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NATIVE VALUES ANCHORAGE WELCOMES YOU DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION ALASKA NATIVE SERVICES ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS CHILD CARE SERVICES CHILDREN, FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES CHILDREN / YOUTH PARENTING SERVICES CREDIT COUNSELING DIFFERENTLY ABLED SERVICES EDUCATION SERVICES ELDER SERVICES EMERGENCY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT / TRAINING HEALTH CARE / HOSPITALS BEREAVEMENT / MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS HOUSING - EMERGENCY SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES MEN’S SERVICES CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION RECREATION SERVICES SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES UTILITY INFORMATION VETERAN’S SERVICES WOMEN’S SERVICES

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BOOTH MEMORIAL YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (Salvation Army) 3600 East 20th Avenue 279-0522 Residential Treatment Program: Provides a 24 hour basic care and supervision for young women, ages 12 to 18, who have a demonstrated need for treatment in a highly structure and supervised environment. Emergency Stabilization: To address the need for accessible community-based emergency placement services for teenage girls. This Program provides short-term shelter to teenage girls, 12 to 18 years old. Family Reunification Program: Through education and supervised visitation, works to reduce and prevent child abuse by reuniting children in out-of-home placements with their custodial parents. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Project: Offers a community-based educational outreach program. Activities include presentations to Anchorage School District 8th grade students as part of their standard health education curriculum and classes for high risk women at several residential facilities. To schedule educational presentations or staff training sessions, please contact us. Community Education: Offers childbirth education and parenting classes that are open to the community. Outpatient and Aftercare Substance Abuse Program: Provides outpatient and aftercare substance abuse services for adolescents in the residential and emergency stabilization programs. McAULEY MANOR (Catholic Social Services) 277-8622 Helps homeless, troubled teenage girls learn to live independently, achieve academic success, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to the community. STANDING TOGETHER AGAINST RAPE (STAR) (24-hour crisis line) 276-7273 1057 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 230 1-800-478-8999 / 276-7279 Serves victims of sexual assault, their families and friends. Offers legal referrals (if requested), court advocacy and monitoring, support groups, and counseling. Also offers specialized client and educational services for children, Alaska Natives, seniors, and the developmentally disabled. WILLA’S WAY SAFE HOME PROGRAM (Southcentral Foundation) 729-6300 A comprehensive safe home program for victims of domestic violence, the Willa’s Way Safe Home Program (WWSHP) serves Alaska Native and American Indian women and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Children under the age of 18, including boys, are considered for admission with their mother. YWCA OF ANCHORAGE 324 East 5th Avenue 644-9600 Works to eliminate the societal barriers that confront women. Programs and activities include ENCOREplus health care (low or no cost screenings) and WOMEN$fund (business training and micro-credit program for women who want to start their own business. Consistent with the National YWCA’s mission to empower women and girls and to eliminate racism, the programs of the YWCA of Anchorage promote independence, knowledge and self-esteem, especially for low-income and minority women.

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WOMEN’S SERVICES ABUSED WOMEN’S AID IN CRISIS (AWAIC) 24 hour crisis line 272-0100 100 West 13th Avenue 279-9581 Safe temporary shelter for women and children impacted by domestic violence. Offers food and clothing, counseling, advocacy and community education. Also available is Case Management through the LINK/Moving Forward Program. ALASKA WOMEN’S RECOVERY PROJECT (AWRP) (Southcentral Foundation) Gathering Place for Women’s Recovery Community Center 505 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Ste 102 729-5190 Alaska Women’s Recovery Project provides community-based, peer-drive and peer-led recovery support for women whose lives have been disrupted by alcoholism, drug addiction and cooccurring mental health disorders. AWRP serves approximately 350 women and their families each year. Participants represent all ages, ethnic backgrounds and stages of recovery. ANCHORAGE WOMEN'S COMMISSION Public Meeting Telephone: 343-4323 P.O. Box 196650/99519-6650 343-4244 The Anchorage Women's Commission was created in 1984 to advise the Mayor and Assembly of the Municipality of Anchorage on matters pertaining to the status of women. This ninemember body is particularly concerned with improving opportunities for women in the community. Commission meetings are regularly held and open to the public on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:00-6:00pm, 825 L Street, conference room 423, Anchorage. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (CSED) (State of Alaska) 550 West 7th Avenue, Ste 312 269-6900 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm. Provides services to individuals seeking child support. CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER 2902 Boniface Parkway, Ste 200 337-9292 Provides maternal counseling and maternity/baby clothes. Diapers and formula on an emergency basis only. DENALI KIDCARE (State of Alaska) 3601 C Street, Ste 120 269-6529 Coverage for women and their babies during pregnancy at no cost to the family. Includes prenatal visits, transportation assistance, postpartum care, nutrition advice. Covers well-baby visits and medical care the baby might need if sick or health problems occur. DENA A COY (Southcentral Foundation) 729-5070 Dena A Coy has both a residential treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program that offers a comprehensive individualized addiction and mental health treatment program for pregnant, parenting and non-parenting women. The program serves women who are experiencing problems related to alcohol and other drug use and women experiencing emotional and psychological issues. RIGHT TO LIFE - Alaska Chapter 3400 Spenard Road, Ste 4 Provides pro-life pregnancy counseling.

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Youth, remember to honor your elders, parents, property and the world of nature.




Respect yourself so that others may respect you. *




Be proud of and responsible to your clan, group or tribe. Pride in family, clan and traditions is found in love, loyalty and generosity.*




Be careful of how you speak, for words can be either pleasing or hurtful. Traditionally, when you speak, those listening can imagine your family line or clan.*




Know your family tree, and learn your native language and name.*




With guidance and support from Elders, we must teach our children Inupiaq values: ** sharing cooperation love for children humor hard work avoidance of conflict spirituality humility family roles hunter success domestic skills * Excerpts taken from Tlingit Values by Dr. Walter A. Soboleff, 1992. ** Excerpts taken from NANA, Inc. EMERGENCY RESOURCE LISTING

Abuse of someone under 18 years old Court advocate and/or counseling Counseling and/or support groups Domestic Violence Protective Order Weekdays: 8:00am-9:00pm Weekends: Noon-8:00pm Domestic Violence Shelter Military Resources

State Office of Children’s Services Akeela Outpatient Services Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis - AWAIC Southcentral Foundation Behavioral Health Quyana Clubhouse Domestic Violence Office 303 K Street

269-4000 279-5000 272-0100 729-2500 729-6550 264-0616

Outside of these hours, contact APD Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis - AWAIC

786-8900 272-0100 580-5858 384-1006 384-7272

Elmendorf Family Advocacy Program Ft Richardson Family Advocacy Program

Sexual Assault Response Team Rape crisis (24 hour) line Runaway and Homeless Youth

Standing Together Against Rape - STAR 276-7273 Covenant House 272-1255 Statewide Crisis Line 1-800-999-9999

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ANCHORAGE WELCOMES YOU We hope you enjoy the many exciting things to do and see in Alaska’s biggest city. While you are in Anchorage, we would like you to stay safe as well. Below is some friendly advice for your safety. If you would like more safety tips, call the Anchorage Police Department at 786-8500. In emergencies, call 911 to ask for the police, the fire department, an ambulance or emergency aid.
Let someone know where you will be at all times, and always use the buddy system in Anchorage, especially at night. When walking together, walk in well-lit areas.
If you are lost, stay cool and act as if you know where you are going. Ask for directions from someone like a store clerk, bank security guard or restaurant waitress. Or if you are in trouble, stop in a “Safe Place or Safe Home” for assistance.
Take care not to leave your children with a stranger or people who will be drinking.
Carry only the amount of money you need. Carry your identification and telephone numbers of family and friends.
If staying in a hotel, do not give out your hotel room number. Always use the deadbolt lock and peek hole. If someone is at your door, call the front desk before opening it. Do not let strangers in your room.
Never trust anyone you just met. Do not tell strangers you are from out of town and do not accept a ride from them. Call a cab if you do not have transportation.
Store valuables such as money and jewelry in a locked place.
Do not drink and drive.
Underage Drinking — Alaska youth under the age of 21 that consume, possess or control alcoholic beverages are subject to AS 04.16.051. Progressive sentencing is imposed. First offense: probation for 1 year, referred to youth court (counseling, education, treatment community work, a fine up to $600). Second offense: $1,000 fine, 48 hours community service, 3 month driver’s license revocation. Third offense: 96 hours community service, 6 month driver’s license revocation, 1 year probation, juvenile alcohol safety action program.

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VETERAN SERVICES University of Alaska Anchorage Veterans of the U.S. Military and their eligible dependents may qualify for certain educational benefits. Contact the UAA Veterans Affairs Coordinator at (907) 786-1532 or visit our website at www.uaa.alaska.edu/finaid. AMERICAN LEGION ALASKA 2925 DeBarr Road, Ste 3103 1-888-353-7574 ext 4802 / 276-8211 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Provides assistance to individuals who have a record of service in the Armed Forces of the United States, including dishonorable discharges. Offers help filling out medical, pension, and compensation claims as well as educational benefits and accessing medical treatment. ANCHORAGE VET CENTER / VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER 4400 Business Park Boulevard, Ste B-34 563-6966 Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-7:00pm; Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Facilitates annual “Stand Down” event. Provides individual and group counseling, benefit assistance and referral, job referral, employment counseling and guidance, alcohol/drug counseling, and marital/family counseling. Also has a women veterans sexual trauma counseling program. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS - Alaska 1201 North Muldoon Road, Rm2a-210 1-888-353-7574 ext 4803 / 257-4803 A non-profit dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families. HOMELESS VETERAN SERVICE / DOMICILIARY CARE PROGRAM 3001 C Street 273-4000 Provides social, physical, spiritual, psychological, and vocational-economical rehabilitation to eligible homeless veterans throughout Alaska. This mission is pursued through five programs: Domiciliary, Compensated Work Therapy/Transitional Residence, Veterans Industries, and HUD/Veterans Affairs Supported Housing. ALASKA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1201 North Muldoon Road 257-4700 Offers primary care, specialty care, women’s health, social work, and mental health outpatient care to Veterans. All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. Website: www.alaska.va.gov Patient Representatives Telephone Care/Medical advice Pharmacy/Phone Refills

257-5449 257-4710 1-877-750-4790

VFW Dept of Alaska - Service Office 276-8213 / 1-888-353-7574 ext. 4801 Post 1685 - 562-1685 Post 9981 - 770-5094 Post 9978 - 333-4577 Post 10252 - 277-6263 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US is the official non-profit service organization for USA military veterans benefits, VFW programs, community service, promoting patriotism and ensuring the care of veterans and their families.

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To learn your tenant rights, refer to the Alaska Landlord/Tenant Act handbook available at the Z.J. Loussac Library. Identification, proof of address, and a deposit will be required before your utilities will be connected. ALASKA WASTE/ALASKA PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS ANCHORAGE WATER & WASTEWATER UTILITY - AWWU AT&T CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. ENSTAR NATURAL GAS COMPANY GCI *MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION - MEA *MATANUSKA TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION - MTA MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER - ML&P SOLID WASTE SERVICES - SWS

563-3717 563-8000 564-2700 264-7000 563-7366 334-7600 265-5400 694-2161 694-3211 263-5340 343-6250

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HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (State of Alaska) Anchorage 269-5777 http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/hap/ Statewide 1-800-470-3058 Assists with home heating expenses. Both homeowners and renters may apply. Eligibility for the program is based on your household's income and documentation that you pay for home heat, either directly, or indirectly through rent. If you participate in a subsidized rental housing program that pays all of your home heating costs to within $200, you are not eligible. Household income consists of income, before deductions, received during the calendar month prior to the month you apply. HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR PROGRAM (Cook Inlet Housing Authority) 3510 Spenard Road, Ste 100 793-3000 Cook Inlet Housing offers emergency repairs, accessibility improvements and weatherization upgrades for income eligible homeowners within CIHA’s service area. Limited load funds available for minor property improvements that are not eligible under other home improvement loan programs. Income limits apply. RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (RurAL CAP) Weatherization Services 557 East Fireweed Lane, Ste D 771-7800 Weatherization program for low and middle-income Anchorage residents. The focus is to increase the energy–efficiency, safety, comfort and life expectancy of the homes. Typical improvements include the caulking and sealing of windows and doors, adding insulation to walls, floors and ceilings, and improving the efficiency of heating systems. About 500 Anchorage Homes will be served each year.

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Domestic Violence is emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse by someone whom you have, or have had, a relationship. There is no relationship that allows someone to be abused.
Emotional abuse is when the abuser intimidates you in order to control your feelings or behavior.
Physical abuse is any physical contact used to threaten or harm you.
Sexual assault is unwanted sexual contact, touching, or intercourse. The safety of you and your child(ren) is very important. Below are some ideas for a safety plan to keep you and your child(ren) safe if you have been involved in domestic violence:
Pack a suitcase and store it with someone you trust. Pack special items such as prescription medicine, medical records, birth certificates, social security cards for you and your child(ren), and a play toy for the little ones. Write in your address book important telephone numbers such as the police, emergency shelters, family, or friends.
Plan shelter and transportation with a trusted friend or family member. Or, call 272-0100 to stay at the Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC) shelter. It has a full kitchen, living area, sleeping areas and a play room filled with toys.
Call the Police. Dial 911. Domestic violence is a CRIME. When the police officer arrives, tell him/her what happened -- state the how and where the assault occurred and who was there. Also ask the police officer for a domestic violence card. This card will give you the officer’s badge number and your case number.
Seek Medical Treatment. Even if you do not feel pain, you may still be hurt. If you are hurt and/or sexually assaulted, see your doctor or the emergency room staff for a physical examination as soon as possible.
Seek emergency legal protection or domestic violence writ which means for a certain amount of time, the person hurting you is ordered by the court not to contact, harass or harm you. You can fill out a domestic violence writ petition form, 7 days a week at the courthouse, 303 K Street. The hours are weekdays 8:00am to 9:00pm and weekends (both Saturday and Sunday) noon to 8:00pm. Carry this domestic violence writ with you at ALL times and be sure to follow the orders given by the court. Call 276-0528, 8:30am -4:30pm, for legal assistance.
Carry a resource listing of agencies that may assist you. (See page iii.) Excerpts taken from “If Someone You Love or Care About is Hurting You....” For a free copy of the booklet or more information on domestic violence, call the Municipal Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program at 343-4876.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT In the State of Alaska, sexual assault is a crime that occurs when you do not give your consent to sexual contact, intercourse, or penetration. It is also a crime if someone attempts to have sexual contact, intercourse or penetration with you and without your consent.
You have the choice to make a report to the police. This is a decision that only you can make. If you decide to make a report, you can call the Anchorage Police Department. If the assault occurred outside of Anchorage, you can call the Alaska State Troopers. Tell them you have been sexually assaulted and want to make a report. The police officer will ask if you will consent to have a medical examination. You can make a report to the police, even if you decide not to have a medical examination.
Medical Treatment. It is important to have a medical examination to make sure you are okay. A medical exam is important to assess, document and treat any injuries you may have. Do NOT change clothes, eat, drink, or bathe, until after the examination. If you report the assault to the police and the assault occurred less than 96 hours ago, they will determine if a forensic exam is to be completed. The forensic exam is to collect evidence from your body. A forensic exam may still be done even if you have done any of the above. If you have changed your clothes do not wash them, let the police officer know where the clothing is located. A team of people will meet with you before the exam. The team includes: a police officer to investigate and assist in the prosecution of the offender; a specially-trained nurse to collect evidence and provide medical guidance; and an advocate to provide emotional support, information and help with follow-up exams.
Emotions and responses experienced after the assault. There is no way to know how you will respond to sexual assault. There is no way to know how or what you will feel. Take one day at a time. If you need to take time off from work or school, ask for the time off.
How can counselors help. Counselors have received special training to help you recover. Some will be certified counselors, others might be advocates. Whatever thoughts or feelings you have can be shared with a counselor. They will listen to you and provide you with support. This can be especially important if you feel alone.
Self-care Plan. Taking care of yourself is very important. Here are some suggestions:  Ask for help when you need it.  Expect good days and bad days.  Trust your feelings and emotions.  Develop a daily routine.  Seek the help of a counselor.  Be examined by a doctor when you have physical pain.  Exercise, eat right, and get plenty of rest.  Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings.  Be around friends or family who are supportive, helpful and non-judgmental.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ANCHOR RIDES (Municipality of Anchorage) Scheduling TTY 907-343-2585 or 343-2550 AnchorRIDES is a shared ride service providing curb-to-curb trips in compliance with various funding sources, providing transportation service to, senior citizens, people with disabilities that prevent them from using our fixed route system, and other contracted trips. Please call 3437433 to determine eligibility. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ALASKA (LSSA) 1303 West 33rd Avenue 272-0643 Provides return airfare to rural Alaskans who are here for emergency medical treatment and are stranded in Anchorage. Also provides transportation within Anchorage for medical appointments; phone 24 hours in advance. PEOPLE MOVER (Municipality of Anchorage) Downtown Transit Station: 700 West 6th Avenue RideLine TTY 907-343-4775 or 343-6543 Call for information on routes, times, and fees for Anchorage’s public bus system. The Disabled Persons’ Bus Pass Program is available with a physician verification form; call 3436526 for information and pass sales. SHARE-A-RIDE (Municipality of Anchorage) 264-6732 Anchorage Share-A-Ride works to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by promoting alternatives to driving alone. In addition to offering rideshare services to both commuters and employers, we promote transit, vanpooling, carpooling, biking and walking. TAXI SERVICE Make sure to ask the driver the cost of your trip before riding in the cab. Alaska Yellow Cab Dispatch 222-2222 Checker Cab 276-1234 Aurora Taxi Dispatch 771-7777 THE SALVATION ARMY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE 401 West International Airport Road, Ste 19 349-0613 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Provides limited transportation service to seniors and adults with physical ability waiver who need extra assistance beyond what is provided by AnchorRIDES. Interested riders must call to qualify; if approved, they can call for appointments

A resource listing of agencies that may assist you is on page iii of this book. Excerpts taken from “Because We Care About You ...” For a free copy of the booklet or more information on sexual assault, call the Municipal Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program at 343-4876. vi

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SOCIAL SERVICES AMERICAN RED CROSS OF ALASKA 235 East 8th Avenue, Ste 200 646-5400 Provides disaster preparedness and relief services, health and safety courses, and emergency services to military families and Anchorage community. DIVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (State of Alaska) 1-888-804-6360 400 Gambell Street Department of Health & Social Services 269-6599 Available programs: food stamps, Medicaid, Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP), adult public assistance or interim assistance, chronic and acute medical assistance, and general relief assistance. DIRECT SERVICES DIVISION (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street Department of Health and Human Services 343-6730 Division provides the following services: immunizations, reproductive health checkups; child care licensing; supplemental food program for pregnant women, infants and children; emergency financial assistance; information and referral related to homelessness; and programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities. EMERGENCY OUTREACH SERVICES (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, Ste 203 Department of Health and Human Services 343-4694 Funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Emergency Services Outreach provides services and emergency financial assistance to homeless and near-homeless individuals and families. One-time assistance to qualifying people for rental deposits, rental arrearage, or utility assistance. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FSS) (JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON) 5955 Zeamer Avenue, JBER 580-5858 The mission of the Family Advocacy Program is to promote readiness by: supporting and building healthy military families and communities; developing, implementing, and continuously improving family abuse policies and programs; and, preventing and intervening in incidents of family maltreatment. LOVE INC IN ANCHORAGE 522-5683 / 274-5683 Call center hours, Tues & Thurs, 9:30am-12:00pm. Love INC serves those in need in our community. We partner with local churches, volunteers, and community agencies by filling in the gaps to provide hands on support. Love Inc’s ability to identify, validate, and resource genuine needs helps to change lives in our community. TRIBAL TANF (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3300 Tribal Assistance for Need Families (TANF) Program provides temporary cash assistance to families with children to help them become self sufficient. Services include career planning, training and education assistance, child care assistance, and information. U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 222 West 8th Avenue, Room A-11 1-800-772-1213 / 1-866-772-3081 Information concerning Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI). 52

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KNBA, FM 90.3

National Native News 9:00am, M-F Native Word of the Day – 3 times daily For more programming information, www.knba.org KSKA, FM 91.1 National Native News 9:00am, M-F AFN Convention Summaries KAKM, Channel 7 Heartbeat Alaska 6:30pm on Sundays Native Call In 1-800-996-2848, produced by Patty 1-505-277-75201

279-5622 550-8400 550-8400

ALASKA NATIVE ARTWORK ALASKA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS 161 Klevin Street, Ste 102 269-6610 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Offers grants and workshops for individuals and communities and administers the Silver Hand program. Website: www.aksca.org [The following, as well as many tourist shops, may buy Alaska Native artwork.] ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER CRAFT SHOP 4315 Diplomacy Drive Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-2:00pm, and 11:00am-2:00pm the 1st and 3rd Saturdays EKLUTNA VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm and on weekends. Cultural tours and items on display.

729-1122 688-6026

ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER 8800 Heritage Center Drive 330-8000 Summer Hours; (Mid-May to September 1) 9:00am-5:00pm daily. Winter Hours: Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm- open to the public. After school programs for Alaska Native High School Students; 3:00-5:00pm daily. Heritage Gifts buys and sells Native artwork. Two Native Artists Bazaars are scheduled, one in December and one in March. School Visits; K-12 classes can visit the Center to learn about Native cultures. Cultural Awareness Workshops. For more information call 330-8000 or toll free 800-315-6608 or ANHC’s website: www.alaskanative.net Alaska Native Cultural Activities/Music/Dance Groups in Anchorage; contact 330-8000 Medicine Dream Pamyua Tlingit & Haida Dances Yanedahdah School/Chickaloon Yukon Knik Fiddlers King Island Dancers Sleeping Lady Drum Group Eklutna Pow Wows Native Youth Olympics Athabascan Dancers ANCHORAGE MUSEUM AT RASMUSON CENTER 625 C Street 929-9200 Visit the museum’s Alaska Gallery to see art and artifacts made by Alaska Natives. Art classes available. ALASKA NATIVE STUDIES PROGRAM (University of Alaska Anchorage – UAA) Arts & Sciences, SSB 378 786-6135 Provides the student with an introduction to Alaska Native ways of knowing and seeing the world; an experiential and theoretical exploration of Alaskan Native cultures; a series of critical perspectives on traditional and contemporary Native experiences and politics. 1

ALASKA NATIVE SERVICES THE CIRI FOUNDATION HERITAGE PROJECT GRANTS 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Ste 256 793-3575 Grants may be made to non-profit organizations, tribal organizations and individuals who are Alaska Native original enrollees of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. or their lineal descendants who are sponsored by a non-profit organization for projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of the Cook Inlet region and further the heritage goals of the foundation. INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (ASD Education Center) 5530 East Northern Lights Boulevard 742-4445 The Title VII Indian Education Program supports schools as they provide opportunities for Native student to meet and exceed academic and cultural standards We also seek to assist families with navigating our schools across the district. NATIVE STUDENT SERVICES (NSS) (University of Alaska Anchorage – UAA) Anchorage Rasmuson Hall, 3211 Providence Drive 786-4000 Provides quality support services to Native and rural students which promotes their scholastic achievement, student retention and personal success. We foster academic excellence, career development, leadership skills, personal growth, college-transitioning, a sense of belonging, and the attainment of one’s scholastic and life goals. Website: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/nss/ NATIVE NATION AND STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES (AFN) 1577 C Street, Ste 300 274-3611 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-Noon; 1:00pm-5:00pm AFN is the largest statewide Native organization in Alaska. Its membership includes 178 villages (both federally-recognized tribes and village corporations), 13 regional Native corporations and 12 regional nonprofit and tribal consortiums that contract and run federal and state programs. Governed by a 37-member Board, which is elected by its membership at the annual convention held each October. AFN’s mission is to enhance and promote the cultural, economic and political voice of the entire Alaska Native community. ALASKA INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL (AITC) 431 West 7th Avenue 563-9334 Statewide, tribally-governed non-profit organization that advocates in support of Tribal governments throughout the state. Promotes indigenous self-determination by providing technical assistance to tribal governments, facilitating inter-governmental and inter-agency communication and collaboration, offering public education regarding Alaska Native cultures and tribal governments, and advocating on behalf of tribal initiatives and self governance.

RECREATION SERVICES OTHER RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 4H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (Alaska Cooperative Extension) 1675 C Street, Ste 100 786-6305 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm For youth ages 8-18 or in 2nd grade through senior high. The 4H motto is “Learn by doing”. ANCHORAGE SPORTS ASSOCIATION (ASA) 562-1504 A nonprofit association that organizes a variety of sports teams for both adults and youth: adult softball, basketball, volleyball and soccer; youth soccer and softball. Archery Black Sheep Bowmen (Elmendorf AFB) 753-1855 Baseball American Legion Baseball 278-8598 Boys & Girls Clubs 248-5437 Or call the athletic office at 249-5445 for information about the following sports: Soccer Football Hockey Volleyball Cross-Country Skiing Nordic Ski Club 276-7609 248-6667 (ski hotline) 248-8929 (Kincaid weather) Fishing/Hunting State of Alaska Fish & Game 267-2100 Hockey (ages 4-17) Anchorage Hockey Association (AHA) 272-7825 Ice Skating Ben Boeke Ice Arena 274-5715 Dempsey Anderson Ice Arena 277-7571 Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center 696-0051 Subway Sports Center 349-7465 Native Youth Olympics Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. 793-3289 Parks Alaska Public Lands Information Center 644-3661 Chugach State Park 345-5014 Municipality of Anchorage Parks & Recreation 343-4474 Shooting Rabbit Creek Rifle Range 345-7831 Anchorage Community YMCA 563-3211 Offers the following: basketball, indoor soccer, swimming lessons, volleyball, youth fitness. YWCA Works to eliminate the societal barriers that confront women. 644-9600

ALASKA NATIVE JUSTICE CENTER (ANJC) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Ste 264 793-3550 ANJC serves as a bridge between Alaska Natives and Alaska’s justice systems. We provide individuals with the resources necessary to resolve their circumstances and we offer support to all parties involved in legal issues.

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RECREATION SERVICES The Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation offers sport fields (baseball, field archery and biathlon range, football and track, and volleyball), tennis courts, picnic areas (some with shelter), cross country ski trails, hiking and biking trails, parks, ice-skating areas, and sledding hills for residents use. Call the Municipal Parks and Recreation office at 3434355 for information on hours of operation, location and fees charged. COMMUNITY AND RECREATION CENTERS FAIRVIEW MT. VIEW (Boys & Girls Club) SPENARD

1121 East 10th Avenue 315 Price Street 2020 West 48th Avenue

343-4130 297-5402 343-4160

GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF ANCHORAGE, IDENTITY, INC. 336 East 5th Avenue 1-888-901-9876 / 929-GLBT(4528) Provides a safe place for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals of all ages and ethnicities to meet. The GLCCA offers a resource library, computer station and listings of community events, resources, clubs and groups. POINTS OF INTEREST IN ANCHORAGE ACVB LOG CABIN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER ALASKA AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN ALASKA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER ANCHORAGE MUSEUM AT RASMUSON CENTER DENA’INA CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER WILDLIFE MUSEUM (JBER) STATE OF ALASKA SPORT FISH HATCHERY ALASKA HERITAGE LIBRARY MUSEUM IMAGINARIUM THE ALASKA ZOO WESTCHESTER LAGOON OVERLOOK WILLIAM A. EGAN CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER Z.J. LOUSSAC PUBLIC LIBRARY

276-4118 248-5325 770-3692 263-2900 330-8000 929-9200 263-2850 552-2282 269-4099 265-2834 929-9201 346-2133 343-4474 263-2800 343-2975

PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS (Municipality of Anchorage) Public swimming pools are located in the Anchorage School District high schools. Call for information on hours of operation, location and fees charged. For more information, please call the swim information line at 343-4402. BARTLETT POOL CHUGIAK POOL DIMOND POOL EAST POOL SERVICE POOL WEST POOL

343-6981 343-4507 343-4508 343-4502 343-4509 343-4506

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COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL (CITC) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 1-877-985-5900 / 793-3600 CITC stands for Cook Inlet Tribal Council. But more than that, CITC stands for people, partnership, and potential. Our mission is to work in partnership with our people to develop opportunities that fulfill our endless potential. We believe that when we work together, we can help each other develop our talents and strengths, and become successful and self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities. Website: www.citci.org ALASKA VILLAGE INITIATIVES 1577 C Street, Ste 304 1-800-478-2332 / 274-5400 A self-supporting corporation organized in 1968 by and for rural Alaskans; promotes the economic well-being of rural Alaskans though economic development, assistance, networking, advocacy, and education. Through the wisdom of our elders, the dreams of our youth and the vision of our parents, we embrace our cultures and strengthen our economies. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS (BIA) 3601 C Street, Ste 1100 (Frontier Building) 271-4084 Principal bureau, within the federal government, responsible for the administration of federal programs for federally recognized Indian tribes, and for promoting Indian self-determination. The Bureau has a trust responsibility emanating from treaties and other agreements with Alaska Native groups. The BIA provides the kinds of services one expects from a local, city, county, state or federal government. FAMILY WELLNESS WARRIORS INITIATIVE (FWWI) 3210 Lark Street 729-5440 Its purpose is to equip organizations and individuals to effectively address the spiritual, emotional mental, and physical effects of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect. Family Wellness Warriors Initiative targets the Alaska Native and American Indian populations of Alaska, but all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or religion are encourage to apply for our events. Website: www.scf.cc RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (RurAL CAP) 731 East 8th Avenue 1-800-478-7227 / 279-2511 RurAL CAP is a private, statewide, nonprofit organization consisting of four divisions with many programs to improve the quality of life low income Alaskans. The Child Development Division programs facilitate parent involvement and community collaboration. Programs promote the basic tenet that parents are the child’s first and best teacher. Services to children promote positive socio-emotional development, healthy practices, cultural richness and school readiness. The Community Development Division provides training education, resources and service opportunities to low income Alaskans to promote health and wellness, improve environmental conditions, save energy and build capacity. The Planning and Construction Division assists rural Communities and low income people by increasing affordable housing opportunities, preserving and improving existing housing. The Supportive Housing Division provides services to chronic homeless alcoholics, many of whom have severe mental health and substance abuse problems. Website: www.ruralcap.com

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ALASKA NATIVE SERVICES

MEN’S SERVICES

Native Regional Corporations are divided into three categories: Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) for-profit, non-profit, and health. Each corporation provides services and/or programs for its own shareholders in its respective region*. Please note, some of the non-profit corporations and health corporations have been merged, i.e., Copper River Native Association. This chart does not include the Indian Health Service 638 contractors. *Both Cook Inlet Tribal Council and Southcentral Foundation provide services and/or programs for Alaskan Natives and American Indians in Anchorage (not to just its own shareholders).

ANCSA FOR-PROFIT

NON-PROFIT

HEALTH

Ahtna, Inc. 907- 822-3476

Copper River Native Association 907- 822-5241

Copper River Native Association 907- 822-5241

Aleut Corporation 907- 561-4300

Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association 907-276-2700 907-276-2700

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation 907– 349-2369

Arctic Slope Native Association 800-478-3033

North Slope Borough Health Corp Corporation 907-852-0260

Bering Straits Native Corporation 907- 443-5252

Kawerak, Inc. 907-443-5231

Norton Sound Health Corporation 907-443-3311

Bristol Bay Native Corporation 800-478-5257

Bristol Bay Native Association 907-842-5257

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation 907-842-5201

Calista Corporation 907- 279-5516

Assc. of Village Council Presidents 907- 543-7300

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation 907-543-6000

Chugach Alaska Corporation 907- 563-8866

Chugachmiut, Inc. 907-562-4155

Chugachmiut, Inc. 907-562-4155

Cook Inlet Region, Inc. 907- 274-8836

Cook Inlet Tribal Council 907-793-3600

Doyon Limited 800-478-4755

THE ALASKA MEN’S CENTER 272-4822 Assists men improve relationships by building self esteem, integrity and self awareness. THE CENTER FOR MEN AND WOMEN 600 Cordova Street, Ste 3 272-4822 Provides domestic violence intervention, anger management for men and women, and individual and couples counseling. FATHERS’ JOURNEYS (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3132 Program which helps fathers connect with each other to share parenting skills, It is especially useful to fathers who are facing economic challenges, or whose families are involved in the child protection system. Website: www.CITCI.org CHANLYUT (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 441-0181 A residential program that offers a new beginning for men who want to turn around the selfdestructive patterns in their lives to become productive members of society.

ALASKA’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION Senator Mark Begich 510 L Street, Suite 750 Anchorage, AK 99501-1954

(907) 271-5915

(907) 271-3735

Southcentral Foundation 907-729-4955

Senator Lisa Murkowski 510 L Street, Suite 600 Anchorage, AK 99501-1954

Tanana Chiefs Conference 907-452-8251

Tanana Chiefs Conference 907-452-8251

Congressman Don Young 4241 B Street, Ste 203 Anchorage, Alaska 99503

(907) 271-5978

Koniag, Inc. 907- 561-2668

Kodiak Area Native Association 907-486-9800

Kodiak Area Native Association 907-486-9800

NANA Corporation 907- 265-4100

Maniilaq Association 800-478-3312

Maniilaq Association 800-478-3312

Sealaska Corporation 907- 586-2621

Tlingit & Haida Central Council 907-586-1432

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium 907-463-4040

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MEN’S SERVICES DISCRIMINATION SERVICES ALASKA STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS 1-800-478-4692 / 274-4692 800 A Street, Ste 204 TTY: 907-276-3177 or 1-800-478-3177 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. For complaints of discrimination in employment, public accommodation, sale/rental of real property, financing/credit, practices by the State because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, physical and/or mental disability and, in some cases, because of age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy and parenthood. MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION 632 West 6th Avenue, Ste 110 343-4342 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. Title 5 of the Anchorage Municipal Code provides protection from discrimination as to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, or physical or mental disability and covers the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, education, financing practices, and services provided by the Municipality. LEGAL ASSISTANCE ALASKA LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 1-888-478-2572 1016 West 6th Avenue, Ste 200 272-9431 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. Helps low-income individuals. Cases given priority are: entitlements, health benefits, family law (divorce, custody, domestic violence), housing, rights of the elderly, and Alaska Native rights. Operates “self-help” legal clinics. ALASKA PUBLIC DEFENDER AGENCY 1-800-478-4404 900 West 5th Avenue, Ste 200 334-4400 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Court appointed legal representation to indigent defendants in the areas of criminal law, juvenile delinquency and child in need of aid cases. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES (Alaska Bar Association) 1-800-770-9999 (in state only) 840 K Street, Ste 100 272-0352 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Information on private attorneys available for consultation. PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE (Municipality of Anchorage Department of Law) 632 W 6th Avenue, Ste 210 343-4250 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. Prosecutes municipal criminal misdemeanor charges including domestic violence cases, assists victim through the court system. Staff are available to answer questions, the Victim Witness Coordinator provides a point of contact for victims of crime in municipal cases. Information available includes case status, victim rights, information re: Violent Crimes Compensation Board, crisis information and referrals to local resources.

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ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS Contact the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) at 274-3611 for information on the AFN Wellness Council. PREVENTION PROGRAMS CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS/ADDICTS (Volunteers of America) 509 West 3rd Street, Ste 103 279-9646 Support for young children whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse in the family. Kids’ Exploration, Intervention and Support (KEIS) groups are available in community settings in Anchorage. Children find out they are not alone in their experiences, that their feelings are normal, and that they cannot cause or control another person’s substance abuse. They also begin to learn of their own heightened risk for addiction/alcoholism, and healthy life skills to avoid such. Website: www.voaak.org PRIME FOR LIFE UNDER 21 (Volunteers of America) 509 West 3rd Street, Ste 103 279-9646 Intervenes during the experimental stage of substance abuse when adolescents are yet to develop a serious alcohol or drug problem and can be positively influenced by an age appropriate introduction to and review of the possible negative consequences of their actions. The Prime for Life Under 21 is designed for youth with high-risk behavior between the ages of 13 and 20. Website: www.voaak.org TREATMENT PROGRAMS ACCESS TO RECOVERY (Southcentral Foundation) 4155 Tudor Centre Drive, Ste 104 729-4253 Southcentral Foundation’s Access To Recovery (ATR) III Program is an opportunity to introduce customer-owners to activities that support lifelong recovery. ATR Program eligibility requirements: Alaska Native and American Indian customer-owners and their family members; live within the Anchorage Service Unit; low income or underinsured; have, or are recovering from, a substance use disorder. Website: www.scf.cc ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL CENTER FOR HELP (ARCH) (Volunteers of America) 509 West 3rd Street, Ste 103 279-9634 An intensive, residential treatment program for chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders. Our facility houses 24 residents and is located on Hiland Road in Eagle River, Alaska. ARCH serves chemically dependent adolescents, ages 13 through 18, in a structured home-like environment, providing clear limits and boundaries. The length of stay ranges from 5 to 7 months, depending upon the needs of each individual resident. Website: www.voaak.org ASSIST (Volunteers of America) 509 West 3rd Street, Ste 103 279-9634 Assist is comprised of Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient programs which are designed to intervene with substance abusing and chemically dependent adolescents, ages 12 to 18, whose alcohol and other drug problems can be managed in a outpatient setting. These programs make it possible for many youth to receive the services they need while remaining in their home and community. The Assist program provides individual, group and family counseling and psychological services. Website: www.voaak.org 5

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS CLARE SWAN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 793-3200 For adult men and women with a substance use issue, The program provides a range of culturally-based treatment options in three levels of care, depending on individual treatment recommendations and substance use history. www.citci.org CLITHEROE CENTER (Salvation Army) (24-hour residential) 243-1181 1015 East 6th Avenue (Information & Referral) 276-2898 Comprehensive substance abuse treatment facilities, offering treatment services focused on meeting the substance abuse and mental health issues of individuals and their families. DENA A COY (Southcentral Foundation) 729-5070 Dena A Coy has both a residential treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program that offers a comprehensive individualized addiction and mental health treatment program for pregnant, parenting and non-parenting women. The program serves women who are experiencing problems related to alcohol and other drug use and women experiencing emotional and psychological issues. INTERVENTION PROGRAM (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 793-3200 If you are concerned about your alcohol or drug use but unsure what services you need, CITC’s Intervention Program can be your first step toward recovery. Website: www.citci.org RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM-ERNIE TURNER CENTER (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 550-2400 For individuals seeking to achieve sobriety, CITC’s Ernie Turner Center offers a therapeutic, ‘Village of Care’, where participants are part of a supportive family structure. Our recovery practices are steeped in Alaska Native culture and values. www.citci.org HOMEWARD BOUND 120 North Hoyt Street 279-7535 Assists residents by providing outreach to homeless camps and shelters and facilitating access to detoxification, substance abuse and mental health treatment. Residents are offered transitional housing case management housing information, employment assistance, mental health counseling, gender specific services for men, volunteer work, individual and group counseling, and life skills classes. INTERVENTION HELPLINE, INC. 272-1174 Fields a wide variety of phone calls from alcoholic/addicts, concerned family members, friends and others searching for help with alcohol and drug problems. NORTH STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM 1-800-478-7575 / 258-7575 Providing behavioral health services for Alaska’s youth 4 to 17 years of age. Programs work with families and the community to help facilitate optimal growth and nurturing throughout times of childhood adversity. Programs provide a safe therapeutic environment that supports the treatment of various diagnoses and issues such as psychotic disorders, aggression, self harming, mood disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, anxiety disorders, high risk behaviors, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Website: http://www.northstarbehavioral.com

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LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS, INC. 406 G Street, Ste 302 272-1192 Assists alcoholics, alcoholic misdemeanants in making changes needed through public/private grants/contributions and collaborative partnerships with existing organizations. Includes four components: (1) the Anchorage Wellness Court, (2) Courthouse Information Services, (3) the Center for Therapeutic Justice and (4) scholarships for medicine and treatment to extend the benefits of Wellness Court system to alcoholics outside the court system. PROBATE MASTER (Alaska Court System) 303 K Street, Room 203 264-0433 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. Provides information on probate issues, guardianship, commitments, conservatorship, adoptions, minor settlements, and money for minors. Assessments for commitments at API completed within 72 hours. VICTIMS FOR JUSTICE 1057 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 101 278-0977 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm; Friday by appointment. Committed to reducing the impact of crime on victims, their families, the community through crisis intervention; individual peer support; grief education; community education; and advocacy and assistance. Work with covictims of homicide, and victims of other violent crimes. VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION EVERYDAY (VINE) 1-800-247-9763 Free, anonymous, computer service provides crime victims information and notification. Monitors offenders housed in Alaska Dept. of Correction facilities. Callers register for automatic notification call when offender is released, transferred, furloughed, or dies in custody. VIOLENT CRIMES COMPENSATION BOARD (VCCB) PO Box 110208, Juneau, AK 99811 (907) 465-3040 Helps bring financial relief to innocent victims of violent crimes in Alaska. Examples include victims who have been physically or emotionally injured in a violent crime, victims of drunk drivers or when a car is used as a deadly weapon, or survivors of a homicide victim. Applications are available from the Anchorage Police Department, State Troopers, District Attorney’s Office, or local hospitals. MILITARY ASSISTANCE — ARMY (JAG) 384-0420 - AIR FORCE (JAG) 552-3048 CITIZEN CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE OMBUDSMAN’S OFFICE 632 West 6th Avenue, Ste 160 343-4461 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. For issues involving the Municipality of Anchorage. Free services. No appointments necessary. E-mail: [email protected] STATE OF ALASKA OFFICE OF VICTIM’S RIGHTS 1007 West 3rd Avenue, Ste 205 754-3460 Helps victims of crime to obtain the rights they have under the Alaska constitution and statutes with regard to their contacts with criminal justice agencies in this state. STATE OF ALASKA OMBUDSMAN’S OFFICE 1-800-478-2624 269-5290 Complaints against state agencies and employees. Website: ombud.alaska.gov 47

LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COORDINATED RESOURCES PROJECT 825 West 4th Avenue, Ste 226 264-0886 A program designed to divert people with mental disabilities charged with misdemeanor offenses from incarceration into community treatment and services to prevent further contact with the criminal justice system. The defendant is eligible to receive assistance through the coordination provided by the Department of Correction’s Jail Alternative Services (JAS) or the Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) Case Coordinator. DISABILITY LAW CENTER 3330 Arctic Boulevard, Ste 103 565-1002 Maintains an Information Center in the Anchorage office which includes state wide resource manuals, disability rights information, benefits booklets, and reference materials related to disability law. The center is available to the public. Disseminate current legal rights information throughout Alaska by presenting agency publications to service providers, coalitions, school districts and consumer advocacy groups. Will give presentations at conferences held in Alaska for the purpose of educating the public on services as well as legal rights of people with disabilities. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER (Alaska Court System) DV Office 303 K Street (Boney Courthouse) 264-0615 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun Noon-8:00pm. Provides legal protection by issuing protective orders. Outside of these hours, contact APD at 786-8900. APD can assist in obtaining a 72-hour order through the court. FAMILY CARE COURT 825 West 4th Avenue, Ste 214 264-0466 A program dedicated to promoting opportunities to substance abusing parents to prevent the break up of their families while improving their recovery and facilitating safe, sober living/ housing situations for them and their children.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS ADULT REHABILITATION PROGRAM (Salvation Army) 660 East 48th Avenue 562-5408 Provide spiritual, social and emotional assistance for men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. Each center offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy, all in a clean, wholesome environment and prepares participants to re-enter society and return to gainful employment. STATE ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAMS 303 K Street, Basement 264-0735 Alcohol Safety Action Programs (ASAP) provide alcohol screening and case management of criminal justice cases. The basic ASAP function is accountability and case management for DWI and other alcohol/drug related misdemeanor cases. 12 STEP SUPPORT GROUPS Call the phone number listed for information on scheduled meeting times and places. Alanon Family Groups 276-6646 Alateen 276-6646 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) www.anchorage.aa.org 272-2312 Narcotics Anonymous (Anchorage) 277-5483 Sexaholics Anonymous 677-0880 VA Domiciliary 301-0891 TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES Alaska Native Medical Center 563-2662 American Cancer Society 1-800-478-9355 / 277-8696 American Lung Association of Alaska 276-LUNG (5864)

IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES (RAIS) (Catholic Social Services) 3710 East 20th Avenue 276-5590 Comprehensive social services for refugees, persons seeking political asylum, victims of trafficking including cash assistance, medical coverage and case management services for eligible individuals. Basic services are provided at a nominal fee: assistance with work permits, green cards and naturalizations. Consultations provided. NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND 745 West 4th Avenue, Ste 502 276-0680 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-5:00pm. Enforces and protects rights of Alaska Native Tribes with an emphasis on subsistence rights and equal protection. OFFICE OF THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN The Trust Authority Building 3745 Community Park Loop, Suite 200 1-800-730-6393 / 334-4480 The office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman identifies, investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of Alaskan’s who are 60 years of age or older. Website: www.akoltco.org 46

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CHILD CARE SERVICES When selecting care for your child, call for information on the care givers. There are two types of licensed child care: family child care homes (8 or less unrelated children) and centers (9 or more children). When enrolling your children in child care, for each child you will need a birth certificate, social security number, immunization (shot) record, and proof that you are the parent/legal guardian. THREAD (Changed from Child Care Connection, Inc) 3350 Commercial Drive, Ste 203 1-800-278-3723 / 563-1966 Nonprofit child care resource and referral agency with mission of improving the quality, affordability and accessibility of child care. Help parents find quality child care and provide professional development training services. Offers positive parenting classes. Warm-line support for parenting choices. Website: www.threadsalaska.org CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3307 Provides financial assistance to Alaska Native and Native American families in need of daycare services for their children. Website: www.citci.com CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Alaska Family Services) 1251 Muldoon Road, Ste 116 644-5000 Helps pay child care costs for parents who are in school; working; training and/or job seeking. Income limit information is available. CHILD CARE LICENSING OFFICE (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, 3rd Floor Department of Health and Human Services 343-4758 Licenses, supervises, monitors child care homes and centers and investigates complaints. Provides listing and info on all municipal licensed childcare facilities. Website: http://www.muni.org/Departments/health/services/Pages/Child.aspx HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START COOK INLET NATIVE HEAD START 6901 East Tudor Road 729-8678 Early childhood development program, serves children who are 6 weeks to 5 years of age. KIDS ’ CORPS INCORPORATED — HEAD START 1251 Muldoon Road, Ste 112 279-2021 Infant, Toddler and Preschool Program. Serves- 6 mos. to 5 years in 5 locations in Anchorage. Website: www.kcialaska.org

LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES ADVOCACY SERVICES ALASKA COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT 510 L Street, Ste 585 Reviews allegations of misconduct against judges and justices.

1-800-478-1033 / 272-1033

ALASKA IMMIGRATION JUSTICE PROJECT 431 West 7th Avenue, Ste 208 279-2457 A nonprofit agency that provides low-cost immigration legal services to immigrants in all immigration applications, including citizenship applications, permanent resident status, work permits, family petitions, and petitions for domestic violence victims. ALASKA JUDICIAL COUNCIL 510 L Street, Ste 450 279-2526 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. Merit selection of judges; evaluates performance of judges; reports on improving the administration of justice. ALASKA NATIVE JUSTICE CENTER (ANJC) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Ste 264 793-3550 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-5:00pm. Direct advocacy services, technical assistance, referrals and one-on-one education for victims or defendants in the Alaska justice and child welfare systems. Tribal Youth Diversion Effort, monthly legal clinic for homeless population, state certified itinerant instruction Prime for Life –Under 21 course. ALASKA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP 737 West 5th Avenue, Ste 206 978-0013 Provides referral information to appropriate consumer protection agencies. Researches issues affecting low-income Alaskans, state energy policies, state budget, and oil and gas policy. Assist injured workers with compensation claims. ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS TASK FORCE Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Municipality of Anchorage 343-4342 Hears complaints of incidents involving minority citizens and municipal law enforcement agencies. Serves as liaison between minority community, citizens and law enforcement. ANCHORAGE THERAPEUTIC COURTS: FELONY DRUG, FELONY DUI, MISDEMEANOR ALCOHOL, FAMILY CARE COURT, MENTAL HEALTH COURT 820 West 4th Avenue 264-8250 A program dedicated to the rehabilitation of offenders charged with Alcohol/Drug-related Misdemeanor and Felony offenses, also CINA cases. Courts work with local treatment providers to provide monitoring and behavioral health treatment over the course of 12 to 18 months. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 341 West Tudor Road, Ste 209 1-888-244-0704 / 562-0704 Call if you have questions on investment schemes, offers, charities or a business product or service. Provides reliability reports, information on scams and deceptive practices. Website: www.bbb.org - E-mail address: [email protected]

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CHILDREN, FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES

ALASKA AIDS ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION (4-A'S) 1057 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 102 263-2050 Alaska AIDS Assistance Association provides housing for single men/women/families with children who are homeless, low income, at-risk adults with HIV positive or AIDS. Comprehensive case management is provided along with transportation, daytime care, and counseling.

ALASKA CHILD & FAMILY 4600 Abbott Road 346-2101 A private non-profit organization providing hope in troubled young lives through a broad range of psychiatric services. Website: www.akchild.org

COOK INLET HOUSING AUTHORITY 3510 Spenard Road, Ste 100 1-888-667-2442 / 793-3000 Housing program designed to empower clients: to encourage their transition toward selfsufficiency through homeownership or affordable rental housing for elders, individuals and families in the Cook Inlet Region. Programs include tenant-based rental assistance, emergency repair assistance, accessibility improvements and weatherization upgrades. RENTAL ROOMS The following rooms for rent are generally available by the day, week, or month in the Anchorage area. NeighborWorks Anchorage: Loussac Sogn Adelaide Building

272-4446 258-9017

429 D Street 201 East 9th Avenue

Backpackers Inn

277-2770

327 Eagle Street

Bent Prop Inn

222-5220

3104 Eide Street

Eagle House

276-9807

2705 Eagle Street

Eaglecrest

276-5913

438 East 9th Avenue

Henry House

274-5253

435 East 5th Avenue

Ingra House

278-9656

641 Ingra Street

Intl Backpackers Inn

274-3870

3523 Peterkin Street

Jason’s International Hostel

562-0263

3324 Eide Street

Oregon House

646-1088

3707 Oregon

Spenard Hostel

248-5036

2845 West 42nd Place

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ALASKA YOUTH AND FAMILY NETWORK 740 Communications Avenue 770-4979 Provides training and support for parents with severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children/youth to navigate the mental health and substance abuse system delivery in Alaska (what to ask, where the resources are and how to use them) by individual advocacy, small groups and use of the website. The goal is to promote youth and parents of children/youth with severe emotional/behavioral problems to become equal partners in the planning and evaluation of the treatment delivery system in Alaska. ALASKA YOUTH ADVOCATES 700 West 6th Avenue, Ste 206 Teen Clinic 563-8336 Office 929-2633 Alaska Youth Advocates (AYA) is a non-profit, United Way Agency dedicated to serving the needs of runaway and homeless adolescents and their families. AYA’s Peer Outreach Workers, Education and Referral (POWER) program offers training to teens providing them with the skills to do street outreach, conduct prevention-based presentations to their peers and staff the free downtown POWER Teen Center. Our office and Teen Drop-in Center is located in the downtown Transit Center on the second floor, located on 6th Avenue and H Street. The hours are 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday. Nurse available Tuesday through Thursday. On Fridays the clinic is open to teens with peer outreach workers to answer questions and provide educational presentations. There is always a movie and popcorn as well as free food and various community resources. Website: www.akyouthadvocates.org ANCHORAGE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COALITION (AYDC) 2627 C Street, Ste 140 277-4179 Anchorage Youth Development Coalition (AYDC) coordinates efforts and provides resources, networking and training to ensure that all Anchorage youth thrive. AYDC promotes and integrates strength-based approaches to prevent adolescent substance use and other risk behaviors. Website: www.aydc.org

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HOUSING - TRANSITIONAL

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ANCHORAGE, INC. 600 West 41st Avenue, Ste 101 563-1997 1057 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 202 278-2621 Mentoring by positive adults who spend time with a child who needs a role model. Volunteers serve in traditional, school-based mentoring and family match programs.

LYDIA HOUSE EAGLE RIVER 727-0826 A sober living home program designed to help women who wish to reintegrate into the community from incarceration, treatment centers, half-way houses, or a lifestyle free of bondage, alcohol, drugs and prostitution. Website: www.brokenalabasterbox.com

BOOTH MEMORIAL YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (Salvation Army) 3620 East 20th Avenue 279-0522 Residential Treatment Program: Provides a 24 hour basic care and supervision for young women, ages 12 to 18, who have a demonstrated need for treatment in a highly structure and supervised environment. Emergency Stabilization: To address the need for accessible community-based emergency placement services for teenage girls. This Program provides shortterm shelter to teenage girls, 12 to 18 years old. Family Reunification Program: Through education and supervised visitation, works to reduce and prevent child abuse by reuniting children in out-of-home placements with their custodial parents. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Project: Offers a community-based educational outreach program. Activities include presentations to Anchorage School District 8th grade students as part of their standard health education curriculum and classes for high risk women at several residential facilities. To schedule educational presentations or staff training sessions, please contact us. Community Education: Offers childbirth education and parenting classes that are open to the community. Outpatient and Aftercare Substance Abuse Program: Provides outpatient and aftercare substance abuse services for adolescents in the residential and emergency stabilization programs.

McAULEY MANOR (Catholic Social Services) 277-8622 Helps homeless, troubled teenage girls learn to live independently, achieve academic success, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to the community. THE SAFE HARBOR INN Safe Harbor Muldoon, 207 Muldoon Road 644-8525 Safe Harbor Merrill Field, 1905 East 4th Avenue 868-7373 Provides safe, secure, comfortable, dignified transition lodging for homeless families and individuals-especially those with disabilities, and especially those with mental disabilities– who are clients of local social service agencies, health care organizations, and job training and employment organizations. Website: www.safeharborinn.org Email: [email protected] WILLA’S WAY SAFE HOME PROGRAM (Southcentral Foundation) 729-6300 A comprehensive safe home program for victims of domestic violence, the Willa’s Way Safe Home Program (WWSHP) serves Alaska Native and American Indian women and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Children under the age of 18, including boys, are considered for admission with their mother. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm. TRANSHOUSING SERVICES FOR SINGLE MEN

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA Clubhouses in Anchorage offer many of the National Boys & Girls Clubs programs that address critical issues affecting today’s youth and help them realize their full potential. Programs focus on character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills; the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Urban clubhouses: Eagle River Mountain View Community Center 11700 Old Glenn Highway 315 North Price Street 694-5437 297-5400 Muldoon Woodland Park 1251 Muldoon Road 2300 West 36th Avenue 333-2582 248-5437 CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS/ADDICTS (Volunteers of America) 509 West 3rd Avenue, Ste 103 279-9646 Support for young children whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse in the family. Kids’ Exploration, Intervention and Support (KEIS) groups are available in community settings in Anchorage. Children find out they are not alone in their experiences, that their feelings are normal, and that they cannot cause or control another person’s substance abuse. They also begin to learn of their own heightened risk for addiction/alcoholism, and healthy life skills to avoid such. Website: www.voaak.org 10

ABBOTT LOOP SOCIAL SERVICES (ALSS) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM 2626 Abbott Road / 807 West 57th Avenue 349-9641 Transitional living program for single men looking to become self sufficient. Assists residents in meeting their needs for food and clothing until they are able to be self supported and provide for these needs on their own. The program also helps to provide training on obtaining employment both on site and through other agencies. CHARLIE ELDER HOUSE (Catholic Social Services) 277-8622 Provides housing for homeless, teenage boys who learn to live independently, achieve academic success, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to the community. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ALASKA (LSSA) 272-0643 ext 3 Housing up to six single men at a time, the agency works with them as they establish and follow plans leading them to self-sufficiency.

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CLARE HOUSE (Catholic Social Services) 563-4545 Provides temporary, emergency shelter for women with children and expectant mothers (over 18). Residents receive daily meals and referrals for child care, substance abuse, mental health, affordable permanent housing, employment and continuing educational opportunities.

COVENANT HOUSE ALASKA 24/7 272-1255 Through programs, services and staff, provide food, shelter and care homeless youth need as well as the support and life skills they need to put their lives on the right tract down the road. Crisis & Drop In Center, 755 A Street, 24/7 272-1255: Offers homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 13 to 20 a safe place to stay and get help. The Crisis center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and all services are free of charge. Transitional Living Program, 339-4420: Provides homeless youth with a safe, stable living environment, as well as services to help them successfully transition to an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle through gainful employment. Rights of Passage, 750 West 5th Avenue, 339-4420: Designed to help homeless youth, ages 18 to 20, address the issues and responsibilities of adulthood while receiving support and guidance from our staff and volunteer mentors in a residential setting. Day services are offered from 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Youth, residents and non-residents can receive a variety of services, which are geared towards getting them on their feet. Website: www.covenanthouseak.org

COVENANT HOUSE ALASKA 24/7 272-1255 Through programs, services and staff, provide food, shelter and care homeless youth need as well as the support and life skills they need to put their lives on the right tract down the road. Crisis & Drop In Center, 755 A Street, 24/7 272-1255: Offers homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 13 to 20 a safe place to stay and get help. The Crisis center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and all services are free of charge. Transitional Living Program, 3394420: Provides homeless youth with a safe, stable living environment, as well as services to help them successfully transition to an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle through gainful employment. Rights of Passage, 750 West 5th Avenue, 339-4420: Designed to help homeless youth, ages 18 to 20, address the issues and responsibilities of adulthood while receiving support and guidance from our staff and volunteer mentors in a residential setting. Day services are offered from 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Youth, residents and non-residents can receive a variety of services, which are geared towards getting them on their feet. Website: www.covenanthouseak.org HOMELESS FAMILY SERVICES (HFS) (Catholic Social Services) 563-4545 HFS helps to secure emergency housing families when shelters are full and connects families to the resources necessary to secure a place to call home. HOUSING SERVICES 330-4409 When a youth is ready to have a place to call home, Housing Services assists with: finding affordable housing; dealing with landlords, leases, finding roommates and us other housing assistance program; locating and moving into a house or apartment; obtain financial assistance to cover initial costs, access any other services needed to attain stable housing. McKINNELL HOUSE (Salvation Army) 1712 A Street Provides shelter for homeless two parent families and single parenting fathers.

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TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Transitional housing services are offered as an additional step from emergency shelters and provide case management and a structured program of services. BEACON HILL 222-0925 A 3 to 6 month temporary housing facility that serves a portion of Anchorage most vulnerable, yet most likely to become self-sufficient single mothers with children who are: employed; sober; willing to participate in mentoring relationships. Email: [email protected] HOMEWARD BOUND 120 North Hoyt Street 279-7535 A program of re-integration for the homeless chronic public inebriate population including case management, employment assistance and training, transitional housing and daily living supports. 42

EKLUTNA CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (ECAC) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Ste 138 278-5437 Provides court intervention and social services to improve enforcement of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) for the benefit of Alaska Native tribes, their children, and families. Active in recruiting Alaska Native foster and adoptive homes. FAMILY ADVOCACY (ELMENDORF-FT RICHARDSON JOINT BASES) (FSS) 5955 Zeamer Avenue, JBER 580-5858 The mission of the Family Advocacy Program is to promote readiness by: supporting and building healthy military families and communities; developing, implementing, and continuously improving family abuse policies and programs; and, preventing and intervening in incidents of family maltreatment. FASCINATING FAMILY CAMP (Volunteers of America/Alaska) 509 West 3rd Avenue, Ste 103 279-9646 Families raising children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are provided with a very unique annual family camp opportunity known as FAScinating Families Camp. The camp is designed to meet the special needs of these families. Website: www.voaak.org IDENTITY INC. (PFLAG) 336 East 5th Avenue 929-4528 Identity, Inc envisions a world where all people are free to express and be proud of their sexual and gender identities. IMRU2 YOUTH GROUP (PFLAG) 336 East 5th Avenue 929-4528 IMRU2 is a free, confidential, voluntary, drop-in youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, ages 13-18

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OFFICE OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES (State of Alaska, Dept of Health and Social Services) 323 East 4th Avenue 1-800-478-4444 / 269-4000 The Office of Children's Services (OCS) works in partnership with families and communities to support the well-being of Alaska's children and youth. Services will enhance the families' capacities to give their children a healthy start, to provide them with safe and permanent homes, to maintain cultural connections and to help them realize their potential. The OCS Child Protection and Permanency staff is committed to safety, permanency, and well-being for Alaska's vulnerable children, youth, and families. The OCS assesses allegations of child abuse and neglect and provides family preservation services in the home when appropriate. If necessary, OCS provides out-of-home care to protect the child. The goal is a safe, permanent home for every child through reunification, adoption or guardianship.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS Emergency shelters offer FREE overnight beds, except Bean’s Cafe, which is a day shelter with meals. There are shelters for homeless people, runaway teens, and battered women and their children. None of the shelters admit people who are drunk or high. Call first to see if the shelter is full.

PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG) (Anchorage Chapter) PO Box 203231/99520-3231 566-1813 Provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Monthly confidential support meetings, open discussion. Parents, children and friends welcome. Dedicated to the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, their families, and friends.

ANCHORAGE GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION 2823 East Tudor Road 563-5603 A non-profit agency who provides shelter, meals, showers, clothing and counseling for the poor and needy in the community.

THE PATHWAY HOME (Southcentral Foundation) 4000 San Ernesto Avenue 1-800-478-3343 729-5020 The Pathway Home is a licensed 30-bed, long-term residential program for adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 18. The program provides rehabilitative, clinical and education on site with emphasis on the strengths of Alaska Native culture and traditions. Services are provided to Alaska Native and American Indian males who meet the criteria for severe emotional disturbance. TRIBAL TANF (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3300 Tribal Assistance for Need Families (TANF) Program provides temporary cash assistance to families with children to help them become self sufficient. Services include career planning, training and education assistance, child care assistance , and information. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, Ste 215 Department of Health and Human Services 343-4668 A supplemental food program for women, infants, and children providing, nutrition education and supplemental foods and health service referral. Breastfeeding peer counselors and support available to WIC clients. Infant and child immunizations available. Locations: 825 L Street, Ste 215 343-4668 Eagle River 343-1520 JBER 343-4430 Southcentral 343-4440

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ALASKA BAPTIST FAMILY SERVICES (ABFS) 1600 O’Malley Road 349-2222 AABFS serves by maintaining 12 beds for SED adolescent boys who need residential care with 24-hour behavior rehabilitation services. ABFS operates with a continuum of care for children who need mental health services in the State of Alaska. Email: [email protected]

ABUSED WOMEN’S AID IN CRISIS (AWAIC) 100 West 13th Avenue 24hr Crisis line 272-0100 279-9581 Safe, temporary shelter for women and children impacted by domestic violence. Offers food and clothing, case management, legal advocacy and information and referral services. BEAN’S CAFÉ 1101 East 3rd Avenue 274-9595 Hours Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:30pm; weekends 8:30am-5:30pm. A center where the hungry and homeless are provided with hot nutritious meals, a warm and safe day shelter, information and referral assistance to health and human service programs. Website: www.beanscafe.org BROTHER FRANCIS SHELTER (Catholic Social Services) 1021 East 3rd Avenue 277-1731 Night shelter for men, women 18 years of age and older. Dinner available each night at 5:30 pm provided by a hospital. Offers showers, washer/dryer, TV Room, Medical Clinic Night, Clothing. Case management by appointment. Website: www.cssalaska.org CARES FOR KIDS (Salvation Army) 1700 A Street 276-8511 The Salvation Army Cares for Kids provides safe haven for children ages 0-11, who have been removed from their home environment when there is a concern for their safety or welfare. The Office Of Children’s Services and Anchorage Police Department rely on The Salvation Army Cares for Kids to assess and stabilize children who come from unhealthy and often tragic situations. CHARLIE ELDER HOUSE (Catholic Social Services) 277-8622 Provides housing for homeless, teenage boys who learn to live independently, achieve academic success, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to the community.

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ARMED SERVICES YMCA OF ALASKA 7135 Doolittle Avenue, JBER 384-9622 / 552-9622 Serving our service men and women with outreach, family programs, financial assistance.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – ANCHORAGE CHAPTER 3851 Piper Street, Ste U240 1-800-478-9355 / 277-8696 Provides services to family members and persons receiving cancer treatment. Transportation, hospital equipment for the home and stop-smoking classes are available. ALASKA DIABETES CONTROL PROGRAM 3601 C Street, Ste 720 269-8035 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Offers public and professional diabetes education. Program supports comprehensive outpatient clinic at Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center and community-based diabetes intervention projects. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – ALASKA REGION 3700 Woodland Drive, Ste 700 1-800-242-8721 / 865-5300 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm Provides referrals for CPR training. Offers nutrition, youth health education, blood pressure control, and work site health training. AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND 11921 Rockville Pike, Ste 300, Rockville MD 20852 1-800-638-8299 Immediate and direct financial aid to persons with kidney disease, financial assistance to community programs to cover emergencies and transportation costs for patients. Information and support for kidney donation and transplantation. Distributes organ donor cards. Website: www.kidneyfund.org AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA 500 West International Airport Road, Ste A 276-LUNG (5864) Prevent lung disease and promote lung health in Alaska. Collectively and individually committed to wellness. Value responsiveness and effective use of resources and systems; strive to optimize access to our services; embrace partnering with other organizations and value collaboration, consensus, and camaraderie. Results and outcome oriented, value productive, enthusiastic, team-oriented staff and volunteers, and foster long-term relationships.

ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY YMCA 5353 Lake Otis Parkway 563-3211 As a non-profit serving the Anchorage community we embrace people of all ages, races, incomes, faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Every day we are committed to building strong kids, strong families and a stronger community. GRAND FAMILIES NETWORK PROJECT (Volunteers of America) 1675 C Street, Ste 201 522-9866 Program to reach out to Alaskan grandparents raising their grandchildren and connect them with other families in similar situations and learn about valuable resources in their communities.

PARENTING RESOURCES THE ALASKA PARENT LINE CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL POSITIVE PARENTING SUPPORT CLASSES CITC PARENTING CLASSES SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA – ALASKA CHAPTER, INC. PO Box 240628/99524-0628 1-800-307-5878 / 338-6332 Provides comprehensive services and support group meetings for lupus patients and families. MARCH OF DIMES ALASKA CHAPTER 3209 Denali Street, Ste 200 276-4111 Improves health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA) 121 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 150 1-800-478-5683 / 276-2131 Services include diagnosis and follow-up care, summer camps, support groups, assistance with the purchase and repair of wheelchairs and leg braces. Offers a “free” summer camp for kids from ages 6-21 that have neuromuscular diseases, and medical clinic at Alaska Regional Hospital. Website: www.mda.org/office/alaska

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MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS Set priorities by paying your bills (rent, utilities, insurance, transportation and food) first. Carry less cash to make yourself less vulnerable to theft, loss or impulsive spending of living expense money. Borrowing will leave you short of money when you have to pay it back next month.

ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. 563-1000 4020 Folker Street 24–hour crisis hotline 563-3200 Mental health crisis intervention services include: psychiatric assessment/treatment, case management, psychosocial rehabilitation services, intensive rehabilitation services, traumatic brain injury services, specialized vocational services, individual and group therapy, homeless outreach services, specialized housing programs, companion services, and compeer. Offers a wide spectrum of family services focused on child and adolescent mental health needs and services for seniors sensitive to the needs of adults with mental disabilities and caregivers dealing with daily responsibilities. Mobile team is on call to respond in crisis situations. They are highly trained in assessment and triage of psychiatric emergencies.

MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL 417 Barrow Street 1-866-531-3765 / 279-6501 A local non-profit organization affiliated with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Offer confidential and personal debt management plans to help pay existing debt and avoid future problems. Educational programs promote consumer awareness of money management and the wise use of credit. Website: www.cccsofak.com DEBT REDUCTION SERVICES OF ANCHORAGE 341 West Tudor Road, Ste 207 1-888-377-8585 / 569-0200 Debt Reduction Services is a non-profit, full service, debt management and credit counseling service. Offers budget and credit counseling, low cost debt management programs, and free community wide educational programs. Website: www.debtreductionservices.org/location-anchorage EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (EOC) 4500 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 105 786-6707 Provides educational advising, financial aid advising, career exploration, assistance with defaulted student loans (help in setting up payment plans and consolidating loans), and free computer workshops.

DENA A COY (Southcentral Foundation) 729-5070 Dena A Coy has both a residential treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program that offers a comprehensive individualized addiction and mental health treatment program for pregnant, parenting and non-parenting women. The program serves women who are experiencing problems related to alcohol and other drug use and women experiencing emotional and psychological issues. DENAA YEETS’ (Southcentral Foundation) 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 1500 1-800-478-3343 / 729-5260 Denaa Yeets’ is a program that provides case management, information and referral to Alaska Native and American Indian people over the age of 18 that are at-risk of suicide. The program also provides supportive services to affected family members. QUYANA CLUBHOUSE (Southcentral Foundation) 729-6550 For those 21 and older that are diagnosed with chronic mental illness, Quyana Clubhouse is a behavioral health day program for individuals experiencing severe, persistent mental illness. Quyana Clubhouse incorporates clinical practices with traditional Native ceremony and structure. PROVIDENCE PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY Crisis Line 563-3200 / 212-2800 Accessible, professional, cost-effective services to individuals in psychiatric and/or substance abuse crisis. THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, INC. - ALASKA (NAMI) 144 West 15th Avenue 272-0227 Devoted to education, support, advocacy and research surrounding all severe mental illnesses. Mental health lending library with over 1500 titles (AV and books). Support meetings held at 144 West 15th Avenue on the following schedule: General support meeting for family & friends 2nd Tues at 7 pm Adult consumer support meeting Every Tues at 1 pm; Sat 11:30 am Dual Diagnosis/Double Trouble in Recovery Every Thursday at 3:30 pm; Sat 1:30 pm

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES Offering support to persons experiencing the death of a loved one. Low or no cost services, and many are organized by volunteers who have had similar experiences.

The Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education has an online publication called the “Where To Turn” resource directory. Most programs will require a doctor’s release for disability benefits when applying for services. The agencies below have free information.

Life Alaska Grief Share Recover Ministry Lost and Found Grief Group Anchorage Survivors of Suicide Widowed Persons Service AARP-Grief and Loss Program Cyrene Group (widowed persons) Grief Share Group for Bereaved Adults The Compassionate Friends Southcentral Counseling Center Grief Support Group TAPS-Tragedy Assistance Program Anchorage Center for Families UAA Psychological Services Center Eagle River Bereavement Support Forget Me Not Grief Program Grief Support Group for Youth Homicide Grief Support Group Hospice Services at Providence

562-5433 333-6535 345-2525 or 344-1497 272-3100 258-7823 or 566-0580 561-5322 333-7826 333-6535 561-5322 248-1063 563-1000 or 24/hour Crisis Intervention 563-3200 278-0977 1-800-959-TAPS 24 hours, Armed Forces 276-4994 786-1795 696-7831 561-5322 Children and Teens 272-3100 278-0997 212-4400

MENTAL HEALTH ALASKA CHILDREN’S SERVICES 4600 Abbott Road 346-2101 A private non-profit organization providing hope in trouble young lives through a broad range of psychiatric services. Website: www.akchild.org ALASKA MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN ALASKA (MHAA) 4045 Lake Otis Parkway, Ste 209 563-0880 Dedicated to the promotion of good mental health, the prevention of mental illness and ongoing improvement in the care and treatment of the mentally ill through advocacy, education, referral, research, legislative input and the monitoring of existing programs. ALASKA YOUTH AND FAMILY NETWORK (AYFN) 740 Communications Avenue 770-4979 Provides training and support for parents with severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children/youth to navigate the mental health and substance abuse system delivery in Alaska (what to ask, where the resources are and how to use them) by individual advocacy, small groups and use of the website. The goal is to promote youth and parents of children/youth with severe emotional/behavioral problems to become equal partners in the planning and evaluation of the treatment delivery system in Alaska.

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, Ste 203 Department of Health and Human Services 343-7770 The Aging and Disability Resource Center serves as a central source of information about and assistance in accessing the broad array of public and private long-term care resources for seniors and persons with disabilities. The ADRC provides information regarding all options for assistance and seeks to insure individuals with long-term care needs will live safely in the environment of their choice. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm ACCESS ALASKA 121 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 105 248-4777 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm An Independent Living Center which encourages and promotes the total integration of people with disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice. Services include: information and referral, counseling and service coordination, individual and systems advocacy, skills training, peer support, attendant care and accessible housing referrals. Offers financial aid toward assistive technology and home modifications. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (State of Alaska) 550 West 8th Avenue Department of Health and Social Services 269-3666 Information and referral, investigation of reports, protective placement, guardianship or conservatorship counseling, care coordination, training and designation of local community resources to provide services. Prevents and stops harm from occurring to vulnerable adults. ALASKA AUTISM RESOURCE CENTER (AARC) 3501 Denali Street, Ste 101 1-866-301-7372 / 334-1331 The AARC serves the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, caregivers, and service providers throughout the state of Alaska. They provide information, referral, training and consultation via on-site and distance delivery. ALASKA CENTER FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 3903 Taft Drive 1-800-770-7517 / 248-7770 Provides quality rehabilitation and training to persons who are blind or visually impaired so they may reach their highest level of independence. Blindness skills in home management, care travel, communication skills, aids and appliances, support group and other services as needed and appropriate. Free of charge. ASSETS, INC. 2330 Nichols Street 279-6617 Provides supported living and employment services to individuals who experience substantial disabilities.

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OF ALASKA (ATLA) 3300 Arctic Boulevard, Ste 101 1-800-723-2852 / 563-2599 Sells assistive technology, such as wheelchairs, low vision aids and communication devices, for people with disabilities.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ALASKA 4001 Lake Otis Parkway, Ste 101 769-0045 Provides quality, affordable, confidential reproductive health services to women, men and teens including: birth control, cancer screening, emergency contraception, HIV testing, hormone replacement therapy, hormones with optional pelvic exam, pregnancy testing and options counseling, STI checks and treatment, and no-scalpel vasectomies.

CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (UAA) 4880 2702 Gambell Street, Ste 103 1-800-243-2199 / 272-8270 The mission of the UAA Center for Human Development (CH) is to improve the quality of lives for people who experience disabilities and their families, across their lifespan, through interdisciplinary training, technical assistance, exemplary service development, applied research and dissemination of information. CHALLENGE ALASKA 3350 Commercial Drive, Ste 208 1-888-430-2738 / 344-7399 Improves the quality of life for people with disabilities and the whole community through sport, recreation, and education. Breaks down the barriers that may exist for people in many aspects of life, by building confidence and security, creating an infrastructure for support, increasing mobility, and improving health. THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CENTER (The ARC of Anchorage) 2211 Arca Drive voice/TTY 1-800-770-3456 / voice/TTY 277-3323 Provides services to hard of hearing and deaf adults with independent living skills. DISABILITY LAW CENTER 3300 Arctic Boulevard, Ste 103 1-800-478-1234 / 565-1002 Maintain an Information Center in the Anchorage office which will include statewide resource manuals, disability rights information, benefits booklets, and reference materials related to disability law. The center is available to the public. Disseminate current legal rights information throughout Alaska by presenting agency publications to service providers, coalitions, school districts and consumer advocacy groups. Will give presentations at conferences held in Alaska for the purpose of educating the public on services as well as legal rights of people with disabilities. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (State of Alaska) 619 Ship Creek Avenue, Ste 331 1-800-478-4378 / 269-3570 A vocational rehabilitation program to help you get work if you qualify for services. To qualify you must have trouble getting or keeping a job because of a mental or physical problem. You must need services to prepare for, get or keep a job.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAM (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, 1st Floor Department of Health and Human Services 343-4623 Confidential care for teens and low-to-moderate-income women and men. Pap tests, breast exams, birth control and natural family planning information, pregnancy tests and counseling, professional & community education programs, private and confidential counseling, testing and treatment for STDs including HIV/AIDS. SENIOR CARE CENTER 3200 Providence Drive, Ste 314 A primary care medical office for patients 55 years old and above.

S.T.O.P. AIDS PROJECT 520 East 4th Avenue, Ste 102 278-5019 Provides free anonymous HIV counseling and testing. Referral for substance abuse treatment and other supportive services. HUMAN DEATH RESPONSE: HOMICIDE, SUICIDE, ACCIDENT, NATURAL, UNEXPECTED STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER 5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 334-2200 Alaska law requires the Medical Examiner to investigate the circumstances and determine the cause and manner of death of all deaths that are: Sudden, when a person is in apparent good health; Not under the care of a physician; Suspicious, unusual or unexplained; The result of violence; Unlawful or due to criminal neglect. Medical Examiner’s Office does not issue death certificate copies. Request copies from the funeral home when arrangements are made. Copies can be obtained from Vital Statistics, PO Box 110675, Juneau, AK 99811-0675.

GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION (State of Alaska) 3601 C Street, Ste 740 269-8990 Publishes the “Where to Turn” resource directory. Call for a copy. HOPE COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC. 540 West International Airport Road 561-5335 Provides services and supports, requested and designed by individuals and families who experience disabilities, resulting in choice, control, family preservation and community inclusion. 16

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ALASKA 2-1-1 (United Way) 1-800-478-2221 / 211 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers, at no cost, to information about critical health and human services available in communities around Alaska.

PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN, INC. (PIC) 161 Klevin Street, Ste 103 561-8060 Provides early intervention services for children ages 0-3 with developmental delays or disabilities to assist parents and caregivers enhance their child’s development..

ALASKAN AIDS ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION (4A’S) 1057 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 102 1-800-478-AIDS (2437) / 263-2050 / 276-4880 Provides direct services for persons living with HIV and their families. Direct services include: case management, prevention education, risk reduction education, advocacy, support groups, financial assistance, and housing program. Website: www.alaskanaids.org ALASKA MEDICARE CLINIC, INC. 11260 Old Seward Highway, Ste 107 433-5100 The Alaska Medicare Clinic, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit outpatient health care clinic developed to meet the primary care needs of the Medicare-eligible population in Anchorage. ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER 4951 Business Park Boulevard Appointments 743-7201 / Information 743-7200 Family practice, pediatrics and internal medicine provided. Full lab, x-ray and mammography services. Dental clinic on site. Case management for special populations. Several clinicians bilingual in Spanish. Sliding fee scale available to people without other third party coverage. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, 1st Floor Department of Health and Human Services 343-4799 Immunizations for vaccine preventable diseases are an important component of public health. Immunizations are given in the first floor, General Clinic. Bring your child's immunization record at each visit. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, Ste 215 Department of Health and Human Services 343-4668 A supplemental food program for women, infants, and children providing, nutrition education and supplemental foods and health service referral. Breastfeeding peer counselors and support available to WIC clients. Infant and child immunizations available. Locations: 825 L Street, Ste 215 343-4668 Eagle River 343-1520 JBER 343-4430 Southcentral 343-4440

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STEP CENTER (Anchorage School District) 5530 East Northern Lights Boulevard 742-3872 The STEP Center maintains an extensive lending library open to students, parents, teachers and community members. Books, DVDs and videotapes cover a wide range of information on disabilities. The center regularly adds new publications and maintains an up to date collection of resource pamphlets from support agencies in Anchorage and the surrounding area. Now everyone with Internet access can search the library resources database. STONE SOUP GROUP 307 East Northern Lights Boulevard, Ste 100 561-3701 Stone Soup Group exists to sustain the health and well being of Alaskan children with special health care needs and their families. Through listening to stories of families, we identify areas of need and work with communities to find solutions. S.T.A.R. Program serves families from rural Alaska while in Anchorage or away from home due to medical reasons. Current programs include Anchorage Area FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) and PEG (Parent Education Group) meetings, which are educational and supportive group meetings for parents and caregivers of children with FASD every third Monday of the month during the school year. Meetings are held here at Stone Soup Group. THE ARC OF ANCHORAGE 2211 Arca Drive 277-6677 The ARC assists individuals who experience disabilities with an opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. Offers a variety of services for families, children, adults, parents, and individuals seeking assistance. ADAPTIVE RECREATION (Municipality of Anchorage, Parks and Recreation) 343-4163 Provides quality swim lessons for people 3 years and up who experience a disability. TRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (TVR) (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3360 Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) Program helps Alaska Native and American Indian individuals with disabilities find employment. WAIVER CARE COORDINATION (Southcentral Foundation) 4160 Tudor Centre Drive 729-6365 Waiver Care Coordination assists eligible Elders or disabled adults with obtaining a full range of services so they can remain living as independently as possible. Through this program, customers can receive help applying for Medicaid and Waiver screening (for the Alaska CHOICE Medicaid Waiver Program, while also receiving coordination of support services and overall advocacy for their basic needs.

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ALASKA LITERACY PROGRAM 1345 Rudakof Circle, Ste 104 337-1981 Provides year-round programs for adults and families with young children, concentrating on those most in need: The beginning learners in reading and English. Website: www.alaskaliteracyprogram.org ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (APU) 4101 University Drive 1-800-252-7528 / 561-1266 Alaska Pacific University is an intentionally small, private, independent university devoted to innovative teaching and learning, where students receive personal attention in small classes and acquire leadership capabilities, moral character, and self-direction through active learning. Website: www.alaskapacific.edu ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT (ASD) 5530 East Northern Lights Boulevard 742-4000 All new students must have proof of immunizations. Physical exam required for kindergarteners completed within past 12 months, due to school within 90 days of enrollment.

ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL—MAIN NUMBER—276-1131

Grade K 1 2 and up

Birth Certificate* Yes Yes No

Shot Record Yes Yes Yes

Proof of Physical Exam Within 90 Days Yes No No

Child’s Residence Address** Yes Yes Yes

Telephone Number Yes Yes Yes

Emergency Contact Information Yes Yes Yes

In addition, high school students transferring into this district need to bring their last report card or transcript. * Must bring original birth certificate which will be returned to you. ** Proof of address is required at some schools. Website: www.asdk12.org CAREER ACADEMY — ALASKA CAREER COLLEGE 1415 East Tudor Road 563-7575 Career Academy, serving all Alaskans and Alaskan employers since 1985, is Alaska’s largest privately owned accredited career college. Focusing in career specific program such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Computer and Business Technology, and Massage Therapy, Career Academy assists students with housing and daycare needs, GED test preparation, as well as in-school jobs and permanent job placement at graduation. Website: www.alaskacareercollege.edu CHARTER COLLEGE 2221 East Northern Lights Boulevard, Ste 120 1-888-200-9942 / 277-1000 Charter College is a private, independent Alaskan institution of higher education. Offers career-focused education in the growing fields of Health Care, Business, Criminal Justice and Information Technology and strive to provide our students, both young and old, with an education that’s both relevant in today's workplace and cutting-edge in technology and focus. Website: www.chartercollege.edu CHILD IN TRANSITION/HOMELESS PROJECT (Anchorage School District) 5530 East Northern Lights Boulevard 742-3833 Program offers school-related assistance to students who are living in temporary shelter. Call to learn about specific services we offer to support enrollment, attendance and success in school. 18

24 Hour Emergency Room 24 Hour Emergency Room (TTY/TDD) Administration Admitting Billing Office/Patient Accounting Cancer Resource Center Childbirth Information Day Surgery Health Management Center Heart & Stroke Center Hospital Operator Information Desk Laboratory Patient Information Pre-Registration Radiology Central Scheduling Sleep Laboratory Switchboard X-Ray/Diagnostic Imaging

264-1222 264-1224 264-1713 264-1232 276-6864 264-1431 264-1773 264-1952 264-1383 264-2332 276-1131 264-1175 264-1121 264-1131 264-1952 264-2020 264-2914 276-1131 264-1244

ALASKA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1201 North Muldoon Road 257-4700 Offers primary care, specialty care, women’s health, social work, and mental health outpatient care to Veterans. All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. Website: www.alaska.va.gov Patient Representatives Telephone Care/Medical advice Pharmacy/Phone Refills

257-5449 257-4710 1-877-750-4790

673rd MEDICAL GROUP—JBER HOSPITAL 5955 Zeamer Avenue JBER Emergency Room 550-5556 Family Advocacy 580-5858 - 24/7 DAVA Emergency Line 907-268-4580 Mental Health Clinic 580-2181

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PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL—MAIN NUMBER—561-2211 The Children’s Hospital at Providence Maternity Center Labor and Delivery Baby/Mother Unit Alaska Cares/Child Abuse Services Baby Connection Information Line Family Medicine Center Cancer Center Heart Center Emergency Center Psychiatric Emergency Room Orthopedic Services Providence Laboratory Services Radiology Services Imaging Center Emergency Stroke Care

561-2211 212-3611 212-3611 212-3612 561-8301 212-3666 562-9229 212-6870 212-3065 212-3111 212-2800 212-5606 212-3631 212-3631 212-3151 212-3138

PATIENT RESOURCES 24 Hour Nurse Advice Admitting Pre-registration Hospital Billing Palliative Care Patient Financial Services Hickel House (Lodging) Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy Spiritual Care

212-2945 212-3120 212-3149 212-6500 212-7890 212-2211 212-4949 212-5090 212-2990

SPECIALTY CLINICS Diabetes & Nutrition Center Occupational Therapy Sleep Disorder Center Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Wound Center Behavioral Health Services Crisis Line Hospice Services at Providence Senior Care Clinic

212-7980 212-6300 212-3650 212-6300 212-5630 212-3040 563-3200 212-4400 212-3420

LONG TERM CARE Extended Care Center Home Health Care Horizon House

562-2281 563-0130 261-4140

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CITC EDUCATION (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3265 CITC provides educational training services to Alaska Native and American Indian community: Core academic classes; Elementary School support in four Anchorage School District schools; Cultural Enrichment Classes; Tutoring; Life Skills and Social Support. Website: www.citci.org/ education/ CITC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3578 CITC assists Alaska Native and American Indians with scholarships and vocational training programs. Please call or email [email protected] for information. Website: www.citci.org/education/scholarships EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (EOC) 4500 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 105 786-6707 Provides educational advising, financial aid advising, career exploration, assistance with defaulted student loans (help in setting up payment plans and consolidating loans), and free computer workshops. GATEWAY LEARNING CENTER (AHFC) Park View Manor 801 Karluk Street, Ste 1 330-6180 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm Offers a state-of-the-art computer lab, a lightning fast internet connection, and access to superb computer classes, all aimed at helping low-income families get their fair share in this technology rich world. GED DIPLOMA PROGRAM (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3300 Assists Alaska Native and American Indian individuals receive their diploma. Tutors will help refresh and improve your skills, at your own pace. Website: www.citci.org HEALTHCARE TRAINING (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3371 or 793-3463 Provides opportunities in the fields of Certified Nursing Assistant CAN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN). Website: www.citci.org INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM (Anchorage School District) 5530 East Northern Lights Boulevard 742-4445 Supplemental academic assistance; counseling, home/school liaison and referral services; and cultural enrichment. The program is funded through Title VII of the No Child Left Behind law (NCLB). It is a formula grant based upon a formula that includes the number of eligible children who attend school in the district. Website: www.asdk12.org/depts/IndEd KING CAREER CENTER (KCC) (Anchorage School District) 2650 East Northern Lights Boulevard 742-8900 As part of the Anchorage School District, KCC is the connection between school and work where students can explore careers and apply academics in a vocational setting. The program is designed to introduce students to various career fields with a hands-on curriculum. Website: www.asdk12.org/schools/KCC/ 19

EDUCATION SERVICES/ELDER SERVICES NINE STAR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 125 West 5th Avenue 279-7827 Nine Star Education & Employment Services is dedicated to helping Alaskans get a job, keep a job and advance on the job through education and personal development. Multiple locations. Website: www.ninestar.com RAISE PROGRAM (Southcentral Foundation) 4201 Tudor Centre Drive, Ste 105 729-5015 Southcentral Foundation’s RAISE Program provides opportunities for on-the-job work experience in the context of Alaska Native cultural values. Designed to develop leadership skills in Alaska Native and American Indian Youth ages 14 to 19 years. UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (UAA) 3211 Providence Drive 786-1800 A major 4-year research institution and the largest university in the state. Home of the UAA Seawolves. UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE ALASKA NATIVE STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM Arts & Sciences Building 786-6135 This program seeks to provide the student with: an introduction to Alaskan Native ways of knowing and seeing the world, an experiential and theoretical exploration of Alaskan Native cultures, a series of critical perspectives on the traditional and contemporary Native Alaska experience and politics in a pluralistic society. This minor is highly recommended for Native Alaskan and non-Native Alaskan students and professionals who work with the rural and urban Alaska Native community. NATIVE STUDENT SERVICES (NSS) (University of Alaska Anchorage – UAA) Anchorage Rasmuson Hall, 3211 Providence Drive 786-4000 Provides quality support services to Native and rural students which promotes their scholastic achievement, student retention and personal success. We foster academic excellence , career development, leadership skills, personal growth, college-transitioning, a sense of belonging, and the attainment of ones scholastic and life goals. Website: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/nss/ ADULT DAY CENTERS DAY BREAK ADULT DAY SERVICES (Anchorage Community Mental Health Services) 9210 Jupiter Drive 346-2234 Adult day care center for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and related disorders. Seniors live in private homes. SERENDIPITY ADULT DAY CENTER (Salvation Army) 3550 East 20th Avenue 279-0501 A program that offers adults with special needs the opportunity to use their skills in meaningful occupations throughout the day. Serendipity’s staff respect our guests age, beliefs, culture, values and life experiences while encouraging meaningful interaction. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am5:30pm

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HEALTH CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FIREWEED AND PCC 4341 Tudor Center Drive, Ste 300 729-2500 Option #2 Behavioral Health Fireweed is a community mental health center, which offers a culturally based, customer-centered model of care by combining the strength of traditional beliefs with contemporary clinical practices. Behavioral Health Fireweed has three specialized programs: TRAILS, FASD and Pediatric Neuropsychological Services. Teens Responsibly Accepting Individual Life Skills (TRAILS) is a rehabilitation service for severely emotionally disturbed adolescents. The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Clinic provides diagnostic, support and referral services for children prenatally exposed to alcohol. Pediatric Neuropsychological Services evaluates a child’s functioning by assisting areas such as memory, attention, perception, coordination, language and personality. We serve Alaska Native and non-Native children, adolescents, adults and families. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRIMARY CARE CENTER 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 1500 729-2500 Option #1 Behavioral Health in the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center provides a wide range of group and individual therapies to adult beneficiaries. Available services include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychology, neuropsychology and Naltrexone services. This clinic also provides urgent response services for psychiatric emergencies and psychological crisis. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (EIS) (Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium-ANTHC) 4000 Ambassador Drive 729-2907 Provides continuum of primary care to HIV/IAIDS patients; counseling, testing, referral; HIV/ AIDS awareness; medical evaluation/provider consults and clinical care; other primary care services; facilitated referrals and partnership with other health care services HIV/STD PREVENTION CENTER (Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium-ANTHC) 4000 Ambassador Drive 729-4209 Program focuses on HIV prevention education and outreach services in the Anchorage area, provider trainings, HIV speakers, and rural community consultations regarding HIV prevention efforts. ALASKA AIDS EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER (Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium-ANTHC) 4000 Ambassador Drive 729-3956 HIV treatment education, clinical consultation, capacity building and technical assistance to health care professional and agencies. Training resources and materials are available to all Alaskans.

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HEALTH CARE/ALASKA HEALTHNC ATIVE ARE MEDICAL CENTER SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION PRIMARY CARE CLINIC 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 2300 729-3300 Full spectrum of primary care for all ages offered to residents in the Anchorage Service Unit. IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 1805 729-3647 Provides broad coordination of immunization programs at Anchorage Native Primary Care Center, Alaska Native Medical Center and to villages in the Anchorage Service Unit. OPTOMETRY SERVICES 4341 Tudor Centre Drive, Ste 200 729-8500 Provides eye care services that include comprehensive examinations, contact lens fitting, eye disease management, special testing, surgical referrals and a full service optical shop that provides eyeglasses, eyeglass repair and contact lenses. PEDIATRIC SERVICES 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 1805 Provides outpatient primary care and specialty consultative care for children.

729-1000

PHARMACY 4320 Diplomacy Drive 729-4172 Located on the first floor of the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center (ANPCC), the pharmacy provides a number of related serves. These include: customer consultations, prescription mailings, provider consultations, barcode-driven automation, automated refill line. OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 4320 Diplomacy Drive 729-3100 Services include low risk and high risk obstetric care; general gynecologic screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and many other women’s health services. TRADITIONAL HEALING 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 1010 729-4958 Provides traditional Alaska Native approaches to health in an outpatient setting in conjunction with other services offered at Southcentral Foundation. FAMILY WELLNESS WARRIORS INITIATIVE 3210 Lark Street 729-5440 Its purpose is to equip organizations and individuals to effectively address the spiritual, emotional mental, and physical effects of domestic violence, abuse, and neglect. Family Wellness Warriors Initiative targets the Alaska Native and American Indian populations of Alaska, but all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or religion are encourage to apply for our events.

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ELDER SERVICES AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, Ste 203 Department of Health and Human Services 343-7770 ADRC serves as a central source of information about and assistance in accessing the broad array of public and private long-term care resources for seniors and persons with disabilities. The ADRC provides information regarding all options for assistance and seeks to insure individuals with long-term care needs will live safely in the environment of their choice. SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, Ste, 203 Department of Health and Human Services 343-7770 The Senior Services Program coordinates, administers programs and enhances services to the senior population. Serves as liaison with the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission and area senior centers. SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION (SCAC) (Municipality of Anchorage) PO Box 196650/99519-6650 Department of Health and Human Services 343-4763 Advisory commission to the mayor and assembly on matters relating to seniors. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (State of Alaska) 1-800-478-9996 550 West 8th Avenue Department of Health and Social Services 269-3666 Adult Protective Services responds and investigates reports of harm and neglect and helps to prevent or stop harm from occurring to vulnerable adults defined as any person over the age of 18. Also, assist in linking clients to community resources; providing guardianship or conservatorship counseling; protective placement and training of community providers. ALZHEIMER’S RESOURCE OF ALASKA 1750 Abbott Road 561-3313 A non-profit organization that provides family consultations, care coordination, in-home services and education programs to family caregivers and health care professionals. Your resource for information and can refer you to services in Alaska or the contiguous U.S. Website: www.alzalaska.org ANCHORAGE PIONEERS HOME 923 West 11th Avenue 276-3414 Assisted living, enhanced assisted living and nursing care for those 65 and over who have resided continuously in Alaska for at least one year. Website: http://hss.state.ak.us/dalp/anchorage/aphfoundation.htm ANCHORAGE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 1300 East 19th Avenue 770-2000 The Anchorage Senior Activity Center is a gathering place for adults 55+ and offers opportunities for recreation, education, and socializing. Services include: Information and referral; notary service; tax assistance; blood pressure clinics; support groups; educational seminars; fitness center; library and Arctic Rose Restaurant. Call for hours of operation. Website: www.anchorageseniorcenter.org CHUGIAK-EAGLE RIVER SENIOR CENTER 22424 North Birchwood Loop Road, Chugiak 688-2677 Transportation, information and referral, recreation/social, outreach and adult day care services; 42 senior apartments, 20 assisted living apartments. www.chugiak.org

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ELDER PROGRAM (Southcentral Foundation) 6901 East Tudor Road, Ste 8 729-6500 The Southcentral Foundation Elder Program provides a comprehensive approach in delivering services to address the needs of Alaska Native and American Indian elders, age 55 and older, who reside in the Anchorage area. The program provides a hot lunch program (Monday to Friday), advocacy, information and assistance and referral services. Light housekeeping, inhome visits and scheduled transportation are provided for those who are eligible. Group outings and health and social activities are scheduled on a regular basis.

ALASKA NATIVE HEALTH BOARD (ANHB) 4000 Ambassador Drive, Ste 101 562-6006 The Alaska Native Health Board, established in 1968 is recognized as the statewide voice on Alaska Native health issues. The purpose of the ANHB is to promote the spiritual, physical, mental, social, and cultural well-being and pride of Alaska Native people.

HOME BASED SERVICES (Southcentral Foundation) 4160 Tudor Centre Drive 1-866-291-3017 / 729-2490 Available to customer/owners in the Anchorage area, a variety of home-based services are provided, including acute care upon discharge from the hospital, chronic care for the disease management and medication management and palliative care. Case management is available for infants, children and adults of all ages. MABEL T. CAVERLY SENIOR CENTER 911 West 8th Avenue, Ste 104 276-1496 Provides advocacy, outreach, information, referral, transportation, Phone Pal program, Senior Companions, activities, and DEAP Program (micro-grants for dental work, eyeglasses, hearing aids and prescription drugs) for seniors (55+ years). www.mabeltcaverly.org MATURE ALASKANS SEEKING SKILLS TRAINING (MASST) 1251 Muldoon Road, Ste 111 269-2029 MASST is a work based training program for older workers and provides subsidized, part-time, community services work based training for low income persons age 55 or older. MEDICARE INFORMATION OFFICE (State of Alaska) 1-800-780-9972 / 269-3680 Medicare Information Office offers free advice to Alaskans with Medicare questions or concerns including Medicare eligibility and enrollment; benefits and claims issues; choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and coordinating with other health insurance choices. For help with Alaska Medical Assistance programs call the Recipient Helpline OFFICE OF ELDER FRAUD AND ASSISTANCE 900 West 5th Avenue, Ste 525 334-5989 Investigates claims about financial exploitation of Alaskans 60 and older, and seeks civil remedies on behalf of elders unable to bring a compliant without assistance. OFFICE OF THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN 3745 Community Park Loop, Ste 200 1-800-730-6393 / 334-4480 The office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman identifies, investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of Alaskans who are 60 years of age or older. www.akoltco.org OLDER PERSONS ACTION GROUP (OPAG) 325 East 3rd Avenue, Ste 300 276-1059 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Provides advocacy, information and referral; offers Personal Care Attendant training; and publishes the “Senior Voice” newspaper monthly. Publishes a Directory for Older Alaskans. www.opagak.com

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ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER (ANMC) 4315 Diplomacy Drive 563-2662 ANMC is a tribally owned and operated hospital that provides a full range of services to Alaska Natives and American Indians who live in Alaska. The hospital is jointly owned and managed by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Southcentral Foundation. These parent organizations have established a Joint Operating Board to ensure unified operation of health services provided by the Medical Center. Patient Advocates work with patients to help navigate the Alaska Native Medical Center system of care. Several of the Patient Advocates are fluent in Yupik. ANCHORAGE NATIVE PRIMARY CARE CENTER (ANPCC) 4501 Diplomacy Drive 729-3990 A team of customer service representatives who are located at the main desk in the downstairs lobby of the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center (ANPCC). AUDIOLOGY SERVICES 4315 Diplomacy Drive 729-1400 Audiology provides comprehensive hearing evaluations and counseling for hearing loss and hearing loss prevention. BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM 4105 Tudor Centre Drive, Ste 210 This program provides screening services to women ages 40-64.

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DENTAL SERVICES 729-2000 Dental services are offered at two Southcentral Foundation locations. These services include examinations, cleaning, fillings and dental surgery. Limited crowns, bridges, root canals, orthodontic procedures and dentures are also offered for a fee. ANMC Dental, 4315 Diplomacy Drive; focuses on pediatric dental care, dental emergency care and dental surgery. Fireweed Building Dental, 4341 Tudor Centre Drive, Ste 100; focuses primarily on dental care for adults. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT 4315 Diplomacy Drive 24/7 911 / 729-1729 Responsible for providing emergency care and/or urgent care services for customers/owners of all ages.

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (State of Alaska) 1016 West 6th Avenue, Ste 102 269-3580 A vocational rehabilitation program to help you get work if you qualify for services. To qualify you must have trouble getting or keeping a job because of a mental or physical problem. You must need services to prepare for, get or keep a job.

PRESTIGE CARE 9100 Centennial Drive 333-8100 A 66 room center dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of its residents. The Anchorage center offers a comprehensive range of care solutions; 24 hour Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Restorative Program and Social Services, all administered in a home style setting. Website: www.prestigecare.com PROVIDENCE EXTENDED CARE CENTER 4900 Eagle Street 562-2281 Providence Extended Care Center provides skilled care and rehabilitation services. It is the largest long-term care facility in Alaska with 190 beds.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (EOC) 4500 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 105 Administration 786-6707 Enrollment/Financial aid 786-1480 Provides educational advising, financial aid advising, career exploration, assistance with defaulted student loans (help in setting up payment plans and consolidating loans), and free computer workshops. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (Municipality of Anchorage) 632 West 6th Avenue, Ste 610 (job hotline) 343-4451 Provides information, recruits, accepts and screens applications for jobs in the Municipality of Anchorage. Website: www.muni.org JOB CORPS (US Department of Labor) 4300 B Street, Ste 100 Admissions 562-6200 A no cost education and career technical training program administered by the US Department of Labor that helps young men and women ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. Website: http://alaska.jobcorps.gov NINE STAR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 125 West 5th Avenue 279-7827 Nine Star Education & Employment Services is dedicated to helping Alaskans get a job, keep a job and advance on the job through education and personal development. Multiple locations. Website: www.ninestar.com WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (Covenant House Alaska) 755 A Street 339-4403 Provides job counseling and training to youth, ages 16 to 24. The goals of this program are to assist youth in gaining employment, obtaining advanced employment for those that are underemployed, and ensuring that employment will put youth on a plan of independence and career satisfaction enabling them to become Alaska’s next workforce. Website: www.covenanthouseak.org YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES (Cook Inlet Tribal Council) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3300 A set of programs for eligible Alaska Native, American Indian and Alaskan youth, ages 14-24, that can assist youth secure employment, further education needs, and youth leadership opportunities. Website: www.citci.org

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PROVIDENCE SENIOR CARE CENTER 3300 Providence Drive, Building B, Ste 314 212-3420 A primary care medical office for patients 55 years old and above. SALVATION ARMY MEAL SERVICE 349-0613 Salvation Army provides meals to eligible seniors at least 60 years of age; income is not a factor. (no charge) Public meal sites are 1712 A street and 9210 Jupiter. Meals on Wheels is daily delivery of hot meals, with frozen meals for the weekends and holidays to seniors physically limited in his or her ability to carry out normal activities of daily living. SALVATION ARMY OLDER ALASKANS PROGRAM Salvation Army Family Enrichment Center at Chester Creek 1712 A Street 349-0613 Headquarters for all Salvation Army senior services including home delivered meals, assisted transportation, information and referral, home helpers, employment and adult day care. SENIOR BENEFITS PROGRAM 855 West Commercial Drive, Wasilla 1-888-352-4150 / 907-352-4150 A State of Alaska monthly cash benefit program for elders 65 or older on limited incomes. SENIOR AND DISABILITIES SERVICES (State of Alaska) 550 West 8th Avenue 1-800-478-9996 / 269-3666 Oversees programs for seniors; adults with physical disabilities; the Medicaid Choice Waiver Program; persons with developmental disabilities; vulnerable adults and assisted living home providers; rural long term care development and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Information regarding services statewide. U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 222 West 8th Avenue, Room A-11 1-800-772-1213 / 1-866-772-3081 Information concerning Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI). WAIVER CARE COORDINATION (Southcentral Foundation) 4160 Tudor Centre Drive 729-6365 Waiver Care Coordination assists eligible Elders or disabled adults with obtaining a full range of services so they can remain living as independently as possible. Through this program, customers can receive help applying for Medicaid and Waiver screening (for the Alaska CHOICE Medicaid Waiver Program), while also receiving coordination of support services and overall advocacy for their basic needs. 23

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ABUSED WOMEN’S AID IN CRISIS (AWAIC) 100 West 13th Avenue 24hr Crisis line 907-272-0100 279-9581 Safe, temporary shelter for women and children impacted by domestic violence. Offers food and clothing, case management, legal advocacy and information and referral services.

ALASKA LITERACY PROGRAM (ALP) 1345 Rudakof Circle, Ste 104 337-1981 ALP provides year-round programs for adults and families with young children, concentrating on those most in need: the beginning learners in reading and English. ALP changes lives and enriches our community by teaching adults literacy skills to increase their self-sufficiency. Website: www.alaskaliteracyprogram.org

ALASKA 2-1-1 (United Way) 1-800 478-2221 / 211 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers, at no cost, to information about critical health and human services available in communities around Alaska. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (State of Alaska Dept of Health and Social Services) 550 West 8th Avenue 1-800-478-9996 / 269-3666 Adult Protective Services responds and investigates reports of harm and neglect and helps to prevent or stop harm from occurring to vulnerable adults defined as any person over the age of 18. Also, assist in linking clients to community resources; providing guardianship or conservatorship counseling; protective placement and training of community providers. ALASKAN AIDS ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION (4 A’S) 1057 West Fireweed Lane, Ste 102 1-800-478-2437 / 263-2050 Provides direct services for persons living with HIV and their families. Direct services include: case management, prevention education, risk reduction education, advocacy, support groups, financial assistance, and housing program. Website: www.alaskanaids.org ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 4300 Boniface Parkway 1-800-478-2432 / 338-6100 Provides Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable public and subsidized housing. ALASKA YOUTH ADVOCATES 700 West 6th Avenue, Ste 206 Teen Clinic 563-8336 / Office 929-2633 The Alaska Youth Advocates (AYA) is a non-profit, United Way Agency dedicated to serving the needs of runaway and homeless adolescents and their families. AYA’s Peer Outreach Workers, Education and Referral (POWER) program offers training to teens providing them with the skills to do street outreach, conduct prevention-based presentations to their peers and staff the free downtown POWER Teen Center. Our office and Teen Drop-in Center is located in the downtown Transit Center on the second floor, located on 6th Avenue and H Street. Hours: 1:00-5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday. Nurse available Tuesday through Thursday. On Fridays the clinic is open to teens with peer outreach workers to answer questions and provide educational presentations. There is always a movie and popcorn as well as free food and various community resources. Website: www.akyouthadvocates.org AMERICAN RED CROSS - SOUTH CENTRAL ALASKA CHAPTER 235 East 8th Avenue, Ste 200 www.alaskaredcross.org 1-888-345-HERO / 646-5400 Temporary housing immediately following disaster (fire, flood, earthquake) victims.

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ADULT LEARNING CENTER (ALC) 2518 East Tudor Road, Ste 109 375-6000 ALC has an accredited High School Diploma Program and additional programs to improve your English skills, prepare for studies at a university studies or advance your business career. ALASKA’S PEOPLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CITC) 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3300 A walk in resource center open to all Alaska Native and American Indian individuals, and their families, seeking employment or training opportunities. Website: www.citci.org ALASKA JOB CENTER NETWORK (AJCN) (State of Alaska) 1-877-724-2539 The Alaska Job Center Network (AJCN) offers One-Stop services to all residents of the State of Alaska. Services include training, education and employment programs for the unemployed, underemployed, dislocated worker, and displaced homemaker. AJCN provides opportunities for individuals through job counseling and exploration. Resource rooms with faxes and computers are available. Workshops are taught on site and assistance is available in obtaining a General Education Diploma & various types of certifications. Website: www.jobs.state.ak Midtown 3301 Eagle Street, Suite 101 269-4800 Muldoon 1251 Muldoon Rd. #111 269-0000 Youth Hiring Center 2650 East Northern Lights Blvd, Relo #3 334-2587 Alaska People Center 3600 San Jeronimo Drive 793-3300 Eagle River 11723 Old Glenn Highway, Sp B-4 694-6904 CAREER ACADEMY — ALASKA CAREER COLLEGE 1415 East Tudor Road 563-7575 Career Academy, serving all Alaskans and Alaskan employers since 1985, is Alaska’s largest privately owned accredited career college. Focusing in career specific program such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Computer and Business Technology, and Massage Therapy, Career Academy assists students with housing and daycare needs, GED test preparation, as well as in-school jobs and permanent job placement at graduation. Website: www.alaskacareercollege.edu COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER (Covenant House Alaska) 339-4428 Day services are offered from 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday. Youth, residents and nonresidents, can receive a variety of services, which are geared towards getting them on their feet. Website: www.covenanthouseak.org

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EMERGENCY SERVICES FOOD RESOURCES New Hope on the Last Frontier Tuesdays: 10:30am-1:00pm

13th and E Street

North Anchorage Church of God 1711 Bragaw Road *Bring picture ID; Call for an appointment Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Saturdays: 9:30am-12:00pm

18444 Old Glenn Highway

274-2745 338-2316 688-2157

St Francis House 3710 East 20th Avenue 222-7300 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00am-1:00pm; 4th Wednesday: 4:00pm-6:00pm MOBILE FOOD PANTRY Registration begins 30 minutes prior to start time and distribution lasts until food runs out. Muldoon Community Assembly

7041 Debarr Road

Wednesdays 9:30am 2050

Centennial Village Chickaloon Landing

8901 Peck Avenue

3rd Wednesday 2:00pm

New Hope Baptist Church

333 North Price Street

Friday 5:00pm

1st CME Church

3600 MacInnes

1st & 4th Saturdays 2:00pm

Fairview Recreation Center (East Anchorage Rotary)

1121 East 10th Avenue

2nd Saturday 2:00pm

Fairview Recreation Center (True Vine Ministries)

1121 East 10th Avenue

3rd Saturday 2:00pm

Lutheran Church of Hope

1847 West Northern Lights

Tuesdays 5:00pm

Crosspoint Community Church

1920 West Dimond Blvd

3rd Thursday 5:00pm

Church of Nazarene

4025 West 88th Avenue

Saturdays 10:00am

ANCHORAGE GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION 2823 East Tudor Road 563-5603 A non-profit agency meeting the needs of the homeless; providing shelter, meals, clothing, the essentials of life, and counseling and spiritual guidance. ANCHORAGE SAFETY PATROL (ASP) AND CENTER (Municipality of Anchorage) 1500 East 3rd Avenue ASP Van: 343-4006 Anchorage Safety Patrol provides transportation to the Anchorage Safety Center. Center offers 24 hour temporary shelter and protective custody for the public inebriate. Call the above number for service van. Operates 2:00pm-6:00am daily. BEAN’S CAFÉ (United Way) 1101 East 3rd Avenue 274-9595 Hours Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:30pm; weekends 8:30am-5:30pm. A center where the hungry and homeless are provided with hot nutritious meals, a warm and safe day shelter, information and referral assistance to health and human service programs. Website: www.beanscafe.org BROTHER FRANCIS SHELTER (Catholic Social Services) 1021 East 3rd Avenue 277-1731 Night shelter for men, women 18 years of age and older. Dinner available each night at 5:30 pm provided by a hospital. Offers showers, washer/dryer, TV Room, Medical Clinic Night, Clothing. Case management by appointment. Website: www.cssalaska.org CHILD PROTECTION - STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES 323 East 4th Avenue 1-800-478-4444 / 269-4000 Works in partnership with families to support the well-being of Anchorage children/youth. Enhance the families' capacities to give their children a healthy start, provide them with safe and permanent homes, maintain cultural connections and help them realize their potential. The Protection and Permanency staff is committed to safety, permanency, and well-being for vulnerable children, youth, and families. OCS assesses allegations of child abuse and neglect and provides family preservation services in the home when appropriate. If necessary, OCS provides out-of-home care to protect the child. The goal is a safe, permanent home for every child through reunification, adoption or guardianship. CLARE HOUSE (Catholic Social Services) 563-4545 Provides temporary, emergency shelter for women with children and expectant mothers (over 18). Residents receive daily meals and referrals for child care, substance abuse, mental health, affordable permanent housing, employment and continuing educational opportunities. COVENANT HOUSE ALASKA 755 A Street—Open 24/7 272-1255 Through programs, services and staff, provide food, shelter and care homeless youth need as well as the support and life skills they need to put their lives on the right tract down the road. Crisis Center, 24/7 272-1255: Offers homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 13 to 20 a safe place to stay and get help. The Crisis center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and all services are free of charge. Website: www.covenanthouseak.org

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DIVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (State of Alaska) 1-888-804-6360 400 Gambell Street Department of Health & Social Services 269-6599 Available programs: food stamps, Medicaid, Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP), adult public assistance or interim assistance, chronic and acute medical assistance, general relief assistance and heating assistance. DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN (DSK) 240 East 3rd Avenue 277-4302 Serves meals, provides emergency clothing and showers, laundry. Serves a lunch of soup and sandwiches to Anchorage homeless and working poor, Monday through Friday year round. EMERGENCY OUTREACH SERVICES (Municipality of Anchorage) 825 L Street, Ste 203 Department of Health and Human Services 343-4694 Funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Emergency Services Outreach provides services and emergency financial assistance to homeless and near-homeless individuals and families. One-time assistance to qualifying people for rental deposits, rental arrearage, or utility assistance. HOMELESS FAMILY SERVICES (HFS) (Catholic Social Services) 3710 East 20th Avenue 222-7300 HFS helps to secure emergency housing families when shelters are full and connects families to the resources necessary to secure a place to call home. McKINNELL HOUSE (Salvation Army) 1712 A Street 276-1609 Provides temporary shelter and case management services to families experiencing the crisis of homelessness.. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES - ALASKA NATIVE OUTREACH 1303 West 33rd Avenue Provides Social Services, transportation and housing.

272-0643

U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 222 West 8th Avenue, Room A-11 1-800-772-1213 / 1-866-772-3081 Information concerning Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI). VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER 4201 Tudor Centre Drive, Ste 115 563-6966 Normal working hours are Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. Upon request Vet Center will provide services after normal work hours and/or on weekends. WILLA’S WAY SAFE HOME PROGRAM (Southcentral Foundation) 729-6300 A comprehensive safe home program for victims of domestic violence, the Willa’s Way Safe Home Program (WWSHP) serves Alaska Native and American Indian women and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Children under the age of 18, including boys, are considered for admission with their mother.

MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 825 L Street 1st Floor Reproductive Health Clinic 343-4623 Disease Prevention and Control 343-4799 2nd Floor WIC 343-4668 Emergency Outreach Services 343-4694 Direct Services Division 343-6730 ADRC/Senior Services 343-7770 3rd Floor Food Safety and Sanitation 343-4200 Public Health Division 343-4065 4th Floor DHHS Administration 343-6718 5th Floor Neighborhoods 343-4822 Municipality of Anchorage Direct Services Resource Webpage http://www.muni.org/Departments/health/services/Pages/Link_Community.aspx FOOD RESOURCES Anchorage City Church 1301 100th Avenue (off Minnesota) 2nd Saturday of the month 9:00am-11:00am

344-2141

Anchorage Northside SDA Church 204 West 10th Avenue Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm ; Saturdays 12:45pm-1:30pm

278-6278

Bean’s Café 1021 East 3rd Avenue Breakfast 8:00am; Daily Meal 11:30am-1:30pm

274-9595

1021 East 3rd Avenue

277-1731

Brother Francis Shelter Nightly meal at 7:00pm

Chugiak Eagle River Food Pantry 12836 Old Glenn Highway 694-5228 Monday 10:00am-1:00pm; Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm; Friday 10:00am-1:00pm Downtown Soup Kitchen Monday-Friday 12:00pm-1:30pm

240 East 3rd Avenue

277-4302

Eagle River Church of God 17108 Hanson Drive 694-9395 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm; Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm Family Food Cache 1540 C Street 4th Friday of the month 11:00am-12:30pm

276-1115

F.I.S.H. Citywide 277-0818 Delivery only, calls accepted starting at 8:00am; Monday, Wednesday, Friday Latino Lion’s Club 4233 Mountain View 3rd Saturday of the month: 10:00am-1:00pm (CSFP & TEFAP)

349-2598

Lutheran Social Services 1303 West 33rd Avenue 272-0643 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm; Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm (CSFP & TEFAP) MLK Shiloh Food Pantry 1928 Juneau Street 276-6673 1st and 4th Saturdays of the month 8:00am-10:00am *Proof of need (TEFAP)

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