Anchorage Resources

• Over 3,000 people in Anchorage are experiencing homelessness.¹

• 10% of Anchorage residents suffer from food insecurity.²

• 108,000 adults in Alaska have a mental health condition (3X the population of Juneau).³

• 43% of adults in Alaska report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.³

• The suicide rate in Alaska is double the national average, with the youth (15-24) rate four times the national average.⁴

• Nearly half (48%) of women in Alaska experience domestic abuse.⁵

• Nearly 85% of Alaska Native women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.⁵

• Alaska has the third highest rate in the nation of intimate partner violence against women.⁵

• In a study of ten major cities, Anchorage had higher trafficking rates for homeless youth than any other city, including New York City and Los Angeles. 45% of trafficked youth were Alaska Native.⁶

Visit aceh.org/capacity-map to see where beds are available in Anchorage.

Brother Francis Shelter: Low barrier shelter for adults that provides dinner, showers, laundry, basic medical care, services and programs to assist the transition out of homelessness.

~ 1021 E 3rd Ave 907-277-1731 Brother Francis Shelter

Gospel Rescue Mission: Sober shelter for all ages. Breakfast and dinner are served. Showers are available/required. One must register a zero on a breathalyzer with no alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia in their possession to access services.

~ 2823 E Tudor Rd 907-563-5603 anchoragerescue.org

Downtown Hope Center: Women’s shelter with dinner provided. Showers, laundry, and toiletries are available.

~ 240 E 3rd Ave 907-277-4302 ext. 6 downtownhopecenter.org

SWS Cold Weather Shelter: Provides a warm bed and meals at 9am and 6pm. Showers are available. This facility will be open at this capacity (200 beds) until at least the end of May.

~ 1111 E 56th Ave

AWAIC (Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis): Open to survivors and their children who are in danger due to domestic violence. The Safe Haven for Pets program provides foster care for pets until permanent housing is secured. Legal aid and assistance is also provided.

~ 100 W 13th Ave 907-272-0100 awaic.org

Clare House: Emergency shelter for women with children and expectant mothers. Provides meals, necessities for moms and their children. Support and case management services help guide families to permanent stability.

~ 4110 Spenard Rd 907-563-4554 ext. 100 or 101 Clare House

Covenant House: Shelter provides meals, showers, and clean clothes to youth 13-20. Also provides counseling, medical care, and a variety of programs. Their primary goal is reuniting youth with their families but will find a safe alternative if that is not an option. No youth is turned away.

~ 755 A St 907-272-1255 covenanthouseak.org

Salvation Army McKinnell House: Emergency shelter for homeless families, including single father families. Provides meals, educational support with ASD, life skills development, and case management.

~ 1712 A St 907-375-3500 McKinnell House

Homeless Family Services: case management program for adults and families.

~ 4600 Debarr Rd 907-222-7300 Homeless Family Services

AHFC (Alaska Housing Financial Corporation): offers housing programs and rental assistance.

~ 4300 Boniface Pkwy 907-330-6100 www.ahfc.us

Food Bank of Alaska: Mobile food pantry at varied locations, dates, and times. Website link has up-to-date schedule of locations and times.

~ 907-272-3663 Find Help

St. Francis House food pantry: emergency food assistance.

~ 3710 E 20th Ave 907-222-7323 St. Francis House

Gospel Rescue Mission: Breakfast and dinner served. Must register a zero on a breathalyzer with no alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia in their possession to access services.

~ 2823 E Tudor Rd 907-563-5603 anchoragerescue.org

Bean’s Cafe - Children’s Lunchbox: distributes food pantry boxes to children and their families. Visit the website to view distribution locations around Anchorage.

~ 1020 E 4th Ave 907-433-8601 Children’s Lunchbox

Downtown Soup Kitchen Hope Center: serves soup and sandwich lunches from 12:00-1:30pm every day.

~ 240 E 3rd Ave 907-277-4302 downtownhopecenter.org

Lutheran Social Service: food pantry is available once every month per person.

~ 1303 W 33rd Ave 907-272-0643 lssalaska.org

3rd Ave Resource and Navigation Center: offers a wide range of services, from showers and phone chargers to case management and employment support.

~1101 E 3rd Ave 907-222-7388 3rd Ave Resource Center

Downtown Hope Center: showerhouse and laundry services are available to all those who sign up the day prior. Clean clothes are available to all.

~ 240 E 3rd Ave 907-277-4302 downtownhopecenter.org

Gospel Rescue Mission: clothing room for work clothes, children’s clothes, and winter wear. Showers are available. Must register a zero on a breathalyzer with no alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia in their possession to access services.

~ 2823 E Tudor Rd 907-563-5603 anchoragerescue.org

Community Pregnancy Center (CPC): Faith-based center offering free and confidential pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD testing, parenting resources, and post-abortion counseling.

~ 4231 Lake Otis Pkwy 907-337-9292 cpcanchorage.com

Clare House: Emergency shelter for women with children and expectant mothers. Provides meals, necessities for moms and their children. Support and case management services help guide families to permanent stability.

~ 4110 Spenard Rd 907-563-4554 ext. 100 or 101 Clare House

Covenant House: Shelter provides meals, showers, and clean clothes to youth 13-20. Also provides counseling, medical care, and a variety of programs. Their primary goal is reuniting youth with their families but will find a safe alternative if that is not an option. No youth is turned away.

~ 755 A St 907-272-1255 Covenant House

Passage House: Provides housing and support for pregnant and young mothers - ages 17-21.

~ 755 A St 907-272-1255 Passage House

POWER Youth Drop-In Center: Youth (13-23) can drop in Mon-Fri, 1:00-5:00pm for food, clothes, hygiene items, games and activities, mental health services, and case management services. Run by Alaska Behavioral Health.

~ 2601 Arctic Ave 907-929-2633 POWER Youth Drop-In Center

Crisis Line: Call 988 or text “HELLO” to 741741

Alaska Behavioral Health: Offers a variety of programs and services for youth and adults.

~ 907-563-1000 alaskabehavioralhealth.org

Cornerstone Health: Counseling for those older than two years old. Reduced rates for services done by mental health students accumulating hours.

~ 2121 Abbott Rd, Ste 101 907-522-7080 cornerstonehealthalaska.org

Alaska Center for Counseling: Provides therapeutic care for individuals and couples.

~ 6927 Old Seward Hwy 907-268-0043 accanc.com

Birchwood Behavioral Health: Outpatient counseling for those older than five years old. Inpatient programs for teenage girls.

~ 1600 O’Malley Rd 907-349-2222 bbhalaska.com

Hope to Alaska Initiative: This program run by Alliance Christian Fellowship (ACF) offers assistance for the cost of counseling. Submit the form online to request financial assistance.

~ 907-694-7741 acfak.org/hope-to-alaska

Alcoholics Anonymous: A.A. groups meet to share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help others recover from alcoholism in a confidential setting. Secure a mentor to walk with you through the recovery process. Meetings happen all over Anchorage - every day of the week. See website for meeting locations and times.

~ 907-272-2312 anchorageaa.org

Narcotics Anonymous: N.A. is a group of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Meetings happen all over Anchorage - every day of the week. See website for meeting locations and times.

~ 907-277-5483 akna.org

Salvation Army Clitheroe Center: Offers inpatient and outpatient programs for substance abuse and recovery.

~ 3600 E 20th Ave 907-276-2898 clitherhoe.salvationarmy.org

Akeela: Offers inpatient and outpatient programs with the goal of recovery.

~ 1-800-478-7738 akeela.org

Cornerstone Health Recovery: Faith-based outpatient program for individuals who misuse drugs and alcohol.

~ 2121 Abbott Rd, Ste 102 907-339-8760 cornerstonerecoveryclinic.org

AWAIC (Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis): 24/7/365 crisis and support line. 24 hour emergency shelter open to survivors and their children who are in danger due to domestic violence. Safe Haven for Pets program provides foster care for pets until permanent housing is secured. Legal aid and assistance is also provided.

~ 100 W 13th Ave 907-272-1000 awaic.org

STAR (Stand Together Against Rape): Sexual trauma prevention and response. 24/7/365 crisis and support line. Provides support and counseling.

~ 1057 W Fireweed Ln, Ste 230 907-276-7273 staralaska.com

Priceless: Provides support for victims, mentorship, emergency and long-term housing, counseling, medical and legal services, job training, education completion, relocation services, and mobile food pantry connections for human trafficking survivors.

~ 907-250-2926, text “BE FREE” to 233733 pricelessalaska.org

STAR (Stand Together Against Rape): Sexual trauma prevention and response. 24/7/365 crisis and support line. Provides support and counseling.

~ 1057 W Fireweed Ln, Ste 230 907-276-7273 staralaska.com

Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services (RAIS): RAIS assists in reception & placement (R&P), case management, employment assistance, educational assistance, and many other services.

~ 4600 DeBarr Rd, Suite 201 (907)222-7300 RAIS

Alaska Immigration Justice Project: The Alaska Institute for Justice strives to ensure that immigrants are aware of their legal rights and options by providing low cost and free legal representation.

~ 431 West 7th Ave, Suite 208 (907)279-2457 akijp.org

Immigrant Connection: Immigrant Connection offers low cost legal services to immigrants. Awaken Church will be sponsoring an Alaskan office, which is in the process of approval from the Department of Justice. They will assist in employment authorization, travel documents, citizenship, and many other services. Once they have received approval, you can book a consultation at their website (see below).

~ AK Immigrant Connection