Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit | Providence Alaska Medical Center

Summary: Alaska Behavioral Health is the largest community-based mental health provider in Alaska, founded in 1974 and based in Anchorage. They offer comprehensive adult psychiatric and behavioral health services, including evaluation, medication management, counseling, skill development, case management, and intensive supports. With clinics in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla, they serve adults (and children) with a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to serious mental illness. The residential and crisis services are led by Amanda Lindner (Medical Director). Key leadership includes CEO Jim Myers, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, among others. Their services emphasize improving lives through exceptional behavioral health care and coordination of primary care where applicable. Locations include an Anchorage HQ and additional offices in Fairbanks.

North Star Behavioral Health System is a privately held mental health care provider based in Anchorage, Alaska, offering psychiatric and substance use treatment for children, teens, and adults. The system runs multiple programs in the Anchorage area and surrounding Alaska communities, including military-specific care for first responders, service members, veterans, and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. They operate 6 offices nationwide (all in Alaska), with HQ at 2530 Debarr Road, Anchorage. Services focus on behavioral health and substance use recovery, with a private healthcare model and a team of about 26 employees. Key contact: several Alaska phone numbers (main: 907-264-3506).