Chugachmiut Behavioral Health

Chugachmiut Behavioral Health is a culturally rooted substance use treatment program in Anchorage, Alaska, serving Alaska Native communities across the Chugach Region.

The program offers outpatient counseling, integrated substance use and mental health care, case management and a recovery camp for individuals, families and couples.

Its person-centered approach blends traditional Native healing practices with evidence based Western behavioral health therapies.

Culturally Grounded Outpatient SUD Treatments

Care typically begins with a screening, assessment and personalized treatment plan to identify the right level of support.

From there, clients may engage in outpatient substance use treatment, mental health counseling, group therapy and life skills development, with referrals for medication when clinically appropriate.

The CARF-accredited team provides integrated treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions for adults, young adults and adolescents.

Therapeutic modalities may include CBT, DBT, EMDR, family and couples therapy and culturally grounded healing practices that honor Alaska Native traditions.

About Chugachmiut Behavioral Health:

• Location: 1840 Bragaw Street, Suite 110, Anchorage, near Russian Jack Springs Park and Tikishla Park
• Levels of care: Outpatient integrated substance use and mental health treatment, case management and recovery camp
• Who they treat: Adults, young adults, adolescents, children, men and women in Alaska Native tribal communities
• Approach: Person-centered care blending traditional Native healing with CBT, DBT, EMDR and family therapy
• Payment options: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, self-pay, financing and sliding scale
• Service model: Anchorage-based team with itinerant staff providing village-based services to remote communities
• Crisis support: 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Line available