Alaska · Listings Checked October 2026
Mental Health Care in Alaska
Where Can You Get Affordable Mental Health Care in Alaska?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 80 mental health facilities in Alaska, in 28 cities. Of these, 73 accept Medicaid, 58 offer a sliding fee or payment help, 66 offer telehealth therapy and 58 treat children and teens. In a crisis, call or text 988, or Careline Alaska at 877-266-4357.
- Mental health facilities
- 80
- Accept Medicaid
- 73
- Sliding fee or payment help
- 58
- Telehealth therapy
- 66
- 58Children and teens
- 44PTSD programs
- 28Walk-in crisis care
Mental Health Facilities by City in Alaska
The Alaska cities with the most SAMHSA-listed mental health facilities. All 28 cities are listed below the table.
| City | Facilities | Medicaid | Sliding fee or help | Children and teens | Telehealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health care in Anchorage | 19 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 15 |
| Mental health care in Wasilla | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Mental health care in Juneau | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Mental health care in Fairbanks | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mental health care in Ketchikan | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Mental health care in Barrow | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Mental health care in Sitka | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Mental health care in Eagle River | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Mental health care in Homer | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Kenai | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Kodiak | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mental health care in Palmer | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Soldotna | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Wrangell | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mental health care in Anderson | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Bethel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Cordova | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Craig | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Delta Junction | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mental health care in Haines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All 28 Cities in Alaska With Mental Health Facilities
Crisis and Support Lines in Alaska
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time.
- Careline Alaska: 877-266-4357 (Careline Alaska) · text 988 · 24/7
Medicaid Mental Health Coverage in Alaska
Alaska's Medicaid program is Alaska Medicaid: Alaska Behavioral Health State Plan services and the 1115 Behavioral Health Reform demonstration waiver. The Division of Behavioral Health manages the Alaska Behavioral Health State Plan and 1115 Behavioral Health Reform Medicaid programs. The 1115 waiver adds behavioral health services under Medicaid for individuals with serious mental illnesses, severe emotional disturbances, and/or substance use disorders. Covered mental health services the state names include Behavioral health screening, Mental health intake assessment, Psychiatric assessment (diagnostic evaluation), Psychological and neuropsychological testing, Individual, family and group psychotherapy, Comprehensive medication services, Short-term crisis intervention and short-term crisis stabilization, Case management, Therapeutic behavioral health services (individual, group and family), Peer support services, Day treatment for children, Home-based family treatment, Therapeutic treatment homes, Children's residential treatment, Intensive case management, Assertive community treatment, Partial hospitalization program, Adult mental health residential services, Peer-based crisis services, 23-hour crisis observation and stabilization, Mobile outreach and crisis response and Crisis residential and stabilization services. The 1115 behavioral health service manual sets State Fiscal Year limits on some services (for example 90 days per State Fiscal Year for therapeutic treatment homes and 180 days for adult mental health residential services); service authorization may be requested after those limits are reached. Telehealth may be allowable for some services if prior authorization is obtained.
Check a Therapist's License in Alaska
Before you start, confirm your therapist or psychologist holds an active Alaska license.
Guides for Your Next Step
See how to find a therapist, how sliding-scale therapy works, whether Medicaid covers therapy and the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Mental Health Clinics Are in Alaska?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 80 mental health facilities in Alaska (checked October 2026), the most in Anchorage (19).
Is There Low-Cost Therapy in Alaska?
58 of the listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale based on income or other payment assistance, and 48 receive state, county or block-grant funding. Ask about fees when you call.
Which Alaska Mental Health Clinics Accept Medicaid?
73 of the 80 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.
What Is the Crisis Line in Alaska?
Call or text 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, from anywhere in Alaska. Careline Alaska also answers at 877-266-4357 (24/7).
Sources
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
- Alaska crisis services
- Division of Behavioral Health, Alaska Department of Health
- Alaska Medicaid: Alaska Behavioral Health State Plan services and the 1115 Behavioral Health Reform demonstration waiver mental health services
- Alaska Medicaid behavioral health
- Psychologists and psychological associates: Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners