Community Resources

Alaska 2-1-1 operated by United Way

• A one-stop resource for finding help in your community. It’s free, confidential and available in almost any language.

• Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 or email alaska211@ak.org

Kids Corps Community Resource Guide (2019-2020)

Safe Families for Children

• If you are a parent in crisis, who needs a safe place for your children, please call our 24/7 Helpline: (907) 277-0925

Directory of Anchorage food pantries, soup kitchens and food banks

WIC Anchorage - 907-343-4668

• "WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and other services, free of charge, to Anchorage families who qualify."

Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission - 907-563-5603

• Hot meals for any age and gender. Clothing for any age and gender.

Anchorage School District Department of Student Nutrition - 907-348-5145

• "[The Department of Student Nutrition] provides[s] free and reduced priced meals to qualifying applicants via [the] National School Lunch Program sponsored by USDA and free breakfast and lunch to qualifying community eligible schools through USDA (C.E.P. Schools)."

Bean's Cafe - 907-433-8600

• "[Bean's Cafe] provide[s] a warm breakfast and lunch to anyone in need 365 days a year. Not all of [their] clients are homeless – many individuals struggle to make ends meet, and Bean’s Cafe offers a place where they can receive a free meal without judgement."

The Children's Lunchbox - 907-433-8600

• The Children's Lunchbox has after-school meal programs, weekend food programs, and summer food programs for children.

Downtown Hope Center Soup Kitchen - 907-277-4302

• "The soup kitchen hands out between 450 to 600 cups of soup each day, and gives homeless individuals a safe place to rest, fellowship, and listen to music."

Friends in Serving Humanity (F.I.S.H.) - 907-277-0818

• "F.I.S.H. is a volunteer group of Anchorage residents who provide and deliver emergency food to people and families in need, without bureaucratic hassle, red tape, and means testing."

Mountain Coast Vineyard Food Shelf - 907-891-1156

St. Francis House Food Pantry - 907-222-7323

• "St. Francis House Food Pantry is the largest client choice food pantry in the state of Alaska, providing about 100 families with an emergency supply of food daily, and at no cost to the client."

Lutheran Social Services of Alaska - 907-272-0643

• "[Lutheran Social Services of Alaska] provide[s] food assistance in the LSSA Food Pantry and at [their] Mobile Food Pantry sites."

Food Bank of Alaska - 907-272-3663

• "Food Bank of Alaska provides food to nearly 200 partner food pantries and meal programs all around Alaska."

Alaska DHSS Division of Public Assistance Food and Nutrition Services

• A listing of the food and nutrition programs offered by the Division of Public Assistance.

SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662-4357

• Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information.

Alaska Youth & Family Network

• Monday and Friday night family support groups via zoom.

• A peer support group to increase social connection, support, and strengthen community relationships for parents and caregivers of children and youth ages 0-25 years.

Alaska Al-Anon Family Groups

• Online and in-person support meetings.

• Click here to find a PDF of current meetings offered across Alaska.

Alaska Region of Narcotics Anonymous

• Online and in-person support meetings.

NAMI Online Support Groups

Anchorage Police (EMERGENCY) - 911

• Always dial 911 if there is threat of suicide or of violence or harm to self or others. Always explain that the situation involves mental illness and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer. CIT officers are trained in mental health de-escalation techniques to assist individuals affected by mental illness and their families.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline - 907-563-3200

• Available 24/7/365.

Careline Alaska - 1-877-266-4357

• Available 24/7/365.

Careline Alaska via Text - text 4help to 839863

• Available 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tuesday – Saturday.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

• Available 24/7/365.

Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255

• For veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their family members and friends. Press “1.” Available 24/7/365.

Crisis Text Line - text NAMI to 741741

• Available 24/7/365.

TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386

• For LGBTQIA+ young people. Available 24/7/365.

TrevorText - text START to 678678

• For LGBTQIA+ young people. Available 24/7/365.

Covenant House Alaska Helpline - 907-272-1255

• For homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth. Available 24/7/365.

STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) Crisis Line - 1-800-478-8999

• For victims of sexual assault and abuse. Available 24/7/365.

National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233

• For victims of domestic violence. Available 24/7/365.

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673

• For victims of sexual assault and abuse. Available 24/7/365.