Community Resource List, Department of Health and Human Services

Community Resource List Department of Health & Human Services Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska

:Listings by Category: The following is for your information and is not an endorsement, nor is it all-inclusive. Please see the alphabetical listing for more information. Food/Emergency Food Treatment Centers Continued Abbott Loop Church 349-2005 Providence Breakthrough 562-7325 Bean’s Café 274-9595 Reflections 276-2898 Crisis Center 272-1255 RITE, Inc. 562-7483 Eagle River Food Pantry 694-5228 Starting Point 562-6116 FISH 277-0818 Stepping Stones 569-0097 Food Bank (referrals) 272-3663 Food Shelf 248-8463 Shelter/Emergency Shelter Food Stamps 269-6599 Abbott Loop Church 349-9641 Kid’s Kitchen 274-8522 Anchorage Rescue Mission 563-5603 Or 529-7903 AWAIC—information line 279-9581 Lutheran Social Services 243-0316 Crisis Line 272-0100 St. Francis House 276-5590 Beyond Shelter Program 277-2554 Salvation Army 277-2593 Booth Home 279-0522 Brother Francis Shelter 277-1731 WIC Clare House 563-4545 Eagle River 694-2131 Covenant House 272-1255 EAFB 580-2150 McKinnell House 276-1609 Fort Richardson 384-2033 Passage House 333-2023 L Street 343-4668 AK Regional Medical Plaza 343-4500 Heating/Weather Proofing Providence Medical Center 261-4932 Energy Assistance 269-5777 Weatherization 343-4881 Childcare/Emergency Childcare Camp Fire 279-3551 Financial Assistance Cares For Kids 276-8511 Denali Kid Care 269-6529 Child Care Assistance 343-6700 ATAP (Public Assistance) 269-6599 Child Care Connection 563-1966 Human Services Safety Links Boys and Girls Club 248-5437 343-4694 Head Start/Kids Corps 272-0133 American Red Cross 646-5400 SCF Head Start 729-6100 Child Care Assistance 343-6700

Substance Abuse & Treatment Programs Exercise For the Family Akeela 561-5266 APU 564-8314 Arc of Anchorage Outpatient Only Boys and Girls Club 248-5437 277-6677 Challenge Alaska 344-7399 Clitheroe 276-2898 Elmendorf Youth Activities 552-2266 Ernie Turner Center 793-3200 Fort Rich. Youth Services 384-1508 Genesis Recovery Services 243-5130 YMCA 563-3211 Intervention Helpline 272-1174 Narcotic Drug Treatment Center (Center for Drug Problems) 276-6430

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Eagle River Resources Health Care Information/Support Cont. CCS Early Learning Center 688-2660 North Star Behavioral Health Eagle River Food Pantry 694-5228 258-7575 Eagle River Job Center 694-6904 1-800-478-7575 Eagle River Public Assistance 694-7006 Parents Reaching Out 273-5409 FOCUS 688-0282 Planned Parenthood 563-2229 Heart to Heart Pregnancy & Family Programs for Infants and Children, Inc. Resource Center 694-1747 561-8060 WIC 694-2131 Providence Family Practice 562-9229 Ready Care 258-3498 Breastfeeding Education/Equipment Reproductive Health Clinic 343-4623 Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition 337-5245 Rural Alaska Community Action Program Cradle Club at AK Regional 264-1773 279-2511 La Leche League International 644-0555 Tuberculosis Clinic 343-4799 Lake Otis Pharmacy 563-7878 Twins/Multiples Club 743-8474 Northstar Lactation Services 337-5245 WIC - see page 1 for local office phone numbers Prescriptions (Emergency) Salvation Army 277-2593 Health Care Information/Support ACCESS Alaska 248-4777 Dental Care Alaska Health Care Clinic 279-3500 ANHC 257-4661 Alaska Health Fair, INC. 278-0234 Mountain View Health Clinic 792-2300 Alaska Info Line 1-800-478-2221 UAA Dental Hygiene 786-6960 AK Native Medical Center 563-2662 Alzheimer’s Resource Agency of Alaska Legal/Immigration/Refugee Services 561-3313 ACLU of Alaska Foundation 276-2258 American Cancer Society 277-8696 Alaska Legal Services 272-9431 American Diabetes Assoc. 272-1424 Disability Law Center of Alaska American Heart Assoc. 263-2044 565-1002 American Lung Assoc. 276-5864 Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center 222-7359 Midtown 257-4600 Classes/Training Mtn. View 792-2300 ACCESS Alaska 248-4777 Anchorage Project Access 339-8746 AK Center for the Blind 248-7770 Arc of Anchorage 277-6677 AK Cntr for the Environment 274-3621 Center for Loss of Multiple Births 222-5321 AK Community Share 258-4576 Compassionate Friends 273-5409 AK Public Interest Research Group Cuddler’s Group 261-3062 278-3661 Early Intervention Services 742-2655 American Red Cross (CPR) 646-5400 FOCUS 688-0282 Anchorage Job Center 269-6414 Grandfamilies Network Project 522-9866 Anchorage Literacy Project 337-1981 Hospice of Anchorage 561-5322 Anchorage Youth Court 274-5986 Immunizations 343-4799 Assets, Inc (Employees Only) Infant Learning Program 269-4000 279-6617 Interpersonal Violence Prevention 343-6302 Big Brothers/Big Sisters 278-2621 Lupus Foundation AK Chapter 338-6332 Booth Family Services 279-0522 Mabel T. Caverly Senior Center 276-1496 Challenge Alaska 344-7399 Make a Wish Foundation 258-9474 Child Care Connection 563-1966 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Consumer Credit Counseling 279-6501 276-4111 Crossroads Teen Program 742-2424 Muscular Dystrophy Association 276-2131 Ed. Opportunity Center 274-5522 National Multiple Sclerosis Society 563-1115 EFNEP 786-6308 Baby Connection 261-3666 Family Literacy 332-0681 2 G:\...Chd\CHAdmin\Community Resource List Rev. 03/08

Classes & Training Continued: Housing Assistance Foster Grandparents 276-6472 Abbott Loop Church 349-9641 Girl Scouts of America 248-2250 Transition for Men Only Identity, Inc. 929-4528 AK Housing Finance Corp 330-6100 Job Corps 562-6200 Anchorage Neighborhood Housing Services Older Person’s Action Group 276-1059 677-8490 Muldoon Job Center 269-0000 Brother Francis Shelter 277-1731 YWCA of Anchorage 644-9600 Clare House 563-4545 Covenant House 272-1255 Counseling Four A’s 263-2050 AK Baptist Family Services 349-2222 Human Services Safety Links343-6589 Alaska Children’s Services 346-2101 Lutheran Social Services 272-0643 Alaska Counseling Svc 276-2978 McKinnell House 276-1609 AK Women’s Resource Ctr. 276-0528 Passage House 333-2023 Alaska Youth and Parent 243-6541 Al-Anon 276-6646 Smoking Cessation Alcoholics Anonymous 272-2312 Alaska Lung Association 276-5864 Anch. Community Mental Health Services Alaska Tobacco Quit Line 563-1000 1-888-842-7848 Arc of Anchorage 277-6677 Providence Alaska Medical Center AWAIC 279-9581 261-3664 Dena A Coy 729-5070 Denali Family Services 274-8281 Transportation Four A’s 263-2050 Lutheran Social Services 272-0643 Reflections 276-2898 Southcentral Foundation 729-2500 Pregnancy Testing/Prenatal Counseling Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) Alaska Native Medical Center 276-7273 729-3100 Victims for Justice 278-0977 Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Vol. of America of Alaska 279-9634 257-4600 Birthright 276-3645 Baby Equipment/Clothing Booth Home 279-0522 Abbott Loop Church 349-9641 Catholic Social Services 276-5590 AK Women’s Resource Ctr. 279-5000 Crisis Pregnancy Center Birthright 279-3645 Boniface 337-9292 Bishop’s Attic 279-6328 Planned Parenthood 563-2229 Crisis Pregnancy Center Providence Family Practice 562-9229 Boniface 337-9292 Reproductive Health Clinic 343-4623 Once Upon A Child 562-8777 Value Village Miscellaneous Resources Boniface 337-2184 Alaska 211 1-800-478-2221 Dimond 522-9090 Identity, Inc. 929-4528 Interpersonal Violence Prevention Car Seats/Car Seat Safety Checks 343-6302 AK Injury Prevention Center 929-3939 Office of Children’s Services 269-4000 Southcentral Foundation 729-2689 Out North 279-8099 Rural Alaska Community Action Program 279-2511 United Way of Anchorage 263-3820

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Alphabetical Listing Alaska Counseling Services 276-2978 Abbott Loop Community Church 2600 Denali St # 606 2626 Abbott Road 349-9641/349-2005 Provides counseling services, call for more Provides food, clothing, and house wares. information. Also provides a ‘Transitional Living Program’ for men only. Alaska Health Care Clinic http://www.abbottloop.org/ 3600 Minnesota Drive 279-3500 Physical exams and general medical care for ACCESS Alaska 248-4777 adults and children. Provided by physicians Provides independent living services for assistants and nurse practitioners. people who experience a disability. http://www.accessalaska.org Alaska Health Fair, INC. 278-0234 Health screening programs and outreach to Alaska Baptist Family Services 349-2222 promote healthy living. Residential care, counseling, and foster http://www.healthfair.ak.org home placement for emotionally disturbed children. Alaska Housing & Finance Corp 330-6100 624 W. International Airport Road Alaska Center for the Blind 248-7770 Subsidized housing for low income Provides quality rehabilitation and training Families. Public Housing Section 8. to persons who are blind and/or visually http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us impaired, so that they may reach their highest level of independence. Alaska 211 1-800-478-2221 http://www.alaskabvi.org Statewide resource information Available M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Alaska Center for the Environment closed on holidays. Alaska based, leading grassroots organization dedicated to promoting Alaska Injury Prevention Center recycling, clean air and water, bike trails, 3701 E. Tudor Ste. 105 929-3939 forest and wildlife conservation and Car seat check. Call first. environmental education for children and http://www.alaska-ipc.org adults. 247-3621 http://www.akcenter.org Alaska Legal Services 1016 W. 6th Avenue #200 272-9431 ACLU of Alaska Foundation 276-2258 Provides legal advice and representation to Provides public education on civil liberties help resolve the serious legal problems of issues and provides legal and advocacy low-income Alaskans. services for people in Alaska whose http://www.alsc-law.org constitutional rights have be violated. http://www.akclu.org Alaska Lung Association 276-5864 500 W. International Airport Road Ste. A Alaska Children’s Services 346-2101 Provides information on how to quit Residential care, and counseling for abused smoking, as well as an online quit smoking and emotionally disturbed children. class. http://www.aklung.org http://www.acs.ak.org Alaska Native Medical Center Alaska Community Share 258-4576 4315 Diplomacy Drive 563-2662 A coalition of innovative Alaska-based so- Provides comprehensive medical care to cial, educational, arts, health and environ- Alaska Natives & American Indians who live mental non-profits committed to solving the in Alaska. http://www.anmc.org/ root causes of problems in our Alaskan communities. http://www.alaskacommunityshare.org 4 G:\...Chd\CHAdmin\Community Resource List Rev. 03/08

APU (Alaska Pacific University) American Cancer Society 4101 University Dr. 564-8314 1057 W. Fireweed Lane Ste. 204 Offers child swimming classes, starting at Provides cancer information and support 3 1/2 years. Parent/child classes available for groups. Helps individuals with cancer find infants starting at 6 months. Call for info. financial assistance. http://www.alaskapacific.edu http://www.cancer.org 277-8696

Alaska Public Interest Research Group American Diabetes Association A non-profit, non-partisan, citizen oriented, Education, referral and support services statewide membership organization dedicated to diabetes prevention and cure. researching, educating and advocating on http://www.diabetes.org 272-1424 behalf of the public interest. Also the home of the Alaska Injured Workers Alliance. American Heart Association 263-2044 http://www.akpirg.org 278-3661 Programs to reduce disability and death from heart disease and stroke. AK Tobacco Control Alliance http://www.americanheart.org a statewide organization that works to create conditions in Alaska to be tobacco-free American Lung Association 276-5864 Alaska Quit Line: 1-888-842-QUIT Provides lung health and clean air AK Tobacco Control 907-450-2453 programs. http://www.lungusa.org http://www.alaskatca.org American Red Cross 646-5400 AK Women’s Resource Center 235 E. 8th (after a disaster) 610 C Street #2A 276-0528 Assists disaster affected families with Crisis intervention counseling, referrals to emergency food, shelter and clothing. other resources in the community, diapers, Also provides CPR and first aid classes. baby formula, some baby clothes and infant http://alaska.redcross.org car seats (if available). Provides a domestic violence program, as well as substance abuse Anchorage Job Center treatment programs. 400 Gambell 269-6414 http://www.awrconline.org/ Assists individuals in finding jobs. Provides job training, and short-term Alaska Youth And Parent Foundation childcare. Call for information. 3745 Community Park Loop. Ste. 202 http://www.jobs.state.ak.us Family and individual counseling, and shelter. Sliding fee scale, Denali Kidcare, Anchorage Literacy Project and Medicaid. 243-9504/243-6541 1345 Rudakof Circle #104 337-1981 http://www.aypf.ak.org/ Provides English classes. Minimal charge for scholarships for low-income families. Al-Anon 262-6646 Call for information. Suport group for those with friends or family http://www.anchorageliteracyproject.org with drug or alcohol problems. http://www.al-anon.ak.org Alcoholics Anonymous 272-2312 An Anonymous, voluntary 12-step Alzheimer’s Resource Agency of Alaska program for alcoholics to attain and Providing information, education, referral, maintain sobriety. respite, care coordination and advocacy for http://www.anchorageaa.org/ those caring for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders. http://www.alzalaska.org 561-3313

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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center ASSETS, INC. 279-6617 1217 E. 10th Avenue (Fairview) Creates opportunities for people 3521 Mtn. View Drive (Mtn. View) experiencing developmental disabilities or Health Care for families and individuals on a mental illness through employment and sliding fee scale. Medicaid and Denali supported living assistance. Kidcare accepted. Dental and WIC services. http://www.assetsinc.org http://www.anhc.org/ Fairview 257-4600 AWAIC Mtn. View 792-2300 100 West 13th Avenue Provides a safe place for women and their Anchorage Neighborhood Housing children involved in domestic violence. 480 West Tudor Road 677-8490 Counseling and support groups. Call for Provides loans to low income families to information. http://www.awaic.org/ purchase homes, and also has grants Crisis Line 272-0100 available to the elderly. Call for more Information Line 279-9581 information. http://www.akanhs.org/ Baby Connection Anchorage Project Access 339-8746 Providence Hosp Maternity Ctr 1805 Academy Dr. Ste 102 261-3666 Aims to increase access to healthcare for Labor & delivery, mother & baby unit, low-income, uninsured community members by Pediatrics, etc using volunteer networks that create the necessary services for those in need. Bean’s Café http://www.anchorageprojectaccess.org 1101 East 3rd Avenue 274-9595 Provides meals and referrals to other Anchorage Rescue Mission resources in the community. 2823 East Tudor Road 563-5603 http://www.beans.ak.org Provides shelter, food, and clothing to men and women. http://www.anchoragerescue.org Big Brother/Big Sisters of Anchorage Adults and teen volunteers provide Anchorage Youth Court 274-5986 children and youth support and guidance Trains grades 7-12 to prosecute, defend and through school-based and judge juvenile offenders to deter community-based mentoring further criminal behavior. programs. 278-2621 http://www.ayc.ak.org http://www.bbbs-anchorage.org

Arc of Anchorage 277-6677 Birthright The Arc of Anchorage is a private, not-for-profit 3721 E. 20th Avenue 276-3645 organization dedicated to promoting Provides pregnancy testing, counseling, community integration and quality of life for and abortion alternatives, as well as children and adults who experience maternity clothing, baby clothing, baby developmental disabilities, behavioral health furniture, formula, diapers, and breast issues, or deafness. pumps when available. http://www.arc-anchorage.org http://www.birthright.org

Armed Services YMCA of Alaska Bishop’s Attic Provides social and recreational programs 1100 Gambell 279-6328 focusing on junior enlisted military Used infant and baby clothing, toys, personnel and their families. books, furniture, as well as adult clothing http://www.asymca.ak.org 552-9622 for sale.

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Clare House 563-4545 Dena A Coy - SouthCentral Foundation Secured emergency shelter for women with Residential and outpatient treatment pro- children, pregnant women, women 50 or gram for substance abusing women. Slid- over, and sometimes single women. ing fee scale, Denali KidCare, and Medicaid. http://www.cssalaska.org/clare_house.php Call for information. 729-5070 Compassionate Friends 273-5409 http://www.southcentralfoundation.com Support group for parents and families for the loss of a child of any age. Denali Family Services Contact Barb Stephl for more information. Provides individual, family, or group ther- apy, psychiatric care, and crisis interven- Consumer Credit Counseling tion. Call for more information. 208 E. 4th Avenue 279-6501 http://www.denalifs.org 274-8281 Education and counseling to individuals and families on personal money Denali Kidcare 269-6529 management and other financial concerns. Provides health insurance to children, teens, and pregnant women at no cost to Covenant House those that qualify. 609 F Street 272-1255 http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/DenaliKidCare/ Provides shelter for teens, as well as transitional living programs and job Disability Law Center 565-1002 ph/ development programs. TTY http://www.covenanthouseak.org/ An independent non-profit organization that provides legal advocacy services for people Crisis Pregnancy Center with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. 2902 Boniface Pkwy Ste. 200 http://www.dlcak.org Provides counseling and support for pregnant women, free pregnancy tests, Eagle River Food Pantry 694-5228 and post abortion counseling, and 12836 Old Glenn Highway abortion alternatives. Maternity clothing, Provides food for Eagle River and Valley baby clothing, cribs, diapers, and formula residents, must have proof of residency, at no charge available at the Boniface and income verification. Call for times and location. 337-9292 availability. http://www.cpcanchorage.com/

Heart to Heart Pregnancy & Family Resource Center Crossroads 742-2424 12801 Old Glenn Highway 694-1747 3350 Commercial Dr. Ste. 101 Provides counseling and support for An alternative school program for pregnant pregnant women, free pregnancy tests, and parenting teens. It is an academic and post abortion counseling, and program that leads to a high school diploma, abortion alternatives. Maternity clothing, with an emphasis on maternal health and baby clothing, cribs, diapers, and formula child development. at no charge. http://www.h2hpfrc.org Cuddler’s Group at Providence Hospital 3200 Providence Dr Educational Opportunity Center New parents support group. For more 500 L Street Ste. 501 274-5522 information call: 261-3062 Provides career information, counseling, http://www.providence.org/alaska/ and financial aid information for schooling purposes. Student loan default rehabilitation. Call for information. http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/askeoc

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Booth Memorial Home 279-0522 Catholic Social Services, Continued 3600 E. 20th Avenue Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services Residential treatment program for teens in 222-7359 state custody. Childbirth and Special Needs Services 276-5590 parenting classes open to anyone in the Pregnancy Support Services 276-5590 community. Call for information. Adoption 276-5590 http://www.salvationarmy.org/alaska Center for Loss of Multiple Births (CLIMB) Boys and Girls Clubs of Alaska Support group for parents and families for A youth guidance program providing loss of multiples. 222-5321 children with recreational activities, sports http://www.climb-support.org and daycare. 248-5437 http://www.bgcalaska.org Challenge Alaska 344-7399 Sports, recreation, and education for Boy Scouts of America 337-9547 Alaskans who experience disabilities. Education program focusing on character http://www.challengealaska.org development, citizenship and personal fit- ness. http://www.bsawac.org Child Care Assistance 825 L Street, Ste 215 343-6700 Brother Francis Shelter Subsidized childcare costs for qualifying 1021 E. 3rd Avenue 277-1731 families working or attending school. Provides shelter for homeless men and Sliding scale financial assistance for women. Also provides referrals for childcare to eligible parents/guardians in employment, housing, and mental health Anchorage. By appointment only. issues. Food and laundry facilities available. Child Care Connection 563-1966 http://www.cssalaska.org/programs.php 3350 Commercial Drive #203 Provides assistance in locating child care Camp Fire USA Alaska Council homes or centers. Also provides training for Before and after school child care, childcare providers. Call for more community drop-in center program, rural information. program, and summer camps for youth http://www.childcareconnection.org grades K-12. 279-3551 http://www.campfireak.org Early Intervention Services 742-2655 Mt. Iliamna Early Childhood Center Cares for Kids (Children’s Crisis Services) Developmental screening to determine any 3600 E. 20th 276-8511 need for special education for preschool Child care up to 24—72 hours for families children at least 3-5 years of age. in crisis. Call for information. http://www.salvationarmy.org/alaska Cradle Club 264-1773 At Alaska Regional Hospital Catholic Social Services Lactation consultant Martha Olson 225 Cordova Street 277-2554 provides breastfeeding help and support, as Provides 11 different programs to the well as prenatal classes. community ranging from adoption services http://www.akreg.com to immigration and refugee help. Brother Francis Shelter 277-1731 Chugiak Children’s Services Brother Francis (Kodiak) 486-5610 18530 Old Glenn Highway 688-2660 Clare House 563-4545 Same services as Anchorage Head Start. McAuley Manor 279-5772 Provides low income families with Charlie Elder House 277-8622 subsidized preschool classes. Call for more St. Francis House 276-5590 information. Beyond Shelter 277-2554 8 G:\... Chd\CHAdmin\Community Resource List Rev. 03/08

Elmendorf Youth Activities 552-2266 Foster Grandparents/Senior Companions Year-round sports, social and educational Stipend opportunities for seniors to serve programs for military dependent and adults and children with special needs. Department of Defense civilian youth. Program of the National Senior Service http://www.elmendorfservices.com Corps. 276-6472 http://www.akcommunityservices.org Energy Assistance - Division of Public Assistance 400 Gambell Street - Recorder only. Girl Scouts of America 248-2250 Assistance to income eligible families to pay Informational, educational, and recreational gas/electric bills. 269-6522 programs for girls ages 5-17. Juneau Office: 907-465-3058 http://www.girlscouts.ak.org

EFNEP 786-6308 Habitat for Humanity 272-0800 2221 East Northern Lights Blvd. Ste. 118 Works to provide decent, affordable homes Provides nutrition education and budget for low income families. Counseling. Call for information. http://www.hfhanchorage.org

FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity) Head Start/Kids Corps 272-0133 Emergency food delivered to your home. Children 3–5 learn, discover and gain new Call for information, and call early. skills. Provides a childcare center, and 277-0818 transportation in some areas. Available to anyone within the income FOCUS 688-0282 guidelines. 18606 Old Glenn Highway Provides intervention for children with Hospice of Anchorage 561-5322 special needs (birth—3 yrs). Call for more Services for terminally ill people and their information. families. http://www.focusoutreach.org http://www.hospiceofanchorage.org

Food Bank of Alaska Human Services Safety Links 2121 Spar Avenue 272-3663 825 L Street 343-6589 Provides referral services to food pantries in Provides intervention, prevention and the municipality. Call for information. education in the areas of sexual assault, http://www.foodbankofalaska.org domestic violence, child abuse and neglect. Also address Alaska Native urban issues. Food Stamps Provides financial assistance in the areas of 400 Gambell 269-6599 housing, transportation and utilities. Apply at the public assistance office.

Four A’s 263-2050 Identity, Inc. 929-4528 1057 W. Fireweed Ste. 102 Develops programs, and activities to Provides supportive services to persons living support lesbians, gay men, bisexual and with HIV/AIDS and their families. Call for trans-gendered individuals and other information. http://www.alaskanaids.org/ members of sexual minorities by encouraging positive social change and Fort Richardson Youth Services fostering acceptance. Personal growth and skill development http://www.identityinc.org through recreation and education. 384-1508

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Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services Lake Otis Pharmacy 563-7878 Provides legal advice to refugees and 4201 Lake Otis Pkwy. individuals with immigration problems. Breast pumps and supplies for sale. Call for an appointment. 222-7359 http://www.cssalaska.org/international_services.php Lutheran Social Services of Alaska 2606 C Street Ste. 2B 272-0643 Immunizations Emergency food assistance, transportation 825 L Street 343-4799 to medical appointments (call 24 hours in Provides immunizations to children and advance), and ASRAA (Assistance to adults. Call for information. Stranded Rural Alaskans in Anchorage) Call for information. Impact Family Literacy Program http://www.lssalaska.org 1345 Rudakof Circle #104 332-0681 Family literacy: English as second Lupus Foundation of America language. For parents with children under 7 A patient-oriented organization helping years of age, income and area guidelines people with lupus and their families by apply. Call for information. providing information, referral, education, http://www.anchorageliteracyproject.org crisis intervention and support. http://www.lupus.org 338-6332 Infant Learning Program 1-800-799-7570 Mabel T. Caverly Senior Center Program for infants and toddlers up to 36 Recreation, socialization, transportation, months with special developmental needs. senior companions, dental, glasses, http://health.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/InfantLearning/ default.htm hearing aid and prescription grant program. 276-1496 Intervention Help Line 272-1174 http://www.mabeltcaverly.org http://www.ncadd.org Make-A-Wish Foundation 258-9474 Interpersonal Violence Prevention Fulfills the wishes of children with 825 L Street 343-6302 life-threatening illnesses. Focuses on preventing interpersonal http://www.northwestwishesorg violence. Call for more information. March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Job Corps Works to prevent birth defects and infant 4300 B Street Ste. 100 562-6200 mortality. Call for more information. Provides vocational training for 16—24 year 276-4111 olds, and single parents. Provides training in http://www.marchofdimes.com 11 trades. http://alaskajobcorps.com Muldoon Job Center 269-0000 Kid’s Kitchen 274-8522 or 529-7903 1251 Muldoon Rd. Ste. 11B 1121 E 10th Ave Help with job placement for those with Serves hot & nutritious meals to children temporary assistance. Call for more info. ages 3-18, M-F. Call for information. Muscular Dystrophy Association La Leche League International Conducts research on neuromuscular A nursing mom’s friend since 1954. diseases, and offers comprehensive Provides support, education, and medical services through a network of information. clinics, and provides professional and http://lalecheleague.org 644-0555 public health education. 276-2131 http://www.mdausa.org

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society Parents Reaching Out 273-5409 Provides statewide client programs, self Support group for parents and families of help groups, public/professional education, prenatal and infant loss. advocacy, medical equipment loans, http://www.parentsreachingout.net information and referrals, lending library, newly diagnosed programs and national Passage House 333-2023 research. 563-1115 Residential program for pregnant women http://www.nmss.org and new mothers ages 16-20. Call for information. Grandfamilies Network Project http://www.covenanthouseak.org A support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Call for more Planned Parenthood of Alaska Information. 522-9866 Reproductive health care, community health education, and advocacy services. Northstar Lactation Services 563-2229 Lactation consultant available as well as http://www.plannedparenthoodalaska.org breast pumps for rent. 337-5245 Providence Family Practice Office of Children’s Services (OCS) 1201 E. 36th Ave. 562-9229 550 W 8th Ave. Ste 304 269-4000 Health care for families and individuals. Helps families diagnose and solve Call for information. problems, investigates reports of harm, makes referrals to other agencies and Providence Alaska Medical Center resources, initiates legal interventions and 3200 Providence Dr. 261-3664 provides out-of-home placement when Offers quit smoking classes. Call for times necessary. http://www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs and prices.

Older Person’s Action Group 276-1059 Programs for Infants and Children, Inc. Dedicated to improving services, 3330 Arctic Blvd. Ste 101 561-8060 developing programs and implementing Early intervention services for infants and changes to foster self-determination of toddlers who experience developmental older Alaskan citizens. disabilities and delays and their families. http://www.opagak.org http://www.picak.org

Once Upon a Child 562-8777 Public Assistance 269-6599 1016 West Northern Lights Blvd. 400 Gambell Street Used baby and small children’s clothing, Apply here for Medicaid, Denali Kidcare, toys, and equipment for sale. Food Stamps, and ATAP.

Out North Contemporary Art House Ready Care 258-3498 A youth-at-risk literacy and arts project 600 Barrow Ste. 404 and inspiring performances and exhibitions Provides in home respite services for have earned Out North a national shut-ins, elderly, and handicapped reputation for excellence in culturally individuals. diverse community programming. http://www.outnorth.org 279-8099 Reproductive Health Clinic 825 L Street Ste. 102 343-4623 Provides information on birth control for men and women, pap tests, annual exams, pregnancy tests, and screening and counseling for STIs. Confidential service and a sliding fee scale. Call for information.

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RITE Inc., Anchorage Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) 307 E Fireweed Ln #201 562-7483 The mission of Standing Together Against Drug and alcohol treatment and Rape, Inc., (STAR) is to provide the best rehabilitation center. quality of crisis intervention, education and advocacy services to victims of sexual Rural Alaska Community Action Program assault and sexual abuse, and their families RurAL CAP promotes statewide participation and our community. 276-7273 by rural people in the elimination of the http://www.staralaska.com causes and conditions of poverty. Programs include community development, Tuberculosis Clinic 343-4799 subsistence rights, Head Start, natural 825 L Street 1st Floor resource protection and weatherization. Tuberculosis screening for children and http://www.ruralcap.com 279-2511 adults.

Salvation Army 277-2593 UAA Dental Hygiene Program 4611 Gambell http://www.sarmy.ak.org 3211 Providence Drive 786-6960 Provides emergency food services, and Provides low cost dental exams, cleanings, emergency vouchers for prescriptions. Call x-rays, sealants, and educational referrals. for information. Call for an appointment. http://www1.salvationarmy.org/alaska United Way of Anchorage 263-3820 McKinnell House 276-1609 Creating positive change through 546 East 15th Avenue collaborative efforts. Provides Thirty day housing for intact families and opportunities for community involvement, single fathers with children. and builds a better community through local contributions. Reflections / Clitheroe 276-2898 http://www.uway.ak.org At Point Woronzof Provides chemically dependent inpatient Value Village treatment services for women only. Call for 5437 East Northern Lights 337-2184 information. 501 East Dimond Blvd. 522-9090 A thrift department store. Anchorage Community Mental Health Services http://www.valuevillage.com 4020 Folker Street 563-1000 Crisis intervention and treatment, single Victims for Justice 278-0977 parent support groups and women’s Crisis intervention, grief counseling, support groups, and parenting classes. education, advocacy and support for survivors of violent crimes and survivors of Southcentral Foundation 729-2500 homicide victims. A Non-profit tribal health corporation http://www.victimsforjustice.org providing many services to Alaska Natives and American Indians. http://www.scf.cc Volunteers of America of Alaska Behavioral Health Services 729-2500 Adolescent alcohol and drug abuse Dena A Coy 729-5070 counseling and treatment, intervention and Dental Clinic 729-2000 prevention, volunteer opportunities for Car Seat Program 729-2689 senior and community justice services. Prenatal Support 729-3143 http://www.voaak.org 279-9634 Head Start 729-6100

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Weatherization Program 343-4881 632 W 6th Ave. Ste 630 Provides weatherization of homes to families, emergency repairs, and disabled access grants for home owners. Income-based. Call for information.

WIC Provides vouchers for nutritious foods to pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age who meet income guidelines and are found to be at nutritional risk. Also provides breastfeeding education and support.

825 L Street 343-4668

Alaska Regional Medical Plaza 1200 Airport Heights Rd, Room 275 343-4500

11901 Business Blvd Ste. 210 (Eagle River) 694-2131

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center 1217 E. 17th Ave. 257-4633

EAFB 580-2150

Fort Richardson 384-2033

Providence Alaska Medical Center 3200 Providence Dr. Bldg. B Ste. 104 261-4932

Providence Family Practice 1201 E. 36th Ave. 273-9348

YMCA 5353 Lake Otis Parkway 563-3211 Baby and me water classes. Call for times and prices. http://www.sinbad.net/ymca

YWCA 644-9600 324 E. 5th Ave. Works to eliminate racism and empower women with health, youth development, social and leadership programs. http://www.ywcaak.org