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Empowering Alaska's Youth, Young Adults, and Families through Behavioral Health and Well-being Services.

Since 1981, VOA Alaska has taken on the most difficult tasks to help the most underserved. Today, VOA Alaska provides a range of mental, emotional, and behavioral health and support services to youth and their families at low or no cast. Our behavioral health professionals educate and support youth struggling with substance misuse and mental health conditions, while also providing a safe space for healing. Our permanent supportive housing team uses an evidence based, housing-first approach to navigate transitional youth to recovery by securing housing and building life skills. Our public health team is on the front line of prevention, working to strengthen and promote healthy communities. Our Kinship Family Program, the most comprehensive program of its kind in Alaska, serves families taking care of relative children. When the first Volunteers of America (VOA) was founded in 1896, the concept of “volunteering” meant serving others as a vocation. While our understanding of the term has evolved, our dedication to serving others has not.

10/12/2026

In honor and observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, VOA Alaska’s administrative offices and non-residential services will be closed today.

Today, we recognize, celebrate, and honor the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Alaska Native peoples and Indigenous communities across our state and nation.

🚨 Need Support Today?

While our non-residential and administrative services are closed, 24/7 crisis support is always available:

Careline Alaska: Call 1-877-266-4357 or text/chat 988

Regular business operations and non-residential services will resume tomorrow during normal operating hours.

10/10/2026

It’s October, which means we’re honoring National Substance Use Prevention Month! 💙

While the month is already underway, our commitment to supporting Alaska's youth and families happens every single day.

Prevention isn't just about avoiding risk—it’s about building strong protective factors before a crisis ever starts. At VOA Alaska, we know that bright futures are built on:
🌱 Strong family, peer, and school connections
🌱 Active outlets, team sports, and healthy recreation
🌱 Early access to supportive mentors and youth programs
🌱 Open, non-judgmental spaces to discuss mental health and emotional well-being

Whether on the basketball court, through our youth-led initiatives, educational courses like Own Your Path, or community partnerships, we are here to walk alongside young Alaskans every step of the way.

It’s never too late to start the conversation at home, in the classroom, or in our neighborhoods. Together, we can help Alaska’s youth thrive.

🔗 Learn more about our youth prevention and behavioral health services at voaak.org/services.

09/30/2026

Today, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day (National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools). 🧡

VOA Alaska honors the survivors of boarding schools, remembers the Alaska Native children who never made it home, and stands alongside the families carrying intergenerational trauma today.

Healing begins with understanding our history, uplifting Native voices, and ensuring every child grows up feeling valued, safe, and connected to their heritage.

How to join us today:

Wear Orange: Put on your orange shirt to show your support and show our community that .

Listen & Learn: Take time today to educate yourself and your family on the history and lasting impacts of boarding schools in Alaska.

Access Educational Resources: Our partners at the Alaska Children’s Trust have put together an incredible Orange Shirt Day toolkit filled with educational guides, discussion prompts, and community resources to support learning and healing.

🔗 Explore the toolkit at alaskachildrenstrust.org/orange-shirt-day.

If reflecting on this history brings up difficult emotions today, please know you are not alone. VOA Alaska is here to support young Alaskans and their families. 💙

09/24/2026

🎉 130 years of national legacy, and a fresh look for VOA Alaska! 🎉

Earlier this year in March, VOA marked an incredible milestone: 130 years of showing up for kids, families, and communities nationwide. As part of that national family, VOA Alaska is excited to step into this next chapter with a polished look!

If you’ve noticed our updated logo popping up recently, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you—we’ve already started using it, but we wanted to make it official! To our local community, we’ve always been VOA Alaska, and that isn't changing. We kept our iconic flagship "V" and classic red, white, and blue colors, but gave our visual brand a sleek modern tune-up. ❤️🤍💙

Through 130 years of national history and into our future here in Alaska, our core remains the same: VOA puts faith into action by providing compassionate human services that empower individuals and strengthen local communities.

09/19/2026

Connection saves lives—and you don’t have to walk through the dark alone.

💙As we continue to observe National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, VOA Alaska is proud to stand alongside our community to share hope, support, and vital behavioral health resources for young Alaskans and their families.

Together, we can break the stigma and ensure every young person knows they are valued, seen, and supported.

📍 Coming to the Out of the Darkness Walk tomorrow in Anchorage?Come stop by the VOA Alaska table at West Anchorage High School! 👋

We’d love to connect, share resources, hand out some swag, and talk about how we can support you or the young people in your life.

Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one, supporting a friend, or looking for ways to foster mental wellness in our community, we’re here for you.

Event Details:
🗓️ Saturday, September 19
⏰ Check-in starts at 9:00 AM | Walk begins at 10:00 AM
📍 West Anchorage High School

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

To learn more about VOA Alaska’s youth and family mental health services, visit voaak.org.

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09/17/2026

Protect your health and keep our community strong this fall! 🍂💉

VOA Alaska is partnering with the Anchorage Health Department to host a free, walk-in Vaccine Clinic. Standard flu shots will be available at zero cost to help keep everyone safe as we head into flu season.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: VOA Alaska Training Rooms (2600 Cordova St, Suite 101)

Who Can Attend: Open to all VOAAK staff, staff families, clients, and client families

Cost: Free!

No appointment necessary—just drop in during clinic hours. Big thanks to the Anchorage Health Department for partnering with us to care for our community!

09/09/2026

Today is 988 Day! 📱💙

When a young person or family is navigating a mental health crisis, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, available 24/7, and connects you directly with trained professionals who care.

Whether you are experiencing overwhelming stress, a mental health crisis, substance use struggles, or are worried about a friend—you don't have to carry it alone.

How 988 Works:

📞 Call or Text: Dial 988 anytime, day or night.

💬 Chat: Connect online at 988lifeline.org.

🤝 Support: Get immediate, compassionate crisis support for yourself or a loved one.

At VOA Alaska, we work every day to ensure young Alaskans have access to early intervention, outpatient therapy, school-based care, and crisis response. Tools like 988 ensure help is always within reach—no matter where you are in Alaska.

Save the number in your phone today. Share it with a friend. You never know whose life it might save.

🔗 Learn more about VOA Alaska’s youth behavioral health services at voaak.org.

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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from VOA Alaska!

Our offices are closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026, so our administrative and support teams can rest and recharge. We will be back to our regular hours tomorrow.

While our main offices are taking a well-deserved pause, our vital work never stops. A massive, heartfelt thank you to our incredible ARCH team, who are always on-site providing lifesaving residential care to our youth. Your unwavering dedication, even on holidays, does not go unnoticed.

We are deeply grateful for every member of the VOA Alaska family—whether you are working today or resting—for the heart and hope you bring to our community.

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Labor Day!

09/05/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month—a time to break the silence around mental health, honor lives lost, and remind young Alaskans that no matter how hard things get, you can get through it. 🎨💙

A stark new report released by state health officials underlines the urgent need for support in our communities:

Alaska’s youth su***de rate is nearly six times higher than the national average.

Over the past decade, there were 174 su***de deaths among Alaskans under 18 and over 4,100 documented attempts.

The youth su***de death rate reached a 10-year high last year, with a median age of just 16.

These numbers are heartbreaking, but they are not just statistics—they represent our youth, our neighbors, and our future. Prevention, early intervention, and accessible resources save lives.

💙 How VOA Alaska Helps:
At VOA Alaska, we walk alongside youth and young adults every day, providing a safe space to express themselves, heal, and find hope. We offer comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health care—including outpatient mental health therapy, substance use recovery, school-based counseling, and crisis response. No youth or family is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.

Together, we can break the stigma, build community resilience, and ensure every young person knows they are never alone.

🆘 Need Help Now?
If you or a young person you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or visit voaak.org to connect with our care team.

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2600 Cordova Street Suite 101
Anchorage, AK
99503

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

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https://voaak.org/

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