Alaska Women’s Addiction Hotline Resources (888) 518-0024

Alaska Women’s Substance Abuse Hotline

Welcome to the Women’s National Addiction Hotline, a helpline dedicated to supporting women in Alaska struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Our hotline provides a safe and confidential space for women from all walks of life to seek guidance, resources, and compassionate assistance on their journey towards recovery. Whether you’re battling addiction to drugs, alcohol, or any other substance, our representatives are here to listen without judgment, offering personalized support tailored to your unique needs. At the Alaska women’s treatment helpline, we understand the complex challenges that women face in their journey towards sobriety, including societal pressures, trauma, and stigmatization. Our mission is to empower women to reclaim control of their lives, break free from the grips of addiction, and embrace a healthier, happier future. If this is a medical emergency, call 911 right away.

Alaska Women’s Drug & Alcohol Abuse Statistics

The most commonly abused substances in Alaska are alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, cocaine and marijuana. According to the 2014 Annual Drug Report released by the Alaska State Police’s Alaska Bureau of Investigation, alcohol and drug abuse are the leading factors in violent crime and sexual assault.

Alcohol consumption is another major issue for the AIAN community. Alcohol-related deaths were highest among AIANs, followed by white and Latino groups at 93.1, 12.9 and 12.2 per 100,000 people, respectively. Alcohol-related deaths increased significantly at an annual rate of 4.0% between 2000 and 2017; this increase was also highest among AIANs compared with Whites and other ethnic and racial groups.

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Recent analysis found that in 2019, alcohol-related mortality among AIAN was five times higher than in the general population, at 50.5 and 10.4 deaths per 1 million people, respectively. Furthermore, this rate is 64% higher than in 2006, when the mortality rate was 30.8 deaths per 100,000 people [2].

Alcohol use is another salient problem in AIAN communities.Alcohol-induced deaths were highest among AIANs, followed by Whites, and Latino groups, with 93.1, 12.9, and 12.2 per 100,000, respectively.Deaths attributed to alcohol increased significantly at a rate of 4.0% per year from 2000–2017; this increase was also highest for AIANs compared to Whites and other ethnic and racial groups.More recent analysis found that in 2019, the alcohol-involved death rate among AIANs was five times higher than that in the general population, at 50.5 deaths and 10.4 deaths per 1,000,000, respectively.Moreover, this rate was 64% higher than it was in 2006, when the rate was 30.8 deaths per 100,000 [2].

References

Women and Substance Abuse Problems… from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2096682/
Substance and Behavioral Addictions among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations… www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8910676/

Women’s Substance Abuse Treatment Resources Alaska

Alaska Department of Health Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment & Recovery

Alaska Department of Health Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment & Recovery Alaska has treatment options and recovery supports in many communities. Some providers have same-day openings. Every step is available in Alaska. Not everyone needs every step. People may need to repeat steps. People with severe addiction may need to medically stabilized or go through managed withdrawal (“detox”) before beginning treatment. To start treatment & recovery, the first step is an assessment (intake) to find the best treatment fit. Residential (inpatient) treatment offers a high level of support for starting recovery. Transitional housing provides people in treatment or early recovery with a safe, supportive home. Outpatient treatment lets people live at home and maintain their regular schedule during treatment. Some people may start with outpatient treatment after an assessment. Recovery supports like self-help groups, peer support, employment programs and safe housing are important for maintaining recovery.

SetFree Alaska Women’ Residential & Outpatient Addiction Treatment

SetFree Alaska Women’ Residential & Outpatient Addiction Treatment. At Set Free Alaska’s Valley Oaks, you can expect to be valued and receive individualized care. You will be introduced to a personal program with group and individual counseling. Women will receive individualized care with many opportunities for learning successful living techniques. Women have the opportunity to bring their children under the age of ten as part of our program. There is limited availability for children; however, we partner with other community agencies to maintain the best possible healthy family relationships throughout the healing process. We also offer mental/behavioral health counseling to the children whose mother is in treatment. The inpatient duration of residents is five to eight months, depending upon the motivation and success of each individual. The facility has a 16-person capacity promoting a healthy, intimate, and home living environment.

Alaska 211 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs

Alaska 211 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs. No matter where you live in Alaska, 2-1-1 is your one-stop resource for connecting with a wide variety of services in your community including emergency food and shelter, educational opportunities, alcohol and drug treatment programs, senior services, child care, and much more. We know certain issues can be hard to navigate online. Sometimes a conversation is more helpful than an online search. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 to connect with a 2-1-1 call specialist who will work with you to understand your need and connect you to the programs and services that can help. You can also email us at Alaska211@ak.org. When you or someone you know needs help finding help, you can count on Alaska 2-1-1. Alaska 2-1-1 is operated by United Way of Anchorage with generous support from our community funders.

Alaska Department of Health Project Hope to Distribute or Administer Narcan

Alaska Department of Health Project Hope to Distribute or Administer Narcan Project HOPE is working with community organizations to distribute or administer Narcan® in Alaska. Narcan® (naloxone) is a medication that used to respond to opioid overdose. It temporarily blocks or reverses the effects of opioids. In most cases the effect is immediate (within 30 to 40 seconds), blocking the effects of the overdose and allowing the person to breathe again. This gives time to seek emergency medical assistance. Its use is supported by many organizations, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the World Health Organization. Organizations eligible to apply to distribute Narcan® as a partner in Project HOPE may include, but are not limited to: public health centers, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, community and faith-based organizations, social service agencies, substance use treatment programs, shelters and transitional housing agencies.

Southcentral Foundation Alaska Women’s Recovery Project

Southcentral Foundation Alaska Women’s Recovery Project. Alaska Women’s Recovery Project provides community-based, peer-driven and peer-led recovery support for women whose lives have been disrupted by alcohol and other drug use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Alaska Women’s Recovery Project offers many activities and resources: Weekly support gatherings, Family-strengthening activities, Skill-building workshops, Cultural and creative expression opportunities, Peer leadership development and training, Community education on addiction and recovery, and Clothing closet.