Peninsula Community Health Servs of AK

For people on the Kenai Peninsula building a recovery plan that fits their real lives, Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska offers outpatient substance abuse treatment in Soldotna. The outpatient program structure means clients can remain connected to their families, jobs, and community while still engaging in structured, consistent care — a model that research consistently shows supports long-term recovery outcomes.

PCHS of AK also makes the program available via telehealth, which is particularly meaningful in a region where geography can limit access to services. Whether a client is in Kenai, Soldotna, or further out on the peninsula, telehealth removes a practical barrier that has historically kept rural Alaskans from getting consistent outpatient support.

The therapeutic backbone of the PCHS of AK outpatient program is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps people in recovery recognize the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors — and build concrete skills for navigating high-risk situations. These are tools people take with them long after the formal treatment period ends, making CBT a strong fit for the longer recovery arc.

Affordability is built into the program's structure. PCHS of AK accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, self-pay, and offers financial assistance. For those who qualify, a sliding fee scale adjusts costs based on family size and income — and the center applies this scale even to clients who have insurance coverage, a policy that meaningfully reduces out-of-pocket expenses for many families on fixed or limited incomes.

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska is confirmed to serve individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing — a community that faces compounded barriers in accessing addiction treatment. Many recovery programs are not equipped to serve this population fully, making PCHS of AK a notable option for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals on the Kenai Peninsula who are seeking outpatient substance abuse treatment in an environment prepared to include them.

Combined with telehealth access and broad payment flexibility, this commitment to an underserved population reflects a program designed to reduce the friction that keeps people from engaging in recovery care — not simply to be available, but to be genuinely accessible.

The PCHS of AK outpatient program operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering more scheduling flexibility than many outpatient centers that close on weekends. This extended weekly availability can make a real difference for people balancing work, childcare, or other obligations as they maintain their recovery program.

The center is located at 230 East Marydale Avenue in Soldotna, Alaska, and can be reached by phone at (907) 260-7300. More information about services and eligibility is available at pchsak.org. TRICARE-eligible veterans, active duty service members, and military families are among the many groups whose coverage is accepted at this CARF-accredited facility.