Banyan Alaska

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Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Outpatient

Primary Level of Care

Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Some centers offer intensive outpatient program (IOP), which falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient service.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

We accept a variety of insurance plans to help people get the proper counseling they need. If you do not have health insurance, there are other ways to pay for programs. Contact us today to see if your insurance will cover your mental health program and to talk about alternatives if necessary.

Nestled in serene wilderness, Banyans Alaska provides a tranquil setting for comprehensive addiction treatment. The center serves clients by delivering care and community housing to support their recovery, with specialized tracks for military members and veterans. The team at Banyan Alaska treats their clients with the highest quality of care. Their clinical approach to treatment addresses substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions in an integrative, multi-disciplinary manner. Treatment plans at Banyan Alaska are customized to each client’s unique needs and are delivered by a collaborative team using various therapeutic approaches.

Personalized Treatment Plans

At Banyan Alaska, treatment plans are tailored to each client's unique needs, addressing both addiction and underlying mental health issues. The collaborative team employs various therapeutic approaches, including individual and group therapy, to provide holistic care. Additionally, Banyan Alaska offers specialized programs for military members and veterans, targeting issues such as PTSD and trauma. This comprehensive approach ensures that all clients, including those with military backgrounds, receive the targeted support necessary for their recovery.

Trauma-Focused Life Skills Group

Banyan Alaska offers a tailored recovery group that addresses the unique challenges clients face with substance use. By using a structured, trauma-focused approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the program equips clients with essential life skills for maintaining sobriety and reintegration into civilian life. The dedicated licensed counselors also provide psychoeducation about addiction, skill-building exercises and peer support, all structured to foster resilience and recovery.

Supportive and Serene Environment

Banyan Alaska is set in the scenic and peaceful Alaskan wilderness, providing a serene backdrop for recovery. The center features optional community housing, creating a supportive, structured environment fostering community and camaraderie. The natural beauty and tranquility of the location, combined with therapeutic services, offer a holistic and restorative experience for the clients.

Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Customized Treatment Plans

  • Master's Level Therapists

  • Addiction Recovery

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
4700 Begich Circle Wasilla, AK 99654 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Typical Program Length
30 days
Founded in 2023
3 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder +1 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +8 More
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(855) 589-5785

Part of the Banyan Treatment Centers network.
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Tricare
ComPsych
Provider's Policy: We accept a variety of insurance plans to help people get the proper counseling they need. If you do not have health insurance, there are other ways to pay for programs. Contact us today to see if your insurance will cover your mental health program and to talk about alternatives if necessary.
(855) 589-5785
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
30 days
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(855) 589-5785
Trauma-Informed Therapies
Trauma-Informed Therapies
Banyan Alaska uses several trauma-informed therapies to support clients in their recovery journey. These therapies include accelerated resolution therapy (ART), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and motivational interviewing.
Support Meeting Options
Support Meeting Options
Banyan Alaska offers a variety of ways to sustain sobriety during and after treatment. Support meetings like 12-Step or SMART Recovery meetings can offer emotional support, reduce stress and anxiety, and reinforce the importance of staying vigilant in recovery.
Structured Outpatient Treatment
Structured Outpatient Treatment
Banyan Alaska’s outpatient treatment is designed for clients who have either stepped down from residential care or simply require less intensive care. Clients can still receive structured, effective treatment in outpatient care while living at home or in community housing, maintaining employment, developing a support system, receiving psychiatric care, and feeling motivated and encouraged in their journey.
Learn Coping Skills
Learn Coping Skills
Banyan Alaska is committed to providing education on how to cope with triggers that arise while in recovery. Some of the best coping skills include pausing before reacting, radical honesty, exercise, gratitude, and goal setting. Each coping skill is tied to an evidence-based practice and helps with emotional regulation.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

Licensed by Alaska

Licensed by Alaska

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

John Sory

John Sory

CEO

Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne

Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne

Chief Medical Officer

Cary Wall

Cary Wall

Executive Director

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Family Program
Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Detox

Detox

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Veterans

Veterans

Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Veterans

Veterans

Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.

Treatment Services

Day Treatment

Day Treatment

In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.

Detox

Detox

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Program

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Outpatient Therapy

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Medical

Medical

Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Animal Therapy

Animal Therapy

Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Expressive Arts

Expressive Arts

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Aftercare

Family Follow-up Counseling
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Outpatient Treatment
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Professional Re-entry Support
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Amenities

Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Internet Access
Library
Chef-prepared Meals

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Vegetarian
COVID-19 Measures
Healthy Meals are provided

Healthy Meals are provided

Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.

Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly

For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.

Members of Military Families
Vegan

Activities

AA/NA Meetings

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs Call for Rates.
The following therapies are included: stress management, narrative therapy and more.
Wasilla, Alaska, United States.
We accept a variety of insurance plans to help people get the proper counseling they need. If you do not have health insurance, there are other ways to pay for programs. Contact us today to see if your insurance will cover your mental health program and to talk about alternatives if necessary.
The typical length is 30 days.