support; Benefits Counseling; Assistive Technology and Library Loan Closet; Older Blind Alaskans Program; Deaf Service and Interpreter Referral Program; Advocacy; and our popular recreation program, ORCA.
*Outdoor Recreation and Community Access (ORCA) – A Program of SAIL
Description: ORCA is a recreation program of (SAIL). ORCA's mission is to promote inclusive recreation and adaptive outdoor pursuits for Southeast Alaskans who experience disabilities. ORCA services include: community access and inclusion opportunities; Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School; Youth and Transition Recreation Services; and adaptive outdoor pursuits and trips. ORCA has many wonderful volunteer opportunities.
Location: 3225 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: info@sailinc.org
Contact: (907) 586-4920, TTY: (907) 523-5285, Toll free: (800) 478-7245
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.sailinc.org
(Updated 2/09)
*REACH, Inc.
Description: Reach, Inc. honors and respects people with disabilities by promoting choice and well-being through advocacy and services throughout Southeast Alaska. We do this by providing: infant learning and therapy for “at risk” children and their families; advocacy, technical assistance and case management support to individuals seeking developmental disability services and those who are already eligible and on the waitlist for services; support services to children and adults in their own homes, in their families’ homes, on the job and in the community; 24 hour respite as needed; supported residential living skills, training and vocational placement; and employment services through REACH Custodial and REACH Shredding. REACH operates and serves residents of three Assisted Living Homes round-the-clock. The CANVAS Community Art Studio and Gallery at REACH provides community outreach and day habilitation as well as serving everyone in the community interested in arts with year round programs that include classes in the visual, literary, ceramic and musical arts for all skill levels.
Location: 213 Third Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 586-8228
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.reachak.org
(Updated 2/09)
*State of Alaska – Dept of Health and Social Services – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission: Assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment.
Principles:
• The empowering value of employment in an individual’s life.
• Honoring and respecting each individual’s strengths, skills, choices, abilities and cultural identity.
• Developing strong partnerships with Tribal vocational rehabilitation programs, schools, job-centers and centers for independent living.
• Delivering high quality vocational rehabilitation services.
• Employing and developing highly qualified and skilled rehabilitation staff.
• The principles of stewardship in the use of public resources.
Location: 801 W. 10th Street, Suite A, Juneau, AK 99801-1894
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 465-2814, Toll Free (800) 478-2815
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://labor.state.ak.us/dvr/home.htm
(Updated 2/09)
*Tlingit and Haida – Vocational Rehabilitation
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation – A program of the Tlingit and Haida Central Council
Services: The program helps Alaska Natives/American Indians with disabilities find or maintain employment, and/or learn skills necessary for independent living. The program emphasizes maintaining eligible clients in their communities, while providing and promoting culturally appropriate services. Services are designed to achieve objectives consistent with the circumstances unique to each client.
Eligibility: To be eligible an individual must: reside in Southeast Alaska; be an enrolled member of an Alaska Native or American Indian Tribe; and have a physical or mental impairment (including substance abuse) which constitutes, or results in, an impediment to employment or independent living.
Location: 320 W. Willoughby Avenue, Suite 300, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-7326
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.ccthita.org/vocrehab.html
(Updated 2/09)
4. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Issues
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies)
Description: AWARE's mission is to provide safe shelter and support services for women and children who have been subjected to domestic or sexual violence, and to effect the social, political, and legal changes needed to eliminate oppression and violence against women and children. AWARE provides the following services: safe shelter for women and their children for up to thirty days; transportation to the shelter (airfare, ferry fare for the communities serviced by AWARE, and safe rides for Juneau residents); advocacy – compassionate, knowledgeable support, and education for women as well as education and counseling for children. AWARE also provides information about rights and options regarding housing, employment, childcare, Protection Orders, treatment for perpetrators, Public Assistance, family or individual counseling, and personal safety education. AWARE also provides community education on domestic violence and sexual assault upon request.
Location: P.O. Box 20809, Juneau AK 99802-0809 (1547 Old Glacier Hwy)
Hours: 24 hours/day as scheduled
Contact: (907) 586-6623 (business), (907) 586-1090 (crisis), 1-800-478-1090 (toll free in Alaska)
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.juneau.com/aware
(Updated 2/09)
*S.A.F.E. Child Advocacy Center – A program of Catholic Community Service
Note: Referrals to the CAC must come through police or another law enforcement or OCS.
Description: We are a team of multidisciplinary professionals who intervene for the safety, well-being and healing of abused children. To ease the trauma of abuse, we unite the community so that children can be heard.
Partner Agencies: Catholic Community Service, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Office Of Children’s Services, Division of Juvenile Justice, Juneau Police Department, Alaska State Troopers, State of Alaska District Attorney’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), Tlingit and Haida Tribal Family and Youth Services, Juneau Youth Services Inc.
Location: 419 6th St. Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6157
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
5. Children, Adolescents and Families
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*Juneau Youth Services
Description: Juneau Youth Services began operations in 1961. They provide a full array of emergency, assessment/out-patient, school-based and residential services for children and youth ages 3 through 21, who have mental health and/or substance use issues. A summary of their services is provided below:
Cornerstone Emergency and Transition Services
• Cornerstone Shelter (789-0572)
o Overnight shelter for youth ages 10 to 18 who need a time out or safe place to stay
o Skill development and therapy services
• Mobile Crisis Unit (723-3269)
o Outreach to youth and family mediation
• Transitional Living Program (523-6775)
o Transitional living apartments for youth ages 18 to 21
o Skill development and therapy
Assessment and Outpatient Programs (789-4733)
• Assessment Center Services
o Comprehensive assessments addressing mental health and substance abuse
o Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Chemical Dependency Program
o Outpatient counseling services for youth with alcohol and drug use problems
• Family Outpatient Program
o Individual and family therapy for youth with mental health concerns
School-based Services (789-4733)
• In-class support and before/after-school skill development and therapy services
• Services available in all JYS schools and Head Start classrooms
• Walk-in counseling available to high school students through the Teen Health Center
Long-term Residential Programs (789-4733)
• Miller House
o 12 bed, co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with behavioral problems
• Lighthouse
o 6 bed program for girls ages 12 to 18 with mental health problems
• Wallington House
o 6 bed program for boys ages 12 to 18 with sexual offense problems
• Montana Creek
o 15 bed co-ed program for youth ages 12 to 18 with both mental health and substance use programs
• Wilderness Experience Program
o Guided wilderness trips for youth ages 12 to 18 to address mental health needs in an outdoor therapeutic environment
Location: Administration Building at 2075 Jordan Avenue (next to Lyle’s Furniture)
Contact: (907) 789-4733
For the most current information, visit their website at www.jys.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Childcare and Family Resources – A Program of Catholic Community Service
Description: A program of Catholic Community Service, Child Care and Family Resources serves families that experience high stress from social isolation, alcohol or substance abuse, depression, unemployment, poverty, and other stress factors. CCFR supports the development of positive parent-child relationships and healthy childhood growth and development. CCFR encourages parents to recognize and modify behaviors that contribute to family instability, poor childhood outcomes, and child abuse and neglect. CCFR actively links parents with available community resources based on parenting strengths and need and is comprised of the following programs:
• Young Parent Healthy Teen Center - A program of Catholic Community Service - The Young Parent and Healthy Teen Center, co-located at the Zach Gordon Youth Center provides: Drop-in services to support all pregnant and parenting teens; Supports healthy lifestyle choices and behaviors, financial readiness, reducing subsequent unplanned pregnancies, reducing family violence, increasing parenting skills, gaining employment, transportation and child care, increasing father involvement and getting and keeping safe housing; provides education, advocacy and support for reducing substance abuse for all teens; referrals can be made at any time regardless of the age of the child. Teenagers do not have to be parenting to benefit from support services.
Location: 396 Whittier Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-KIDS (5437), or (907) 463-6100
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org/
(Updated 2/09)
• Family Resource Center - A program of Catholic Community Service - Our resource specialists help families navigate the bewildering systems they may encounter, including but not limited to: education, child development, finances, employment, health care, child care and state agencies that commonly interact with families. We provide extensive home visitation, case management services and life skills education to families. In partnership with Casey Family Programs the Family Resource Center facilitates workshops that meet once a week for nine weeks on Financial Literacy, Parent Advocacy and Parent Leadership. In addition to all of the services available to all members of the community, we provide specialized services for children and families experiencing the incarceration of a parent or parent figure in Juneau. A meal is provided during all classes and groups and childcare is provided during evening classes.
Location: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6180, or (907) 463-6100
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
• S.A.F.E. Child Advocacy Center – A program of Catholic Community Service
Note: Referrals to the CAC must come through police or another law enforcement or OCS.
Description: We are a team of multidisciplinary professionals who intervene for the safety, well-being and healing of abused children. To ease the trauma of abuse, we unite the community so that children can be heard.
Partner Agencies: Catholic Community Service, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Office Of Children’s Services, Division of Juvenile Justice, Juneau Police Department, Alaska State Troopers, State of Alaska District Attorney’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), Tlingit and Haida Tribal Family & Youth Services, Juneau Youth Services Inc.
Location: 419 6th St. Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6157
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
• A Healthy Future - A Behavioral Health Program - A Program of Catholic Community Service.
Description: The program is a part of the Bring the Kids Home Project with the State of Alaska. The Healthy Future (HF) Program provides Therapeutic Foster Care and clinical support services. This program provides new treatment capacity and resources for children 3 to17 years of age diagnosed with severely emotional disturbance (SED), developmental disabilities (DD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other cognitive dysfunctions. This program provides services to children that are either out of the State of Alaska in treatment or those about to be sent out of the State for treatment. Additionally, HF will provide a new resource for young children with aggressive behaviors, ages 3 to 11, for whom traditional residential services are developmentally inappropriate. The HF Program provides wrap-around services for children who have been diagnosed as SED who are experiencing significant emotional or behavioral problems in the home, community and school, as well as the children’s families. Services include therapeutic foster care, clinical and rehabilitation services, case management, individual, family and group skill development.
Location: 419 6th St. Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6157
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Juneau Teen Health Center – Serving Teens at their School -A program of the Juneau School District
Description: The Health Center is staffed by Mental Health Counselors, Nurse Practitioners, Public Health Nurses and Nutritionist. *All services are free and confidential and include:*
• Mental Health Counseling
• Physicals
• Diagnosis and treatment of illness
• Immunizations
• Reproductive health care
• Medical check-ups
• Nutrition assessment and counseling
Juneau Teen Health Center is supported through the collaboration of six local agencies: SEARHC, Juneau School District, Juneau Public Health Center, Juneau Youth Services, AWARE, and the City and Borough of Juneau.
Location: Juneau Douglas High School Room 124 and Thunder Mountain High School Room E214
Email: Mary_Tonsmeire@jsd.k12.ak.us
Contact: (907) 523-1635 or (907) 780-1973
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.jsd.k12.ak.us/jdhs2/departments/teenhealth/index.html
(Updated 2/09)
*Juneau School District School Psychologists
The Juneau School District Student Services Department has five psychologists who assist with evaluation and screening of students who may need special services. Additionally, the Student Services Department is implementing the "Signs of Suicide (SOS)" Program, which provides mental health awareness and promotes suicide prevention as well as screen for mental health concerns. The program also helps families access appropriate treatment resources as needed. For more information on the SOS Program go to the "SOS High School Curriculum" tab on the left side of the Juneau Suicide Prevention home page http://juneausuicideprevention.org/
Location: various schools
Hours: school hours
Email: Echo Robidoux [robidoue@jsd.k12.ak.us]
Contact: To contact our psychologists call the Student Services Office at 780-2063
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.jsd.k12.ak.us/newdistrict/departments/studentservices/psychologists.php
(Updated 2/09)
*Tribal Family and Youth Services – Tlingit and Haida Central Council
Description - Provides culturally sensitive services to assist in economic self-sufficiency and social well-being of tribal members, families, and tribal communities. Social Services programs ensure the entire needs of the family are taken into account when a crisis situation exists. Department staff deliver, or advocate for the delivery of, services that are appropriate to the nature of the social problem with cultural sensitivity given the Native family and environment in which the crisis occurs. Services include: maintaining the first line of defense in a system of services aimed at supporting, serving, and protecting children; and ultimately, striving to prevent the unwarranted breakup of Native families; providing adult services, both financial assistance and individual counseling, which are essential to easing personal crises; providing opportunities for self-development of clients receiving general assistance in order to enhance their employability; and upholding the pride of those needing financial assistance; delivering services to Tribal elders in a fashion which will ensure utilization of their knowledge and contributions toward the enrichment and preservation of the culture and heritage of the Alaska Native people.
Location: 320 W. Willoughby Avenue, Suite 300, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-7169
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.ccthita.org/socsvs.html
(Updated 2/09)
*Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (in Juneau)
Description: Provides volunteers to interact with youth on a regular basis. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska matches children ages 6 through 17 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
Making the Connection: Matches come together through our two essential programs:
• Community-based Mentoring: For as little as 2-4 times per month, Bigs and Littles meet in their community to share fun activities and a little bit of themselves. Learn more »
• Site-based Mentoring : Bigs and Littles meet once a week for an hour in on the campus of the child's school to talk and have fun and work on academics. It’s not about being a tutor … it’s about being a friend.
How a Big becomes a Big (and a Little a Little):
A lot of things have to happen before we make a match. All our Bigs go through a thorough background check and careful interview process. Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities and preferences. And we provide full support along the way — so that matches can grow into lasting friendships.
Location: 110 Seward Street - #2, Juneau, AK 99801
Email: 0009.info@bbbs.org
Contact: (907) 586-3350
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.bbbs.org/juneau
(Updated 2/09)
*Zach Gordon Youth Center- A Program of the Juneau Parks and Recreation Department
Description: Serves teenagers from throughout the Juneau area with specific attention. The Center is a safe space for teenagers to talk, release the pressure of the day and ask questions. Information is available about community resources, pregnancy, parenting skills, self-care, healthy relationships and other topics based on need. Weekly, the Center hosts a Family Dinner and Game Night. This serves as a place for teenagers, their significant others and their children to come for a home-cooked meal, a fun game, and an opportunity to interact with their peers facing similar challenges. Bi-weekly, teenagers can participate in “T Time” or Teen Talk Time, in which they can take part in a discussion group with their peers focusing on self-selected topics, such as dating, relationships and family. Staff at the Center are available on an individual basis, for counseling about relationships, conflict resolution, goal setting, self esteem, job searches, references and referrals.
Location: Off Whittier Ave, Opposite Centennial Hall (across parking lot).
Hours: Various, see website.
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 586-2635
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.juneau.org/parkrec/youthcenter/
(Updated 2/09)
*Southeast Alaska Guidance Association
Description: Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA) is a family of programs dedicated to improving lives, lands, and communities in Alaska, while helping people make the connection between what they learn and how they live. Component programs offered by SAGA are the Serve Alaska Youth Corps (SAYC), Young Alaskans Building Affordable Housing (YABAH), the Eagle Valley Center, and SAGA AmeriCorps Connections.
Location: P.O. Box 33037, Juneau AK 99803 (9397 La Perouse Avenue)
Email: saga@servealaska.org
Contact: (907) 789-6172
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.servealaska.org
(Updated 2/09)
*(Primarily Native Americans) Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Description: SEARHC Behavioral Health Services offers a wide range of behavioral health services with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and behavioral health therapists on staff. Behavioral health services include:
• Individual, couples, and family therapy
• Children's services
• Psychiatric assessments and medication management
• Individual treatment for psychological trauma
• Substance abuse counseling with referral to residential programs
• Behavioral health counseling and prevention services
Location: 3245 Hospital Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Email: bhj@searhc.org
Contact: (907) 364-4445
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.searhc.org
(Updated 2/09)
*Tribal Family and Youth Services – Tlingit and Haida Central Council
Description: Provides culturally sensitive services to assist in economic self-sufficiency and social well-being of tribal members, families, and tribal communities. Social Services programs ensure the entire needs of the family are taken into account when a crisis situation exists. Department staff deliver, or advocate for the delivery of, services that are appropriate to the nature of the social problem with cultural sensitivity given the Native family and environment in which the crisis occurs. Services include: maintaining the first line of defense in a system of services aimed at supporting, serving, and protecting children; and ultimately, striving to prevent the unwarranted breakup of Native families; providing adult services, both financial assistance and individual counseling, which are essential to easing personal crises; providing opportunities for self-development of clients receiving general assistance in order to enhance their employability; and upholding the pride of those needing financial assistance; delivering services to Tribal elders in a fashion which will ensure utilization of their knowledge and contributions toward the enrichment and preservation of the culture and heritage of the Alaska Native people.
Location: Tribal Family and Youth Services, 320 W. Willoughby Avenue, Suite 300,
Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-7169
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.ccthita.org/socsvs.html
(Updated 2/09)
*Love Inc.
Love In the Name of Christ Juneau is a network of caring, Christian churches in the greater Juneau area committed to helping individuals and families with spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. Love INC operations include:
• Operate essential clearinghouse to receive requests for assistance, clarify, what the needs are, verify the need, eliminate duplicated services between churches and community agencies, develop a plan for assistance, and follow-up.
• Inventory and maintain a resource database of all charitable church and social services in the Juneau area.
• Work with our 24 church partners to match willing church helpers and resources to corresponding needs, allowing church members opportunities to show that they “love their neighbors as themselves” through support, education, and encouragement.
We invite and encourage you to contact us whether you are struggling to make ends meet or simply need someone to pray with you.
Location: Love INC, PO Box 35432, Juneau, AK 99803
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tues. evenings 7-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Clearinghouse (907) 780-4090
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.LoveINCJuneau.org
(Updated 2/09)
*University of Alaska Southeast Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist: Susan Wylie, LPC, Coordinator
Location: UAS Campus - Mourant Building 115, 11112 Glacier Hwy., Juneau, AK 9980
Contact: (907) 796-6000
Email: susan.wylie@uas.alaska.edu
Serves: Available for students registered for 6 or more credits
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Other comments: None listed
(Updated 2/09)
6. Seniors
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*Southeast Senior Services- A Program of Catholic Community Service
Description: Southeast Senior Services is a program of Catholic Community Service.
Southeast Senior Services offers a range of Home and Community-Based (HCB) services designed to promote the health, safety and independence of senior citizens:
• Senior Community Centers - meetings of senior citizen groups, advocacy teleconferences, cultural and social activities, adult classes, informational forums and resources
• Nutritious Meals at the Senior Centers for persons age 60 and older
• Health Promotion Activities including exercise classes, blood pressure checks, flu shots, health fairs and support groups
• Adult Day Program (The Bridge), providing a safe and therapeutic setting for seniors with special needs including Alzheimers and other dementias
• Care Coordination to assess seniors' needs and connect them with services
• In Home Services, including picking up mail, running errands, shopping and housekeeping
• Care-a-Van Transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities
• Gatekeeper Program to identify isolated seniors and connect them with critical HCB services
• In-Home Counseling for seniors and their family members
• Meals on Wheels for seniors recovering from surgery or illness
• Respite Services to give family members a break from caregiving
• Senior Information and Caregiver Resource Center for older Alaskans and their family members
Location: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6192
For the most current information, visit their website at: www.ccsjuneau.org/
(Updated 2/09)
*Hospice and Home Care of Juneau- A Program of Catholic Community Service
Description: Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) is a program of Catholic Community Service. When referred by a physician, patients can receive a variety of health care services at home through HHCJ. Professional services such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work are provided to qualified home health patients in conjunction with personal care, when needed, delivered by Certified Nurse Aides. Additionally, HHCJ offers hospice care at home to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. HHCJ provides the community with several options for addressing bereavement issues related to a loss through death other than our in-home, physician prescribed services. Adult bereavement support groups offered in the fall and spring meet weekly for eight weeks each. Also, at least one children’s and family grief support group is offered annually depending on need.
Location: 419 6th Street Juneau, AK 99801
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 463-6111
For the most current information, visit their website at: http://www.ccsjuneau.org/
(Updated 2/09)
7. Military and Veterans
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
U. S Department of Veterans Affairs.
Description: The local office of Veterans Affairs can assist military and veterans in accessing mental health services, other health services and programs.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
Suicide is the 11th most frequent cause of death in the U.S. — someone dies from suicide every 16 minutes. Suicidal ideas and attempts to harm oneself are the result of problems that may seem like they can't be fixed. Together, Vet Centers and VA Medical Centers stand ready to reach out and help veterans at risk for suicide. Seek professional help...Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention hotline and indicate you are a veteran. You'll be immediately connected to VA suicide prevention and mental health professionals.
We can help! If you feel you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention hotlin: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and indicate you are a veteran
Location: Federal Building - Room 263; P.O. Box 20069, Juneau, AK 99802-0069
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Contact: (907) 586-7472
For the most current information, visit their website at: No local website. Visit http://www1.va.gov/health/index.asp
(Updated 2/09)
Private Counseling and Therapy
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
Subcategories: (Hyperlinks)
1. Psychiatrists (Psychiatrists are medical doctors. Medical doctor can provide psychiatric medication.)
2. Counselors and Therapists
Key to Designations:
Ph.D: Doctoral Degree MSW: Master of Social Work
M.D.: Medical Doctor LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Psy.D.: Doctor of Psychology LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family
M.Ed, M.A., M.S.: Master’s Degree LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor
M.P.H.: Master of Public Health C.D.C.: Chemical Dependency Counselor
B.A.: Bachelor’s Degree M.Coun: Master of Counseling
Psychiatrists
(Psychiatrists are medical doctors. Medical doctor can provide psychiatric medication)
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*Organization: Bartlett Outpatient Services
Psychiatrists:
• Mark Stauffer, MD
• Verner Stillner, M.D.
• Robert Schults, M.D.
• Heidi-Lopez-Coonjohn, M.D.
Address: 3240 Hospital Drive, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 796-8498
Email: None listed for initial contact
Serves: Child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
Accept Medicaid or Denali KidCare: Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Medication management, individual psychotherapy.
(Updated 2/09)
*Organization: Alaska Psychiatric Concepts
Psychiatrist: David B. Robinson, M.D., M.P.H
Address: P.O. Box 210411 Auke Bay, AK 99821 (office location - 2239 Jordan Avenue)
Phone: 789-3800 (for confidential voice mail); fax 789-2402
Email: akpsycon@gci.net (email is for information only, not scheduling an appointment or providing treatment)
Clinical services offered: Thoroughly individualized psychiatric evaluation and treatment plans offered for children, adolescents and adults.
Emphasis on Integrated care in a flexible format including:
• Pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy for mood (major depression, bipolar disorder, et al.) and anxiety disorders;
• Pharmacotherapy and cognitive or behavioral therapies for disruptive behavior disorders
• Psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapy for personality disorders and other conditions
• Diagnosis and treatment of various genetic or developmental neuropsychiatric disorders including autistic spectrum disorders, Fragile X syndrome and the neurofibromatoses
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and attachment disorders
• Family Therapy components
• Parenting Skills
RE: costs of services provided:
Accept private or employer-provided insurance: No. The patient or responsible party must arrange any pre-authorization required for the service, pay doctor in full at the time of service (credit cards accepted), and file claims for reimbursement after the service is provided.
Assist with private or employer-provided insurance: Yes. Most plans cover 50% or more after claims are filed, but the patient or responsible party must arrange any pre-authorization required for the service, pay doctor in full at the time of service (credit cards accepted), and file claims for reimbursement after the service is provided. My offices assists by providing diagnosis and billing codes for use by the patient or responsible party in filing claims after the office visit service is provided.
Accept Medicaid or Denali KidCare: Yes (claims filed by my office and paid by state agency; patient responsible only for non-covered services described in brochure)
Accept Medicare: Yes, currently (claims filed by my office and paid by federal agency; patient responsible only for non-covered services described in brochure but my office reserves the right to opt out of the program at any time).
(Updated 2/09)
Counselors and Therapists
Note: HOURS - Many of these service providers do not have clerical staff, so you may be asked to leave a confidential message, and your call will be returned.
Note: We have listed as many suicide prevention and treatment resources in Juneau as possible, along with an overview of services and contact information. Please note that the list may not include all of the existing resources, or the information may not always be current, so it is always advised to check with the organization website, or call the provider.
*Business Name: Integral Practice LLC
Counselor/Therapist: Roger Abernathy Ph.D., LPC
Address: 3100 Channel Drive, Suite 24 (Juneau Empire Bldg.), Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 209-4037
Email: rogersam@gci.net
Serves: Children (5 years and younger); Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Couples Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly; Hypnotherapy
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: I do all types of assessments--depending on the need. Developed Hotline for 8-county area in Idaho Worked with all types of clients for over 42 years Licensed in Tn as Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologist Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University
(Updated 2/09)
*Business Name: Community Christian Counseling Center
Counselors/Therapists:
Dona C. Eley, M.Ed., L.P.C.
Nils O. Dihle, M.S., L.P.C.
Kristina Weltzin, L.C.S.W.
Ruth Bullock, L.P.C.
Address: 11024 Auke Lake (P.O. Box 211207, Auke Bay, AK 99821
Phone: (907) 789-9055
Email: willowr@acsalaska.net
Serves: Children (5 years and younger); Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18): Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Couples Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly.
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: No. Client pays the Center. Client is given an invoice and client interacts with their insurance company.
Other comments: Some insurance reimbursable (client files insurance)
Even though our agency is a Christian based non-profit organization, we provide counseling services for those who do and who do not ascribe to the Christian faith. Individual, group, adolescent, family and marital counseling services are provided by our staff of counselors. CCCC also addresses eating disorders and grief and loss counseling.
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Virginia B. Hayes, LCSW
Address: 301 East Third St. Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-2354
Email: None listed for contact.
Serves: Individual and family therapy, couple therapy, including substance abuse issues.
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: None
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Dixie A. Hood, LMFT
Address: 222 Seward St., Suite 210, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-2200
Email: dixalaska@aol.com
Serves: Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly; (Also, persons with disabilities, Alaska Natives, and members of the Filipino Community.)
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Beyond standard counseling with individuals, couples, and families in the CBJ Dept of Health and Social Services, my clinical training and experience over 27 years has included in-patient and out-patient alcohol treatment programs, work in a crisis service, transitional therapy for chronic schizophrenia, developing the substance abuse treatment program for inmates at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center, counseling victims of domestic violence, and facilitating an anger management group for men. I developed the suicide prevention program for the CBJ DHSS and recruited and trained the volunteers to enable a 24-hour telephone resource. I was a founding member of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Juneau Chapter and have made presentations regarding gay and questioning youth at School District staff development workshops and served as Public Member of the School District Skills for a Healthy Life Curriculum Committee. I am also a Certified Family Mediator for the Alaska Courts and have provided critical Incident Stress Debriefing in Juneau and other communities in SE AK. My commitment to providing professional mental health services to all those in need and motivated, regardless of financial resources, has led me to negotiate a sliding fee scale to work with these clients.
(Updated 2/09)
*Business Name: Southeast Psychological Services
Counselors/Therapists: John Kesselring, Ph.D.
Address: 175 S. Franklin St., Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 463-4141
Serves: Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills
Substance Abuse services? No
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Provide assessment and therapeutic services for adolescents, adults, families and couples.
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselors/Therapist: Sylvia Kidd, M.A., L.P.C.
Address: 9000 Glacier Hwy., Suite 304 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 790-9622
Email: sylviakidd@alaska.net
Serves: Children (5 years and younger); Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly
Substance Abuse services? No
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: I am a preferred provider for many insurance companies and EAP plans including Premera Blue Cross and Tricare. I treat a range of problems including depression, anxiety, trauma (recent or past, in adults and children), parenting concerns, divorce, co-parenting, strengthening parent-child attachment. I use EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy. I treat substance use disorders as a secondary concern only.
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Brendan Kiernan, Psy.D.
Address: 9080 Ninnis Rd. Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-4266
Email: None listed for contact
Serves: Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Couples Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly; Provide outpatient Clinical Psychology services for individuals, couples and families.
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Preferred Provider with Premera Blue Cross
(Updated 2/09)
*Business Name: Jamieson McLean Counseling Services
Counselors/Therapists: Jamieson McLean M.A. L.P.C.
Address: 114 Franklin St., Suite 207 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-6891
Email: None listed for contact
Serves: Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Couples Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Specialty in depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, communication skills, family of origin issues, trauma and EMDR practitioner preferred provider with Premera, Tri-Care, and Qualis Health.
(Updated 2/09)
*Business Name: Ann Turner Olson Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist: Ann Turner Olson, LCSW
Address: 9000 Glacier Hwy, Suite 304, Juneau, AK 99801 (Mail: P.O. Box 240081, Douglas, AK 99824)
Phone: (907) 790-1090 or (907) 723 5219
Email: ann_turnerolson@yahoo.com
Serves: Individual, Family and Couples Counseling; Parent-child issues, Children (Ages 8 to 12), Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18), Adults (19 years and older), Parenting Skills, Elderly family care issues; adoption home-studies, GLBT, mediation, trauma work, EMDR.
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Hours: by appointment, some evenings and Saturday; Preferred Provider for most insurance and EAP (employee assistance program) referrals for State, CBJ, Federal and other employers; sliding fee scale can be negotiated
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Larry Olson, LPC, CDCI, MAC
Address: 9000 Glacier Hwy, Suite 204 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 321-5104
Email: larryo@ptialaska.net
Serves: 19 - older adults; Couples Therapy; Elderly
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Alcohol / Drug abuse, including opiate abuse. I also run groups for parents of opiate addicted teens/early 20's.
(Updated 2/09)
*Business Name: Olson Counseling
Counselors/Therapists: Sherry Olson, LCSW
Address: 9000 Glacier Hwy, Suite 204 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 790-9600
Email: None listed for contact
Serves: Children (5 years and younger); Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Clients come with many different concerns. I refer out most eating disorders and couples therapy needs. I am a preferred provider for most insurance companies and some EAP plans. Specialties include EMDR and NLP for trauma, and biofeedback. 23 plus years of experience as a clinical social worker.
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Destiny Sargeant, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Address: P.O. Box 34881, Juneau, AK 99803 (Office at 9000 Glacier Hwy (across from Nugget Mall)
Phone: (907) 463-4087; (907) 723-9828 (private)
Email: None listed for initial contact
Serves: Individual and family psychotherapy: Individuals, couples, families, trauma specialty, EMDR, Thought Field Therapy.
Substance Abuse services? No
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: None
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Elaine Schroeder, MSW, PhD
Address: 1706 Willow Dr. Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-6879
Email: None listed for initial contact
Serves: Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18): Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Couples Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly.
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Preferred provider for several EAP programs. Specializes in working with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, eating disorders, grief/loss, and trauma including childhood abuse. Couples counseling and adoption home study services available. Provides individual sessions and workshops in stress reduction.
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Sondra Sexton-Jones MS, CDCI, LPC
Address: 3100 Channel Drive, Suite 318
Phone: (907) 586-3313
Email: texasgrl@gci.net
Serves: Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Accept most insurances.
Other comments: Extensive experience in trauma/grief therapy
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Nancy Simpson MA
Address: 2270 Fritz Cove Rd
Phone: (907) 463-3610
Email: None listed for contact
Serves: Adults (19 years and older); Couples Therapy
Substance Abuse services? No
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Preferred provider for Premera Specialty: trauma, anxiety, depression, gay and lesbian issues.
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Colleen Torrence, LPC
Address: 2241 Jordan Ave. Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 789-9212 Cell: (907) 209-9203
Email: ctorrence@gci.net
Serves: Children (5 years and younger); Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly
Substance Abuse services? No
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Hours: Tues.-Fri., A.M.-Eves. 2-3 Saturdays/morning; Sun./Mon.-Emergency only. Fee: $115-125/hr. EAP, Magellan, preferred provider, bills insurance, negotiated scale. Provide individual & family therapy for mood disorders, grief and loss, sexual and other abuse, trauma, ADHD, divorce, blended families, parent-child relational issues, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, factitious disorders, autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders), and eating disorders; treat substance–related disorders as secondary diagnosis; work with severely emotionally disturbed children and their families; provide visit supervision and case coordination services; primary clients served are young children, adolescents, and adults, ages 3-75.
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Karen T. Wells, M.A., LPC
Address: 9851 Ninemile Creek Rd., Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-8912
Email: None listed for initial contact.
Serves: Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Couples Therapy
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes
Other comments: Accept insurance, client files. Specializes in working with individuals, couples and family issues, family of origin, grief and loss, communication and relationship skills, personal growth and healing.
(Updated 2/09)
Business Name: Quiet Bay Counseling
Counselor/Therapist: Patricia A. White
Address: 130 Seward St., Suite 218 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 463-5895
Email: None listed for initial contact
Serves: Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes, billing on a limited basis.
Other comments: EAP, insurance, sliding scale. Assistance with life transitions as well as emotional difficulties: depression, anxiety, or loss of friends; grief/loss, illness recovery, substance abuse. I prefer to work with entire families, but will respect the privacy of a young adult.
(Updated 2/09)
Counselor/Therapist: Pam Baker-Williams, LCSW
Address: mailing: P.O. Box 23087, Juneau AK 99802
Physical Address: 130 Seward Street, Suite 218, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-586-4600
Fax: 907-586-4604
Email: None listed for initial contact
Serves: Children (Ages 6 to 12); Adolescents (Ages 13 to 18); Adults (19 years and older); Family Therapy; Parenting Skills
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: Yes, Preferred provider with Premera Blue Cross.
Other comments: Range of problems including but not limited to are depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, child-parent attachment, divorce, adjustment disorder, and drug and alcohol as a secondary issues. I provide Neuro Emotional Techniques (NET).
(Updated 2/09)
*Counselor/Therapist: Susan Wylie, LPC
Address: Not listed
Phone: 907 209 3976
Email: None listed for contact
Serves: Adults (19 years and older); Couples Therapy; Parenting Skills; Elderly
Substance Abuse services? Yes
Accept or bill insurance: No response
Other comments: I accept payment at time of service and provide a bill for the client to submit to their insurance company. I fill out required assessment forms needed for insurance to approve treatment. I provide treatment for a broad range of needs and have advanced training and experience in treating trauma.
(Updated 2/09)
Key to Designations:
Ph.D: Doctoral Degree MSW: Master of Social Work
M.D.: Medical Doctor LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Psy.D.: Doctor of Psychology LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family
M.Ed, M.A., M.S.: Master’s Degree LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor
M.P.H.: Master of Public Health C.D.C.: Chemical Dependency Counselor
B.A.: Bachelor’s Degree M.Coun: Master of Counseling
