Behavioral Health Services - Maniilaq Association
Behavioral Health • Kotzebue, AK • Since 1966
About
Summary: - Maniilaq Association is a tribally operated health and social services nonprofit serving the Northwest Arctic Borough, including the North Slope community of Point Hope. It is the region’s largest employer, with hundreds of staff and a broad service footprint across 3 offices in Kotzebue, Alaska, and surrounding communities. - Behavioral Health Services is a key division within Maniilaq, led by: - Joel Alowa, Director Of Behavioral Health Services - Alexiss Santoni, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services - The organization provides comprehensive behavioral health support as part of its mission to deliver health, tribal, and social services to residents in its service area (population ~8,000 across a land area the size of Indiana). - Headquartered in Kotzebue, Maniilaq’s Kotzebue location includes the address: #733 2nd Ave, Kotzebue, AK 99752, United States.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
Kotzebue, US
Phone
9074427744
BHS@maniilaq.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Maniilaq Health Center (general aggregate): 4.6 out of 5 stars (30 reviews (Birdeye))
- Recovered.org (TrustScore): 3.85 out of 5 stars (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff
- Helpful and knowledgeable team members
Common complaints
- General concerns regarding quality of care, professionalism, or services can be addressed through the internal Patient Advocacy department or the State of Alaska's behavioral health complaint process
"Fantastic team that works here. Everyone was very nice and professional. Thank you for going the extra mile"
— Birdeye ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The-Wellness-Center-411122 - CARF International — Jun 16, 2026
- Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery CTR | Mental Health Providers — Oct 10, 2025
- Patient Services - Maniilaq Association — May 13, 2026
- Prevention Services - Maniilaq Association — Mar 6, 2026
- Tribal Services - Maniilaq Association — May 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Summary: Alaska Behavioral Health is a nonprofit, community-based mental health provider founded in 1974 and headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. It is the largest mental health provider in the state, with clinics in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla, serving children and adults with a wide range of needs—from anxiety and depression to serious mental illness. Services include evaluation, psychiatric/medication management, counseling, skill development, case management, and intensive supports. The organization employs about 78 people and operates five offices across Alaska, with contact information and locations listed for its main sites in Anchorage and Fairbanks. If you’re seeking behavioral health services in Kotzebue, note that the page highlights statewide clinic presence but does not list a Kotzebue location; you may contact their main HQ at (907) 563-1000 or visit alaskabehavioralhealth.org for referrals and nearest locations.
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