North Slope Borough Health Department

2000 Ahkovak Street, Barrow, Alaska, 99723

Levels of care: Outpatient Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Virtual / Telehealth
Languages: English, American Indian / Alaska Native, Yupik

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

North Slope Borough Health Department in Barrow, Alaska offers standard outpatient care for people dealing with substance use, including nicotine and tobacco use, alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Services are set up for both adults and teens in the community, with treatment funded by the state and available at no cost to eligible clients.

Care draws on cognitive behavioral therapy within an evidence-based framework. The program allows smoking on its premises, a policy notable for an outpatient behavioral health setting. As a local public health department program, it serves as a community-based option for residents seeking outpatient support rather than residential or inpatient care.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

Co-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm

Substances Treated

Nicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-Based

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

Teens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniors

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Languages

EnglishAmerican Indian / Alaska NativeYupik

Levels of care

✕Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✕Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✕Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Payment options

Financing / Payment PlansIHS / TribalState-Funded / Free

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVaping Permitted

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does North Slope Borough Health Department offer?

North Slope Borough Health Department offers Outpatient Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does North Slope Borough Health Department treat?

North Slope Borough Health Department treats Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does North Slope Borough Health Department use?

North Slope Borough Health Department offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy and Family Therapy.

What languages are spoken at North Slope Borough Health Department?

Services are available in English, American Indian / Alaska Native and Yupik.

Who does North Slope Borough Health Department serve?

North Slope Borough Health Department lists programmes for Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults and Seniors.