Alaska Behavioral Health

12/26/2025

Need support this holiday weekend? We've got you covered! 🌟

Our clinics are open TODAY with plenty of same-day walk-in availability. No need to wait – we're here for you!
📍 Where to find us:

Fairbanks: All adult & child services → 926 Aspen Street

Mat-Su: Open → 351 W Parks Highway

Anchorage:
Child & Family + Cohen Clinic → 4020 Folker Street
Medical & adult clinical appointments → 4120 Laurel Street

Ready to get the care you need?
Call 907-563-1000 to schedule your same-day appointment, or simply walk in between 9 AM - 4 PM. Your wellness matters, especially during the holidays.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 anytime to connect to local resources.

12/23/2025

This week, our staff get to experience the joy of seeing our clients' faces light up when they receive holiday gifts -- thanks to the generosity of community donors!

A huge thank you to all of the elves at the Fairbanks Emblem Club 109, Altman, Rogers & Co. and Stoel Rives LLP!

The gifts themselves are appreciated; the feeling that someone took thought, time and care into giving them will last forever.

for Everyone

12/22/2025

Our clinics will be closed December 24, December 25 and January 1 to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year!

On Friday, December 26, select clinics will be open.

➡️Fairbanks: Services will be provided at our Aspen Clinic, 926 Aspen Street.
➡️Mat Su: Our clinic will be open as usual (351 W. Parks Highway, Wasilla)
➡️Anchorage: Services will be at 4020 Folker Street for children, or 4120 Laurel Street for adults.

Scheduled appointments will be moved to these locations; you will be notified by our client access staff of your appointment location.

Walk-in appointments will be available for new or existing clients who need support.

Our Residential programs will be fully staffed and open through the holidays, and our Fairbanks Mobile Crisis Team will maintain 24/7 availability.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 anytime to connect to local resources.

12/19/2025

We're heading into the holidays - kicking off with Winter Solstice this weekend!
It can be hard time of year to maintain your physical and mental health, with routines thrown off, more social occasions, more errands - all in the cold and dark.
MaryBeth Goodman with the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health and other experts recently shared their tips for staying healthy with Alaska's News Source: https://loom.ly/3igdU4Q

As the fall semester ends and the fourth quarter of the business year comes to a close, life can get busy, but it’s important to keep ourselves physically and mentally healthy.

12/18/2025

Grief during the holidays is real and valid. Whether you've lost someone recently or years ago, or you're grieving other losses (relationships, jobs, health, dreams), the holidays can intensify those feelings.

Support options:

Grief counseling/therapy specializing in bereavement
Find local support options through GriefShare: https://www.griefshare.org

It's okay to not be festive. It's okay to create new traditions. It's okay to feel however you feel. Professional support can help you navigate this difficult season. Call 907-563-1000.

12/17/2025

Shout out to our Fairbanks Child & Family team!

12/15/2025

Permission slips for the holidays:
✓ You can leave the gathering early
✓ You can skip events that drain you
✓ You can change traditions that no longer serve you
✓ You can ask for help
✓ You can feel multiple emotions at once
✓ You can take a break from family

The "perfect holiday" is the one where you protect your peace. Give yourself permission to do what's best for your mental health. 🌟

12/12/2025

Seasonal depression isn't just "the winter blues"—it's a real form of depression that typically occurs during fall and winter months.

Common symptoms include:

➡️Persistent low mood or sadness
➡️Loss of interest in activities
➡️Low energy and fatigue
➡️Changes in sleep patterns
➡️Difficulty concentrating

Learn more about and get some self-care tips from our staff in this blog: https://loom.ly/fMs6ZrU

If you're experiencing these symptoms, talk to your primary care doctor or a mental health professional. Evidence-based treatments like light therapy, talk therapy, and medication can help. You deserve to feel better.

12/11/2025

❄️ -30°F and still here for you ❄️

The cold won't stop us. The Fairbanks Mobile Crisis Team is out there 24/7/365—no matter the temperature—ready to help our community when it matters most.

Need support? Call 911 or the non-emergency line.

You're never alone in a crisis. 💙

12/10/2025

Our Residential Programs had quite the Thanksgiving feast!

Good food, fun games, much to be thankful for! We heard there was a dance off but sadly no video.

12/08/2025

Signs someone might be struggling during the holidays:

🔷Withdrawing from social activities or traditions they usually enjoy
🔷Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy levels
🔷Increased irritability or emotional reactions
🔷Expressing feelings of hopelessness or being a burden

The holidays can amplify existing struggles. A simple "I've noticed you seem different lately—I'm here if you want to talk" can mean everything! Check in on your people. 🤝

12/06/2025

📣 Calling all veterans and military families! We'll be at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla from 10am-3pm TODAY to showcase all the amazing ways our Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health supports our Post 9-11 Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and their families.

AKBH has several programs that are ready and able to serve this population as well. If you're looking for support, services or connection... Come see us at the Menard Center!