Adult Psychiatric Services in Alaska | Our Residential Team
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital • Anchorage, AK • Since 1974
About
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.
Clinic Type
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Address
Not provided
Phone
907-563-1000
residentialadmissions@akbh.org
Opening Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emergency Care
24 Hour Crisis Line: 988
Services Offered
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FAQs
How to refer to the Residential program?
Complete the online referral form and check the box requesting an assessment for the residential team for fastest routing; or contact Residential Team via email.
What is Adult Mental Health Residential?
Alaska Behavioral Health provides mental health residential treatment for adults with acute mental health needs who have not responded to outpatient treatment, have needs that cannot be met in a less-restrictive setting, or would benefit from further treatment following inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
What services are provided in Adult Mental Health Residential?
Medication services and individual and group services with a focus on skill development including communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution; life and social skills to restore functioning; and self-regulation, anger management, and other mood management skills.
Who provides the services?
An interdisciplinary treatment team in a therapeutically structured, supervised environment 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including clinicians, clinical associates, peer support specialists, psychiatry and primary care providers.
How can I refer to the Residential Team?
Complete our on-line referral form and check the box requesting an assessment for the residential team at the bottom of the form for the fastest routing to our residential team.
How can I contact the Residential Team?
You can contact the Residential Team at residentialadmissions@akbh.org or call 907-563-1000.
Is there a self-referral option?
Yes—call 907-563-1000 and press 4 to schedule an assessment for the Residential program.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Birdeye (Monarch Psychiatry of Alaska): 3.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Eileen Ha): 4.4/5 (10 ratings)
- Google (North Star Behavioral Health): 2.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Rehab.com (AK Child and Family): 2.7/5 (22 reviews)
Patients praise
- some individual practitioners receive high ratings for being responsive and professional
- positive experiences reported regarding medication management and personalized treatment plans
- pockets of support from family members who felt the care was attentive to their loved ones' needs
Common complaints
- allegations of neglectful or dehumanizing staff behavior
- concerns regarding staff professionalism and favoritism
- complaints about facility cleanliness and environment
- documented regulatory deficiencies regarding patient safety
- issues with administrative processes, such as medication refills and appointment scheduling
"If you what to improve your mental health, don't go here. Staff are neglectful and treat patients like animals."
— Yelp review of Alaska Psychiatric Institute"Most of the staff demean and belittle the kids, the units are too cramped, you’re exposed to things in there, drugs, and a whole bunch more."
— Google review of North Star Behavioral Health"Dr. Yanagida is professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful... Highly recommend."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Masao YanagidaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Yeshjesh T’uh: A Safe Place for Healing and Hope - Southcentral Foundation — Aug 15, 2025
- Investing in Behavioral Health — Aug 29, 2025
- Alaska Department of Health approves behavioral health hospital for Mat-Su Valley — Feb 25, 2026
- Alaska Legislature advances measures to address longstanding problems in children’s psychiatric facilities - Anchorage Daily News — Apr 24, 2026
- Child psychiatrist who worked at North Star and Providence charged with Medicaid fraud - Anchorage Daily News — Jan 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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