Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC)
100 W. 13th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
279-9581
http://www.awaic.org/
Domestic violence shelter, advocacy and education.
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Access Alaska
121 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99503
248-4777
Independent living services for people who experience a significant disability.
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Alaska Baptist Family Services
1600 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
349-2222
A family service offering residential care for emotionally/ behaviorally disturbed children, counseling, foster home placement.
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Alaska Children's Services
4600 Abbott Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
346-2101
http://www.acs.ak.org/
Residential care, counseling for abused and emotionally disturbed children.
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Alaska Health Fair
P.O. Box 221267
Anchorage, AK 99522-1267
278-0234
http://www.healthfair.ak.org/
Provides health screening programs in Anchorage and other communities and schools throughout the state. These fairs encourage healthy lifestyles and often provide early detection of problems.
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Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite #102
Anchorage, AK 99503
263-2050
http://www.alaskanaids.org/
Direct services for people and their families living with HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention.
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American Cancer Society, AK Division
American Cancer Society, Inc.
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite #204
Anchorage, AK 99503
277-8696
Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education and service. Also provides rehabilitation services for local cancer patients.
American Cancer Society (National)
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American Diabetes Association, Alaska Area
801 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite #103
Anchorage, AK 99503
272-1424 or 1-888-DIABETES (342-2383)
Works to prevent and cure diabetes. Services provided are patient, professional and public information; youth camp; health fairs, counseling; research and public advocacy.
American Diabetes Association (National)
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American Heart Association, NW Affiliate, AK
American Heart Association
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite #100
Anchorage, AK 99503
263-2044
The mission of the AHA is to reduce disability and death from heart disease and stroke. The AHA funds medical research, professional and public education and community service programs including CPR training. American Heart Association (National)
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American Lung Association of Alaska
500 W. Int'l Airport Rd. Suite. A
Anchorage, AK 99518
276-5864
http://www.aklung.org/
Lung health and clean air programs
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American Red Cross, Southcentral Alaska Chapter
235 E. 8th Ave., Suite #200
Anchorage, AK 99501-3615
646-5401
Responds 24 hours a day with shelter, food and clothing for victims of an emergency situation. Provides training in water safety, earthquake preparedness, AIDS awareness, and first aid/CPR.
American Red Cross (Alaska)
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Anchorage Community YMCA
5353 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99507
563-3211
http://www.ymcaalaska.com/
Programs include sports, fitness, childcare, camps, youth employment
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Anchorage Literacy Project
Anchorage Literacy Project
1345 Rudakof Circle, Suite #104
Anchorage, AK 99508
337-1981
www.anchorageliteracyproject.org
Recruits, trains, certifies and supports volunteer tutors to teach functionally illiterate teenagers and adults to read, write, compute and/or speak English. Instruction provided in life skills and support in cultural transition.
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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
903 W. Northern Lights Blvd. #218
Anchorage, AK 99503
257-4600
http://www.anhc.org/
Provides comprehensive primary medical and dental services: medical diagnosis and treatment, lab, x-ray, immunization, pregnancy care, mammography, hospitalization, WIC, dental cleaning and fillings.
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Anchorage Youth Court
PO Box 102735
Anchorage, AK 99510-2735
274-5986
http://www.ayc.ak.org/
Trains students grades 7-12 to prosecute, defend, and judge accused juvenile offenders to deter further criminal behavior, fostering appreciation and respect for the law by all participants.
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Armed Services YMCA of Alaska
8111 Craw Ave, or, PO Box 6272
Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506
552-9622
http://www.asymca.ak.org/
Social and recreational programs for enlisted personnel and their families.
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Assets, Inc.
2330 Nichols Street
Anchorage, AK 99508-3495
279-6617
http://www.assetsinc.org/
Creates opportunities for people experiencing developmental disabilities or mental illness through employment and supported living assistance.
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Beans' Cafe
1101 E. 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99510-0940
274-9595
http://www.beans.ak.org/
Provides nutritious meals, safe day shelter, referrals, and health and social services outreach to a target group consisting primarily of homeless and indigent people.
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Anchorage
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite #202
Anchorage, AK 99503
278-2621
http://www.bbbs.ak.org/
Adult volunteer mentors for children from single parent families.
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Boy Scouts of America, Western AK Council
3117 Patterson Street
Anchorage, AK 99504
337-9547
A value based program for developing character and personal fitness in youth, ages 7-20 years. Includes leadership experience, camping, outdoor activities, career exploration and personal achievement.
Boy Scouts of America [Official]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska
2300 W. 36th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99517
248-5437
http://www.bgcalaska.org/
Youth guidance providing children with recreational activities, sports, and day care.
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Camp Fire USA - Alaska Council
3745 Community Park Loop, Suite #104
Anchorage, AK 99508
279-3551
Before and after school child care, community drop-in center program, rural program, summer camp for youth grades K-12.
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Catholic Social Services
3710 E. 20th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
277-2554
cssalaska.org
Programs offer emergency food, clothing, shelter; residential shelter for female teens; supportive case management for homeless families; respite program for developmentally disabled; counseling, adoption, and pregnancy support services; immigration and refugee resettlement.
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Narcotic Drug Treatment Center, Inc.
Center for Drug Problems
520 East 4th Avenue, Suite #102
Anchorage, AK 99501
276-6430
http://www.ndtc.ak.org/
Provides services to individuals to overcome physical and psychological drug addiction dependency. Offers outpatient counseling to cocaine and opiate abusers; methadone maintenance/detoxification; free HIV testing, and AIDS education.
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Challenge Alaska
3350 Commercial Dr., Suite 208
Anchorage, AK 99501
344-7399
http://www.challenge.ak.org/
Sports, recreation and education for Alaskans who experience disabilities.
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Child Care Connection, Inc.
3350 Commercial Drive Suite #203 Anchorage, AK 99501
563-1966
563-1959 / Fax
800-278-3723 / Outside Anchorage
http://www.childcareconnection.org/
Child care referral services and training for child care providers.
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Chugiak Children's Services Early Learning
403 S. Alaska Street
Palmer, AK 99645
745-4040
Headstart program. Child care, health, nutrition, parent involvement, eduation and social services.
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Covenant House Alaska
609 F. Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
272-1255
http://www.covenanthouseak.org/
Open 24 hours a day, every day, providing food, clothing, shelter, health care, and family mediation services at no cost to homeless and runaway youth, ages 13-20.
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Crisis Pregnancy Center
2902 Boniface Parkway, Suite #200
Anchorage, AK 99504
337-9292
http://www.cpc.org/anchorage
Provides practical services, emotional and spiritual support to women and men in unplanned pregnancy and family crisis situations.
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Elmendorf AFB Youth Activities
Bldg.21-300 Paxton Dr., Bldg 10840 22nd St.
Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506
552-5308
http://www.elmendorfservices.com/
Offers programs and activities that build character, self-esteem, citizenship and the opportunity for social development. Provides year-round sports, social and instructional/educational programs and activities.
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Food Bank of Alaska
2121 Spar Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
272-3663
http://www.fba.ak.org/
Solicits surplus and unmarketable food and household products and distributes to more than 200 non-profit agencies that have food programs in Alaska.
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Fort Richardson Youth Services
APVR-RCA-CFY
Ft. Richardson, AK 99505
384-1508
Provides activities that promote personal growth, development and recreational skills through sports, arts and crafts, nature hikes, theater and Teen Club.
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Foster Grandparents/Senior Companions
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite #103
Anchorage, AK 99503
276-6472
http://www.nssc.ak.org/
Involves persons over 60 in useful community services giving love and attention to children with special needs. Senior Companions go into the homes of the frail to help them live independently and avoid institutionalization. Program of the National Senior Service Corps
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Girl Scouts Susitna Council
3911 Turnagain Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99517
248-2250
http://www.girlscouts.ak.org/
Offers contemporary educational programs for girls, ages 5-17. Believes that girls grow, learn and have fun by making decisions and discovering themselves. Helps each girl develop to her fullest potential in an all girl environment with the guidance of adult volunteers. Girl Scouts U.S.A.
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Habitat for Humanity Anchorage
500 W. International Airport Road, Suite E
Anchorage, AK 99518
272-0800
http://www.hfhanchorage.org/
Works to provide decent, affordable homes for low income families.
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Hospice of Anchorage
500 W. Int'l Airport Rd. Suite. C
Anchorage, AK 99518
561-5322
Assists the dying person and the family with the transition from life to death and helps those left behind resolve their loss. Is committed to ensuring comfort, support, dignity and choices for the dying person and the grieving family.
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Kids' Corps, Inc.
1840 S. Bragaw, Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99508
279-2021
Provides early childhood services to children and families through health, education, nutrition and other services under HeadStart.
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Lutheran Social Services of Alaska
2606 C Street, Suite 2B
Anchorage, AK 99503
272-0643
http://www.lssalaska.org/
Assists with housing for low income, homeless, and rural Alaskans stranded in Anchorage.
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Mabel T. Caverly Senior Center
325 E. Third Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
276-1496
www.alaska.net/~ariana/mabelt.html
Serves citizens 55 years or older. Provides services that promote independent living including telephone reassurance, transportation, information and referral, and a facility for interaction as well as potlucks and arts and crafts.
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Planned Parenthood of Alaska
4001 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99508
565-7526
http://www.plannedparenthoodalaska.org/
Reproductive health care, education, STD and teen pregnancy prevention.
Programs for Infants and Children
4400 Business Park Blvd., Suite 34
Anchorage, AK 99503-7118
561-8060
Provides early intervention services for children, birth to two, who experience a developmental disability or delay.
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The Salvation Army
143 E. 9th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
276-2515
www.salvationarmy.org/alaska
Booth Memorial Youth & Family Services
3600 E. 20th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99508
279-0522
McKinnell Emergency Family Services
546 E. 15th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99503
279-3355
Shelter for homless families and single parenting fathers.
Older Alaskans Program
401 W. International Airport Rd. #19
Anchorage, AK 99518
349-0613
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Anchorage Community Health Services, Daybreak and Senior Services
9210 Jupiter Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
346-2234
Provides mental health services for the elderly impaired with Alzheimer's and related dementia, adult daycare, psychiatric services, elderly outreach, and more.
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Southcentral Foundation
4501 Diplomacy Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
729-4955
http://www.ak-scf.org/
Working together with the Native community to achieve wellness through health and related services.
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Standing Together Against Rape, Inc. (STAR)
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite #230
Anchorage, AK 99503
276-7279
http://www.star.ak.org/
Provides crisis intervention and advocacy to victims of sexual abuse and their loved ones. Services include 24 hour statewide toll free crisis line, medical and legal accompaniments, individual counseling sessions and support groups, and community educational presentations.
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Victims for Justice
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 101
Anchorage, AK 99503
278-0977
http://www.victimsforjustice.org/
Provides crisis intervention, grief counseling; advocacy and support throughout the justice system to survivors of victims of violent crimes.
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Volunteers of America of Alaska
1675 C Street, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99503
279-9634
Adolescent alcohol and drug abuse counseling and treatment, intervention and prevention, volunteer opportunities for seniors and community justice services.
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YWCA Anchorage
324 E. Fifth Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-644-9600
907-644-9650 fax
www.ywcaak.org
Empowering women, girls and their families and eliminating racism. Programs include Women's Health and ENCOREplus early detection screening; Women$finances entrepreneurial center offering business planning, financial literacy training and micro loans; Youth Development including TechGYRLS and Multicultural Leadership Conference; Women of Achievement andDiversity Conference.