- 122 1st Avenue Suite 600, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
- Alcoholism
- Drug Addiction
- Mental Health
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance Abuse
Tanana Chiefs Conference Behavioral Health serves primarily Indian Health Service beneficiaries within the Interior of Alaska. This behavioral health provider takes a person-centered, interactive approach to treatment, focusing on meeting the unique needs of clients from numerous villages throughout the region, including Anaktuvuk Pass, Alatna, Allakaket, Circle, and many others across Alaska’s interior.
The organization provides both mental health and substance use treatment services in an integrated model. While specific accreditation information is not available, their comprehensive service approach indicates alignment with contemporary behavioral healthcare standards.
Comprehensive Care Programs Available
Tanana Chiefs Conference Behavioral Health offers a continuum of care for substance use and mental health concerns through various treatment modalities:
- Mental health and substance use screenings with brief interventions
- Individual and group counseling sessions
- Comprehensive substance use assessments
- Prevention and health education programs
- Multiple levels of substance use treatment (from Level 0.5 Prime for Life to Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient)
- Supportive living program for clients with chronic mental illness
- Psychiatric services and specialized therapy approaches
- Continuing care and case management for serious mental illness (SMI)
Populations Served and Conditions Treated
The center serves clients from age 4 through adulthood, with specialized programs for youth between 13 and 17 who have experienced trauma, serious emotional disturbance, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Their services address alcohol, drug, and tobacco abuse alongside mental health challenges including grief, depression, suicide-related issues, and serious mental illness.
Their mission specifically emphasizes healing, treatment, and education for youth who have experienced trauma or struggle with serious emotional disturbances. The organization maintains a cultural focus on serving the needs of Alaska Native communities throughout the interior region.
