What are the opening hours?

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

VOA Alaska

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.

08/22/2026

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? You can still choose VOA Alaska for Pick.Click.Give.! 🚨

Already filed your PFD? It’s not too late to support local youth!

You can log back into your PFD application online and add or update a Pick.Click.Give. pledge anytime before August 31.

By selecting VOA Alaska, your gift directly funds vital mental health and recovery services for young Alaskans across our state. Even $25 makes a life-changing difference.

08/20/2026

Join our team and make a lasting impact in Alaska’s community! VOA Alaska is hiring a Mental Health Clinician to empower youth (ages 5–24) and their families through therapeutic services in our clinic, homes, schools, and community settings.

If you bring courage, connection, and hope to your work, we want to walk alongside you in your career.

Perks & Benefits:

Professional Growth: Licensed Supervision

Generous Time Off: 24 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Future & Learning: Retirement matching and professional development funds

Ready to bring hope and joy to Alaska’s youth?

👉 Click the link to view the full job description and apply today!
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a1cd55d0-b87d-42bc-b324-f55e22b80403&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US

08/19/2026

🎒 School is officially back in session! As youth across Alaska walk through those school doors, a fresh academic year brings exciting opportunities—along with new stressors, social dynamics, and everyday challenges.

At VOA Alaska, we’re dedicated to ensuring no student has to navigate those feelings alone.

Through our School-Based Services program, our clinicians are embedded directly within local schools to provide students with accessible mental health support right where they are. We partner with educators and families to help students build self-confidence, emotional resiliency, and healthy coping skills during school hours.

Support doesn't end at the classroom door! VOA Alaska provides a full continuum of behavioral health care for youth and young adults, including:

💙 Outpatient Mental Health Therapy & Substance Use Counseling
💙 Rapid Response & Crisis Intervention
💙 Day Treatment Programs
💙 Family Therapy
💙 Statewide Telehealth Services

Whether your student needs someone to talk to during the school day or your family is looking for wraparound support, we are here for you every step of the way.

🔗 Learn more about connecting your student with care at voaak.org or call us at (907) 279-9640.

08/11/2026

🎒 BIG NEWS! VOA Alaska is launching Operation Backpack® for the 2026–2027 school year! 💙

Middle and high school students often get overlooked during back-to-school drives—yet they need heavy-duty backpacks that can safely carry Chromebooks, chargers, and daily essentials.

Through this program, our School-Based Clinicians will deliver 200 fully loaded backpacks to secondary students across 13 Anchorage School District schools. We are prioritizing youth facing housing instability, those in high-need support programs, and families displaced by Typhoon Halong (providing them with extra essentials like jackets and gym gear!).

When students feel prepared, they feel confident. Together, we’re removing barriers to learning and mental well-being!

👇 Want to help us support even more Anchorage youth this school year?
🔗 Donate today: https://voaak.networkforgood.com/projects/150589-everyday-giving

08/06/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Season is Here, Anchorage! 📚✨

Come connect with VOA Alaska this Saturday at the 2026 Fairview Back To School Health & Safety Fair! We'll be on-site sharing youth and family behavioral health resources, community support information, and good vibes to help your student kick off the new school year strong.

🗓 When: Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

📍 Where: Fairview Recreation Center (1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage)

Stop by the VOA Alaska table to say hi, grab some info, and learn more about our school-based services, mental health counseling, and youth support programs. We can't wait to see you there! 💙

08/05/2026

Summer in Alaska moves fast, and our team has been busy spreading hope, healing, and connection across our community! ☀️🌲

Our July Community Newsletter is officially out, and we’re excited to share what our youth and programs have been up to over the last few months!

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:
📦 350 Mental Wellness Kits: Built in partnership with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield and assembled with the help of our Day Treatment and Residential youth!
🏔️ Healing in the Outdoors: ARCH youth taking on Hatcher Pass and building confidence on the trail.
🏕️ Camp Hope Highlights: A week of social-emotional learning, UAA Planetarium trips, and visits to the Reindeer Farm (thanks to The Alaska Community Foundation!).
👟 Partner Spotlights & Events: Gearing up for the Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K and easy ways to get involved this fall.

As we look ahead to the back-to-school season, thank you for standing alongside young Alaskans on their wellness journeys.

📖 Read the full newsletter here: https://voaak.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/voa-alaska-community-newsletter-spring-2026

07/28/2026

Your grocery run can do more than stock your pantry. 🍎🛒

We're so proud to be a part of the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program, which helps us provide essential mental health and wellness services to youth and families across Alaska. By linking your Rewards Card to VOA Alaska, you turn your everyday shopping into a meaningful donation—at no cost to you!

Here’s how to make your shopping count:

Log in to your Fred Meyer account.

Go to 'Community Rewards' in your account settings.

Search for VOA Alaska or use our non-profit number.

Click 'Enroll.'

It’s that simple. Let's make a difference together. 💙

07/18/2026

Today, we want to give a massive shoutout and extend our deepest gratitude to one our incredible supporters, the Christopher Walden House of Hope!

Alaska's youth deserve access to compassionate, high-quality care right here at home. Thanks to their unwavering support, VOA Alaska is able to provide vital behavioral health and substance use recovery resources through programs like our ARCH youth residential and our day treatment programs. Their dedication ensures that the cost of life-changing care never becomes a barrier for families in need.

We are so incredibly thankful for the work they do alongside us to build a healthier, more supportive Alaska.

👟 Want to support this incredible cause? Lace up your sneakers!

The Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K is officially just around the corner! Whether you want to run, hike, or walk, this unique race takes you up and down the beautiful Hilltop Ski Area to raise crucial funds for local, long-term recovery treatment.

📅 When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM AKDT
📍 Where: Hilltop Ski Area (Anchorage, AK)
💻 Virtual Option: Run or walk anywhere from August 8–16!
🎒 Open to: All skill levels, plus kids ages 5 and up!

Let's show up, move together, and keep spreading hope. Click the link in our bio to register or donate today! ⬇️

🔗https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Anchorage/ChristopherWaldenHilltop5K

07/17/2026

🌲 Last-Minute Openings for Camp Hope! 🌲

Attention parents of incoming 6th graders! 📣 Looking for an amazing, active, and completely FREE week-long adventure for your child starting next Monday?

We still have a few limited spots left for Camp Hope!

🗓️ The Details:
Dates: Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily
Location: Mountain View Elementary
Cost: 100% FREE!

🎒 What's Included & What We Do:
Free Food: Both snacks and lunch are fully provided! 🍎🥪
Fun Activities: Packed with exciting field trips and daily activities. 🚌✨
Growth & Connection: Campers will build key life skills, including self-awareness, self-management, relationship building, and responsible decision-making.

📲 How to Sign Up:
Don't wait—slots are highly limited and filling up fast!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply instantly!

Have questions? Reach out to Haylee Donovan at [email protected] for more info.

Let's make next week unforgettable! 💚

07/15/2026

"It takes a village..." and sometimes, that village climbs mountains!

Last Friday, youth from our Adolescent Residential Center for Help (ARCH) program headed out to Hatcher Pass for a day of outdoor recreation, connection, and adventure.

Getting outdoors and engaging in team-building activities like hiking is a wonderful way for our youth to build self-confidence, connect with nature, and discover healthy new ways to experience joy and community.

Seeing these youth stand tall against the foggy mountain peaks is a beautiful reminder of their incredible strength and the bright futures ahead of them.

A massive thank you to our dedicated staff, community partners, and donors who help make these special, healing experiences possible for young Alaskans! 💙

🔗 Explore our services or refer a youth today: voaak.org

Address

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

Website

https://voaak.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when VOA Alaska posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to VOA Alaska:

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Anchorage?