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List of Long-Term Rehabs in Alaska
Set Free Alaska's Valley Oaks Women's Residential Treatment program operates a Level 3.5 inpatient facility serving adult women ages 18 and older, including pregnant women and mothers with children under age 10. The program provides individualized residential care lasting five to eight months depending on each woman's motivation and progress. Located in the Mat-Su Valley, the facility houses up to 16 residents in a home-like environment designed to create an intimate, personalized therapeutic setting where women can focus on recovery while maintaining their parental role when applicable.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- DenaliCare
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Pregnant Women
- Women
7010 East Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK
Key details about Valley Oaks Women's Residential Treatment
How long is treatment?
5 to 8 months
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Valley Oaks Women's Residential Treatment?
Beverly Ray, LPC, LPC-S, MPC, CDC I | Director of Residential Services
Dori Hagen, MA, LPC | Clinical Manager - Residential Services
Elizabeth Fountain, BA, CDC II | Program Manager - Valley Oaks
What is their capacity?
16 women and children
Cook Inlet Tribal Council - Ernie Turner Center is a culturally responsive residential addiction recovery program located on secluded land near Eklutna Lake in Chugiak, Alaska. The center serves Alaska Native and American Indian adults whose alcohol or drug use has significantly disrupted daily functioning, relationships or stability by providing structured residential treatment within a drug- and alcohol-free environment modeled after traditional Alaska Native village life.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Native Americans
Trust Factors
- Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
- CARF-Accredited
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
30881 Eklutna Lake Rd, Chugiak, AK
Key details about Ernie Turner Center
How long is treatment?
90 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Ernie Turner Center?
Dr. Angela Michaud | Sr. Director of Recovery Services
What is their capacity?
14 people
Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest - Houston AK Women's Campus is a faith-based, long-term residential addiction recovery program for adult women in Houston, Alaska, located approximately one hour north of Anchorage on 10 acres of property. The program supports women whose alcohol or drug use has disrupted daily functioning, relationships or stability, and uniquely allows mothers to keep their children with them during residential recovery rather than separating families during the treatment process.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Pregnant Women
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
977 S Kenlar Road, Houston, AK
Key details about Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest
How much does Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest cost?
$500
How long is treatment?
12 to 15 months
Does Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest?
Larissa King, Bachelor's Degree in Ministry Leadership & Christian Counseling | Regional Intake Coordinator
Fairbanks Native Association - Ralph Perdue Center is a 45-day residential addiction recovery program in Fairbanks, Alaska that serves both Alaska Native and non-Native adult men and women whose alcohol or drug use has disrupted daily functioning, relationships or stability. The program provides structured residential care, averaging 45 days, within a safe, secure environment that combines clinical treatment with culturally responsive support tailored to individual needs.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Native Americans
3100 South Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK
Key details about Ralph Perdue Center
How long is treatment?
45 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
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Fairbanks Native Association - Women and Children Center for Inner Healing is a medium-intensity, long-term residential addiction recovery program in Fairbanks, Alaska designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum mothers whose substance use has affected daily functioning, family stability and parenting responsibilities. The program allows mothers to keep their children, up to age seven, with them during residential treatment.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Native Americans
- Pregnant Women
- Women
1027 Evergreen St, Fairbanks, AK
Key details about Women and Children Center for Inner Healing
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Women and Children Center for Inner Healing?
Tamara Thompson, LPN | Program Director
The Salvation Army's Clitheroe Center operates separate residential treatment programs for men and women dealing with substance abuse and co-occurring serious mental illness. Located in Anchorage, the center provides both inpatient and outpatient services designed to address addiction through a combination of rehabilitation groups, individual and family counseling, and structured daily programming. As part of The Salvation Army, the program integrates faith-based principles with clinical treatment, offering recovery support through both clinical treatment and spiritual care.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- DenaliCare
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Women
3600 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK
Key details about Clitheroe Center
What are their business hours?
Monday & Friday - 9am to 7:30pm
Tuesday to Thursday - 9am to 7pm
Is it co-ed?
Inpatient: No, men and women separated
Outpatient: Co-ed
What is their capacity?
42 people
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission – LifeSkills Program is a faith-based, long-term residential recovery program for adult men in Anchorage, Alaska. The program serves men whose alcohol or drug use has significantly disrupted their daily functioning, relationships, and stability, offering recovery within a structured, Christ-centered residential environment that integrates faith, life skills development, and community living.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Shelter
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
2823 E Tudor Rd., Anchorage, AK
Key details about Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission – LifeSkills Program
How much does Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission – LifeSkills Program cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
12 months (extension possible if needed)
Does Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission – LifeSkills Program have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission – LifeSkills Program?
Larry Aldrich, CDC-1 | Program Manager
What is their capacity?
25 to 30 men
Set Free Alaska's Compass Men's Residential Treatment facility operates a Level 3.5 inpatient program overlooking Kachemak Bay near Homer, Alaska. The program serves adult men ages 18 and older dealing with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, with capacity for men to bring children under age 10 when bed space allows. Treatment duration is individualized based on each resident's needs, typically ranging from five to eight months. The facility houses up to 16 residents in a private home setting designed to create an intimate, personalized therapeutic environment.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- DenaliCare
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
Kachemak Bay, AK
Key details about Compass Men's Residential Treatment
How long is treatment?
5 to 8 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Compass Men's Residential Treatment?
Beverly Ray, LPC, LPC-S, MPC, CDC I | Director of Residential Services
Nathanael Kirkegaard, PhD | Clinical Manager - Residential Services
What is their capacity?
16 men and children
Central Peninsula Hospital - Serenity House Treatment Center is a 12-bed intensive residential addiction treatment center located on a private 40-acre wooded property between Kenai and Soldotna, Alaska. The program helps adults whose alcohol or drug use has disrupted daily functioning, relationships and wellbeing by providing structured residential care, typically lasting 6 to 8 weeks, followed by a continuum of step-down supports that extends therapeutic contact for a full year.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Licensed Staff
Between Kenai and Soldotna, AK
Key details about Serenity House Treatment Center
How long is treatment?
6 to 8 weeks
What is their capacity?
12 people
Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest - Alaska Men's Campus is a faith-based, long-term residential addiction recovery program for adult men in Wasilla, Alaska, located about 43 miles northeast of Anchorage. The program helps men whose alcohol or drug use has significantly disrupted daily functioning, relationships or stability by placing recovery work within a structured, Christ-centered residential environment rather than short outpatient care alone.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
560 S Knik-Goose Bay Road, Wasilla, AK
Key details about Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest
How much does Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest cost?
$500
How long is treatment?
12 to 15 months
Does Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest?
Larissa King, Bachelor's Degree in Ministry Leadership & Christian Counseling | Regional Intake Coordinator
What is their capacity?
24 men
Rehabs in Alaska by Insurance Providers
King's Dream Center operates a faith-based residential discipleship and life skills program for men ages 18 to 59 dealing with addiction and other life struggles. The program runs for nine months, with an optional three-month extension focused on life skills training, creating a total potential timeline of up to one year. Located in Alaska, the center provides a structured community environment where participants work on long-term freedom from addiction through faith-based curricula, counseling, group studies, and work therapy.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
3301 East Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK
Key details about King’s Dream Center
How long is treatment?
9 months (then additional 3 months of life skills classes)
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at King’s Dream Center?
Steve Ray, MA in Pastoral Ministry | Program Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Look for programs with clear phases that gradually increase your independence over time, not just months of the same routine. Check whether they offer life skills training, vocational programs, and a solid transition plan for when you complete the program. Verify the facility is licensed, ask about staff qualifications, and read reviews from former residents.
It depends on your situation, and there are real trade-offs either way. Going far from home removes you from the people, places, and routines tied to your addiction, which can be especially valuable when you're committing to months of treatment. But staying closer makes family involvement in therapy easier and can simplify the transition when you complete the program. If your home environment is a major trigger, distance is usually worth it. If family support and a smooth re-entry matter more, staying closer may make sense.
Short-term programs (around 30 days) provide stabilization and early recovery strategies, making them suitable for those with milder substance use issues and strong external support. Long-term programs (60–90 days or more) allow for deeper therapeutic work, relapse prevention, and life skills development, often leading to more sustainable recovery for individuals with severe or chronic addiction.
Cost is usually the first concern. Long-term programs mean more weeks of care, which adds up fast. But options like Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, payment plans, and free programs through nonprofits and religious organizations can make it more accessible than you'd expect. The other major hurdle is availability: long-term beds are harder to come by than short-term ones, so waitlists are common. Getting on a list now, even at multiple facilities, is the best move, and interim support like outpatient counseling or telehealth can keep you on track while you wait.
It depends on the program, not all long-term rehabs offer the same life skills training, so this is something worth asking about before you commit. Look for programs that go beyond classes and actually have you practicing skills as part of your daily routine: budgeting and managing money, cooking and household responsibilities, job readiness and interview prep, communication and conflict resolution. The best programs build these into your schedule over months so they become habits, not just information. If a program can't tell you specifically how life skills are structured into their day-to-day, that's worth noting.
Long-term care is most often a good fit when addiction has been going on for years, when there have been prior relapses after treatment, or when the home environment is unstable or high-trigger. It can also be the better option when someone has limited support, strained relationships, housing insecurity, or major life instability that would make an immediate return home risky. In those cases, more time in a structured setting gives someone room to rebuild stability and practice recovery before being thrown back into the same pressures that fueled the addiction.





















