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 an 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. Upon completion of primary treatment, weekly continuing care is provided to support clients in their recovery efforts. The Assist program is linked to community resources through referral and case coordination with other agencies.
Outpatient
The Outpatient program provides intervention and education for youth who struggle with substance abuse. These clients are often in the early stages of addiction. Treatment consists of one group counseling session per week, attendance at the weekly family program, and individual counseling sessions during the 12 week program as determined by the individual's needs.
Intensive Outpatient
The Intensive Outpatient program consists of 10-12 hours of treatment per week, for approximately 12 weeks, in the form of individual, group, and family therapy. Family support and education is also provided weekly in multi-family group sessions. The adolescents appropriate for this program require increased structure and frequent contact and intervention in order to maintain abstinence while in an outpatient setting. The Intensive Outpatient program serves as a primary treatment as well as a transition from ARCH residential treatment, providing the structure and support needed for a successful transion back into the community. After completion, Continuing Care is then provided 3 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks.
Assist is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF) and are approved by the State of Alaska's Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Medicaid and most insurance are accepted and billed, and no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. Our fees are adjusted on a sliding scale.
Volunteers of America Alaska's Assist is funded by the State of Alaska Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
Volunteers of America welcomes any questions you may have regarding our services, accreditation, quality and effectiveness of services. Please feel free to call (907) 279-9634.
Adolescent Treatment Services
July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 (Fiscal Year 2007)
- ARCH served a total of 54 adolescent clients ages 12-18 during
FY2007.
- Assist served a total of 158 adolescents during FY2007.
- 392 assessments/screenings were conducted during FY2007.
- All of the individuals not
accepted in to Volunteers of America, Alaska’s
service received referrals to appropriate placements.
- 74% of those admitted to the ARCH
program were male and 26% were
female.
- 70% of those admitted to Assist were males and 30% were female.
- Average length of wait for the ARCH waitlist
was 37.5 days in FY2007.
- Average length of wait for the Assist waitlist
was 31 days in FY2007.
- 28% of those admitted to ARCH and Assist were female and 72% were male.
- ARCH bed utilization rate was 87%
in FY2007.
- The clients admitted have a
primary diagnosis of chemical dependency however approximately 80% also present with a secondary or
dual diagnosis.
- In FY 2007 there were 4 girls on the waitlist for ARCH with
an average wait time of 37
days.
- In FY 2007 there were 10 boys on the waitlist for ARCH with
an average wait time of 37 days.
- FY 2007 Assist 62 youth were on the waitlist for an
average of 31 days.
- The population is multi-cultural as follows: 9%3% Asian, 21% Alaska3% Pacific Islander, 61% Caucasian, 3% other or unknown.
African American, Native/American Indian,
- Approximately 85%
of the youth served have co-occurring disorders.
For additional information, please contact:
Treatment Services Director
Karin Schaff
1675 C Street, Ste. 201
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Tel: (907) 279-9634
Fax: (907) 276-5489