Nakenu Family Center

Kenai, Alaska

110 North Willow Street
Kenai, AK 99611

About Nakenu Family Center

Nakenu Family Center, located in Kenai, Alaska, offers mental and behavioral health care for American Indian and Alaska Native youth and adults, including specialized programming for persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Their services include general outpatient (OP) and aftercare programs.

Outpatient
Their outpatient programs are designed for clients who are medically stable and do not require high-level supervision, including those who have completed inpatient treatment. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments and personalized care plans. Referrals for acute and subacute inpatient care are available as needed. Clients also engage in robust individual, group, and family counseling and age-specific, recovery-focused life-skills training. The program emphasizes native healing traditions and practices.

Aftercare
Their aftercare services enable a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Services may include step-down support, academic and vocational training, housing and employment assistance, and referrals for additional services.

Insurance
Nakenu Family Center works with most major insurance providers, such as Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, and United Healthcare. They also accept Medicare, Medicaid, and tribal benefits. Contact your insurance provider to verify coverage, because out of network benefits can vary.

Programs

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Treatment

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

During drug rehab in Alaska, you'll receive a combination of medical and psychotherapeutic treatments that are designed to treat drug dependency. The goal of drug rehab is to break this dependency and help you develop the skills to maintain a drug-free life.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Clinical Services

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.