Our Services
We offer an array of outpatient services for the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse problems. Our services are tailored to individual needs and delivered using evidence-based approaches to increase effectiveness.
Behavioral health treatment is not one size fits all.
We work with each individual to determine the right program and plan to meet their unique treatment goals. This may include Intensive Case Management, Peer Support Services, or the combination of both programs to achieve the desired result.
Our goal is to maintain an empathetic, ethical and responsive attitude in all phases of care, and we are dedicated to creating an environment of opportunity, choice and hope, regardless of gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic status.
Learn more about our programs and the services we offer by scrolling below.
Our Levels of Care
The Intensive Outpatient level of care is one step down from Partial Hospitalization. It’s designed for people who need intense, focused treatment but can’t commit to the five hours a day required at the more acute level of care; or the individuals who do not meet the full-time requirements of a residential program.
General outpatient programs are the least structured forms of treatment we offer. You receive the support, education, and high-quality clinical care associated with CHOICES, Inc. while at the same time adhering to you regular life schedule.
Evidence-based Care
Transforming Lives, Families, and Communities
Each person, each recovery path, and each recovery plan is different. We can help you to get the right level of care for you and create an individualized plan to get you back to your life. Our wide selection of programs means there’s a way in for you, regardless of the obstacles you face. Our programs are designed to address unique challenges and offer help where and when you need it most.
Intensive Case Management
ICM Program
Intensive Case Management is different from traditional case management. It is designed to serve higher acuity clients who have more complex needs. These can include a serious mental health concern, a disabling physical condition, a chronic substance use disorder and financial and housing cost barriers.
Below you will find the definition of ICM, eligibility criteria, application requirements and more.
- What is ICM?
- Services
- Who is Eligible for ICM?
- Application Requirements
ICM program is suitable for individuals who require additional assistance with adjustment to life as they return to the community following hospitalization. The program helps consumers learn what is needed to successfully manage symptoms and obtain entitlements, education, and employment. ICM links consumers to all available and relevant services and helps them advocate for themselves whenever necessary and possible.
All ICM services are delivered in our office or in the community.
Dedication is a huge component of success to this program. We ask that clients attend all of their scheduled sessions. We understand the huge time commitment this is, but our staff will work alongside you every step of the way.
Our ICM team will assist you with developing coping skills, maintaining employment, housing and/or balancing challenges to your recovery.
The group therapy approach gives you the opportunity to take back control of your life and start your journey to healing.
The following is a list of some of the primary services that ICM program offers:
- Group therapy
- Consultation with a mental health provider and referrals to community mental health providers for aftercare
- Treatment planning
- Consultation with a psychiatrist (as needed)
- Case management
- Life skills education
- Transition planning and aftercare, and more
Services Provided By:
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Recovery Coordinators
- Consulting Psychiatrist
Below is a list of the most common reasons a person will be offered assertive community treatment services:
- Persons with acute symptoms of mental illness with or without substance use disorder
- Those with frequent hospital stays
- People experiencing homelessness due to mental illness
- Persons with high rates of substance abuse
- People with a significant history of trauma
- Persons with overlapping physical and mental illnesses
- Persons experiencing psychiatric crises
- People with mental illness in the criminal justice system
- People who have not responded well to traditional outpatient care
Referrals can be made by: ANYONE!
(Physicians, Social Workers, Case Workers, Nurses, Community Agencies, Families and Self Referrals)
Intensive Case Management - Recovery Coordination & Intensive Case Management - Substance Abuse Teams require applicants to have a substance abuse or mental health diagnosis.
- Submit a completed form to Intake and Client Records Director using one of the following methods:
- By mail to: Intake and Client Records, CHOICES, Inc., 1231 Gambell Street, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501
- By FAX to: Intake and Client Records, CHOICES, Inc. (907) 333 - 4383
- Schedule your client's screening consultation appointment
- Click here for online scheduling, or
- Call us at (907) 333 - 4343
- Completed Application for Services
- Copy of Government Issue ID
- Copy of Medicaid Card
- Copy of Social Security Card
- DSM-5 (Adult Self Rated Symptom Measure)
- ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience)
- BAM (Brief Addiction Monitor)
Any diagnoses submitted would be helpful and expedite the process, but is not mandatory.
Peer Support
PEER
Below you will find the definition of our PEER support program.
- What is PEER Support?
- Services
- Who is Eligible for PEER?
- Application Requirements
The role of the peer support includes providing services that serve to validate individuals' experiences, provide guidance and encouragement to individuals to take responsibility for and actively participate in their own recovery, and help individuals identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination against mental illness and develop strategies to reduce individuals’ self-imposed stigma.
Through listening, understanding, and providing appropriate referrals, Peer Support programs serve proactively as an early-warning detection system to help individuals handle their personal problems.
- Housing resources
- Completion of applications/paperwork
- Self-help/Self-improvement
- Group skill development
- Goal setting, and more
To be eligible for the Peer Support program, an individual must be:
- Determined to be experiencing serious mental illness or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance abuse disorder
- Experiencing difficulties in at least one of the following areas:
- Is receiving or has recently receive crisis intervention services
- Is experiencing functions problems in the residence or community
- Is frequently missing appointments or being late
- Is experiencing money management problems
- Needs to develop self-advocacy difficulties, and so on
- Individual must be receptive to services in an unstructured environments without professional presence
Referrals can be made by: ANYONE!
(Physicians, Social Workers, Case Workers, Nurses, Community Agencies, Families and Self Referrals)
Peer Support program requires that applicants have a mental health diagnosis.
- Submit a completed form to Intake and Client Records Director using one of the following methods:
- By mail to: Intake and Client Records, CHOICES, Inc., 1231 Gambell Street, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501
- By FAX to: Intake and Client Records, CHOICES, Inc. (907) 333 - 4383
Submit applications at:
1231 Gambell St. Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99501
Fax applications to:
(907) 333-4343