When children and teens are in acute crisis, weekly therapy may not provide enough support. Our Intensive Outpatient Program in Anchorage, and Partial Hospitalization Programs in Anchorage and Fairbanks provide daily opprotunities for group therapy and skill building to help clients learn the skills to function well at home, school and in the community. These programs can help young people in crisis avoid the need for hospitalization or provide a step-down in care from hospital or residential treatment.
Partial Hospitalization Program for Ages 9-17
Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Children is an intensive therapy program for children ages 9-17 experiencing significant and/or persistent mental health issues. The program includes medication management, intensive therapy, and skill-building to help clients regain stability, improve quality of life, and avoid the need for higher levels of care. Programs are offered in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
The program runs from 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. The program includes skill development, physical activity, therapy, and lunch. (Lunch is provided.) During the school-year, students in Anchorage in Grade 8 and below have education time with an ASD educator; students in Fairbanks and in high school can can complete schoolwork during designated time during the day.
Clients must be able to meaningfully engage in treatment. Clients with active safety concerns are not a good fit for this program.
Accessing Services
- All new clients will need to schedule an assessment for PHP. Call 907-563-1000 and press option 4
- Current Alaska Behavioral Health clients interested in this program should speak with their clinical team.
Logistics
This is a short-term program, typically lasting 16-19 days. Participants may continue outpatient therapy as needed with Alaska Behavioral Health providers or a therapist they have been working with previously.
Families must be able to transport clients to and from the clinic each day while their child is admitted to PHP. Insurance may pay for the cost of travel and lodging for families outside of those locations.
Daily Schedule
PHP runs Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The daily schedule includes medical check-ins (typically twice a week), mindfulness, therapy groups and skill development groups.
Meet Our Team
For more information
Email php@akbh.org or call us at 907-261-5500.
Intensive Outpatient Program for ages 8 – 17
Our intensive outpatient program for children and teens is designed to provide support for youth stepping down from higher levels of care (including PHP), or who are still struggling significantly with outpatient therapy. IOP is focused on supporting daily functioning through skill development, psychotherapy, and social time and follows a predictable schedule. Participants must be safe and stable, and willing to engage in treatment. IOP is offered in Anchorage at our midtown location.
The program meets in the afternoons after school hours. Snacks/meals are provided. If clients are unable to be in school, our partial hospitalization program is a better option.
Accessing Services
- All new clients will need to schedule an assessment for IOP by calling 907-563-1000, and option #1 for Anchorage.
- Current Alaska Behavioral Health clients interested in this program should speak with their clinical team.
Logistics
The IOP group meets 3-5 days per week from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at 2601 Arctic Boulevard in Anchorage. The number of days clients attend will vary based on their individual needs. Families must be able to transport clients to the clinic in Anchorage daily.
Clients may receive individual therapy services in addition to the IOP group through Alaska Behavioral Health, or through another provider.
For more information
E-mail iop@akbh.org
Specialized Treatment for Eating Disorders
Specialized eating disorder treatment is available through outpatient providers and can be supported within the IOP program. Programming uses Integrative Modalities Therapy (IMT), which can be applied to support recovery from a variety of eating disorders. Additionally, IOP can support clients with eating disorders by addressing co-occurring mental health symptoms, building coping skills, and reinforcing recovery goals. IOP services may include family involvement, supported mealtimes, and individual and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address eating disorder-related thoughts and behaviors. Body Acceptance and Exposure exercises are included as clinically appropriate.
Our PHP program staff have experience working with clients experiencing eating disorders within their standard programming.
How to Access Services
Insurance
We bill all insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. We are in network with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Tricare. Our staff can provide an insurance review of benefits to help determine coverage.
