TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # ADVOCACY 4 ALASKA NATIVES.. 5 ATTORNEYS. 6 BABY NEEDS 7 CHILD CARE. 8 CLERGY. 8 CLOTHING FURNITURE-HOUSEHOLD 10 CORRECTIONAL

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1 COMMUNITY RESOURCE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # ADVOCACY 4 ALASKA NATIVES.. 5 ATTORNEYS. 6 BABY NEEDS 7 CHILD CARE. 8 CLERGY. 8 CLOTHING FURNITURE-HOUSEHOLD 10 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.. 11 COUNSELING/SUPPORT SERVICES. 12 DENTISTS EDUCATION EMERGENCY SERVICES.. 16 ENTITLEMENTS/BENEFITS FINANCIAL AID 19 FINANCIAL COUNSELING 19 FOOD HIV ANTIBODY TESTING SITES HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES 25 HIV/AIDS INFORMAITON HOTLINES HIV/AIDS SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS 29 HOLISTIC SERVICES. 29 HOME HEALTH CARE NURSING 30 HOSPITALS AND CLINICS 30 HOUSING/SHELTERS LEGAL SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.. 36 PHARMACY.. 38 PHYSICIANS. 39 SOUTHEAST ALASKA SUBSTANCE ABUSE.. 43 THERAPISTS. 44 TRANSPORTATION. 45 WOMEN.. 46 YOUTH 47 2

3 HIV/AIDS INFORMATION HOTLINES Alaska Statewide AIDS Helpline AIDS (2437) (in Anchorage) National AIDS Hotline (24 Hours) AIDS (2437) AIDS Clinical Trial Info. (ACTIS) National STD Hotline (CDC) National Native American AIDS Hotline National AIDS Info. Clearinghouse Pediatric AIDS Foundation Project Inform Treatment Hotline Akeela Inc., Drug and Alcohol Hotline PREV (7738) Spanish AIDS Hotline SIDA (7432) Teenagers With AIDS HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service National Women s Health Network Sister Connect (Women with HIV) Women Alive Counseling Bureau of Vital Stats.-Juneau (for Marijuana Registry)

4 ADVOCACY Alaska State Commission for Human Rights A. St., Ste. 204, Anchorage, AK Complaints: , TTY: Investigates complaints of discrimination based on race, national origin, sex, religion, marital status, color, pregnancy, parenthood, age, physical disability, mental disability in employment, housing, public accommodations, financing, and government services in the State of Alaska. Alaska State Office of the Ombudsman W. 4 th Ave., Suite 305, Anchorage P. O. Box , Anchorage, AK Fax: Handles complaints concerning state agencies. Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association West Fireweed, Suite 102, Anchorage, AK AIDS -In the United Way Building Anchorage Equal Rights Commission W. 6th St., Suite 110, Anchorage, AK Fax: Investigates complaints of discrimination based on race, nationality, color, sex, religion, age, physical disability, or marital status. Complaints must be filed within 20 days of alleged discriminatory act. Call or walk in for initial questionnaire. Anchorage Muncipal Ombudsman W. 6th St., Ste. 170, Anchorage, AK Web Site: -Handles complaints concerning municipal agencies. Can be reached through Attorney General W. 4th Ave., Ste. 200, Anchorage, AK Serves the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Family and Youth Services. Disability Law Center Arctic Blvd., Ste. 103, Anchorage, AK Statewide protection and advocacy services to individuals labeled developmentally disabled and/or mentally ill. Services for "DD" individuals include special education, entitlements, and legal advice. Services for mentally ill include investigation of abuse and neglect and protection of the rights of those in residential facilities. 4

5 Identity, Inc.. Help Line: P. O. Box , Anchorage, AK Non-profit Alaskan corporation concerned with issues of sexual identity. Phone information and referral through Anchorage Gay and Lesbian Helpline every night of the week, 6-11 p.m. Office of Public Advocacy W. 5th Ave., Ste. 525, Anchorage, AK Fax: State agency which provides court appointed public guardians/conservators to handle affairs of incapacitated persons. ALASKA NATIVES Alaska Area Native Health Service Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK Maintains audio-visual library of films & videos on a broad range of health topics. Alaska Native Health Board, AIDS Prevention Project Woodland Dr. Suite 500, Anchorage, AK Fax: Provides HIV/AIDS education, risk reduction to rural, Alaska Native communities statewide. Provides statewide training and technical assistance to Native regional health corporations and outreach to statewide, rural providers. Work to reduce risk in native gay and two spirit men, and makes referrals. Alaska Native Medical Center Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK Early Intervention Services/Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Hepatitis Program: Comprehensive medical services for Alaskan Natives. Alaska Native Outreach Lutheran Social Services of Alaska 2606 C St., Ste. 2B, Anchorage, AK Transportation within Anchorage for medical appointments; phone several days in advance. "Food shelf" provides emergency food 1-4pm on Tues., Thurs., and Fridays, and is located at 4105 Turnagain Blvd in Anchorage. No fees. Serves people of all ethnic backgrounds. ANARC/Ernie Turner Center S. Bragaw St., Anchorage, AK Fax: Specially designed inpatient alcohol treatment for Alaska Natives. Holistic approach based on traditional healing program. 5

6 Aleutian / Pribilof Islands Association, Health Education E. 3 rd Ave., Anchorage, AK Provides community education and resources on health issues including AIDS and HIV. Audiovisual materials and pamphlets available. Association for Stranded Rural Alaskans in Anchorage Lutheran Social Services 2606 C St., Ste. 2B, Anchorage, AK Fax: Serves Alaskan residents from outside Anchorage who are "stranded" here because of medical or emergency reasons. Can provide shelter for up to 14 days (e.g., at Eaglecrest or in an ASRAA-rented unit at Ingra or Aurora Houses). Food and bus tokens available. Bus tokens also available to Anchorage residents on case by case basis for emergencies. Can provide return air transportation for Rural Alaskans in Anchorage for medical emergencies. Chugachmiut, HIV/AIDS Program Tudor Center Dr., Ste. 210, Anchorage, AK Fax: Community education on HIV/AIDS. Audiovisual materials and pamphlets. Technical assistance, training, and referrals. Heather Davis-Case Manager Cook Inlet Tribal Council W. Fireweed Ln., Anchorage, AK Fax: TTY: Serves Alaskan Natives and Native Americans. Low income home energy assistance. Employment and educational training: Job Training Partnership Act, Summer Youth Employment Program, Higher Education Program. Family Services: Elder Nutrition, Indian Child Welfare. Southcentral Foundation Health Services Diplomacy Dr., Anchorage, AK Fax: Health services for Alaska Natives and Native Americans. Optometry, dental clinic, prenatal care, Head Start program, mental health counseling. Chemical dependency program for adolescents. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome pre-maternal treatment center for alcoholic and substance abusing women. Native interpreter services. Accepts insurance and Medicaid. Sliding fee scale. ATTORNEYS Ashton & Dewey, Law Offices of W. 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK Fax: Can provide sliding scale fee service on a limited basis. Assistant Public Defender Agency

7 900 W. 5th Ave., Ste. 200, Anchorage, AK Fax: Can only represent people who have received court appointment for counsel. Jon Buchholdt Barrow St., Anchorage, AK Fax: Can provide sliding scale fee services. James Hanlon B St., Suite 505, Anchorage, AK Ken Legacki G St., Ste. 920, Anchorage, AK General practitioner; litigation including domestic (family) law. Fees vary. Allison Mendel W. 7 th Suite 101, Anchorage, AK Fax: Offers a free monthly legal clinic for lesbians and gay men called Gay Bar. General discussion on child custody, HIV and discrimination, Living Wills, Power of Attorney. Bill Oberly Christensen, Ste. 100, Anchorage, AK Fax: Specializes in general liability. Sylvia Short W. 47th Ave., Anchorage, AK General practitioner, including advocacy for persons with HIV/AIDS. Some pro-bono work; call Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association for details. Robin Taylor W. Tudor Rd., Ste. 301, Anchorage, AK BABY NEEDS Abbot Loop Community Church AWAIC Shelter Booth Memorial Catholic Social Services/St. Francis House Lutheran Social Services Mother Lawrence (Alice Lawrence)

8 For further information see: Food Palmer Food Bank Salvation Army, McKinnell House Mat-Su Corps Shiloh Baptist Trapper Creek Community Food Bank Willow United Methodist Church CHILDCARE Childcare Connection (Municipality of Anchorage) Commercial Drive, Suite 203, Anchorage, AK Childcare information and referral. Outside of Anchorage call: Daycare Assistance (Municipality of Anchorage) L. St., Anchorage, AK Financial assistance for daycare for low-income families. Open 8am-5:30pm Mon.-Thurs., 8am-5pm Salvation Army Cares for Kids Community Park Loop, Ste. 101, Anchorage, AK They provide care for children who have been removed from the home by the state. CLERGY Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Inc Turnagain St., Anchorage, AK Christ Church Episcopal E. 81 st Street, Suite 103., Anchorage, AK Community Covenant Church Artillery Rd. Eagle River, AK First Christian Church LaTouche, Anchorage, AK First Congregationalist Church

9 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK First Presbyterian E. Bogard Rd. PO Box , Wasilla, AK First United Methodist Church W. 9th Ave., Anchorage, AK Holy Family Cathedral W. 6th Ave., Anchorage, AK Immanuel Presbyterian Church Pembroke St., Anchorage, AK Jewel Lake Parish Strawberry Rd., Anchorage, AK Lubavitch Jewish Center Of Alaska Congregation Shomrei Ohr Fax: E. 26th Ave., Anchorage, AK Rabbi Yosef Greenberg Metropolitan Community Church (Services held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church) 2311 Pembroke, Anchorage, AK Mail: PO-Box , Anchorage, AK North Anchorage Church of God Ermine, Anchorage, AK Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church E. Huffman Rd., Anchorage, AK Saint John United Methodist Church O'Malley Rd., Anchorage, AK Saint Patrick's Church Muldoon Rd., Anchorage, AK Fax: Temple Beth Sholom E. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK Turnagain United Methodist W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK

10 White Lotus Shin Buddhist Temple L Street, Anchorage, AK CLOTHING - FURNITURE - HOUSEHOLD Abbott Loop Community Church Abbott Rd., Anchorage, AK, Clothing and household goods; food on Thursdays. Interested individuals should phone Joe Morgan for availability of goods and eligibility information. AWAIC Shelter Clothing Birthright E. 20th, Anchorage, AK Infant clothing, emergency supply of 8 cloth diapers. Free pregnancy tests. Hours: 10AM -2PM. Bishop's Attic Gambell, Anchorage, AK Thrift shop. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10AM-5:30PM. Catholic Social Services/St. Francis House E. 20th Ave., Anchorage, AK Food Pantry, clothing closet, limited financial assistance for those with eviction notices or utility shut down notices. Can provide clothing once a Month, food twice a Month, and housing/rental assistance once a year. Phone hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30 Furniture Program (on availability) Emergency Food: Mon. & Thurs., 1-4, Tues. & Thurs., (9:30-11:30am) Clothing Room: Mon. & Thurs. 1-3:30, Tues. & Thurs., (9:30-11:30am) Covenant House Shelter Clothing Mother Lawrence (Alice Lawrence) N. Hoyt (Mt. View) (until 12/16/04) 3609 Richmond (Mt. View) (this is the new location beginning 12/17/04) Clothing and Household goods For further information see: Food, Baby Needs Salvation Army Thrift Shops

11 300 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK Bragaw, Anchorage, AK McKinnell House Clothing Mat-Su Corps Individuals in need should apply at Family Services (see Emergency Services) for credit vouchers for clothing and furniture. Helpful to bring referral from social service agency which includes individual's name and situation. Seconds To Go Boniface Pkwy, Anchorage, AK Thrift store. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat Four A s donates all extra items to Seconds To Go, clients can shop for items at no expense. SPCA Thrift Shop W. International Rd., Anchorage, AK Used clothing, furniture and housewares. -Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Trapper Creek Community Food Bank Clothing Value Village E. Northern Lights., Anchorage, AK Discount used clothing, household goods, and furniture. -Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-10, Sun Willow United Methodist Church Clothing CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES Anchorage Jail E. 4 th Ave., Anchorage, AK Cook Inlet Pretrial Facility E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK Cordova Center-halfway house Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK Glenwood Center-halfway house D Street, Anchorage, AK Hiland Mountain Correctional Facility PO Box 600, Eagle River, AK Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility E. Dogwood, Palmer, AK

12 Palmer Correctional Center Mile 58, PO Box 919, Palmer, AK Spring Creek Correctional Center MI 5, Nash Road, Seward, AK 9966 Wildwood Pretrial Bldg 5, Chugach, Kenai, AK Vine Line- resource to locate incarcerated persons COUNSELING / SUPPORT SERVICES Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. (AWAIC) W. 13th Ave., Anchorage, AK Crisis line: Fax: Shelter: for abused women and their children, 5 week stay (may be extended). Advocacy, individual and group counseling on variety of issues, children's groups, food, clothing. Call crisis line or go to shelter for clearance screening. -Crisis line: 24-hour intervention counseling, information, and referral for domestic violence situations. -Community Based Services: four step program of stabilization and skill building for women in crisis due to abusive relationships. Individual counseling and crisis stabilization, information and support groups, skill-building groups, individual follow-up appointments. All services are free, child-care provided during groups. -Male Awareness Program (see below). -Speaker's Bureau: community education on dynamics of domestic violence and prevention. AIRRES W. International Airport Rd., Anchorage, AK Serves blind or print-impaired Alaskans. Provides radio receivers. Volunteers read local newspapers, magazines, and programs of interest for broadcast. No fees. Alaska Center for Blind Adults Taft Dr., Anchorage, AK akcba@ptialaska.net -Provides evaluation, training and counseling in the following areas: life skills, pre-vocational skills, work adjustment, communication skills, mobility orientation and computer skills training. Alaska Center for Deaf Adults Gambell, Ste. 200, Anchorage, AK TTY: Fax:

13 Interpreter referral line: Voice: ; TTY: Provides evaluation, training, and counseling in the following areas: life skills, pre-vocational skills, work adjustment, communication skills, assisting devices. Alaska Women's Resource Center D Street, Anchorage, AK Fax: Information, referral, and counseling for women on various issues, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, health, and reproduction. Employment counseling and job search workshops available. Substance abuse assessment, treatment, and aftercare through AWRC - New Dawn. Twelve step and therapy groups. Sliding scale fees. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm. Alaska Youth & Parent Foundation Community Park Loop, Anchorage, AK Fax: hr. crisis line: Serves youth age yrs. and their families. Legal information. Mediation services. Laurel Shelter: for children under state custody. Challenge Center: temporary shelter for youth at high risk. AIDS Education and prevention program: to youth shelters, including safer sex kits. Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A's) Office: W. Fireweed Lane, Ste. 102, Anchorage, AK Fax: Helpline: AIDS -Anonymous HIV/AIDS information and referrals for people with HIV, Friends, family, or anyone in the community who wishes to learn more about HIV/AIDS. For additional information: See HIV/AIDS Service Organizations Birthright E. 20th, Anchorage, AK Infant clothing, emergency supply of 8 cloth diapers. Free pregnancy tests. -Hours: 10AM -2PM. Cook Inlet Tribal Council W. Fireweed Ln., Anchorage, AK Fax: TTY: Serves Alaskan Natives and Native Americans. Low income home energy assistance. Employment and educational training: Job Training Partnership Act, Summer Youth Employment Program, Higher Education Program. Family Services: Elder Nutrition, Indian Child Welfare. "The Family" UAA s Gay & Lesbian Student Association University of Alaska, Anchorage, student association, meets weekly during the academic year, social events, discussions on political and social issues. 13

14 Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Anchorage 929-GLBT (4528) 2110 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Suite 103 Anchorage, AK A safe place for lesbian, gay, bi, transgendered, questioning and allied people to meet, hang out, hold or attend group meetings, or use the resource library and computers. Hours are: M-F 3pm to 9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon to 6pm. Identity, Inc. Help line: PO-Box , Anchorage, AK Non-profit Alaskan corporation concerned with issues of sexual identity. Phone information and referral through Anchorage Gay and Lesbian Helpline every night of the week, 6-11pm. Monthly newsletter "Northview." Social events, including Fourth Friday Potlucks. Center for Men and Women Cordova St., Ste. 103, Anchorage, AK Partner Notification Assistance Contact Perry Bethea in the State Section of Epidemiology Consultation and assistance is available to individuals with STD or HIV and their medical providers to confidentially notify any partners who may have been exposed to STD or HIV. Such services are available to persons at initial STD/HIV diagnosis and at other times, as needed. A public health professional will inter-view the person with STD or HIV and work with him/her to identify partners. The public health professional then arranges for confidential notification of sexual and (for HIV) injecting partners that they have been exposed to STD/HIV and arranges to offer partners testing and treatment (as appropriate). The name or identity of the person with HIV or STD is never disclosed to partners by the public health professional. These services can be provided to patients located in Anchorage or in other areas of Alaska, and to partners in- or out-of-state. To arrange for assistance, P-FLAG-Parents & Friends/Family of Lesbians & Gays Quyana Clubhouse South Central Foundation Denali Street, Anchorage, AK A social rehabilitation program, including a clubhouse for clients with major mental illness diagnosis. Quyana House attempts to re-emphasize Native culture and teaches independent living and vocational skills. Non-natives also welcome. State of Alaska-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation W. 6 th Ave, Suite 102, Anchorage, AK 3600 S. Bragaw, Anchorage, AK UAA Psychological Services Center Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK Individual & group counseling, sliding fee scale. 14

15 Vietnam Veterans Resource Center Tudor Center Dr., Ste. 115, Anchorage, AK Serves veterans of Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and the Persian Gulf. Counseling, outreach, and referral aimed at easing vets' readjustment into society. Individual, group, marital, family counseling. Spouse/significant others group. Employment referral and counseling. Advocacy. Community education. No fees for services. DENTISTS A-BAR-O Dental Services Old Seward Hwy., Anchorage, AK Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Dental Clinic E. 10th Ave., Anchorage, AK James H. Case, DMD Pediatric N St., Anchorage, AK James P. Driskell, DMD General Dentistry E. 9th Ave., Anchorage, AK David M. Edwards, DDS Oral Surgery Lake Otis, Anchorage, AK Ronald Glaeser, DDS Orthodontist Rhone Circle, Anchorage, AK William C. Heagy, DDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Airport heights, Ste. 265, Anchorage, AK Dan Kiley, DDS General Dentistry Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK Greg Remaklus, DMD Periodontist Lake Otis, Ste. 201, Anchorage, AK Oral Surgery Associates Oral Surgery Lake Otis, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK Accepts Medicaid. Soldotna Dental Clinic Smith Way, Soldotna, AK University of Alaska Dental School Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK Randall Wolf, DDS Periodontist

16 Providence Medical Office 3340 Providence Dr., Ste. 363, Anchorage, AK EDUCATION Alaska Technology Learning Center Debarr Rd., Anchorage, AK Fax: Classes to prepare for HS Diploma at UAA or GED, GED classes and testing, English as a second language, open entry, ESL, Microsoft applications. Classes: morning, afternoon, and evening; free. GED tests: $25 for set. Anchorage Literacy Project Rudakoff Circle, Ste. 104, Anchorage, AK Fax: Teaches adults to read and write and to speak English. Primarily one-on-one tutoring by volunteers, some classes. Most services free. Call for intake. Educational Opportunity Center L. St., Ste. 501, Anchorage, AK Federally funded program assists adults in finding post-secondary education and financial aid. Career assessment, data base of information schools and available financial aid. Pro Metric Testing Fax: EMERGENCY SERVICES Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. (AWAIC) W. 13th Ave., Anchorage, AK Crisis line: Fax: For additional information on AWAIC: See Counseling/Support Alaskans Info Line Catholic Social Services E. 20 th, Anchorage, AK Web site: -Maternal, Child, & Family Health: 1231 Gambell St., Anchorage, AK Hour information resource and referral to community services. Emergency referral with crisis situations. American Red Cross Environmental Disaster Services Anchorage City Church W. 100 th Ave., Anchorage, AK

17 Call Janice -Food, assistance with utilities and housing on an emergency basis only. Call for an appointment. Hours: 9am-5pm. Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, AK Fax: For additional information see: Housing/Shelter Association for Stranded Rural Alaskans in Anchorage Lutheran Social Services 2606 C St., Ste. 2B, Anchorage, AK Fax: Serves Alaskan residents from outside Anchorage who are "stranded" here because of medical or emergency reasons. Can provide shelter for up to 14 days (e.g., at Eaglecrest or in an ASRAA-rented unit at Ingra or Aurora Houses). Food and bus tokens available. Bus tokens also available to Anchorage residents on case by case basis for emergencies. Can provide return air transportation for Rural Alaskans in Anchorage for medical emergencies. Brother Francis Shelter E. 3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK Fax: For additional information see: Housing / Shelter Claire House Please call for address Fax: Emergency shelter for homeless women and women with children. Case workers, information and referral, advocacy with housing and entitlements. Three meals a day, kitchen, children's program, limited storage ($5 for lock). 30-day stay; cost based on ability to pay ($2/night for single women, $3/night for women with children); call for space availability. Emergency Services (see also: South Central Counseling) hour crisis line providing immediate short-term intervention and assistance for individuals in psychiatric distress. Phone counseling and face-to-face assessment of need for hospitalization. Case management available to help stabilize those who are in crisis but do not need hospitalization. Crisis respite program available if client needs support, but not hospitalization. Muni of Anchorage Safe City Program Emergency/Crisis Responses -Provides referral, information, active listening and problem solving and information for those in need of emergency services including: interpersonal violence, homelessness, and emergency alcohol services. 17

18 Salvation Army Family Services E. 15th Ave., Anchorage, AK Fax: Emergency food available once per Month. Bring verification of home address and picture ID. Limited financial assistance for prescriptions: must bring in prescription. Information and referral. McKinnell Family Shelter - Salvation Army E. 15th Ave., Anchorage, AK St. Francis House (Catholic Social Services) E. 20th Ave., Anchorage, AK Food Pantry, clothing closet, limited financial assistance for those with eviction notices or utility shut down notices. Can provide clothing once per Month, food twice per month, and housing/rental assistance once a year. Phone hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30 Emergency Food: Mon. & Thurs., 1-4, Tues. & Thurs., (9:30-11:30am) Clothing Room: Mon. & Thurs. 1-3:30, Tues. & Thurs., (9:30-11:30am) Furniture Program (on availability) St. Vincent De Paul Society Gift Certificates Standing Together Against Rape (S.T.A.R) Crisis: W. Fireweed Ln., Ste. 230, Anchorage, AK Business: Fax: star@aol.com -Crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy and support for survivors of rape. 24-hour on-call client advocate will accompany survivors of sexual abuse to the hospital. Support groups for women incest survivors and for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. ENTITLEMENTS / BENEFITS Division of Adult Public Assistance Hotline: E. 8 th Ave., Suite 300, Anchorage, AK Outside Anch: Information Hotline: State agency which administers the following programs: Interim Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, Aid to the Disabled (located at 527 E. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501), General Relief Medical, Medicaid, General Relief Rental (emergency rental assistance), General Relief Fuel (utilities assistance), Food Stamps. Must go in person to complete application and set appointment. Social Security Administration W. 8th Ave., Anchorage, AK Anchorage Office: Administers Social Security, Social Security Disability, and Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I. programs). Call to set up phone interview. Hours are 9am-4pm. Veteran's Affairs, Dept. of Benefits Division ext

19 2925 DeBarr Rd., Anchorage, AK outside Anchorage FINANCIAL AID Denali Kid Care (907) Financial medical assistance for Low-income families with children. Medicaid - First Health Services Medicare Salvation Army Mat-Su Valley Corps -Financial, Rental and Utilities FINANCIAL COUNSELING Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Inc E. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK Credit, debt and budget counseling. Debt management program. Call or drop in for application. Complete application and schedule initial counseling appointment (free). If enrolled in program, there is a set-up fee of $10 and a maximum Monthly fee of $20. FOOD Abbott Loop Emergency Food Alliance Christian Fellowship Emergency Food Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Anchorage Senior Center Emergency Food Assistance for Seniors only. Anchorage Vineyard Church West 48 th Spenard -Food Distribution on the 4 th Saturday of month 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 19

20 Bean's Café PO-Box , Anchorage, AK Daytime drop-in center for homeless with full meal service. Breakfast 8-9am, lunch 12-1pm. Social services office: information and referral for employment, medical, housing, etc.; message phone; mail service; basic first aid. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00am-5:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:00am-5:30pm. Birchwood Community Church Emergency Food 2 nd and 4 th Friday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brother Francis Shelter E. 3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK Fax: Evening meal and snacks from 7-8pm. For additional information: See Housing / Shelter Calvary Baptist Church E. Manor Ave., Anchorage (Government Hill) -Emergency Food (Call first sometimes they run out) Christian Pilot s Association (Houston,AK) Emergency Food Chugiak Food Pantry Eagle River Presbyterian Church -Emergency Food Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2 nd and 4 th Tues of the month 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Division of Public Assistance (Food Stamps) Downtown Soup Kitchen Mon through Friday noon to 1:30 p.m. F.I.S.H PO-Box , Anchorage, AK Client pay phone: Delivers emergency food baskets with 3 days' supply to families and individuals in need. Calls welcome Mon., Wed., and Fri. beginning at 8am; serves the first 20 callers. Callers must have phone number where they can be reached (can be a pay phone). Volunteers will contact caller and arrange for delivery. 20

21 Kids Kitchen (ages 3 17) Fairview Recreation Center (Monday through Friday 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.) Lutheran Social Services Emergency Food, holiday baskets Mother Lawrence (Alice Lawrence) N. Hoyt Mountain View (until 12/16/04) 3609 Richmond (This will be the new location beginning 12/17/04) Open every day at 4:00 p.m. until the food runs out. Holiday Baskets. Mountian View Baptist Church Emergency Food Palmer Food Bank Emergency Food, holiday baskets Peters Creek Christian Center Emergency Food First Friday of the Month Noon Shiloh Baptist Emergency Food Assistance, Holiday Baskets St. Benedict s Outreach Sand Lake area -Emergency Food and Holiday baskets. St. Christopher s Church Pantry Duban (corner of Oklahoma and Duban) - Muldoon Food pantry open: Thursdays 10 a.m. to Noon St. Francis House (Catholic Social Services) E. 20 th Ave., Anchorage, AK Can provide food twice per month. For additional information: See Emergency Services St. Patrick s Catholic Church Thanksgiving holiday baskets for zip code Salvation Army Older Alaskans Program Barrow St. (for older Alaskans) Family Emergency Services Emergency Food Mat-Su Valley Corps Emergency Food - Mon & Wed 11 a.m. -3 p.m

22 South Central Foundation Elders Program Spenard Lions Club Roosevelt Dr. - Spenard -First Sat and Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trapper Creek Community Food Bank Emergency Food, holiday baskets University Baptist Church University Area -Emergency Food W.I.C. (Women, Infants, & Children) L St., Suite 209 Anchorage, AK Boniface Mall, 2 nd Floor, 5530 E. Northern Lights, Anchorage Valley River Center, Business Blvd., Suite 210 Eagle River Mobile clinic also available. Call for location and dates Government voucher program to supply supplemental food and formula for infants and children under the age of 5 yrs. Who are at nutritional risk. Nutritional information and counseling; health screenings. Call for screening. Wasilla Christian Center Un-Food Bank supplies toiletries, paper towels, TP, brushes, soap etc. Wasilla Senior Center Emergency food, holiday baskets. Willow United Methodist Church Emergency food, holiday baskets. 22

23 HIV ANTIBODY TESTING SITES Note: All of the sites listed provide HIV Antibody testing with pre- and post-test counseling. These programs act in accordance with federal and state HIV-antibody testing guidelines. Results must be picked up in person (it generally takes 2-3 weeks for results to return). Realize, however, that many communities have access to HIV-antibody testing through non-state programs--for example, through private physicians, private laboratories, local hospitals or clinics. The "danger" with testing through these non-state programs is that the tests may not be confidential (and certainly not anonymous), which poses a special problem in small communities where "everybody knows everybody". The non-state programs may neglect to provide information on the meaning and limitations of the tests, and counseling may not be available. Anchorage Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association W. Fireweed Ln., Suite 102, Anchorage, AK For additional information: See HIV/AIDS service organizations Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center 1217 E. 10th Ave., Anchorage, AK , Mt. View Clinic, 3521 Mt. View Dr For Additional information: See HIV/AIDS education and outreach services STD Clinic/HIV Program (Municipality of Anchorage) Reproductive Health Clinic 825 L St., Anchorage, AK Fax Confidential, low cost, HIV-antibody counseling and testing at STD Clinic. Coordinates quarterly HIV/AIDS Network meetings for service agencies in Anchorage. Health Education Department provides speakers, educational materials, and films for Municipal workers, schools, and community events. S.T.O.P. AIDS Project E. 4th Ave., Suite 102, Anchorage, AK Ext. 6 Fax Outreach and community education on HIV/AIDS prevention. Special focus on substance abuse and HIV aimed at injection drug users. Free anonymous HIV-antibody testing, including pre- and post-test counseling. Free testing Mondays & Wednesdays 1pm-4pm, no appointments needed, walk-ins only. Barrow Barrow Health Center (907) PO-Box 69, Barrow, AK Free. Confidential. Appointment required. 23

24 Bethel Bethel Health Center (907) PO-Box 1048, Bethel, AK Fax Free, confidential, walk-in HIV/STD Clinic. Hours: Mon-Fri., 1-4pm, Fri. 9-11am Dillingham Dillingham Health Center (907) PO-Box 1489, Dillingham, AK Fax Free, confidential, walk-in or appointment. Fairbanks Fairbanks Regional Health Center (907) W. Barnette, Fairbanks, AK Free, confidential, appointment required. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8am-4pm. Closed Wed. afternoon. Homer Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic (907) Ben Walters Lane, Homer, AK Free, confidential HIV Testing. Juneau Juneau Public Health Center (907) Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK Free HIV antibody testing. Ketchikan Ketchikan Public Health Center (907) th Ave., Ketchikan, AK Free, confidential, appointment required. King Cove King Cove Medical Clinic (907) Box 9, King Cove, AK HIV antibody testing, STD services, pamphlets. Kodiak Kodiak Area Native Association Medical Clinic (907) Rezanof Dr., Kodiak, AK Fax HIV antibody testing, STD services free to Indian Health Service beneficiaries. Kodiak Island Medical Associates (907) E. Rezanof Dr., Kodiak, AK HIV Case Management, HIV testing and counseling. 24

25 Kodiak Public Health Center (907) Mission Rd., Room 207, Kodiak, AK HIV antibody testing, counseling, and referral. STD screening and treatment, pamphlets, community education. Nome Nome Health Center (907) PO-Box 1710, Nome, AK Free, confidential, appointment required. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Seward Seward Health Center (907) PO-Box 810, rd Ave. Suite 202, Seward, AK Free, confidential, appointment required. Sitka Sitka Public Health Center (907) Moller St., Sitka, AK Free, confidential, appointment required. Soldotna Soldotna Planned Parenthood (907) #D, Sterling Highway, Anchorage, AK Anonymous, appointment required, $15-$35 fee. HIV / AIDS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES Alaska Area Native Health Service Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK Maintains audio-visual library of films & videos on a broad range of health topics. Alaska Health Project E. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK Fax: Information and advocacy on occupational exposure to HIV, disposal of contaminated materials, and environmental health issues. Alaska Native Health Board, AIDS Prevention Project Woodland Dr. Suite 500, Anchorage, AK Fax: Provides HIV/AIDS education, risk reduction to rural, Alaska Native communities statewide. Provides statewide training and technical assistance to Native regional health corporations and outreach to statewide, rural providers. Work to reduce risk in native gay and two spirit men, and makes referrals. Alaska Youth & Parent Foundation Community Park Loop, Anchorage, AK Fax: hr. crisis line: For additional information about this organization: see Youth 25

26 Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association W. Fireweed Ln., Suite 102, Anchorage, AK For additional information: See HIV/AIDS service organizations Aleutian / Pribilof Islands Association, Health Education E. 3 rd Ave., Anchorage, AK Provides community education and resources on health issues including AIDS Audiovisual materials and pamphlets available. and HIV. American Red Cross 235 E. 8 th Ave. Suite 200, Anchorage, AK nd St., Fairbanks, AK Provides educational materials and films on HIV/AIDS. Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center 1217 E. 10th Ave., Anchorage, AK Mt. View Clinic, 3521 Mt. View Dr Comprehensive health care clinic. Limited service dental clinic. Fees on a sliding scale according to ability to pay. HIV/AIDS Program: free anonymous HIV-antibody testing and counseling, by appointment, 72 hour test for HIV $47; case management for patients with HIV/AIDS; financial assistance for HIV-related medications for low income patients; HIV/AIDS education for high risk persons and for schools. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, Health Education PO-Box 130, Dillingham, AK (907) In state toll free: Community education, pamphlets and videos on HIV/AIDS and STD's. Chugachmiut, HIV/AIDS Program Tudor Center Dr., Ste. 210, Anchorage, AK Fax: Community education on HIV/AIDS. Audiovisual materials and pamphlets. Technical assistance, training, and referrals. Copper River Health Dept., Health Education Drawer H, Copper Center, AK Fax: Provides community education and resources on health issues including HIV/AIDS to seven villages including Port Graham, Cordova, Valdez, and Seward. Audio-visual materials and pamphlets available. 26

27 Dept. of Education, Educational Program Support HIV Prevention Project 801 W. 10th St., Ste. 200, Juneau, AK Statewide support to school districts in designing HIV/AIDS curricula in health education programs. Provide grants & training, newsletter for school districts. Dillingham Health Center PO-Box 1489, Dillingham, AK STD services and pamphlets, TB testing and immunizations. School outreach to teach about STD/HIV. Hospice of the Central Peninsula, HIV/AIDS Network Kenai Spur Hwy, #2, Soldotna, AK Fax: P. O. Box 2584, Soldotna, AK -Information and referral services to individuals with HIV/AIDS. Persons who are "at risk" of HIV infection, and concerned citizens of the community. Reproductive Health Clinic Municipality of Anchorage Fax: Dept. of Health & Human Services, HIV Program 825 L St., Anchorage, AK Provides HIV/AIDS prevention education to persons at highest risk of HIV exposure. Serves as a clearinghouse for community speakers. Provides educational materials, training for other professionals, and assistance in prevention and policy issues for HIV in the workplace. Coordinates quarterly HIV/AIDS network meetings for service agencies and individuals in Anchorage. Willing to go to nontraditional, non-clinic sites. Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt (404) Krog Street, Atlanta, GA Fax: (404) Web site: info@aidsquilt.org -Assists people in constructing quilt panels; coordinates displays throughout the U.S. The quilt educates and promotes an awareness of the effects of HIV not only on infected persons, but on their families and loved ones as well. (Four A s can provide local information about making a panel) SEARHC Health Education PO-Box 163, Klawock, AK Community education and resources on health issues including HIV/AIDS. Audio-visual materials and pamphlets. Shanti of Southeast Alaska (907) PO. Box 22655, Juneau, AK Fax: HIV Prevention and education services. 27

28 State of Alaska AIDS / STD Program Section of Epidemiology Fax: Dept. of Health & Social Services Web site: http\\ C St., Ste. 540, Anchorage, AK P. O. Box , Anchorage, AK Provides technical assistance, statistics, materials, films, policy guidance, and in-service training statewide. S.T.O.P. AIDS Project E. 4th Ave., Ste. 102, Anchorage, AK Ext 6 Fax: For additional information: See HIV antibody testing sites. Tanana Chiefs Conference, Inc. (907) Health Educator HIV/AIDS, (ext. 3154) 122 First Avenue, Ste. 600, Fairbanks, AK Fax: Education and resources on health issues including HIV/AIDS in rural areas. Audio-visual materials. University of Alaska, Anchorage 3211 Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK School of Health Sciences Health sciences courses on HIV/AIDS offered for university credit. -Health Science Library Located on second floor of main library. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm. Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) AIDS Program, PO-Box 528, Bethel, AK Fax: Health education for Y-K Delta region. HIV/AIDS speakers' bureau. 28

29 HIV / AIDS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A's) Office: W. Fireweed Lane, Ste. 102, Anchorage, AK Fax: Helpline: AIDS -Provides direct services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, and reduces the transmission of HIV infection in Alaska. Serves as lead agency for Ryan White C.A.R.E. Consortium and administers funds statewide. Direct Services: case management; information and referral; advocacy; support groups; Buddy Program (one-on-one emotional and/or practical support); financial assistance with HIV-related medication, COBRA and other medical support; Housing program for long term and short term support. Drop-In Center with Friday Lunches and social activities; food bank; meals on wheels; education (individual sessions and workshops). Community education: Health care provider training; Speakers' Bureau of HIV affected individuals; HIV/AIDS Resource Library; educational material including pamphlets and videos. Free HIV antibody testing. Community Outreach: to high risk populations, condom distribution, safer sex kits. Statewide helpline. Interior AIDS Association (907) Third Ave., Fairbanks, AK Fax: PO-Box 71248, Fairbanks, AK Support and counseling for HIV-infected individuals and their families. Education and prevention services. Friends Network: one-on-one volunteer support. HIV Lending Library. HOPWA Program helps clients find reasonable, affordable housing. Winter program, ICANN, provides up to eight meals to help supplement clients diets. HOLISTIC SERVICES Alaska Whole Health Institute W. Tudor Rd., Ste. 204, Anchorage, AK Massage therapy, acupressure, chiropractic, Jin Shin Do, cranial-sacral therapy Gatekey Center For Learning and Health M St., Anchorage, AK Fax: Offering therapeutic massage, stress management, health education, counseling including inner-child, hypnotherapy, and synergistic integration. Advanced Health Care Center B St. #202, Anchorage, AK Fax: Alternative care including colon hydro therapy. 29

30 Traditional Five Element Acupuncture Eide St., Anchorage, AK Lisa Pieper MAc., Dipl. Ac., Lic. Ac. HOME HEALTH CARE NURSING Denali Home Health and Hospice Reka Drive, Anchorage, AK Fax: Only Medicare/Medicaid, VA, or Insurance Hospice of Anchorage W. International Airport Rd. Suite C, Anchorage, AK Fax: Provides care, support, and services to terminally ill persons and their families during the time of their illness and through bereavement. Hospice of the Central Peninsula (907) Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite 2, Soldotna, AK Fax: Lake Otis Pharmacy Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK Peninsula Home Health Care, Inc. (907) Sterling Hwy, Ste. 201, Soldotna, AK Fax: (907) Providence Home Healthcare LaTouche Suite #101, Anchorage, AK Fax: Licensed home health care including skilled nursing, home health aides, occupational, speech and physical therapy. Lifeline, psychiatric nursing. Accepts Medicaid. Ready Care Barrow St., Suite 404, Anchorage, AK Fax: Personal care attendants, respite, chore. Valley Health Services E. Bogard Rd., Ste. 133, Wasilla, AK Fax: HOSPITALS AND CLINICS Alaska Native Medical Center Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK Early Intervention Services/Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Hepatitis Program Comprehensive medical services for Alaskan Natives. 30

31 Alaska Psychiatric Institute Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK Fax: Alaska's state operated psychiatric hospital. Provides acute care & intensive treatment for mentally ill persons requiring inpatient psychiatric services. Alaska Regional Hospital DeBarr Rd., Anchorage, AK Fax: Major, acute care tertiary hospital serving entire state. Surgical services, neurodiagnostic services, skilled nursing unit, rehabilitation unit maternity center, pediatric unit, neonatal ICU, intensive, coronary and progressive care units. Stroke program, pain management program, sleep lab, wound management program, lithotripsy, diabetes center, cardiac rehabilitation. Air ambulance, diagnostic imaging, therapies department and ancillary services. Central Peninsula General Hospital Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK Eagle River Counseling Center Eagle River Rd., Ste. 204, Eagle River, AK Fax: Family Practice Clinic Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK Fax: Planned Parenthood of Alaska Anchorage Chapter Admin. Office: E. 42nd Ave., Anchorage, AK Fax: Full service gynecological clinic. Pregnancy option counseling, birth control. Confidential HIV - testing and counseling, $15-$25. All services confidential, sliding fee scale. Providence Alaska Medical Center Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK Acute care, general hospital. Medical referrals, emergency department, air ambulance. Surgical services include open heart, orthopedic, neurosurgery, lithotripsy. Specialty centers including imaging, radiology, cardiovascular services, cancer treatment, mental health and substance recovery programs, intensive care for burn and frostbite, sleep disorders center. Comprehensive services include inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, maternity center with level III.Newborn intensive care unit, pediatric services, day surgery/endoscopy unit, audiology & hearing aid, inpatient/outpatient laboratories, home health care, cardiac rehabilitation, cystic fibrosis clinic, nutrition counseling and more. 31

32 Southcentral Foundation Health Services Diplomacy Dr., Anchorage, AK Fax: Health services for Alaska Natives and Native Americans. Optometry, dental clinic, prenatal care, Head Start program, mental health counseling. Chemical dependency program for adolescents. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome pre-maternal treatment center for alcoholic and substance abusing women. Native interpreter services. Accepts insurance and Medicaid. Sliding fee scale. STD Clinic (see Municipality of Anchorage) L St., Room 101, Anchorage, AK STD screening and testing for all STDs. Sliding scale fee. HIV-antibody testing and counseling. Walk-in clinic. Mon.-Fri., 8am-3pm. Tues.-Thurs., 10:30am-3pm. Wed., 1pm-3pm. USAF Elmendorf Hospital Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK Veteran's Administration Outpatient Clinic DeBarr Rd., Anchorage, AK Dr. Song Qing Gan Ext Full service medical clinic, including mental health services and drug and alcohol counseling. Domiciliary program available. HOUSING / SHELTER Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. (AWAIC) W. 13th Ave., Anchorage, AK Crisis line: Fax: Shelter: for abused women and their children, 5 week stay (may be extended). Advocacy, individual and group counseling on variety of issues, children's groups, food, clothing. Call crisis line or go to shelter for clearance screening. For further information see: Counseling/Support Services Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Section 8 Housing Program Anchorage Family Investment Center W. Int l Airport Rd., Anchorage, AK Fax: Website: -AHFC administers two rental assisted housing programs for low-income persons. All participants pay 30% of their family s gross income toward their rent and are responsible for their own security deposits in all programs. These housing programs are as follows: 1. Conventional Housing - Conventional Housing is for eligible applicants that are then placed in AHFC - owned properties (AHFC = landlord). 32