Company Research Report: Alaska Behavioral Health
Company Overview
Name
Alaska Behavioral Health (Formerly known as Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, Inc.)
Mission of the Company
The mission of Alaska Behavioral Health is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of their clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services. They believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs, should have access to the best possible care.
When was the Company Founded and by Whom
The company was established on June 11, 1974, as a private not-for-profit corporation initiated by four Board Members: Jon Baker, John Beard, James Hotchkiss, and James Smith.
Key People in the Company
- Jim Myers, MBA - Chief Executive Officer
- Joshua Arvidson, MSS., LCSW - Chief Operations Officer
- Curt Wengel, M.D. - Chief Medical Officer
- Michael Bailey - Chief Financial Officer
- Pamela Kennedy, MS LPC NCC - Chief Client Experience Officer
- Cheryl Mounts - Director of Human Capital Management
- Mary Beth Goodman, MA, LMHP, LPC, NBCC - Director, Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
- Jessica Cochran - Director of Communications
- Ksenia Leshtaeva - Executive Coordinator
- Bob Walker - Director of IT
Where is the Company Headquartered
Anchorage, Alaska, with offices in Fairbanks and Wasilla.
Number of Employees
The specific number of employees is not mentioned. However, they are noted to be the largest community behavioral health center in Alaska with more than 100 clinical providers.
Revenue of the Company
No information is available.
What is the Company Known For
Alaska Behavioral Health is known for being a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. They are the leaders in behavioral health care services for children, adults, post-9/11 veterans, and their families.
Products
What Products do They Offer
1. Child & Family Services
- Description: Offers therapeutic services to children and adolescents with mild, moderate, and severe emotional disturbances and their families.
- Key Features: Continuum of care including outpatient services and intensive interventions.
2. Teen and Young Adult Services
- Description: Provides mental/behavioral health services for people aged 13-24.
- Key Features: Includes outpatient services, intensive interventions, and the POWER Center Youth Drop-In Center.
3. Adult Services
- Description: Offers comprehensive treatment services for adults experiencing mental illness.
- Key Features: Intake process evaluation, outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization, and residential mental health services.
4. Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
- Description: Provides high-quality behavioral health care and local resource connection for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
- Key Features: Confidential care tailored to military families’ needs.
High-level Description of the Product
Alaska Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive suite of behavioral health services, emphasizing evidence-based practices. They focus on a continuum of care from early childhood interventions to adult mental health services.
Key Features of each of the Products
- Comprehensive care: From outpatient to intensive and residential services.
- Evidence-based practices: Focused on best practices for improved outcomes.
- Specialized military family services: Tailored support for veterans and families.
- Community empowerment: Advocacy and support to overcome stigma in mental health.
Recent Developments
What are the Recent Developments in the Company
- Improvement in care through the implementation of MATCH-ADTC, an evidence-based practice for working with children experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or conduct issues.
- Expansion of the Children's Partial Hospitalization Program to Fairbanks.
- Recognition as one of the 2024 Best Workplaces Alaska by the Alaska Journal of Commerce.
What are the New Products Launched
- Registration open for the inaugural Alaska Advanced Rural Child Trauma Training Institute focused on trauma-informed care.
- Expansion of PHP programs and new support groups.
What are the New Features Added to the Existing Products
- Introduction of new intensive outpatient programs and the introduction of virtual ARC training.
- Veterans support group initiated for community dialogue and support.
Any New Partnerships
No information is available on specific new partnerships.
Conclusion
Alaska Behavioral Health continues to expand and evolve its services, focusing on integrated and evidence-based mental healthcare across Alaska. By bolstering infrastructure, enhancing program delivery, and integrating new therapeutic frameworks, they maintain their leadership in the mental health sector, ensuring that their wide demographic of service users receives competent and compassionate care.
