Crisis Services
National and Local Mental Health and Crisis Services
Anchorage Police (EMERGENCY) - 911
Always dial 911 if there is threat of suicide or of violence or harm to self or others. Always explain that the situation involves mental illness and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer. CIT officers are trained in mental health de-escalation techniques to assist individuals affected by mental illness and their families.
Anchorage Police (Non-Emergency) - 311 or 907-786-8900
In case of non-emergency situations involving mental health, you can request a CIT officer for a welfare check. Explain the situation to the dispatcher and request a CIT officer. They will be sent whenever they are available.
Alaska State Troopers - 907-269-5511
Anchorage Department of Corrections - 907-334-2381
24 Hour Crisis Hotline - 907-563-3200
Available 24/7/365.
Careline Alaska - 1-877-266-4357
Available 24/7/365.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
Available 24/7/365.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255
For veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their family members and friends. Press “1.” Available 24/7/365.
Crisis Text Line - text NAMI to 741741
Available 24/7/365.
TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386
For LGBTQIA+ young people. Available 24/7/365.
TrevorText - text START to 678678
For LGBTQIA+ young people. Available 24/7/365.
Careline Alaska via Text - text 4help to 839863
Available 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tuesday – Saturday.
Covenant House Alaska Helpline - 907-272-1255
For homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth. Available 24/7/365.
STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) Crisis Line - 1-800-478-8999
For victims of sexual assault and abuse. Available 24/7/365.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233
For victims of domestic violence. Available 24/7/365.
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673
For victims of sexual assault and abuse. Available 24/7/365.
Anchorage Safety Patrol and Center - 907-343-4006
For persons that appear to be incapacitated by alcohol or drugs in a public place.
Anchorage Municipality Mental Health Hospital Services
Providence Alaska Medical Center
3200 Providence Drive.
Psychiatric Emergency Department - 907-212-2800
Emergency room services to individuals in psychiatric and/or substance
abuse crisis including assessment, crisis intervention, medical care, and
referrals.
Mental Health Unit - 907-212-3040
Comprehensive treatment program addressing a multiplicity of mental
disorders.
Adolescent Residential Treatment Program - 907-212-2040
Long term treatment for adolescent girls who have psychiatric disorders.
Discovery Unit - 907-212-4843
Acute, inpatient program for adolescents who are in need of crisis
intervention, stabilization, and behavioral health treatment.
Providence Crisis Recovery Center - 907-563-5006
3760 Piper Street. Sub-acute, voluntary behavioral health facility providing crisis intervention and stabilization, psychiatric nursing and medication management, 24-hour support, etc.
Adult Program - 907-212-6240
Adolescent Program - 907-212-6299
Alaska Psychiatric Institute - 907-269-7100
3700 Piper Street. Provides emergency and court-ordered inpatient psychiatric services.
North Star Behavioral Health - 907-258-7575
2530 DeBarr Road. Youth and adult acute care, youth residential care.
Arctic Recovery Program - 907-433-7326
Intensive holistic treatment program dedicated to individuals 18 and older in need of detoxification and/or rehabilitation for substance abuse.
Chris Kyle Patriot’s Hospital - 907-258-7575
1650 Bragaw Street. Inpatient treatment program for first responders, military service members, veterans, and service member dependents 18 and older.