Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions

Treatment center

At a glance

Address
260 West 1st Street, Anderson, AK 99744
Levels of care
OutpatientTelemedicine
Ages served
Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
Accreditation
CARF accredited

Detox and medication

Detox

  • Not offered: Opioids
  • Not offered: Alcohol
  • Not offered: Benzodiazepines
  • Not offered: Methamphetamines
  • Not offered: Cocaine

Medication assisted treatment

  • Not offered: Buprenorphine
  • Offered: Naltrexone
  • Not offered: Methadone

Services and programs

Services

Mental health treatmentRecovery support services

Special programs

Mental health disordersAdolescentsAdult womenPregnant/postpartumAdult menVeteransService membersMilitary familiesCourt referralsPain managementHIV/AIDSPast sexual abusePast domestic violencePast trauma

Meetings in Anderson

Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.

Questions people ask about Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions

What kind of care does Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions provide?

They provide outpatient and telemedicine, which is the whole of what this address in Anderson is set up for.

Does Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions offer a detox?

They do not, and neither does anywhere else listed around Anderson. Withdrawal management and treatment are often two separate admissions, and this is one of those times.

Does Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions take court ordered treatment?

They take court referrals, which usually means they are used to the reporting side of it. Courts in Anderson send people to places set up for it rather than to any opening.

Does Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions treat teenagers?

They treat teenagers as well as adults, which is the less common arrangement and worth confirming for Anderson specifically.

Is there a residential program at Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions?

Outpatient only, and nothing within 14 miles of Anderson has beds either, so a residential stay would mean traveling further than that.

What do I say when I call?

It is a screening conversation: what is being used, how much, your health, and what you are covered for. Understating the amount is the most common mistake on that call, and it leads to the wrong level of care being offered. Write down who you spoke to and what they committed to.

Is methadone treatment on its own?

It means a doctor is involved and a prescription is part of what holds the first months together. Coming off the medication early is a common point at which things come apart, so the planned length matters. If a program rules medication out entirely, it is worth knowing that before you arrive.

Do I have to tell my boss?

Usually there is a route through this that keeps the job, and which route depends on the level of care. Federal medical leave covers employers above a staff threshold and employees who have been there long enough, so it does not reach everyone. If a license or a clearance is involved, get advice specific to your profession.

(844) 822-5800