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The Arc of Anchorage

thearcofanchorage.org

907.277.6677

The Arc of Anchorage helps Alaskans who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness achieve lives of dignity and independence as valued members of our community. We offer a full array of services that cover the lifespan of the people we serve. In consultation with our staff, families choose the services that best meet their needs.

Stone Soup Group (SSG)

www.stonesoupgroup.org

(907) 561-3701
Toll Free: (877) 786-7327

The SSG is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit that provides information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs. SSG is staffed almost entirely by parents or family members of a child with special needs, so they know the journey and are better able to help other families navigate through what is often an overwhelming and confusing process following a diagnosis or, at times of transition later down the road.

Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska

equineassistedtherapyalaska.org

1-907-566-TROT (8768)

Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for children and adults who are living with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. Our goal is to provide these individuals an opportunity for emotional and physical growth through horsemanship.

REACH, Inc

www.reachak.org

907.586.8228

Reach has information, referrals, supports and services for children, adults, and families experiencing developmental delay or disabilities in northern Southeast Alaska headquarters in Juneau, an office in Haines, and staff in Petersburg, REACH also makes services available in other communities including Skagway, Yakutat, Hoonah, and Wrangell.

Office Of Children Services

dhss.alaska.gov

Health and services for children with autism and other disabilities

Anchorage School District Step Center

www.asdk12.org

907-742-3872

Mental and physical disability non-profit organizations in Anchorage

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