Behavioral health

YKHC is by your side

YKHC Behavioral Health offers a variety of outpatient and residential programs and services to support individuals, families, loved ones and communities who need help with mental health or substance use disorders.

Our behavioral health prevention team partners with communities to offer a culturally relevant, Calricaraq approach to promote healthy living and healing.

We also offer services to support children with developmental delays and disabilities.

YKHC Behavioral Health is by your side.

To speak with a team member and see how YKHC Behavioral Health services can help, call (907) 543-6100, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Crisis care is always available. A person in crisis or someone supporting them can call for immediate mental health support 24 hours a day by calling a crisis hotline.

Emergency Services

In a crisis, help is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week:

YKHC Crisis Line
907-543-6499
or 844-543-6499

AlaskaCareLine
877-266-HELP (4357)

988 Lifeline
Call or text 988

Behavioral Services Office

For access to treatment and services, call the Behavioral Service Office.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
907-543-6100

YKHC Behavioral Health Services

To speak with a team member and see how YKHC Behavioral Health services can help, call 907-543-6100, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Preventative Services

YKHC offers behavioral health preventative care with programs that support people and build strong communities, which can protect individuals from declines in mental health and substance misuse concerns.

Our prevention team utilizes a culturally relevant, Calricaraq approach to promote healthy living and healing. We also offer a Uqisqiun crisis response team to support communities in times of need. Preventative care staff regularly travel to villages and give presentations in schools, and communities.

For more information, please contact 907-543-6100.

Outpatient Therapies

We support people struggling with mental or behavioral health concerns, such as:

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Substance use disorders
Coping skills
Anger management
Relationship issues
Parent/child relationship
Sexuality
Chronic pain,
Adjusting after difficult life events
Many other issues that can affect a person’s mental health

Services can be provided in Bethel or remotely via telehealth services.
For more information or for a referral, please contact 907=543-6100.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

YKHC offers treatment for people with substance use disorders. Whether you are struggling with alcohol, opioids or other substances, YKHC is by your side and can help.

We offer residential and outpatient treatment options, including Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT), which combines medication treatment with therapy.

For more information or for a referral, please contact 907-543-6100.

Ayagnirvik Healing Center

We offer multi-week, intensive, residential treatment program. Residents are provided comprehensive treatment, including introduction to 12 steps, group and individual treatment and co-occurring treatment.

For more information or for a referral, please contact 907-543-6100.

Crisis Respite Center

The Crisis Respite Center offers community members experiencing an emotional crisis a place to stay for two to seven days. Individuals can speak one-on-one with a counselor, participate in group therapy, learn coping skills and get connected and medical, psychiatric and medication appointments.

This service is accessed through Behavioral Health Emergency Services.

Sobering Center

This program offers intoxicated individuals, who are temporarily unable to care for themselves, and need a safe place to “sleep it off.” Upon waking, they are offered screening, brief intervention, and referral to services to address substance use disorders.

McCann Treatment Center

Designed for teenage and pre-teen youth with behavioral and emotional problems, this 14-bed facility offers 12-18 month treatment programs, which include comprehensive clinical services, rehabilitation services, a year-round school, and a subsistence education program. We accept youth from all over the state.

For more information or for a referral, please contact 907-543-6100. The phone number at the facility is 907-543-6800.

Family Infant Toddler Program

The Family Infant Toddlers (FIT) program serves families with children from birth to three years old with developmental delays. At no cost to families, our screen and evaluation process determines program eligibility. FIT also helps facilitate transition into early Head Start programs with local school districts.

For more information, please contact Behaviorla Health at 907-543-6100.

Developmental Disability Program

The Developmental Disabilities program helps people in our region find resources for individuals with disabilities. We can help manage the planning for services, develop a plan of care, monitor services, and renew plans of care annually. The Developmental Disabilities program can also help individuals with funding for medical supplies and equipment.

For more information, please contact Behavioral Health at 907-543-6100.

Group Homes

We offer three long-term group homes for those needing significant long-term support. Residents receive clinical and rehabilitation services needed to have a more meaningful life.

For more information, please contact 907-543-6100.

When someone you know needs help

When someone needs help with mental health or substance use disorder, family and community support is vital. Here are ways to assist:

Check in regularly with family, friends, and neighbors to strengthen social bonds and support well-being.
When a person presents as having a behavioral health need and is willing to get help, work with them to call YKHC Behavioral Health program at 907-543-6100 to schedule an evaluation.
If a person is not an immediate danger to themselves and does not want to seek help, your strongest option is to let them know you care and are there when they are ready to seek help.
If someone poses an immediate, serious threat to themselves or others and won’t seek help, contact village officers or state troopers for assistance.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call YKHC’s crisis line at 907-543-6499 or 844-543-6499.

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