This list of resources is available for women veterans to see resources available state-wide and in different regions of Alaska. We have a variety of resources listed and are continually updating the list.
Where are you looking for support
US Department of Veterans Affairs Services
VA Women Veterans Program Manager
Anna Bullerdick
(907) 257-4700 ext 4737
VA Military Sexual Trauma
Dr. Lehela Jergenson
(907) 257-4700 ext 4908
VA LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator
Jessie Kulberg
(907) 257-4700 ext 4888
VA Outreach Program Specialist
Phil Hokenson
907-257-5460
phillip.hokenson@va.gv
Alaska VA’s One Stop Shop for Information and Resources
(907) 257-5463
Alaskaquery@va.gov
Crisis Intervention – Veterans Crisis Line
State of Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs
Verdie Bowen and Forrest Powell
(907) 334-0874
alaska.veterans@alaska.gov
Alaska Veteran Services Officers
Help with VA Claims for Compensation and Pension
http://veterans.alaska.gov/VSO
Alaska Native Veteran Resources
VA Benefits
https://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-tribal.asp
Office of Tribal Government Relations
https://www.va.gov/tribalgovernment/resources.asp
Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Land Allotment
The Alaska Native Veterans Program of 2019 provides the opportunity for eligible Vietnam-era veterans or their heirs to select 2.5 to 160 acres of Federal land in Alaska. The program is open to all eligible Alaska Natives who served between Aug. 5, 1964, and Dec. 31, 1971, and it removes the requirement for personal use or occupancy mandated under previous laws. Those receiving allotments under previous programs are ineligible.
Coalition for Veterans and Military Families
Continuing education, legal, support, employment assistance, direct services for veterans.
David Chapa
(907) 334-0873
David@akcvmf.org
www.akcvmf.org
Gold Star Peak, Inc.
To bring Veterans and Survivors together in nature to remember and honor the fallen and bring healing to all.
Kirk Alkire
info@goldstarpeak.org
Southcentral Foundation Soldier’s Heart
Soldier’s Heart is an educational training program developed by veterans. It is offered at no cost to the veteran. It was designed to help combat veterans and first responders understand and address the effects of post-traumatic stress and provide information, tools, and methods to help cope with symptoms.
(907) 729-6671
(800) 478-3343 (Toll Free)
soldiersheart@southcentralfoundation.com
Alaska National Guard – Family and Warrior Services
The Alaska National Guard Family Programs office seeks to educate and empower service members and families to develop skills and encourage behaviors that strengthen self-reliance, promote retention, and enhance readiness within the Alaska National Guard.
https://dmva.alaska.gov/FamilyServices
Ladies First – Breast Cancer and Cervical Services
For women ages 21-64 with no insurance, can’t afford their deductible, or whose insurance doesn’t cover these services. Free mammograms and pap tests, free diagnostic testing when needed, referral for financial support for medical care when needed
YWCA of Alaska
https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.Alaska/
Good Rx – Prescription Discount
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Legal, prevention, advocacy, and policy work
Cohen Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health
The highly-skilled clinicians at the Cohen Clinic treat a variety of behavioral health challenges
1450 Muldoon Rd #111, Anchorage, AK 99504 (map)
907-762-8668
AnchorageCVN@akbh.org
Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
Military-Specific Behavioral Healthcare. No-cost, confidential assessments offered 24/7. Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital was founded to serve first responders, military service members and veterans who have experienced trauma in the line of duty or struggle with substance abuse.
Anchorage Vet Center
Provides free confidential counseling services to combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors
4400 Business Park Boulevard, Suite B-34, Anchorage, AK 99503 (map)
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Student veteran support, advocacy for women veteran’s issues, VA claims and benefits support, financial grants up to $1,500
Service Office
1201 N Muldoon, Anchorage, AK Suite 2A220 (map)
907-257-4801
alaskavfw.org
UAA Military and Veteran Student Services
Program Director
Peter Clemens
uaa_veterans@alaska.edu
(907) 786-6962
American Legion
National Emergency Fund for Veterans
Locations
Alaska Department of American Legion
1550 Charter Circle, Anchorage, AK (map)
(907) 278-8598
American Legion Post 21
Aurora Borealis: A Women Veteran’s Post Meets @ Post 1
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost21/
ak_post21@yahoo.com
Post 29
1467 Muldoon Rd., Anchorage, AK (map)
(907) 338-3550
Post 28
7001 Brayton Dr., Anchorage, AK (map)
(907) 344-3841
Post 1
840 W. Fireweed Ln., Anchorage, AK (map)
(907) 272-5242
Post 33
21426 Old Glenn Hwy, Peters Creek, AK (map)
907-688-2354
Catholic Social Services
Pregnancy Services
Pregnancy Support Advocate
Jamie Kaufman-Bacher
jkaufman-bacher@cssalaska.org
(907) 222-7315
Pregnancy Support Advocate
Megan McBryde
mcbryde@cssalaska.org
(907) 222-7319
Food Pantry
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9am-1pm
Fourth Wednesday of the Month: 4pm-6:30pm
3710 E. 20th Ave., Anchorage, AK (map)
(907) 222-7323
Program Director
Bronwen Nicholls
bnichollas@cssalaska.org
Brother Francis Shelter
Co-ed shelter, must be 18+, check in at 5pm nightly
1021 E. 3rd Ave., Anchorage, AK (map)
(907) 277-1731
Clare House
Women and children, expectant mothers
4110 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, AK (map)
(907) 563-4545
Planned Parenthood
4001 Lake Otis Parkway #101, Anchorage, AK (map)
800-769-0045
Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis
Emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis line, education and support groups, transitional housing, legal advocacy, children’s programs, substance use assistance, safe haven for pets
24/7 Crisis Line
(907) 272-0100
Office Phone
(907) 279-9581
S.T.A.R
Advocates, legal advocacy services, support groups, basic needs assistance
Local Crisis Line
(907) 276-7273
Statewide Crisis Line
(800) 478-8999
Business Line
(907) 276-7279
1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 230, Anchorage, AK 99503 (map)
Fairbanks Elks Club
Household shopping for newly housed veterans
American Legion
National Emergency Fund for Veterans
Locations
Post 57
1634 S Cushman St., Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map)
(907) 452-5757
Post 11
129 1ST Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map)
(907) 452-2228
Veteran Service Officer
Walter Crary
Assistance with establishing service connection, requesting military medical records, obtaining DD-214
Post 30
3614 Old Richardson Hwy., North Pole, AK 99705 (map)
(907) 490-6830
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Student veteran support, advocacy for women veteran’s issues, VA claims and benefits support, financial grants up to $1,500
Post 3629
324 2nd St., Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map)
(907) 451-8810
UAF Military and Veterans Services Office
Assistance with military affiliated financial aid, VA work study, free tutoring
uaf-veterans@alaksa.edu
(907) 474-7400
Education Center on Eielson Airforce Base
On-site evening classes and online degrees
UAF Advisor
Francis Gallagher-Roach
fagallagherroach@alaska.edu
(907) 377-1396
Education Center at Fort Wainwright
On-site evening classes and online degrees
UAF Advisor
Elaine Martin
ecmartin@alaska.edu
(907) 356-3826
Salvation Army
Clothing and furniture vouchers, rental and utility assistance, walk-in food pantry (Wed 9-11:45 and 1-3 and Fri 9-11:30), bus tokens, women’s groups (Thurs 10am – Women of Grace Fellowship, Monthly Inspired Women’s Fellowship group)
1602 10th Ave., Fairbanks, AK 997001 (map)
(907) 452-3103
Love INC.
Firewood, furniture, budget counseling, transportation program, personal needs closet
818 26th Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map) – is this address wrong?
(907) 452-3876
Alaska Best Shuttle
Free transportation for VA arranged medical appointments
Paul
(907) 687-5944
Resource for Parents and Children
Family education classes, support groups, assistance for families working with OCS
726 26th Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map)
(907) 456-2866
Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living
Advocacy and support, legal advocacy, transitional housing, Permanent supportive housing, violence prevention programs
Fairbanks Vet Center
Yoga classes, art shows, fly fishing groups, weekly support groups, monthly BBQs (summer), winter clothing, individual counseling
540 4th Ave., Suite 100, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map)
(907) 456-4238
Journey Christian Church
Food bank open every Thursday at 6pm
1201 Hoselton Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map)
(907) 455-4433
Paws for Purple Hearts
Warriors with Dogs having Coffee, every Wednesday 11:30am-1pm, volunteer opportunities
3304 International St. Unit A, Fairbanks, AK 99701 (map)
(907) 290-7166
Planned Parenthood
Sex and Education, care coordination, and
1867 Airport Way #1608, Fairbanks, AK (map)
(907) 455-7285
Alaska Family Services
Family support and prevention program workshops
1825 S. Chugach St., Palmer, AK 99645 (map)
24/7 Crisis Line
886-746-4080
Local (907) 746-4080
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Women’s Health
Mat-Su Health Services
Women’s Health – Ladies first facility, sliding discounts available for uninsured individuals, no one denied care due to inability to pay
American Legion
National Emergency Fund for Veterans
Post 35
4160 W Tweed Ct., Wasilla, AK (map)
(907) 376-3500
AMVETS
Help filing VA Claims, suicide prevention work, legislative advocacy, scholarships, SHeroes on the Move program, employment assistance
Locations
Post 9
1591 N Creste Foris St., Wasilla, AK (map)
(907) 376-2999
Post 11
899 S Hermon Rd. #2, Wasilla, AK (map)
(907) 376-7820
Mat-Su VA Clinic
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
865 North Seward Meridian Parkway, Suite 105, Wasilla, AK 99654 (map)
888-353-7574
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Women’s health services, behavioral health, and support services
Services Available in Angoon, Craig, Gustavus, Haines, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Juneau, Kake, Kasaan, Ketchikan, Klawock, Klukwan, Metlakatla, Pelican, Petersburg, Sitka, Skagway, Thorne Bay, Wrangell
Nurse Advice Line
1-800-613-0560
24/7 Crisis Hotline
1-877-294-0074
Patient Experience Rep.
(907) 966-2411
Sitkans Against Family Violence
Advocacy, Legal advocacy, children services, Girls on the Run, Coaching Boys into Men
Office
(907) 747-3370
Crisis Line
(907) 747-6511
Juneau VFW
336 1st St., Juneau, AK (map)
(907) 586-2478
Haines – American Legion
2nd Ave & Dalton St., Haines, AK (map)
(907) 766-2530
Juneau – AWARE
Girls on the Run and Boys Run, Children and Youth services, Coaching Boys into Men, Alaska Men choose Respect, Safety planning, support groups, rural support, legal advocacy
Alaska Crisis Line
1-800-478-1090
Local Crisis Line
(907) 586-1090
Business Office
(907) 586-6623
Prevention Office
(907) 586-4902