Liitfik Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health • Nome, AK • Since 1970
About
Summary: - Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is a tribally owned health system based in Nome, Alaska, with a footprint including presence in the Philippines and Canada. - NSHC employs 171+ staff and offers a broad range of health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, dentists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, medical technologists, paramedics, and behavioral/mental health professionals. - The organization advertises career opportunities in Nome (e.g., optometrist roles, other full-time positions with competitive salaries) and engages in community health activities, such as events involving Liitfik Behavioral Health Services (BHS) staff at local schools (Elim) to support students. - If your focus is specifically on Liitfik Behavioral Health Services in Nome, NSHC operates or collaborates with Liitfik BHS to provide behavioral health support, outreach, and services within the NSHC network. Note: The page lists ongoing staffing and community outreach activities; for exact Liitfik BHS services in Nome, contact NSHC directly or visit their site for current program details and locations.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
706 N Street, Nome, Alaska
Phone
907-443-3344
wellness@nshcorp.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; after hours 5pm-8am and weekends 24/7 crisis support
Emergency Care
Yes (after hours urgent care via 844-586-8773)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered?
Mental health and substance use concerns with person-centered care.
What are Liitfik Behavioral Health Services' hours?
Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm. After hours, 24/7 urgent care is available at 844-586-8773.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Culturally grounded, community-oriented approach to behavioral health and recovery activities (e.g., sewing, carving, and time outdoors)
- Holistic, individualized, and culturally sensitive services with a “first do no harm” principle
- Accreditation by CARF and documented behavioral health program focus for adults and children/adolescents
Common complaints
- No patient review ratings or complaint details were found in the provided sources
"“We try to emphasize the relationship with self, with family, land animals, ancestors, the environment…”"
— KNOM Radio Mission article describing Liitfik’s approach"“First do no harm” principle."
— Norton Sound Health Corporation – Liitfik Behavioral Health Services – About Us"First Accredited: 2015 (CARF provider listing)."
— CARF International provider page for Norton Sound Health Corporation/BHSSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nome clinic heals through Alaska Native traditions - KNOM Radio Mission — Apr 30, 2026
- Nome Clinic Heals Through Alaska Native Traditions - KNOM Radio Mission — Jul 4, 2026
- NSHC Hostel – Norton Sound Health Corporation — Jul 1, 2026
- Recidivism Reduction | State of Alaska | Department of Health — Jan 12, 2026
- Nome clinic heals through Alaska Native traditions - YouTube — Aug 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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