Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association operates an outpatient substance abuse recovery program in Anchorage, Alaska. This forms part of their behavioral health services that also include mental health care. Their substance abuse treatment is recovery-oriented, with an emphasis on helping clients develop appropriate life skills needed for lasting recovery. The program incorporates a community reinforcement approach and family training or simply CRAFT. This innovative therapy guides friends and family toward improved wellbeing while motivating them to seek treatment for substance use disorders.

Their intensive outpatient care serves clients with moderate to severe substance use disorder. The program involves a minimum of nine hours of structured treatment or group sessions per week. They pair a ‘living in balance’ approach with proven therapeutic practices to fast-track lasting recovery and wellness.

Living in balance technique guides you to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle while addressing substance addiction. It may involve building healthy relationships, strengthening relapse prevention strategies and increasing distress tolerance.

The facility also offers state-approved court-ordered alcohol safety action programs as well as alcohol and drug information schools. The former promotes safe drinking behavior and reduces recidivism among DUI offenders. The latter fosters general knowledge about the consequences of alcoholism and drug addiction.

They also provide tobacco treatment and prevention services. This involves community education, counseling and tobacco replacement therapy. Their aftercare support focuses on enhancing coping mechanisms, relapse prevention and strengthening long term recovery strategies. Comments from past clients reflect an overwhelmingly positive therapeutic experience.