3001 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
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Located at 3001 C Street in Anchorage, Alaska, Alaska VA Healthcare System is a VA addiction treatment program.
Care options include residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Alaska VA Healthcare System is accredited by CARF, The Joint Commission, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Anchorage Municipality, AK has 22 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 289,600 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 170 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 58.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 39.3 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Alaska VA Healthcare System lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Alaska VA Healthcare System accepts federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Alaska VA Healthcare System does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Alaska VA Healthcare System reports accreditation from The Joint Commission, CARF, and NCQA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Alaska VA Healthcare System accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Anchorage Municipality, AK has 22 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 289,600 residents: 2 list detox services, 14 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 7 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Alaska VA Healthcare System is #4 of 12 ranked programs in Anchorage in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Alaska VA Healthcare System directly at 907-273-4011. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Alaska VA Healthcare System. Our helpline is not affiliated with Alaska VA Healthcare System.
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“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
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Levels of care
Payment accepted
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“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Alaska VA Healthcare System.
