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Waitlists and Program Updates

Every month, VOA Alaska sends out a referral partner newsletter containing the information below. If you would like to be added to that email list, please send a message to djtyson@voaak.org.

VOA Alaska accepts outside agency assessments. Our Rapid Response team specializes in crisis intervention for youth and young adults ages 12-24. The team, which includes mental health clinicians and peer support specialists, additionally provides free consultations to parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals. Call Rapid Response during regular business hours at (907) 419-4158.

If a program has a waitlist, no problem! We provide interim services, including connection with a clinician, peer support specialists, and group counseling.

WAITLIST TIMES*

    • Residential Treatment (ARCH)
      • Waitlist: No waitlist
    • OP Mental Health/Substance Use
      • Waitlist for in-person: No waitlist
      • Waitlist for statewide telehealth: No waitlist
    • OP Day Treatment (Christopher Walden School of Hope)
      • Waitlist: No waitlist
    • Family Services
      • Waitlist, Therapy Services: No waitlist
      • Waitlist, Kinship Care: No waitlist
    • Transition-Age Youth Services
      • TAY Outpatient: 4 weeks
      • Supportive Housing: Contact Program Director for information, Parinita Shetty, pshetty@voaak.org
    • School-Based Services
      • Counseling and support services are available at the following schools:
        • Tyson Elementary School, Creekside Park Elementary School, Russian Jack Elementary, Lake Hood Elementary, Romig Middle, Begich Middle, East High, West High, Bartlett High, SAVE, and Benny Benson Alternative.
      • No waitlist at any of the schools.

PROGRAM UPDATES, GROUPS, AND EVENTS

    • Anchorage Youth Speak Out – Thursday, September 19, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at the Wilda Marston Theatre (or virtual). Youth panelists will share their recovery stories, followed by a presentation on substance use trends and remarks from Mayor LaFrance. Free event. Learn more and RSVP here.
    • 3rd Annual Fall Festival – Sunday, October 6, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at The Nave. VOA Alaska’s biggest community event of the year is back! Free event with community resources, free food, live music, family activities, and raffle prizes. Learn more here.

    • Family Support Group – Every Wednesday, 5:30 PM at VOA Alaska’s Midtown office. Open to all families and caregivers. Virtual option available. On the first Wednesday of the month, a community partner shares resources and dinner is provided. Contact: Felicia Nichols, ftungul@voaak.org – Download flyer here

    • TAY Parent Group – Every Thursday, 12:00 PM at VOA Alaska’s Midtown office. Open to all transitional-aged youth (18-24) with children under 6 years of age to connect with resources and peers. Contact: Felicia Nichols, ftungul@voaak.org

HOW TO MAKE A REFERRAL

To refer a youth, young adult, or family, please call our Client Care Specialists at (907) 279-9640 or intake@voaak.org.

*Updated September 10, 2024