
At a Glance
Location
1027 Evergreen Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone
907-451-8164Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
Special Programs
About Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing
Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing provides residential addiction treatment specifically designed for pregnant women and new mothers with children up to age 7 in Fairbanks, Alaska. The recovery center offers specialized substance abuse treatment and opioid addiction care while allowing mothers to maintain their family bonds during recovery.
Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing stands as Fairbanks' dedicated residential treatment facility serving pregnant women and new mothers navigating addiction recovery while caring for young children. Located on Evergreen Street in Alaska's interior, this recovery center addresses a critical gap in addiction treatment by allowing mothers to bring children up to age 7 into their residential recovery experience.
The facility provides comprehensive residential treatment for substance abuse and addiction, with specialized programming for opioid addiction. This extended residential care model supports the longer recovery journey that mothers need, recognizing that family-centered treatment often requires more time and specialized approaches than traditional rehab programs. The residential setting allows for intensive focus on recovery while maintaining the mother-child relationship.
The center's approach centers on family preservation during the recovery process, understanding that separation from children can create additional trauma and barriers to successful treatment. Operating Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, the facility maintains structured programming that accommodates both recovery activities and childcare responsibilities.
Pregnant women and mothers with young children face unique challenges in accessing addiction treatment, often choosing between recovery and family unity. This recovery center eliminates that impossible choice by creating space for both healing and parenting. The specialized focus on this underserved population, combined with residential-level care and opioid addiction expertise, makes this facility an essential resource for families in the Fairbanks recovery community.
Residential Treatment for Mothers and Children
The residential treatment program at Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing creates a unique recovery environment where mothers can focus on addiction treatment without separating from their young children. This family-centered approach recognizes that traditional residential treatment often forces impossible choices between recovery and family unity.
The facility serves pregnant women and new mothers with children up to age 7, providing the extended care timeline that addiction recovery requires while maintaining family bonds. This residential model supports longer-term recovery goals rather than acute crisis intervention, allowing mothers to develop sustainable recovery skills while actively parenting.
Specialized Care for Pregnant Women and Opioid Addiction
The recovery center provides targeted programming for opioid addiction, addressing one of the most challenging substance abuse issues facing pregnant women and new mothers. This specialized focus ensures that treatment approaches account for the unique medical and psychological needs of this vulnerable population.
Pregnancy and early motherhood create complex considerations in addiction treatment, requiring expertise in both maternal health and substance abuse recovery. The center's focus on these populations demonstrates understanding of the specialized care needed during these critical life stages.
Recovery Community in Fairbanks
Located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, the center serves as a vital resource for Alaska's interior recovery community. The facility addresses a significant gap in local addiction treatment options, particularly for women who cannot access traditional rehab programs due to childcare responsibilities.
Operating Monday through Friday with daytime hours, the program structure accommodates the realities of family life while providing intensive residential support. This schedule allows for comprehensive programming while recognizing the ongoing needs of children in care.
Why Choose Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing
- Only residential treatment in Fairbanks designed for mothers with children up to age 7
- Family-preservation model eliminates forced separation during recovery
- Specialized opioid addiction programming for pregnant women and new mothers
- Residential-level care that accommodates both recovery work and active parenting
- Serves the critical gap in addiction treatment for mothers who cannot access traditional rehab
Frequently Asked Questions
What age children can accompany mothers in residential treatment?
The facility serves pregnant women and new mothers with children up to age 7. This allows mothers to maintain family bonds while receiving comprehensive residential addiction treatment.
Does the recovery center treat opioid addiction specifically?
Yes, the center provides specialized programming for opioid addiction along with general substance abuse treatment. This focus addresses the particular challenges facing pregnant women and new mothers struggling with opioid dependency.
What type of addiction treatment does this facility provide?
The center offers residential treatment for substance abuse and addiction. This residential level of care provides intensive support while allowing mothers to remain with their young children throughout the recovery process.
What makes this different from other rehab programs in Fairbanks?
This is the only residential treatment facility in Fairbanks specifically designed for pregnant women and mothers with children up to age 7. The family-preservation model eliminates the barrier of forced separation that prevents many mothers from accessing addiction treatment.
What are the operating hours for the program?
The facility operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekends closed. This schedule provides structured programming while accommodating family needs and childcare responsibilities.
Who can access treatment at this recovery center?
The facility exclusively serves pregnant women and new mothers with children up to age 7 who are seeking addiction treatment. This specialized population focus ensures appropriate programming for mothers' unique recovery needs.
Is this an outpatient program or residential treatment?
This is a residential treatment facility, providing live-in care that allows mothers to receive intensive addiction treatment while keeping their young children with them. The residential setting supports longer-term recovery work.
Where is the recovery center located in Fairbanks?
Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing is located at 1027 Evergreen Street in Fairbanks, Alaska. The facility serves the Fairbanks area and surrounding communities in Alaska's interior.
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