Bartlett Regional Hospital Behavioral Health — Juneau

Mental Health · Alaska · Paid

Inpatient and outpatient mental health services at Juneau's regional hospital, including crisis stabilization, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment for Southeast Alaska residents. The 24/7 crisis unit accepts walk-ins and emergency referrals. Fathers seeking outpatient care can call during business hours; bring a photo ID, insurance or Medicaid card, and a list of current medications to the intake.

Contact & Details

Address: 3260 Hospital Dr, Juneau, AK 99801

Phone: (907) 796-8900

Hours: 24/7

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Alaska

Alaska family cases are heard in the Alaska Superior Court, one of the few states with a unified trial court structure. The Child Support Services Division within the Department of Revenue handles enforcement. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau host the largest court locations; rural Alaska relies heavily on magistrates and remote hearings. Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides statewide civil legal aid.

More Mental Health in Alaska

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Alaska — Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concern about a loved one. Calls an
  • Alaska Careline Crisis Line — Alaska's dedicated 24/7 statewide crisis and suicide prevention hotline for residents in mental health distress, grief, or crisis situations
  • NAMI Alaska — State affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offering education classes, peer-led support groups, and advocacy for individuals
  • Fairbanks Community Mental Health Center — Outpatient counseling, medication management, and behavioral health case management for adults, youth, and families in Interior Alaska. Serv
  • Veterans Crisis Line — Alaska — Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support specifically for veterans, service members, and their families, reachable by dialing 988 and pressing
  • Kenai Peninsula Borough — Behavioral Health — Mental health counseling and substance use treatment serving Kenai, Soldotna, and surrounding Peninsula communities. Services include indivi

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.