ResMat-Su Valley

ource Guide

2015United Way of Mat-Suwww.unitedwaymatsu.org

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TableofContentsAdvocacy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3

Assistance................................................................................................................................6

Clothing&Furniture……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9

Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

AdultEducation&Employment……………………………………………………………………….12

ChildCare&EarlyLearning………………………………………………………………………………15

Food&Nutrition……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……19

Health…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23

Counseling/MentalHealth……………………………………………………………….………………23

Dental..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..30

Medical……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..31

Pregnancy/PrenatalCare……………………………………………………………………….….......36

SubstanceAbusePrevention&Treatment……………………………………………….……..37

Vision……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...40

Housing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….41

Support…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………47

Family&Parenting………………………………………………………………………….……………….47

SpecialNeeds…………………………………………………………………………………….…………….50

Recreation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53

100WaystoHaveFunwithYourKids……………………………………………………………………………………64

SeniorCitizens………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………67

Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..71

MeetingSpacesAvailabletotheCommunity………………………………………………………………………..72

EmergencyMedicalNeeds….………………………………………………………………………………………………..74

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AlaskaStateCommissionforHumanRights (800)478‐4692TTY: (800)478‐3177

Investigatescomplaintsofdiscriminationbasedonrace,nationalorigin,sex,religion,maritalstatus,color,pregnancy,parenthood,age,physicaldisability,mentaldisabilityinemployment,housing,publicaccommodations,financing,andgovernmentservicesintheStateofAlaska.

AlaskaChildSupportServices (800)478‐3300845WCommercialDrive (907)357‐3550Wasilla,AK99654www.csed.state.ak.us/AlaskaStateOfficeoftheOmbudsman (800)478‐2624http://ombud.alaska.gov/

Handlescomplaintsconcerningstateagencies.

AlaskaLegalServices (907)746‐4636634S.BaileyStreetSuite102Palmer,AK99645http://www.alsc‐law.org/http://www.alaskalawhelp.org

ALSCprovidesfreeclinics,legaladviceandrepresentationtoqualifiedAlaskanson a variety of topic including family law, foreclosures, bankruptcy, consumerprotection,Medicaid/SSIappeals.

BetterBusinessBureau (800)935‐5100

Complaintsaboutbusinessesandlistingofgoodbusinesses.OfficeofPublicAdvocacy(OPA) (877)957‐3500 Civil (907)707‐1740 Criminal (907)745‐0435 ProvideslegaladvocacyandguardianshipservicestovulnerableAlaskans.OPA

advocates for abused and neglected children in protective proceedings,provides public guardianship for incapacitated adults, advocacy for victims ofelder fraud, attorney services for respondents in adult guardianshipproceedings,andforparentsinchildinneedofaidcases.

ADVOCACY

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SocialSecurityAdministration (800)772‐1213 Serviceconcerninglost/stolencards/checksorotherSSissues.

MAT‐SUCOMMUNITYCOALITIONS

AlaskaWellnessCoalition (907)299‐4673www.facebook.com/AlaskaWellnessCoalitions

Astatewidepreventionnetworkcomprisedofcommunity‐basedcoalitions,throughoutthestateofAlaska,workingtowardssimilarpreventionandwellnessissues.Currentinitiativeisastatewidemediacampaigntoreduceunderagedrinkingusingstrengths‐basedapproachofPositiveCommunityNorms(PCN).

BreatheFreeMat‐SuCoalition (907)746‐6131www.breathefreematsu.org

Coalitionofhealthcareprofessionalsandcommunitycitizensworkingtowardtheeliminationofsecond‐handsmokeexposureandsmokingcessation.

CommunityJusticeCoalition (907)761‐7221TroutHouse’sConferenceRoom2201E.ParksHighwayWasilla,AK99654

Coalitionoflocallawenforcementagencies,serviceproviders,andcommunitymemberscommittedtoissuesofhealth,education,safetyandthepreventionofsubstanceabuseamongyouthinourcommunity.MeeteverythirdWednesdayofthemonthat7:30am.

DomesticViolence/SexualAssaultTaskForce (907)746‐8026AlaskaFamilyServices1825S.ChugachStreetPalmer,AK99645

BuildingawarenessaboutdomesticviolenceintheMat‐SuValley.MeetseverythirdTuesdayofthemonthfrom12:00pm‐1:00pm.NewattendeesRSVP.

EarlyChildhoodPartnershipofMat‐Su(ECP) (907)745‐5824www.facebook.com/EarlyChildhoodMatSu

ABestBeginningsgroup,comprisedoflocalagencies,communitymembers,andeducators,focusedonservingtheMat‐SuBorough'syoungchildren(0‐5yearolds)andtheirfamilies.Worktowardsengagingfamiliesandinvolvingtheminyoungchildren'slearning,alongwithfosteringcommunityrecognitionoftheimportanceandvalueofearlychildhoodeducation.ECPprovidesresourcestolicensedprovidersandearlychildcareeducators.

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Mat‐SuAgencyPartnership www.mapartnership.org

AgroupthatwantstocultivateahealthyMat‐Sucommunitythroughinteragencypartnership.

Mat‐SuHousingandHomelessnessCoalition (907)232‐4450www.mschh.org

CoalitionformedtoadvocateforsustainablecommunitysolutionstoreducehomelessnessintheMat‐SuBorough.Formoreinformationcontactmatsuhousing@gmail.com

MatValleyCoalition director@castlemountain.org

GroupofcitizensandorganizationscommittedtoprotectingthequalityoflifeintheMat‐SuValley.

ThriveMat‐Su (907)745‐5827Mat‐SuRegionalOutpatientCenter950E.BogardRd,Room220Wasilla,AK99654www.facebook.com/THRIVEMatSu

Acoalitionmadeupoflocalagencies,organizations,healthprofessionals,students,andcommunitymemberswhoarecoordinatingadatadrivencommunityresponsetopreventandreduceyouthsubstanceuse.MeetingsheldeverythirdTuesdayofthemonthfrom1:30pm–3:00pm.

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Alaska2‐1‐1 2‐1‐1 www.alaska211.org

2‐1‐1isaresourcelinetohelpyoufindservicesforchildcare,energyassistance,food,healthcare,jobservices,legalassistance,parentinghelp,publicbenefits,seniorcare,shelters,andmuchmore.

AlaskaDivisionofPublicAssistance (907)376‐3903855WCommercialDriveWasilla,AK99654http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/

Promotesself‐sufficiencyandprovidesbasiclivingexpensestoAlaskansinneed.Alsoprovides financial assistance for general relief, chronicandacutemedicalassistance,childcare, foodservices (Alaska foodstampprogram),medicalanddentalinsurance,andseniorbenefits.

AlaskaFamilyServices 899CommercialDrive,Wasilla (907)376‐4080 1825S.ChugachSt.,Palmer (907)746‐4080http://www.akafs.org

Behavioralhealthservices,childcare,familysupportandpreservation,domesticviolenceandsexualassault,nutritionservices,shelters.

AlaskaLegalServices (907)746‐4636634S.BaileyStreetSuite102Palmer,AK99645http://www.alsc‐law.org/http://www.alaskalawhelp.org

ALSCprovidesfreeclinics,legaladviceandrepresentationtoqualifiedAlaskanson a variety of topic including family law, foreclosures, bankruptcy, consumerprotection,Medicaid/SSIappeals.

ASSISTANCE

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AmericanRedCross (907)357‐6060851E.WestpointDriveSuiteB9Wasilla,AK99654http://alaska.redcross.org

Emergency,disastersupport,FirstAid,CPR,andbabysittingtraining.

Blood‐N‐FireMinistriesofAlaska (907)864‐04637362W.ParksHwy#276Wasilla,AK99623

EmergencyFood/Rent/MortgageandUtilitiesassistance.

CatholicSocialServices (907)745‐8811642S.AlaskaStreet,Suite#206Palmer,AK99645

Provides assistance for Veterans who are homeless or about tobecomehomeless.

Citizenship&ImmigrationServices (800)375‐5283ConsumerCreditCounseling (800)478‐6501DenaliKidCare (888)318‐8890http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dhcs/denalikidcare/default.htm

Provideshealthinsurancecoverageforchildrenandteensthroughage18,andforpregnantwomenwhomeetincomeguidelines.

FrontlineMission (907)357‐86002001E.PalmerWasillaHwyWasilla,AK99654http://www.frontlinemission.org/

ThursdayandFriday10:30am–1:30pm‐Fooddistribution,clothingcloset,andcafé(hotmeals)

Wednesday6:00pm–7:00pm–café(hotmeals)insidethechurch.HeatingAssistance (888)804‐6330http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/hap/

Paysaportionofhomeheatingexpensesforindividuals/familywhoqualify.

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HopeCommunityResources (907)357‐37504901E.MayflowerLaneSuiteBWasilla,AK99654www.hopealaska.org

Providesservicesandsupporttopeoplewhoexperiencedisabilities.

MilitaryPersonnelandFamilyBenefitshttp://www.military.com/Benefits/0,14972,,00.htm

Housing,employment,education,medicalandmore.

MEAOperationRoundup (907)761‐9317http://www.mea.coop/index.php/our‐community/round‐up

Grantsthatprovideassistanceforanindividualand/orfamily.

PFD(PersonalFundDividend)Office (800)733‐8813

SalvationArmy (907)745‐7079209WEvergreenPalmer,AK99645www.salvationarmy.org/alaska

Provides assistance for clothing, household goods, financialassistance(rentandutilities),foodservices,andemergencyshelter.

Turn‐A‐Leaf (907)354‐4660400NYenloWasilla,AK99654

Provides emergency housing assistance (rent assistance, rent deposits, utilityassistance,etc.)fundstothoseapplicable.

WeatherizationAssistanceProgram (907)746‐5680AlaskaCommunityDevelopmentCorp.1517IndustrialWay,#8Palmer,AK99645http://alaskacdc.org/wa_prog.php

Enableslow‐incomefamiliestopermanentlyreducetheirenergybills

bymakinghomesmoreenergy‐efficient.Availabletorentersandhomeownersthroughoutthestate.

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ALASKANATIVE/AMERICANINDIANASSISTANCEKnikTribalCouncil (907)373‐7991951E.BogardRd,Suite101Wasilla,AK99654www.kniktribalcouncil.org

Childcareassistance,educationscholarships,jobplacement&equipment,dental,vision,sports/activitiesfees,reportcardincentiveprogram,Indianchildwelfareadvocateprogram,vantransportation,housingassistance,snowremovalassistance,andnon‐emergencymedicaltransportation.

ChickaloonVillage (907)745‐0749http://www.chickaloon.org/16166N.GlennHwySutton,AKHousing (907)745‐0736Transportation (907)745‐0854Health&Social (907)745‐0704Education (907)745‐0793

Hours: Monday‐Thursday 8 am – 5 pm Behavioral health referrals, non‐emergencymedicaltransportation,elderservicesYNDAS(Athabascanlanguageandtraditionsschoolpreschoolthru12thgrade–opentogeneralpopulation)&Upper Education Scholarships Native Youth Olympics Team Sponsor, YouthSummerJobsProgram.

AlaskaFamilyServices:ThriftStore (907)746‐6200403.S.AlaskaStreetPalmer,AK99645SavingGraceThriftStore (907)414‐86433060NLazyEightCtWasilla,AK99654

OpenFridayandSaturday10:00am‐6:00pm.

CLOTHING & FURNITURE

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BigLakeCommunityClothingCloset (907)775‐32382955BigLakeRoadBigLake,AK99652

Providesclothingtoindividualsand/orfamiliesinneed.OpenWednesdays11:00am‐3:00pm

Bishop’sAtticII (907)745‐4215840S.BaileyPalmer,AK99645

Thriftstoreandalsooffernocostitemsincasesofdisaster.Blood‐N‐FireMinistriesofAlaska (907)864‐04637362W.ParksHwy#276Wasilla,AK99623

ClothingandpantryopenMondays2:00am–5:00pm

FrontlineMission (907)357‐86002001E.PalmerWasillaHwyWasilla,AK99654http://www.frontlinemission.org/

ThursdayandFriday10:30am–1:30pm‐Fooddistribution,clothingcloset,andcafé(hotmeals)

Wednesday6:00pm–7:00pm–café(hotmeals)insidethechurch.GrowingSpurts (907)376‐44044931MayflowerLaneWasilla,AK99654

Gently used children, maternity, plus size clothing, infant equipment. Mayprovidefreeitemsonacasebycasebasisfordisasterrelief.

HeartReachPregnancyCenter (907)373‐3456924LeatherleafLoopWasilla,AK,99654

Babycache,gentlyusedclothingupto4T,andmaternityclothes.Christianfaithbased parenting classes are offered which earn participants discounts forclothingorbabygear.

Nugen’sRanchThriftStore (907)376‐453426731WPointMcKenzieRoadWasilla,AK99654www.nugensranchak.org

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MouseHouse (907)376‐6773201E.SwansonWasilla,AK99654

Acovenantconsignmentshop.

FirstPresbyterianChurch (907)376‐50531375BogardRoadWasilla,AK99654‐6524

Furniturebyappointment. GoodShepherdLutheran (907)376‐3522501EBogardRdWasilla,AK99654

Clothingvouchersavailable.SalvationArmyThriftStore (907)376‐75982301SunMountainAve.Wasilla,AK99654

ThriftStore.Clothingandfurniturevouchershonoredfordisasterrelief.VouchersavailablefromPalmerlocation.

Turn‐A‐Leaf (907)376‐5708400N.YenloWasilla,AK99654

Thrift store along with medical equipment loaner program and merchandisevouchers.

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ADULTEDUCATION&EMPLOYMENT

AdultBasicEducationCenter(HRC) 839S.DimondPalmer,AK99645 (907)745‐5872871CommercialDriveWasilla,AK99654 (907)373‐5872www.hrced.com

Offersadultbasiceducation,GEDpreparationandtesting,jobsearchskills.

AlaskaJobCenterNetwork (907)352‐2500TollFree (888)830‐4473UnemploymentInsurance (888)252‐2557WestsideCenter/877CommercialDriveWasilla,AK99654www.jobs.state.ak.us

Provides business/employer connections, job seeker resources, job training,vocational rehabilitation, unemployment insurance, and labor marketinformation.

AlaskaJobCorp (907)861‐8800800ELynnMartinDrivePalmer,AK99645www.alaska.jobcorps.gov

Providescareer, technical,andacademic trainingatno‐cost toyoungmenandwomenages16through24.Alsooffersaresidentialdormprogramforstudentsages16‐24withchildren.

EDUCATION

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AlaskaMilitaryYouthAcademy(AMYA) (907)375‐5554JBER(JointBaseElmendorfRichardson) (877)242‐5643Anchorage,AKhttp://dmva.alaska.gov/AMYA

Cadetsareinstructedin:LifeCopingSkills,AcademicExcellence,JobSkills,ResponsibleCitizenship,Leadership/Followership,HealthandHygience,PhysicalFitness,andServicetotheCommunity.CadetsworktowardscompletionofGEDorHighSchoolDipoma

AlaskaVocationalMedicalTraining (907)373‐6357300WSwansonAvenueWasilla,AK99654AlaskaDepartmentofVocationalRehabilitation (907)352‐2545877WCommercialDriveWasilla,AK99654

Assistpeoplewithdisabilitiesinobtainingandmaintainingemployment.

CharterCollege (907)352‐1000721WestParksHwyWasilla,AK99654http://www.chartercollege.edu/

Fasttrackcareerorienteddegreeandcertificationprograms.

FamilyNutritionProgram (907)745‐3423UAFCooperativeExtensionService809SChugachStreet,Suite2Palmer,AK99645www.uaf.edu/ces

OffersFREEnutritioneducationforadults,youth,seniorsandfamiliesthatmeetincomecriteria.Helpsfamiliesandindividualslearnhowtoplan,shopforandpreparehealthyfoodswithinalimitedbudget.

FamiliesinTransition (907)746‐9239501GulkanaPalmer,AK99645www.matsuk12.us

Provideshelpwithenrollmentandsupportforstudentscurrentlybetweenhomes.

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HumanResourcesCompany (907)745‐5872839SDimondStreetPalmer,AK99645www.hrced.org

Provideseducationandtrainingalongwithadulteducationandliteracyprograms.

Matanuska‐SusitnaCollege (907)745‐9746Mile2TrunkRdPalmer,AK99645http://www.matsu.alaska.edu

AnextendedcollegeoftheUniversityofAlaskaAnchorage.

MECAEmploymentConnection (907)376‐6322165EParksHwySuite205BWasilla,AK99654http://www.mecaalaska.com/

Administrative/clerical,temporary,parttime,andpermanentposition.

NineStarEducation&EmploymentServices (907)373‐3006300N.WillowWasilla,AK99654www.ninestar.com

Youthemploymentservices.

NorthAmericaOutdoorInstitute (907)376‐2898281N.MainSt.#101BWasilla,AK99654www.naoiak.org

Provides education and training for outdoor safety andenvironmentalawareness.

NorthernSusitnaInstitute (907)733‐7111POBox46Talkeetna,AK99676www.northernsusitnainstitute.org

The Northern Susitna Institute, a collaborative nonprofit educationalorganization,providesstudentsofallagestheopportunityto learn,share ideasand develop real life skills through creating, supporting, facilitating andimplementing a variety of experience‐based academic programs, workshops,conferences,andcommunitypartnerships.

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UAFCooperativeExtensionServices (907)745‐33601509S.GeorgesonDrivePalmer,AK99645http://www.uaf.edu/ces/districts/matsu/

Outreacheducationaldeliverysysteminco‐operationwithUAF.Offerclassesingardening,canningandnutrition. Also facilitatewomen’ssupportandarethecoordinatorsof4‐H.

UnemploymentInsurance (888)252‐2557WaylandBaptistUniversity:ValleyCenter (907)373‐48281590E.FinancialDrive,SuiteF105Wasilla,AK99654www.wbu.edu OffersregionallyaccreditedAssociates,Bachelors,andMastersDegrees.

CHILDCAREANDEARLYLEARNING

www.matsufamilies.org

AlaskaFamilyServices:ChildCareAssistanceProgram 899CommercialDrive,Wasilla (907)376‐4080 1825S.ChugachSt.,Palmer (907)746‐4080http://www.akafs.org

Assistslowincomefamilieswiththecostofchildcarewhiletheyareworkingand/orattendinganapprovedtraining/educationalcourses.

CCSEarlyLearning(HeadStart) (907)745‐4040403S.AlaskaStreetPalmer,AK99645http://www.ccsalaska.org/index.html

Provides comprehensive child development services to economicallydisadvantaged children and families, with a special focus on helpingpreschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to besuccessfulinschool.

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ChildcareLicensing (888)268‐4632

DzuuggiPreschool (907)746‐9230501NorthGulkanaPalmer,AK99654

Provides child development services to Alaska Native and American Indianchildren, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop the earlyacademicsskillstheywillneedtobesuccessfulinschool.

Mat‐SuSchoolsFoundation:ImaginationLibrary (907)232‐8517POBox875201Wasilla,AK99687http://matsuimaginationlibrary.org

Freebookprogramforchildren5andunder.The ImaginationLibraryprovidesbookstochildreninordertoencouragethemtoreadatanearlyage.

Matanuska‐SusitnaBoroughSchoolDistrict (907)746‐9200501GulkanaPalmer,AK99645www.matsuk12.us

WideningtheNetPreschoolProgram,whichfocusesonKindergartenReadiness.FormoreinfocontactHeadStartat745‐4040orKellyat746‐9202.

Mat‐SuServicesforChildrenandAdults (907)352‐12001225W.SpruceAvenueWasilla,AK99654www.mssca.org

Providesawiderangeofhomeandcommunity‐basedservicesforparentswithquestionsaboutchilddevelopmentand/orsafety.

ThreadAlaska (907)373‐5024 877W.CommercialDrWasilla,AK99654http://www.threadalaska.org/

Provideschildcarereferralstoearlylearningprograms.

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CHILDCARE:MAT‐SULicensedprovidersacceptingpublicassistance

https://dpasysops.dhss.alaska.gov/FindProviderVS8/zSearch.aspxBIGLAKE

BrightMindsLearningCenter……………….…………………………….(907)892‐26009871W.MarginWay

PALMERCCSEarlyLearning…………………………………………………………………..(907)745‐448311672WrightWay,SuttonClosetoHomeChildcare&LearningCenter………………..........(907)745‐71811720N.LomaPrietaDr.LittleFriendsChildcare………………………………………………..…………(907)746‐70951635N.OldGlennHwyMargaret'sLittlePeople…………………………………………………………(907)745‐27191160W.JosselinLaneMissBecky'sDaycare……………………………………………………………..(907)745‐85374003N.ForestwoodDr.MouseTrapPlayschool………………………………………………………….(907)745‐1803517S.CobbStreetPalmerLifeways….………………………………………………………………….(907)746‐00776121stStreetPamperedMoms…………………………………………………………..………..(907)373‐71731431DownwindDr#2ProfilesofExcellence………………………………………………..……………(907)745‐2349260S.CobbSt.RaysChildCare………………………………………………………………………..(907)745‐4875Mile3.5Palmer‐WasillaHighwayTreeofLifeChildDevelopmentCenter……………………..…………(907)746‐5338268E.FireweedAve.WeeCareALotChildCare.……………….……………………..………..…(907)746‐1008955JoshDrive

TALKEETNASunshineStationChildCareCenter………………………………………(907)733‐5437Mile4.4SpurRoad

WASILLAATouchofHomeChildcare&LearningCtr…………………………(907)357‐2237260E.NelsonAve.AlaskaChildren’sAcademyLLC…………………………………..…………(907)414‐99322731E.BeechWayAllAboutKidzChildCare&LearningCenter……………………… (907)357‐8035300EKalliCircleAngelsDaycare&Preschool……………………..…………………………..(907)357‐66017078BirchleafDr.ArcticNaturalEarlyEducationLLC……………………………………….(907)952‐29774900W.ClaytonSt.

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AuntyCheryl'sChildCare……………………………………………...........(907)376‐09021731N.LacyLoopBlessingsFromtheLordFamilyChildcare……………………………(907)707‐43316691KinsingtonAve.BurchellLearningCenter………………………………………………………..(907)864‐26001775W.ParksHighwayButterflies&Bullfrogs.………………………………………………..…………(907)376‐79906401CalistaDriveCarefreeKids,LLC………………………………………………………............. (907)373‐39503950CarefreeDriveCCSMeadowLakesEarlyLearningCenter…………………………..(907)373‐71657362W.ParksHighway#752CCSWasillaEarlyLearningCenter………………………………………..(907)373‐77952100E.FoundryWayDee’sLittleAngels………………………………………………………………….(913)240‐58582010S.PaddockDr.DenaliGymnastics&Fitness,INC.……………………………………….(907)373‐3547300EKalliCircleKidzCome1st…………………………………………………………………….(907)357‐94456390S.RooseveltDrKidzoneEarlyLearningAcademy………………………………………….(907)376‐54682450SuccessDr.Kira'sKidsN'Kritters…………………………………………………............. (907)376‐06361200N.ClintonCircleLil’HouseontheMeadow…………………………………………………….(907)357‐00953801N.CoronadoStreetLittleLearner’sAcademy……………………………………………………….(907)841‐1334244S.SylvanSuite109MissTori’sTots……………………………………..………………………………..(907)373‐9609SouthSettlersBayDriveNiceLittleDaycare………………………………………………………………….(907)373‐38372360RidgewoodDriveNoah'sArkChildCare…………………………………………………………….(907)376‐23452830BrennasWayPhoenixChildCare…….………………………………………………..…………(907)232‐13631718N.FancifulPlace,UnitBPooh’sCornerDayCare……………………………………………..………… (907)357‐11324909N.CharleyDr.SettlersBayEarlyLearningCenter……………………………………….(907)357‐96005705S.SettlersBayDr.RisingStarChildCare&LearningCenter…..……………………… (907)373‐48751405N.WasillaFishhookRockofAgesDaycare&LearningCenter……..……………………..(907)357‐63003060LazyEightCourt,Suite7Teresa'sChildCare………………………………………………….………………(907)373‐5224991S.VineRoad

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TheAlaskaClubValley……………………………………………………………(907)376‐33001720E.ParksHighwayTheThorntonHouse………………………………………………….……………(907)355‐4796648E.MountainAshLoop

AlaskaFamilyServices:WomenInfantandChildren(WIC) (907)746‐62421825ChugachStreetPalmer,AK99645WICinWasilla (907)376‐4080899WCommercialDriveWasilla,AK99654

Promoteshealthyeatingandlifestylehabitsthatlastalifetime.

BigLakeBaptist (907)892‐664610864W.ParksHwyBigLake,AK99652 Wednesday6:00pmfreedinnerandfoodbox.Forfoodboxcallfirst. BigLakeCommunityFoodPantry (907)841‐4227FaithBibleFellowshipofBigLakeMile0.5HollywoodRoadBigLake,AK OpenThursday11:30am–1:30pm.Blood‐N‐FireMinistriesofAlaska (907)864‐04637362W.ParksHwy#276Wasilla,AK99623FamilyChristianCenter (907)373‐2617203W.DogwoodAvenuePalmer,AK99645

Providesfoodasneeded.

FOOD & NUTRITION

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FamilyNutritionProgram (907)745‐3423UAFCooperativeExtensionService1509S.GeorgesonDr.Palmer,AK99645www.uaf.edu/ces

OffersFREEnutritioneducationforadults,youth,seniorsandfamiliesthatmeetincomecriteria.Helpsfamiliesandindividualslearnhowtoplan,shopforandpreparehealthyfoodswithinalimitedbudget.

FrontlineMission (907)357‐86002001E.PalmerWasillaHwyWasilla,AK99654http://www.frontlinemission.org/

ThursdayandFriday10:30am–1:30pm‐Fooddistribution,clothingcloset,andcafé (hotmeals).Wednesday6:00pm–7:00pm–café (hotmeals) inside thechurch.

HilltopAssemblyofGod (907)892‐622519777WParksHighwayWasilla,AK99654www.hilltopag.org

NeedtoliveinHoustonarea,callfirst.

King'sChapel (907)357‐20651701N.LucilleWasilla,AK99654

Callfordesignatedhours:1Saturdaypermonth.

MannaIndependentBaptistChurch (907)745‐389810151EPalmerWasillaHwyPalmer,AK99645

Fooddistributionafterservices:Wednesday8:30pmandSunday12:30pm

Mat‐SuFoodBank(dbaFoodPantryofWasilla) (907)357‐3769501BogardRdWasilla,AK99654www.foodpantryofwasilla.org

BringphotoID:Mat‐Suresidentsonly.Monday‐Friday:10am‐1pm.CallforinformationaboutFood4Kidsprogram

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Mat‐SuSeniorServices (907)745‐5454920S.ChugachStreetPalmer,AK99645www.palmerseniors.org

Congregateanddeliveredmealsprovidedforseniors60&over. Mid‐ValleySeniors (907)892‐611411975W.Mid‐ValleyWayHouston,AK,99694

Provideshomedeliveryforseniorsandcongregatedinners.

Nugen’sRanch (907)376‐453426731WPointMcKenzieRoadWasilla,AK99654www.nugensranchak.org

MondaysandFridays:5:45pm‐7:00pm OurLadyoftheLakeCatholicChurch (907)892‐6592Mile5.5S.BigLakeRdBigLake,AK99652www.archdioceseofanchorage.org/about/parishes/ol_lake.html

Byappointment.PalmerChurchOfGod (907)745‐3022Mile40GlennHighwayPalmer,AK99645

Fooddistributionafterservices:Sundayat12:30orbyappointment.

PalmerFoodBank (907)746‐3565221SValleyWayPalmer,AK99645

Mat‐Suresidentsonly:Mondays‐Fridays1:00pm‐5:00pmSalvationArmy (907)745‐7079209W.EvergreenPalmer,AK99645

MondaysandWednesdays10:00am‐1:30pm

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SchoolLunchProgram (907)376‐5813801N.Wasilla‐FishhookRdWasilla,AK99654

Turninapplicationsatchild’sschool.SunshineFoodBank (907)892‐6492#1WalsteadRoad,Mile4.2Talkeetna,AK99676

Tuesdays:10:00am‐4:00pm.

UpperSusitnaFoodPantry (907)733‐33581600E.WalsteadTalkeetna,AK99676MailingAddress:POBox277Talkeetna,AK99676UpperSusitnaSeniors,Inc. (907)733‐6200HC89Box592Willow,AK99688

Mealsonwheelsforseniorsandhomedeliveredmealsforlocalswhoaremedicallyincapacitated.

Veteran’sCenter (907)376‐4318 851E.WestpointDriveWasilla,AK99654

HoursofOperation,Monday‐Friday8am‐4:30pm.

WasillaAreaSeniorCenter (907)376‐31041301CenturyCircleWasilla,AK99654

ProvideslunchtoseniorcitizensofMat‐Suarea:Mondays‐Fridays11:30am‐12:30pm.

WillowUnitedMethodistChurch (907)414‐755567.8ParksHwyWillow,AK99688

BringphotoID:musthaveWillowaddress.Wednesdays10:00am‐2:00pm.

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COUNSELING/MENTALHEALTH

AdolescentResidentialCenterforHelp(ARCH) (907)279‐9634HilandRoadEagleRiver,AKwww.voaak.org/Services/Adolescent‐Treatment/ARCH

Addressessubstanceabuseandco‐occurringdisorders.Providesintensiveresidentialtreatmentprogramwithindividual,group,andfamilycounseling,psychologicalservices,adventure‐basedcounseling,milieutherapy,on‐siteeducation,nutritionalprogramandinformation.AcceptsMedicaid,privateinsurance,sliding‐feescale.Servesages13‐18years.

AkeelaFamilyProgram (907)707‐1291561DenaliStreet,SuiteFWasilla,AK99654AkeelaPalmerCommunityLSSAT425E.Dahlia,SuiteHPalmer,AK99645www.akeela.us

Offerssubstanceabusedisorderassessments,co‐occurringdisorders,LevelIOutpatientandLevelII.AcceptsMedicaid,privateinsurance,paymentagreements,Tri‐care,self‐pay,andhasaslidingfeescale.Servesages18+

AlanoClub (907)376‐8669901SnohomishWasilla,AK99654

AlcoholicsAnonymousandNarcoticsAnonymousmeetingsandsobersocialevents.

HEALTH

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AlcoholicsAnonymousHotline(907)376‐4777AlaskaAttachment&BondingAssociates (907)376‐0366619S.KnikGooseBayRoadSteJWasilla,AK99654http://www.akattachment.org/

Supporthealthyfamilyattachmentandbondsthrougheducationandadvocacy.

AlaskaFamilyServices 899CommercialDrive,Wasilla (907)376‐4080 1825S.ChugachSt.,Palmer (907)746‐4080http://www.akafs.org

Addressessubstanceusedisorder,co‐occurringsubstanceusedisorders,family/domesticviolence,sexualassault.Intervention,referral,collaboration,andeducationincludingalcoholanddrugtreatmentprogramsforadultsandyouth.Allprogramsaredesignedtostrengthenandsupportindividualsandfamilies.AlcoholSafetyActionProgram(ASAP),DomesticViolence/SexualAssaultShelter,FamilySupportandPreservationProgram,FamilyViolenceInterventionProgram.AcceptsMedicaid,Medicare,privateinsurance,slidingfeescale,andTricare.Servesages4+.

AlaskaPsychiatricInstitute (907)269‐71003700PiperStreetAnchorage,AKhttp://dhss.alaska.gov/dbh/pages/api/default.aspx

Addressesinvoluntarycommitment,seriousmentalillness,seriousemotionaldisturbances,andco‐occurringdisorders.Providesintensiveacute‐careresidentialtreatmentprogramwithpsychiatricinpatientservices,psycho‐educationandevidence‐basedpracticesincludingtelehealth.Servesadolescentsandadults.

AlaskaVocationalCounselingServices (907)745‐50668201NMichaelsonStreetPalmer,AK99645

Provides mental health services including counseling and mental healthfacilities.

AlcoholSafetyActionPrograms(ASAP) (907)746‐62601825SouthChugachStreetPalmer,AK99645

PreventionandEarlyInterventionPrograms.

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AlphaCounseling (907)373‐5595Alzheimer’sAssociation (907)746‐3413TrinityBarnPlazaMile2.2PalmerWasillaHwyPalmer,AK99645

Inhomerespite,advocacy,referrals,supportgroup,education.

AscentTreatmentCounseling (907)357‐68605461E.MayflowerLane,#1Wasilla,AK99654

Addressesgeneralmentalhealth,substanceabuse,andco‐occurringdisorders.ProvidesAlaskaoutdoortherapy,mentalhealthcounseling,couplescounseling,substanceabusecounseling,alcohol/substanceabusecounseling,groupclasses,griefandtraumacounseling,mentoring,andalternativelifestylecomponent.Acceptsprivateinsurance,self‐pay,military,andalumnidiscounts.Servesages18years+.Hours:Monday–Wednesday9:00am‐6:00pm,Thursday9:00am–5:00pm.

BentehNuutahValleyNativePrimaryCareCenter (907)631‐76701001KnikGooseBayRoadWasilla,AK99654http://scf.cc/BHvnpcc.cfm

Addressesseriousmentalillness,substanceusedisorders,co‐occurringsubstanceusedisorders,generalmentalhealth.Providespsychiatricevaluation,medicationmanagement,psychotherapy(individual,learningcircles,limitedfamiliesandcouples),grouptherapy,crisisintervention,casemanagement,communityresourcereferrals.AcceptsMedicare,Tricare,privateinsurance,servicesareprovidedfreeofchargetoAlaskaNative/AmericanIndianpeople.Servesallages.Hours:MondaythruFriday8:00am–5:00pm.

BorealisBehavioralHealth (907)745‐7080CarelineCrisisIntervention Statewide (877)266‐4357 National (800)273‐8255 Mentalhealthandsuicidepreventionhotline. Text4Helpto839863from(Tuesday–Saturday3pm‐11pm)

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Co‐OccurringDisordersInstitute,Inc. (907)745‐263411921EPalmer‐WasillaHwyPalmer,AK99645www.codi‐ak.org

Addressesseriousemotionaldisturbance,andco‐occurringsubstanceusedisorders.Providesservicesforages3‐21andtheirfamilies.Servicesincludeintegratedbehavioralhealthassessments,individualtherapy,grouptherapy,familytherapy,socialskillsbuildinggroups,ParentingwithLoveandLimits,andteenprogramstaughtinseveralareahighschools.AcceptsMedicaid,Medicare,Tricare,privateinsurance,andprovidesaslidingfeescale.Hours:MondaythruFriday8:00am–8:00pm.

DaybreakMentalHealthServiceCoordination (907)746‐6019550S.AlaskaStreet,Suite208Palmer,AK99645

Provides mental health services for serious mental illness and co‐occurringdisorders,supportivehousing,servicecoordinating,casemanagement,andtele‐psychiatry.Servesages18+.

DenaliFamilyServices (907)376‐3275291ESwansonAve.Wasilla,AK99654www.denalifs.org

Provides mental health services for severe emotional disturbance (SED), co‐occurring disorders, assessment, individual and group therapy, casemanagement,wraparoundservicesincludingsummerdayprogramsforchildrenwith SED,medicationmanagement, recruitment and licensing for therapeuticfostercare,transitiontoindependenceprocessforchildrencomingoutoffostercare/child welfare system. Accepts Medicaid, private insurance, self‐pay, andprovides sliding‐fee scale. Serves ages 3‐21, Transition to IndependenceProgramupto24yearsold.

FamilyCenteredServicesofAlaska (907)357‐7519WasillaBehavioralHealth301E.DannaAvenueWasilla,AK99654www.familycenteredservices.com

Addresses severe emotional disturbance and co‐occurring disorders. ProvidesTherapeutic Foster Group Home, respite services, and clinical services,individualandgrouptherapy,medicationmanagement,casemanagement,andhasprogramsthatprovidechildrenexperiencinglowtomoderatebehavioralormentalhealth issuesaplace to live.AcceptsMedicaid,private insurance, self‐payandprovidesasliding‐feescale.Servesages5‐21.

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FrontlineResidentialTreatment (907)761‐74003674N.ClarkWolverineRd.Palmer,AK99645

Psychiatricresidentialtreatmentfacility(RTF)forchildrenandadolescents.FullCircleCounselingSolutions (907)864‐0560133E.SwansonAve.Wasilla,AK99654

Provides comprehensive mental health services to Alaska individuals andfamilies. Provides individualized psychotherapeutic, behavioral, andrehabilitative support. Other services include integrated assessments, conflictresolution training, emotional development support, social and relationshipskills development, advocacy and support, caregiver education, and more.Offersaslidingscalefeeandpaymentplanforthosewithlowerincomelevels.

Mat‐SuHealthServices:BehavioralHealthServices (907)376‐24111363W.SpruceAve.Wasilla,AK99654www.mshsak.org

Providescounselingandpsychosocialrehabilitativeservices,casemanagement,andskillsdevelopmenttoadultswithseriousmentalillnessthatcreatesamajordisruption inwork, life, relationships,orcommunity,andchildrenwithseriousmental illness that have significant and persistent (6 months or longer) lifedisruptions.Alsoprovides crisis intervention services24/7. Eligibility screeningmustbedone fornewclients.Crisis interventionhotlineavailable24/7.Clinic:Monday8:00am–5:00pm.Servesages4years+.

Mat‐SuVeteran’sAffairs (907)631‐3100 CommunityBasedOutpatientClinic 865N.SewardMeridianParkway,Suite105Wasilla,AK99654

Theclinicprovidesprimarycareandmentalhealthcare.HoursofOperation,Monday–Friday7:30am‐4:00pm

NationalFoundationofDepression www.ifred.org

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NorthStarBehavioralHealth (907)258‐7575Anchorage (800)478‐7575www.northstarbehavioral.com

NorthStarHospitalisanacutepsychiatrichospitalforchildren,preteens,andadolescents.Servesboysages4‐17andgirlsages13‐17.Alsohasaresidentialtreatmentprogramforgirls13‐17yearsold,andchildrenandpreteenprograms6‐12yearsofage,andboys11‐17yearsold.Addressavarietyofdiagnosesandproblemsincludingpsychoticdisorders,mooddisorders,PTSD,intermittentexplosivedisorder,oppositionaldefiancedisorder,anxietydisorders,andhigh‐riskbehaviorsandfetalalcoholspectrumdisorder.

Nugen’sRanch (907)376‐453426731PointMackenzieRoad (800)376‐4535Wasilla,AK99654http://nugensranchak.org

Addressessubstanceusedisordersandco‐occurringdisorders.ProvidesAA/NAtwelvestepphilosophy,individualgrouptherapy,pharmacotherapy,professionalmedical/psychiatricservices,familyeducationandparticipationinrecoveryprocess,aftercareservices,casemanagement,andrehabilitativeservices.Acceptsprivateinsurance,andprovidesasliding‐feescaleforthosewithoutinsurance.Servesages18+.

PlayfulJourneys,Inc. (907)376‐90911261S.Seward‐MeridianPkwy,SuiteMWasilla,AK99654

Private practice that specializes in trauma‐informed behavioral health forchildren in theMat‐Su. Provides individual and family therapy. Accept privateinsuranceandself‐pay.Servesages0‐18yearsold.

PresbyterianHospitalityHouse (907)357‐64451365E.ParksHwy,Suite101Wasilla,AK99654

Addressesseriousemotionaldisturbance,co‐occurringsubstanceusedisorders.Provides residential care for youth, individual therapy, case managementtherapeuticfostercare,andemergencyshelterfortroubledteens.

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ProvidenceMedicalGroupMat‐SuBehavioralHealth (907)761‐58002250SouthWoodworthLoop,Suite202Wasilla,AK99654www.phhalaska.org

Addressesgeneralmentalhealth,seriousmentalhealth,severeemotionaldisturbance,substanceusedisorders,andco‐ocurringdisorders.Providesassessment,individualandgrouptherapy,medicationmanagement,casemanagement,wraparoundservices,neurofeedbackservices.AcceptsMedicaid,Medicare,privateinsurance,Tricareandprovidesasliding‐feescale.Servesages4+.

SkipHrin,PsyD (907)376‐9520StartingPoint (907)376‐6116230E.Paulson,Suite76Wasilla,AK99654

Outpatientaftercare,Alcohol/DrugInformationSchool(ADIS),evaluationsandreferrals,drugandalcoholtreatment,familyeducation,andcasemanagement.Servesages12+.

SunshineCommunityHealthCenter (907)733‐2273BehavioralHealthServicesTalkeetnaClinic4.4TalkeetnaSpurRoadTalkeetna,AKWillowClinic (907)495‐4100224091LongLakeRoadWillow,AK

Addressseriousmentalillness,severeemotionaldisturbance,co‐occurringsubstanceusedisorders,generalmentalhealth.Providesassessment,individual,couples,andgrouptherapy,outpatientmentalhealthandsubstanceabusetreatment,outpatientprogramforopioidaddiction,casemanagement,medicationmanagement,addictionrecoverygroup,domesticviolencegroup,telepsychiatryforveterans.AcceptsMedicaid,Medicare,privateinsurance,Tricare,andprovidesasliding‐feescale.Servesages12+.

TheChildren’sPlace (907)745‐2131http://thechildrens‐place.org

AddresseschildrenwhohavebeenphysicallyorsexuallyabusedandarereferredfromLawEnforcement,theOfficeofChildren’sServices,andmedicalcareproviders.Providescomprehensive,non‐invasivemedicalexamsfollowingsexualorphysicalassault,referrals,support,mentalhealthservicesandfollow

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upaftertheevaluation.Servesages0‐18.Hours:MondaythruFriday8:30am–5:00pm.AfterhourscontactAlaskaStateTroopers.

VASuicidePreventionHotline (800)273‐TALK

Veteran’sCenter (907)376‐4318851E.WestpointDriveWasilla,AK99654

CounselingforCombatveterans.HoursofOperation,Monday‐Friday8:00am‐4:30pm

VolunteersofAmerica (907)279‐9634Wasilla,AK99654

Providesprogramsincludingparentingwithloveandlimits(PLL),andtransitiontoindependenceprogram(TIP).Acceptsallinsuranceplansandprovidesslidingscaleforfamilieswithoutinsurance.

DENTAL

AuroraDental (907)376‐84004501E.SniderDr.Wasilla,AK99654http://www.auroradentalak.com/

Serveadult,children,andMedicaidpopulations.

Mat‐SuDental (907)376‐2456951BogardRoad#203Wasilla,AK99654http://www.matsudental.com/

ServesallagesandMedicaidpopulations.SameDayDental (907)631‐36301830E.ParksHwy.,SuiteA134Wasilla,AK99654http://samedaydental.net/

Serveadult,childrenandMedicaidpopulations.SunshineCommunityHealthCenter (907)733‐227334300TalkeetnaSpurRd.Talkeetna,AKhttp://www.sunshineclinic.org/general‐preventative‐dentistry

ServesallagesandMedicaidpopulations.

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MEDICAL

AdonaiDiabetes&Endocronology (907)357‐23323331E.MeridianParkLoopWasilla,AK99654AlaskanAIDSAssistanceAssociation (800)479‐24371057W.Fireweed,Suite102Anchorage,AKhttp://alaskanaids.org

Offerstesting,casesmanagement,housing,andcounseling

AlaskaHomeCare (907)357‐54311450NCresteForisSuiteAWasilla,AK99654www.alaskahomecare.com

In‐HomePersonalCareAssistance,choreandrespitecarefortheelderly,disabled,andspecialneeds.

AmericanMarineHyperbaricsCenter (907)357‐5400

Provideshyperbaricoxygentherapy.(Pressurizedoxygentreatments)

ImagingAssoicates (907)357‐12201751EGardnerWasilla,AK99654

ProvidesMRIscanning,x‐rays,nukemeds,andinjections.AmericanCancerSociety (800)227‐2345

Providescancerinformationandresources.

AlaskaStatewideAIDSHelpline (800)478‐AIDSC’eyiits’HwnaxLifeHouseCommunityHealthCenter (907)631‐7665SouthCentralFoundation16166N.GlennHwy,Mile61.5Sutton,AK99674

Hours:8:00am–5:00pmMondaythroughFriday.Providesmedicalservices to both Alaska Native and non‐Native people. Sliding feescaledependingonhouseholdincomeandabilitytopay.

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ConsumerDirectPersonalCare (800)357‐7962131E.SwansonAvenueSuite1Wasilla,AK99654www.consumerdirectonline.net/alaska

Provideshomecareservices.

FamilyHealthCenter (907)745‐1777425E.Dahlia,SuiteLPalmer,AK99645 Serveschildrenandadults.GenevaWoodsPharmacy (907)376‐82003674CountryFieldWasilla,AK99654www.genevawoods.com

AcceptsMedicare,Medicaid,andthirdpartyinsurance.Assistspatientsthatareuninsuredorunabletopay.FullServicePharmacy.

ImmediateCareAlaska (907)357‐43874851EastBlueLupineRoadSuitBPioneerPlazaWasilla,AK99654www.immediatecareak.com

Providescaregiversupportandservicesalongwithhomecareservices.Mat‐SuHealthServices:PrimaryCareClinic (907)376‐24111363WestSpruceAvenueWasilla,AK99654‐5327http://www.bhs‐mat‐su.com/

Provides acute urgent care, postpartum and well‐baby care, family planning,health maintenance, school physicals and immunizations, vision and hearingscreenings, screening and care for diabetes and high blood pressure, earlydetection of breast and cervical cancer, oral health screening and fluoridetreatments, minor dental procedures, senior care, limited laboratoryprocedures.

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Mt.PacificMedicareHelpline (800)497‐8232

Mat‐SuPublicHealthCenter (907)352‐66003223EastPalmer‐WasillaHwySuite3 (907)376‐2437Wasilla,AK99654

Provides child services,women’s clinic, family planning andmore.All patientsonslidingfeescale,callforanappointment.ImmunizationsavailableinPalmerattheAlaskaFamilyResourceCenter,callforschedule.

Mat‐SuRegionalMedicalCenter (907)861‐60002500S.WoodworthLoopPalmer,AK99645http://www.matsuregional.com

Providesgeneralmedicalandsurgicalcareforinpatient,outpatient,emergencyroompatients,andparticipatesintheMedicareandMedicaidprograms.

Mat‐SuRegionalUrgentCare (907)352‐2880950E.BogardRd.,Suite103Wasilla,AK99654

Open:Mon‐Thurs9am‐7pmandFri‐Sun9am‐5pmNoappointmentneeded

Mat‐SuRegionalHomecare/Hospice (907)352‐4800950E.BogardRd.,Suite132Wasilla,AK99654

Homecareallowsapersonwithspecialneedstostayintheirhome.Itservestheelderly,disabled,chronicallyillandpatientsrecoveringfromsurgery.Hospiceprovidesmedical,psychosocial,andspiritualsupporttoterminallyillandtheirfamilies.

Mat‐SuVeteran’sAffairsCommunityBasedOutpatientClinic (907)631‐3100 865N.SewardMeridianParkway,Suite105Wasilla,AK99654

http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5711Theclinicprovidesprimarycareandmentalhealthcare.HoursofOperation,Monday‐Friday.7:30am‐4:00pm

Patientreferrals (907)631‐3100Tollfree (866)323‐8648PharmacyRefills (877)750‐4790SuicidePreventionHotline (800)273‐TALK ParentFacility‐‐AnchorageVAMC (907)257‐4700Or (888)353‐7574

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NorthwestMedical (907)357‐99091265SewardMeridianRoadSuiteDWasilla,AK99654www.nwmed.com/locations_wasilla.htm

Providesmedicalequipmentandsupplies.OdlundFamilyPractice (907)373‐0850950EBogardRdWasilla,AK99654 Serveschildrenandadults.PalmerChiropracticClinic (907)745‐0776PoisonControl‐24/7 (800)222‐1222RealTimeII (907)357‐21581700E.BogardRoadBldg.ASuite101Wasilla,AK99654www.realtimewasilla.comSART(SexualAssaultResponseTeam) (907)746‐8026

Providesassistancetosurvivorsofsexualassault,sexualharassment,dating violenceandstalking.Counseling,advocacy,medicalcare,andreferrals.

Sertoma–Mat‐SuClub (907)352‐8333info@matsuhearing.org

FirstSaturdayofeverymonth.10:00am‐1:00pm.FirstcomefirstserveatWasillaPhysical Therapy – Located at 3750 E, Country Field Cir. Wasilla, AK 99654.Hearinghealtheducation,referrals,andfreemonthlyhearingscreenings.

SexuallyTransmittedInfection(STI)ResourceCenter (800)230‐6039 www.ashastd.orgSunshineCommunityHealthCenter (907)733‐2273Mile4.4TalkeetnaSpurRdTalkeetna,AK99676Turn‐A‐Leaf (907)376‐5708400N.YenloWasilla,AK99654

Providesaccesstomedicalequipmentthroughloanerprogram.

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ValleyNativePrimaryCareCenter (907)631‐78001001Knik‐GooseBayRd.Wasilla,AK99654http://www.scf.cc

Healtheducation,referrals,andfreemonthlyhearingscreenings.

SunshineCommunityHealthCenter–Willow (907)495‐4100Mile67ParksHighwayWillow,AK99683http://www.sunshineclinic.org/

Offersaccessible,proactive,qualityhealthandoralhealthscreeningandfluoridetreatments,aswellminordentalprocedures,seniorcare,andlimitedlaboratoryprocedures.

ValleyChiropracticClinic,Inc. (907)373‐2022400NMainStWasilla,AK99654ValleyInternalPhysicians (907)376‐1633950EBogardRd,Ste226Wasilla,AK99654WasillaMedicalClinic (907)373‐60551700E.ParksHwy.,#200Wasilla,AK99654http://www.alaskamedicalclinics.com/

Provideswalk in urgent care, convenient, high‐quality preventative and acuteoutpatientmedicalservicesandhealthcare.Alsoprovidesminoremergencies,generalandfamilypractice,X‐rays,andlabonsite.

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PREGNANCY/PRENATALCARE HeartReachPregnancyCenter (907)373‐3456924LeatherleafLoop (800)712‐HELP(4357)Wasilla,AK99654www.heartreachalaska.com

Pregnancy tests, information on pregnancy options, support for pregnancy &parenting,abortionrecoverygroups,sexualintegrity,clothingandmore.

HeritageBirthCenter (907)746‐66447200E.ValleyCir. Palmer,AK99645http://www.midwife.net/

Family centered births/Prenatal care. Nutrition, information and carefulmonitoring. Lab work, ultrasounds, nutritional counseling, books and videos,laborandpostpartumcare,andnewbornexams.

Mat‐SuMidwifery (907)373‐34202650BroadviewAvenue,Wasillahttp://www.matsumidwifery.com

Licensedmidwivesoffering:prenatalmassage,infantmassageandlactationconsultation.Nutritionclassesandbirthpreparationclasses.

Mat‐SuRegionalHospitalPalmer:BirthingCenter (907)861‐66452500S.WoodworthLoop,Palmerhttp://www.matsuregional.com

Childbirthandparentingeducation.

PregnancyHope‐Line (800)508‐HOPE(4673)

24hourstatewidehelpline.WindsongMidwifery&BirthCenter (907)373‐2672231EastSwansonAvenue,Wasillahttp://www.windsongmidwifery.com

Provides free baby heart tones, consultation, pregnancy tests, and nutritionalinformation. Comprehensive maternity care for low risk pregnancies andchildbirths, including lab work and ultrasounds in a relaxed and educationalenvironment.Childbirthclassesareavailable.

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SUBSTANCEABUSEPREVENTION&TREATMENT

www.facebook.com/THRIVEMatSu (907) 745-5827

24‐HOURCRISISLINES

MedicalEmergency 911AlaskaFamilyServices (907)746‐8026Mat‐SuHealthServices (907)376‐2411

TOBACCOPREVENTION

AlaskaTobaccoQuitLine (800)QUIT‐NOWhttp://alaskaquitline.com (800)784‐8669

Alaskanswhouse tobaccoandwanthelp toquit cannowreceivea freeeightweeksupplyofNicotineReplacementTherapy.

FREECOMMUNITYSUPPORTGROUPSANDPROGRAMSAddictedNoMore(Faith‐Based) (907)373‐3601

WordofFaithAssembly:Mondays6:30pm

AlcoholicsAnonymous (907)376‐477712‐stepsupportgroupsforindividualswithalcoholaddiction.

FreshStartRecovery(Faith‐Based) (907)232‐5797ChurchontheRock–Wasilla:Monday’s7:00pmRealLifeChurch–Palmer:Monday’s7:00pm

Mat‐SuAlanoClub (907)376‐8669Al‐AnonHelpline (907)357‐2550

Supportgroupforfamilymembersofaddictedpersons.

NarcoticsAnonymous(907)352‐373312‐stepsupportgroupforindividualsaddictedtonarcotics.

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SUBSTANCEABUSETREATMENT&SERVICES

AdolescentResidentialCenterforHelp(ARCH) (907)279‐9634HilandRoadEagleRiver,AKwww.voaak.org/Services/Adolescent‐Treatment/ARCHAkeelaFamilyProgram (907)707‐1291561DenaliStreet,SuiteFPalmer,AK99645

Offerssubstanceabusedisorderassessments,LevelIOutpatientandLevelII.Itesting.AcceptsMedicaid,insurance,andhasaslidingfeescale.

AlaskaDreamCenter (907)746‐37368117E.NewHopeStreetPalmer,AK99645

Residentialdrugandalcoholtreatmentcenterforadultmales.

AlcoholSafetyandActionProgram(ASAP) (907)746‐6260

Provides substance abuse screening, casemanagement and accountability forDUIandotheralcohol/drugrelatedmisdemeanorcases.

AlaskaFamilyServices (907)376‐4000Behavioral Health Treatment Center for outpatient services for adults, youth,women and children. Alcohol Drug Information Schools (ADIS) for youth andadultsarealsoavailable.

AscentTreatment&CounselingServices (907)357‐6860Alcoholanddrugtreatment,ASAPreferrals.

Mat‐SuHealthServices (907)376‐2411

Individual, family, or group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medicationmanagementand/orreferraltorehabilitativeservices.

OliveTreeCounseling (907)357‐65135730E.PilgrimCt.,SuiteAWasilla,AK99654

Faith‐basedcounselingservices.

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Nugen’sRanch (907)376‐453426731WPointMcKenzieRoadWasilla,AK99654www.nugensranchak.org

Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation center for adults. Long‐term residentialsubstanceabusetreatmentprogramvaryinginlengthofstayfrom6monthsto2years.

SetFreeAlaska (907)373‐47327335E.Palmer‐WasillaHighwayPalmer,AK99645

Addresses substance use disorders and co‐occurring substance use disorders.Christian outpatient rehab center that uses a mind‐body‐spirit approach torecovery. Provides individual and group therapy, support group, assessmentsforyouthandadults,relapsepreventiongroups,tele‐healthtreatment.AcceptsMedicaid, private insurance and provides a sliding‐fee scale. Serves ages 18+andassessmentandreferralforyouth.

StartingPoint (907)376‐6116230E.PaulsonAve.Suite76Wasilla,AK99654www.startingpointak.com

Alcohol and drug treatment for adults and adolescents, outpatient programs,andADIS.Servesages12+.

SunshineCommunityHealthCenter (907)733‐2273

Providesindividual,couples,family,andgrouptherapy.TheRecoveryConnection (907)746‐6660

Outpatientdrugtreatmentcenter,alcoholrehab,dualdiagnosis,andaddictionrecovery.

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VISION

AlaskaCenterfortheBlindandVisuallyImpaired (907)248‐7770ValleyCoordinator (907)631‐40773903TaftDriveAnchorage,Alaska99507www.alaskabvi.org

Providesassistancetopeoplewhoareblindand/orvisuallyimpairedintheMat‐SuValley.

AlaskaEyeCare (907)376‐52661700ParksHwyWasilla,AK,99654(BehindArby’s)

TakesMedicaidforexamsandglasses.

CapstoneEyeClinic (907)357‐95953122E.MeridianParkLpWasilla,AK99654

TakesMedicaidforexamsandglasses.ClassicEyewear (907)376‐9173935WestpointDr.Wasilla,AK99654(BrownofficebuildingbehindMidas)

TakesMedicaidforexamsandglasses.EyeCareAmerica (800)391‐EYES

Glaucoma&diabeteseyeexamsforelderly/children,maybefree.LionsClub (907)761‐3750Palmer POBox393Palmer,AK99645http://e‐clubhouse.org/sites/palmerak/ Provideeyeglasses,limitedfunds,andmustqualify.Wasillawasillalions@gmail.com

Provideeyeglasses,limitedfunds,andmustqualify.

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WalMartVisionCenter (907)376‐08351350S.SewardMeridianParkwayWasilla,AK99654

Dr.BergtakesMedicaidforexams.Visioncenteroffers30%discountonfullsetofglassesforpatientsofDr.Berg.MustpresentMedicaidcardandRxfromDr.Bergtoreceivediscount.

WolfEyeCenter (907)376‐20204505E.GreenstreetCir.Wasilla,AK99654(NexttoEnterpriseCarRental)

TakesMedicaidforexamsandglasses.

HOMEOWNERSAlaskaCommunityDevelopmentCorporation (907)746‐56801517S.IndustrialWay#8 (800)478‐8080Palmer,AK99645http://www.alaskacdc.org/

Housingandenergyefficiencyprograms.

AlaskaHousingFinanceCorporation (907)376‐5744851WestpointDr,B6Wasilla,AK99654http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/home/index.cfm

ProvidesAlaskanswithaccesstosafe,quality,affordablehousing.

HOUSING

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Blood‐N‐FireMinistriesofAlaska (907)864‐04637362W.ParksHwy#276Wasilla,AK99623

RentandMortgageassistance(whenfundsareavailable).

CreekwoodPark (907)745‐59261955N.CreekwoodParkAve.Palmer,AK99645

EagleRidgeTownhomes (907)746‐25161775ThumaStreetPalmer,AK99645 Lowincometaxcreditproperty

HabitatforHumanityMat‐Su (907)373‐7278900HyerRoadWasilla,AK99654

Coordinates community volunteers to construct homes for lowincomefamilies.

HunterCreekApartments (907)746‐2005855W.FernAvenuePalmer,AK99645 LowincometaxcreditpropertyKnikTribalCouncil (907)373‐7991951E.BogardWasilla,AK99654

Homemodernization&rehabilitationprogramsMonday‐Friday:8:00am‐5:00pm

NeighborWorks (907)745‐6636625S.CobbStreet,Suite100Palmer,AK99645

Provideservicestomakehomeownershippossibleforfamilieswhohaveincomeslessthan80%oftheareamedianincome.

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PalmerArmsApartments (907)841‐3313112SouthAlaskaStreetPalmer,AK99645 Affordablehousing.RuralDevelopmentCorp (907)761‐7705800WEvergreen,Suite201Palmer,AK99645

Providingloansandgrantsforhousingforsinglefamilyhomesandmulti‐familydwellings.

POPULATIONSPECIFICHOUSING(Seniors,Veterans,andSpecialNeeds)

AlaskaHousingFinanceCorporation (800)478‐AHFCwww.ahfc.us Providesanonlinelocatorforpopulationspecifichousing.AlaskaPioneerHomes (907)745‐4241250EastFireweedAvenuePalmer,AK99645‐6638http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dalp/palmer/default.htm

ProvidesassistedlivingforolderAlaskansandveterans.

CatholicSocialServices (907)745‐8811642S.AlaskaStreet,Suite#206Palmer,AK99645

ProvidesassistanceforVeteranswhoarehomelessorabouttobecomehomeless.

Mat‐SuSeniorServices (907)745‐5454HousingLine (907)761‐5001ChugachEstatesSeniorHousing1102S.ChugachStreetPalmer,AK99645

ColonyEstatesSeniorHousing 920S.ChugachStreetPalmer,AK99645www.matsuseniors.com

Provides55unitsofseniorhousingforindividuals55andover.

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MeadowLakesSeniors,Inc. (907)357‐39991210N.KimDrive,SuiteAWasilla,AK99654NorthstarAssistedLiving (907)357‐2012POBox872889Wasilla,AK99687SeniorHousing (907)376‐57441201NLucilleStSuite104Wasilla,AK99654

Alaskanhousingandfinanceprogramstoassisttheelderly/disabled.SuttonManor (907)745‐1372Mile61.5GlennHwySutton,AK

Lowincomehousingforseniors.

ValleyResidentialServices (907)357‐02561075CheckStreetWasilla,AK99654

Provides housing for adultswith special needs as defined as those individualswith mental or developmental disabilities, individuals with low or moderateincomeoradvancedinage.

WasillaSeniorCenter (907)376‐31041301CenturyCircleWasilla,AK99654http://www.alaskaseniors.com/housing.html

Provides129unitsofhousingforseniors.

WilliwawIandII (907)376‐5744 1201CenturyCircle,B‐4;POBox873347Wasilla,AK99687

Lowcosthousingforseniors.

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SUBSIDIZEDHOUSINGAlaskaHousingFinanceCorporation (800)478‐AHFCwww.ahfc.us Providesanonlinelocatorforvouchers.ForestApartments (907)745‐3957330CobbStreetPalmer,AK99645 ForestHills (907)357‐0256ValleyResidentialServices/POBOX871874Palmer,AK99645HUD‐VASH AlissaZank‐Mat‐Su (907)631‐7649MaryJoeWilliams‐Anchorage (907)273‐4016KarenDoss‐Anchorage (907)273‐4045

Provideshousingvoucherstohomelessveteransandtheirfamilies.MustbeeligiblethroughtheVA.

KnikTribalCouncil (907)373‐7991951E.BogardWasilla,AK99654

Monday‐Friday:8:00am‐5:00pm

NorthridgeApartments (907)745‐3484424E.DogwoodAve.Palmer,AK99645RidgecrestPark (907)376‐9512201E.KalliCircleWasilla,AK99654ValleyResidentialServices (907)357‐02561075CheckStreetWasilla,AK99654

Provideslow‐incomehousing.

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SHELTERS

AlaskaFamilyServices:DomesticViolenceShelter (907)746‐8026

403S.AlaskaStreetPalmer,AK99645http://www.akafs.org/dvsa.html#shelter

SafeShelterforfemalevictimsofdomesticviolenceandsexualassaultwithorwithout children is staffed 24‐hours a day by professional, specially traineddomesticviolenceadvocates.

FamilyPromiseofMat‐Su (907)357‐6160561W.NelsonWasilla,AK99654http://www.familypromisematsu.org/

Providescompassionatecarethroughshelter,meals,andcasemanagementtofamilieswithouthousing.

MYHouse (907)354‐4357 300N.WillowStreetWasilla,AK99654www.myhousematsu.org

Provides emergency shelter for homeless youth. Provides hot meals everyFriday night for homeless youth. Also has boutique and Gathering GroundsCoffeeShop.

SalvationArmy (907)745‐7079209W.EvergreenPalmer,AK99645http://www1.usw.salvationarmy.org/usw/www_usw_alaska.nsf/

Temporary/short‐termhotelvouchers.

Turn‐A‐Leaf (907)354‐4660400NYenloWasilla,AK99654

Providestemporary/shorttermhotelvouchers

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FamilyandParentingAGAPEFosterCareNetwork (907)863‐2144Mile40GlennHighwayPalmer,AK99645‐6619

Faith‐basedfoster/adoptiveparentssupportgroupsopentofosterandadoptivefamilies,andcommunityboardwithavailablefurnitureandsupplies.LocatedatPalmerChurchofGod.FormoreinformationcontactVickieat(907)863‐2144oragapeak@att.net.

AlaskaAttachmentandBondingAssociates (907)376‐0366619S.KnikGooseBayRoadSuiteJWasilla,AK99654www.akattachment.org

Providesfamilysupportservices.

AlaskaCenterforResourceFamilies (907)376‐4678 5050DunbarStreetSuiteA2Wasilla,AK99687www.acrf.org

Provides adoption and foster care services including pre and post adoptionsupportservicesandreferrals.

AlaskaFamilyServices:FamilySupportandPreservation (907)746‐4080PalmerLocation1825S.ChugachSt.Palmer,AK99654WasillaLocation165E.ParksHwy,Suite101Wasilla,AK99654http://www.akafs.org/fsp.html#parenting

Offersfree12‐weekparentingclassesonavarietyoftopicseveryWednesday.

SUPPORT

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AlaskaYouthandFamilyNetwork (907)770‐4979www.ayfn.org

ProvidespeernavigationformentalhealthservicesinMat‐Suarea.Offerscasemanagementandadvocacy.

AlaskidsCareCoordinationServices (877)803‐7767Wasilla,AK99687akkromes@gci.net

ProvidescarecoordinationservicesforindividualsreceivingTEFRAMedicaid.

BigBrothersBigSisters (907)376‐4617191E.Swanson#204Wasilla,AK99654www.bbbsak.org

Providesmentorstoallchildrenages6‐18whoneedandwantacaringadulttooffer support, guidance and assistance in an attempt tomeet the developingneedsof“at‐risk”youth.Communityandschoolbasedprogramsavailable.

Children’sPlace (907)357‐5157P.O.Box871788Wasilla,AK99687www.thechildrens‐place.org

Safe place for childrenwho are being abused. Also provides abuse and crisisinterventionforchildrenandfamilies.

Co‐OccurringDisordersInstitute,Inc. (907)745‐263411921EPalmer‐WasillaHwyPalmer,AK99645www.codi‐ak.org

Familysupportgroupsandcaremanagement.BehavioralHealthServices:mentalhealthscreening,counseling,andsubstanceabusescreeningsforages3‐21.

FamiliesinTransition (907)746‐9239501GulkanaPalmer,AK99645www.matsuk12.us

Provides help with enrollment and support for students currently betweenhomes.

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HeartReachPregnancyCenter (907)373‐3456924LeatherleafLoop (800)712‐HELP(4357)Wasilla,AK99654www.heartreachalaska.com

Pregnancy tests, information on pregnancy options, support for pregnancy &parenting, abortion recovery groups, sexual integrity, community referrals,clothingandfurnishingsformother&baby.

LALecheLeagueofMat‐Su (907)357‐6455http://www.lllusa.org/web/MatSuValleyAK.html

Childbirtheducationandpreparation,mothertomothersupport,andlactationconsultants.

OfficeofChildren’sServices (907)357‐9797 695E.ParksHwy (800)478‐4444Wasilla,AK99654http://hss.state.ak.us/ocs

Childprotectionservices.

MSSCA:EarlyIntervention/InfantLearningProgram (907)352‐12001225W.SpruceAvenueWasilla,AK99654http://www.mssca.org

Providesfamilysupportservicesandinfantlearningprogram.

ChildHelp‐NationalChildAbuseHotline (800)422‐4453

Anonymous help line. Call if you would like to talk to someone about childabuseandyoucangetthehelporresourcesthatyouneed.

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SPECIALNEEDS

AccessAlaska (907)357‐25881075CheckSt.,Suite109 Wasilla,AK99654http://accessalaska.org

Provides personal care services, support groups, independent living skills,advocacy, referrals, technical assistance and other services for any personexperiencingphysicalormentalimpairment.

AdultProtectiveServices (800)478‐9996550West8thAvenue (907)269‐3666Anchorage,AK99501http://dhss.alaska.gov

Provides services to help prevent/stop harm from occurring to vulnerableadults. (Vulnerableadult ‐Aperson18yearsofageorolderwho,becauseofincapacity, mental illness, mental deficiency, physical illness or disability,advancedage,chronicuseofdrugs,chronicintoxication,fraud,confinement,ordisappearance, is unable to meet the person’s own needs or to seek helpwithoutassistance)

AlaskaCenterfortheBlindandVisuallyImpaired (907)248‐7770www.alaskabvi.org

Providesassistancetopeoplewhoareblindand/orvisuallyimpairedintheMat‐SuValley.

DisabilityLawCenter (800)478‐1234330ArcticBlvd.,Suite103 (907)565‐1002Anchorage,AK99503www.dlcak.org/html/about‐us/services.php

Providesadvocatesandattorneysafterapersonhasbeendeemedeligibleandacase has been opened. Advocates and attorneys can provide the followingintervention strategies: professional assistance, negotiation/mediation,administrativeremedies,legalremedies/consultation,andclassactionlawsuits.

DaybreakInc. (907)745‐6012550S.AlaskaSt.Palmer,AK99645

Providescasemanagement/servicecoordinationforadultswhoexperiencementalillness.

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ImmediateCare(907)357‐4387 4851EBlueLupineDr#BWasilla,AK99654‐8411http://www.immediatecareak.com/

Provides personal care assistants, chore services, respite services, and homeoptionsforeldersandindividualswhoexperiencedisabilities.

FrontlineResidentialTreatment (907)761‐74003674N.ClarkWolverineRd.Palmer,AK99645

Psychiatricresidentialtreatmentfacility(RTF)forchildrenandadolescents. HopeCommunityResources (907)357‐37504901EMayflowerSuiteBWasilla,AK99654www.hopealaska.org

Provides individualized services to support individuals who range in age frominfancy to the elderly; are of varied and diverse ethnic background; andexperiencemildtoseveredisabilities.

LittleTreasuresHomeDaycare (907)745‐85059850StrandDrivePalmer,AK99645

Childcarewithexperience inproviding care for severelyemotionallydisturbedchildren.

LINKSParentResourceCenter (907)373‐3632 3161E.PalmerWasillaHighway,#2ReganBuildingWasilla,AK99654http://www.linksprc.org/index.htm

Provides supportandassistance to families caring for childrenandyouthwithspecialneeds.

Mat‐SuAgingandDisabilityResourceCenter(ADRC) (907)373‐36323161E.PalmerWasillaHighway,#2 Wasilla,AK99654(SamebuildingasLINKS)

Provides support, assistance and referrals for seniors, peoplewith disabilities,andvulnerableadults.

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Mat‐SuHealthServices:BehavioralHealthServices (907)376‐24111363W.SpruceAve.Wasilla,AK99654www.mshsak.org

Providescounselingandpsychosocialrehabilitativeservices,casemanagement,andskillsdevelopmenttoadultswithseriousmentalillnessthatcreatesamajordisruption inwork, life, relationships,orcommunity,andchildrenwithseriousmental illness that have significant and persistent (6 months or longer) lifedisruptions.Alsoprovides crisis intervention services24/7. Eligibility screeningmustbedonefornewclients.

Mat‐SuServicesforChildrenandAdults (907)352‐12001225W.SpruceAvenueWasilla,AK99687www.mssca.org

Providesawiderangeofandcommunitybasedservicesforadultswithdevelopmental disabilities, families with children experiencing developmentaldelays or disabilities, and parents with questions about child developmentand/orchildsafety.OffersAcquiredTraumaticBrainInjury(ATBI)GrantServices

NAMI(NationalAllianceonMentalIllness)Anchorage (800)478‐4462www.nami.org (907)272‐0227

Provides support, education, and advocacy to people who experiencementalillnessandtheirfamiliesandfriends.

RescareAlaska (907)357‐5627892E.USACircleSuite102Wasilla,AK99654

Provides personal care attendants, respite and chore services, carecoordination,residentialanddayhabilitation,groupandassistantlivinghomes,supported employment, intensive active treatment, and referral sources foreldersandindividualswhoexperiencedisabilities.

STRIDE (907)373‐77164351E.BogardRd. (907)982‐7716 Wasilla,AK99654

Through a special partnership with horses, Southcentral Therapeutic Riding(STRIDE)offersaholisticapproachto improvethebodies,mindsandspiritsofchildrenandadultswithspecialhealthneeds.

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CAMPSTrailsideDiscoverySummerKidsCamp (907)274‐KIDShttp://akcenter.org/trailside‐discovery

Forages4‐16,offersoutdooreducationalweek‐longcampsthroughAPUatSpringCreekFarmsandinPalmerandWasilla.OperatesbetweenMaythroughAugust

FARMS

Pyrah’sPioneerPeakFarm (907)745‐45114350S.BodenburgLoopPalmer,AK99645 SpringCreekFarm (907)746‐27146404NLossingRd.Palmer,AK99645 ReindeerFarm (907)745‐40005561SBodenburgLoopRd.Palmer,AK99645 MuskOxFarm (907)745‐4151 Mile50GlennHighwayPalmer,AK99645

DISCGOLFCOURSES

AlcantraDiscGolfCourse

LocatedbehindtheAlcantraSoftballComplexatLarsonElementarySchool.

RECREATION

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GOLFCOURSESFishhookGolfCourse (907)745‐7274PalmerGolfCourse (907)745‐4653Settler’sBay (907)376‐5466SleepyHollow (907)376‐5948

HORSERENTALS/RIDING

D&SAlaskaTrailRides(Talkeetna) Summer (907)733‐2207Winter (907)745‐2208www.alaskantrailrides.comFlyingGRanch (907)745‐7258

INDOORFACILITIES

AlaskaClub (907)376‐3300Wasilla1720EParksHighwayWasilla,AK99654Palmer (907)746‐330512051EPalmer‐WasillaHwyPalmer,AK99645AT&TSportsCenter (907)7GO‐PLAY(746‐7529)1507N.DoubleBStreetPalmer,AK99645www.attsportscenter.com Largeopencourts.HostsLil’Kickers,Hoopers,andTacklers.BodyRenew (907)376‐71441325EPalmerWasillaHwyUnit108Wasilla,AK99654

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CooperativeExtensionServices (907)745‐33601509S.GeorgesonDr.Palmer,AK99645

Outreacheducationaldeliverysysteminco‐operationwithUAF.Offersclassesingardening,canningandnutrition.Alsofacilitateswomen’ssupportandarethecoordinatorsof4‐H.

CurtisD.MenardMemorialSportsCenter (907)357‐91001001S.MackDriveWasilla,AK99654www.cityofwasilla.com

NHL‐sizeicearena,anindoorartificialturfcourt,arunning/walkingtrack,threecommunitymeetingrooms,andakitchenfacility.Alsohosts,TurfforTots.

Curves (907)357‐28781051EBogardRoadSt.2Wasilla,AK99654DiscoverDanceStudio (907)373‐2623245ENelsonAveWasilla,AK99654

Jay’sTaekwondo (907)376‐74331151ShenandoahAveSuite1Wasilla,AK99654

TaekwondoandWomen’sSelfDefenseLessons.Okamoto’sKarate (907)376‐03331261E.BlueLupineWasilla,AK99654www.karate@alaska.net

Startsatages3andup.2weekminimembership,nocostvouchersavailable.Rock‐OnClimbing (907)357‐91961080N.WasillaFishhookRdWasilla,AK99654http://rockonwasilla.com Indoorfacilitywithclimbingwall,slacklines,boulderingandmore.Sonja’sDanceStudio (907)357‐39335700WestPilgrimCourtWasilla,AK99654

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BOWLINGALLEY

NorthBowl (907)357‐66003250E.Palmer‐WasillaHwyWasilla,AK99654

ICEARENASBrettMemorialIceArena (907)376‐9260PalmerIceArena/MTAEventsCenter (907)746‐4231BigLakeLionsIceRink (907)892‐6502MenardIceRink (907)357‐9100

MAT‐SULIBRARIES

www.matsulibraries.org

BigLakeLibrary (907)892‐64753140SBigLakeRdBigLake,AK99652

JobCenterAffiliate:Workforcedevelopment,afternoonstorytime,preschoolstory time, summer reading. Also offer computer, copying, and notaryservices.

PalmerPublicLibrary (907)745‐4690655S.ValleyWayPalmer,AK99645

Internetaccess,StoryTimesforlapsitinfants,twoyearoldsand3‐5yearsolds.SuttonPublicLibrary (907)861‐764011301NorthChickaloonWaySutton,AK99674

Summer Reading Program, Afterschool Program, Story Time, and CommunityBookClub.

TalkeetnaPublicLibrary (907)733‐2359Mile13.5TalkeetnaSpurRd/POBox768Talkeetna,AK99676

StoryTime,CommunityBookClub,andbabyandmelapsit.

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TrapperCreekLibraryAssociation (907)733‐1546Mile1.5W.PetersvilleRd./POBox13388TrapperCreek,AK99683

StoryTime,BattleoftheBooks,andCommunityBookClub.

WasillaPublicLibrary (907)376‐5913391N.MainSt.Wasilla,AK99654

Summerreadingprogram,AudioBooks,Digitalpipeline,andstorytimes.

WillowPublicLibrary (907)495‐732323557W.WillowCommunityCenterCr.Willow,AK99688

StoryTimeandsummerreadingprogram

MUSEUMS

DorothyPageMuseum (907)373‐9071KnikHistoricalSociety (907)376‐2005KnikMuseum (907)376‐7755MuseumofAlaskaTransportationandIndustry (907)376‐1211PalmerMuseum (907)746‐7668TalkeetnaHistoricalSociety (907)733‐2487TrapperCreekMuseum (907)733‐2557

SWIMMINGPOOLSPalmerSwimmingPool (907)861‐7671WasillaSwimmingPool (907)376‐4222(After2pmcall) (907)373‐6897Or (907)861‐7680

THEATERS

TheValleyCinema (907)357‐3000www.catheatres.com

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ValleyPerformingArts (907)373‐0195

www.valleyperformingarts.org

OfferingliveperformancesfromSeptembertoMayeachyear.Student&SeniorDiscountsavailable.12SummerTheatreArtsPrograms,ages6‐17,June‐Aug.Scholarshipsareavailable.

DenaliArtsCouncil (907)733‐7929

www.denaliartscouncil.org

Liveperformancetheatre.

TRAILS,PARKS,HIKING

AlaskansforPalmerHayFlats (907)357‐87112901E.BogardRoadWasilla,AK99654www.palmerhayflats.orgAlaskaStateTrails http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aktrails/index.htm

BigLakeTrails (907)892‐7406POBox520705BigLake,AK99652www.biglaketrails.orgDenaliNordicSkiClubwww.denalinordicskiclub.orgMat‐SuBoroughTrails www.matsugov.us/trailsMatanuskaGlacier AccessMile101GlennHighwayGlacierView,AKhttp://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Parks%20and%20Public%20Lands/Matanuska%20Glacier.aspxMat‐SuCVBTrails 7744EVisitorsViewCourtPalmer,AK99645www.alaskavisit.com/visitors/the‐great‐outdoors/trail‐maps/

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Mat‐SuFishing 7744EVisitorsViewCourtPalmer,AK99645www.alaskavisit.com/visitors/the‐great‐outdoors/fishing/Mat‐SuSkiClub (907)745‐75471150S.ColonyWaySuite3Palmer,AK99645glynn@mtaonline.netwww.matsuski.orgMat‐SuSkiandSnowboardClub (907)354‐75459450N.PalmerFishookRoadPalmer,AK99645www.matsusnow.orgSki,Snowboard,andSnowshoeTrails 7744EVisitorsViewCourtPalmer,AK99645www.alaskavisit.com/visitors/winter‐vacations/ski‐snowboard‐and‐snowshoe‐trails/ValleyMountainBikersandHikers (907)746‐6010P.O.Box22Sutton,AK99674trailhead@vmbah.orgwww.vmbah.org

PARKS

TofindoutmoreinformationaboutTrailsandParksintheMatanuskaareagoto:www.matsugov.us

CHRISTIANSENLAKEPARK

Christiansen Lake Park is a small day‐use park located on the west side of

ChristiansenLake,eastofthecommunityofTalkeetna.Thereareseveralpicnic

sites, a swimming beach, three pavilions and a boat launch for small car top

boats or canoes. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during thesummer(MemorialDaythroughLaborDay).

FISHCREEKPARK

(BigLake)SouthBigLakeRoadatFishCreek.The3‐acredayuseareaprovides

access to Fish Creek. Organized facilities include a salmon observation deck

(speciesprevalentduringAugust),pavilion,tables,picnicarea,restroom,fitnesscourt,parking,playgroundandopenlawnarea.

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HATCHERPASS

Hiking from Hatcher Pass Lodge to the remains of the mill at IndependenceMine, Box Lake, and Skyscraper Mountain add to the attraction of this aweinspiring area. Hatcher Pass sits at the heart of a dazzling winter playgroundblessed with seven months of snow. Breathtaking slopes of the TalkeetnaMountainslureskiersofallabilities.Milesofgroomedskitrailsareset,someashighas4,000feetintheGoldCordBowl.Becauseofitsadvantageouslocation‐60roadmilesnorthofAnchorage,fourhoursfromtheAlaskaRangeandDenaliNationalPark,abovetheheartoftheMatanuska‐SusitnaValley‐HatcherPassis a convenient base for visiting some of the most renowned attractions inSouthcentralAlaska.

LAZYMOUNTAINRECREATIONAREA

(Lazy Mountain) turn onto Clark‐Wolverine Road at mile 15.9 Old Glenn

Highway; proceed to intersection, turn right on Huntley Road, proceed to

Recreation Area at end of road. The area offers views of the Knik and

Matanuska River watersheds, Cook Inlet, Pioneer Peak and various Buttes.

Facilities include toilet, paved parking lot, horse and hiking trails. NOTE: A

nearby spring isNOTapproved forpublic consumption. The recreationarea is

best known for its trail that traverses from theparkingarea to the summitofLazyMountain.(non‐motorized)

NANCYLAKESTATERECREATIONAREA

NancyLakeStateRecreationAreaisdifferentfrommostAlaskanparkareas.Itisoneofthefewflat, lake‐studdedlandscapesinAlaskapreservedforrecreationpurposes.Therecreationarea’sclearwatersareringedwithunspoiledforests,and provide tranquil settings for canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping. Inwinter,therollingtopographyisidealforcross‐countryskiing,dogmushingandsnowmachining.

NancyLakeStateRecreationArea isaninety‐minutedrivenorthofAnchorage

along the ParksHighway. To enter the recreation area, turnwest ontoNancy

Lake Parkway atMile 67.3 of the ParksHighway. From there, theNancy Lake

Parkwaytravels6.5milessouthwesttoSouthRollyLakeCampground;inwinter

the parkway is not plowed beyond the Winter Trailhead at mile 2.2. The

communityofWillowliestwomilesnorthofthis junction,andhasafullrangeofservicesforthetraveler.

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MATANUSKARIVERPARK‐CAMPGROUND

(Palmer) Mile 17 Old Glenn Highway. Eighty‐six (86) spaces for tents or RV's

(20caravan sites), central comfort station featuring flush toilets and hot

showers, RVdump station, picnic tables, grills, four (4) park pavilions,

playground equipment, horseshoe pit, a sand volleyball court, trails and river

access, observation deck, parking areas, campfire area, firewood, and groupcampingarea.

TALKEETNARIVERPARK‐CAMPGROUND(Talkeetna)LocatedattheendofMainStreetindowntownTalkeetna.Thisisa

woodedareaclosetotheriver,withtwelve(12)tentcampingsiteswithpicnic

tablesandfirerings.Closetomanyrecreationalamenitieslocateddowntown

suchastrails,rivertrips,fishing,trainstation,giftshops,andrestaurants.

SPECTATORSPORTS

CapitolSpeedway Mile75.5ParksHighwayWillow,AK99688www.capitolspeedway.orgDenaliDestroyers MTAEventsCenterPalmer,AK99654http://denalidestroyers.org

Mat‐SuMiners (907)745‐6401HermonBrothersField:AKStateFairgroundsPalmer,AK99645www.matsuminers.orgMTAEventsCenter (907)357‐8257Palmer,AK99645

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YOUTHORGANIZATIONS

BigBrothersBigSisters (907)376‐4617191E.Swanson#204Wasilla,AK99654Boys&GirlsClub (907)357‐25823700E.BogardRdWasilla,AK99654www.bgcalaska.orgBoyScouts (907)337‐95473117PattersonStreetAnchorage,AK99504www.scoutingalaska.orgGirlScouts (907)376‐3822Wasilla,AK99654PillowforKids (907)376‐53265510E.HemlockDriveWasilla,AK99654http://pillowsforkidsfoundation.org

Provideslittlescholarshipsforlocalchildrentoparticipateinbrain‐trainingactivitiessuchasart,music,gymnastics,swimming,skiing,snowboarding,skating,horsebackridingandmartialarts.

Baseball/SoftballPalmerLittleLeague POBox3878Palmer,AK99645www.eteamz.com/palmerlittleleagueWasillaYouthBaseball/Softball POBox870714Wasilla,AK99687info@wasillayouthbaseball.com

Basketball

ValleyYouthBasketballAssociation 1507NDoubleBStreetPalmer,AK99645information@vybb.comhttp://vybb.com

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Football

PopWarnerFootball (907)694‐7850(Mat‐SuSteelersandMat‐SuSeahawks)www.alaskapopwarner.net

Gymnastics/Cheer

DenaliGymnastics (907)373‐3547300EKaliCir.Wasilla,AK99654http://denaligymnastics.comExcelGymnastics (907)746‐39356109EastMt.HeatherWayPalmer,AK99645http://excelgymnastics.usMat‐SuSteelersCheerleadinghttp://hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=MATSUSTEELERS&s=football&t=c

HockeyMAHA(Mat‐SuAmateurHockeyAssociation) www.matsuhockey.comPAHA(PioneerAmateurHockeyAssociation) www.palmerhockey.orgJr.AvalancheHockey www.jravalanchehockey.com

Soccer

Lil’Kickers (907)746‐7529http://www.attsportscenter.com/lil‐kickers.htmlMatanuskaSoccerClub www.matanuskasoccerclub.orgPalmerSoccerClub palmersoccerclub@hotmail.comwww.eteamz.com/PalmerSoccerClub/

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WasillaYouthSoccer (907)232‐64251830EParksHwy,SteA113Wasilla,AK99654soccer@wasillayouthsoccer.orgwww.wasillayouthsoccer.org

Volleyball

AVA(AlaskaVolleyballAssociation) (907)622‐1915www.alaskavolleyball.orgNorthernLightsVolleyballClub (907)745‐2447diane@northernlightsvolleyball.netwww.northernlightsvolleyball.net

100LowCostWaystoHaveFunwithYourKids

1. Have a reading marathon. 2. Write stories together. 3. Play soccer. 4. Paint or draw together. 5. Create a fort in your living room out of blankets or cardboard boxes. 6. Go on a hike. 7. Have a sunset picnic at a park or beach. 8. Play board games. 9. Play kickball. 10. Get up early, pack breakfast, and have a sunrise breakfast. 11. Go to a museum. 12. Go to a playground. 13. Play hide-and-seek. 14. Have a pillow fight. 15. Ride bikes. 16. Build sandcastles. 17. Rent a DVD and make popcorn. 18. Tell stories. 19. Have a scavenger hunt. 20. Make mazes or puzzles for each other to solve. 21. Play card games. 22. Garden together. 23. Bake cookies (let the kids help). 24. Go to the zoo. 25. Go to the library. 26. Shop at a thrift shop. 27. Create a blog together. 28. Create a scrapbook. 29. Make a movie using a camcorder and computer.

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30. Learn to play music. 31. Finger paint. 32. Make play dough from scratch. 33. Make homemade mini pizzas. 34. Buy popsicles. 35. Make hand-painted T-shirts. 36. Set up a hammock, make lemonade, and relax. 37. Go to a pool. 38. Go to a public place, people watch, and make up imaginary stories about people. 39. Visit family. 40. Write letters to family. 41. Paint or decorate the kids’ room. 42. Make milkshakes. 43. Play freeze tag. 44. Create a treasure hunt for them (leaving clues around the house or yard). 45. Decorate a pair of jeans. 46. Do a science experiment. 47. Play games online. 48. Teach them to play chess. 49. Learn magic tricks. 50. Create a family book, with information and pictures about each family member. 51. Fly kites. 52. Go snorkeling. 53. Barbecue. 54. Volunteer. 55. Donate stuff to charity. 56. Compete in a three-legged or other race. 57. Create an obstacle course. 58. Pitch a tent and sleep outside. 59. Roast marshmallows. 60. Play loud music and dance crazy. 61. Write and produce a play (to perform before other family members). 62. Paint each other’s faces. 63. Have a water balloon fight. 64. Have a gun-fight with those foam dart guns. 65. Explore your yard and look for insects. 66. Go for a walk and explore the neighborhood. 67. Go jogging. 68. Take pictures of nature. 69. Play a trivia game. 70. Make up trivia questions about each other. 71. Make hot cocoa. 72. Play house. 73. Decorate the house with decorations you make. 74. Make popsicles. 75. Play school.

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76. Do shadow puppets. 77. Make a comic book. 78. Play in the rain. 79. Make mud pies. 80. Blow bubbles. 81. Take turns saying tongue twisters. 82. Sing songs. 83. Tell ghost stories in the dark with a flashlight. 84. Build stuff with Lego’s. 85. Give them a bubble bath. 86. Play with squirt guns. 87. Play video games together. 88. Play Wiffleball. 89. Play Nerf football. 90. Build a rocket from a kit. 91. Bake a cake and decorate it. 92. Play dress-up. 93. Thumb-wrestle, play mercy, or have a tickle fight. 94. Make a gingerbread house, or decorate gingerbread men. 95. Learn and tell each other jokes. 96. Play basketball. 97. Learn to juggle. 98. Walk barefoot in the grass and pick flowers. 99. Build paper airplanes and have a flying contest. 100. Prank call their grandparents, using disguised, humorous voice.

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(ForSeniorHousingpleaseseePopulationSpecificHousingpg.30)

AlaskaHousingFinanceCorporation(AHFC) (907)330‐8436www.ahfc.us Listingofassistedlivinghomes/facilitiesinAnchorage,EagleRiver,andMat‐Su.AccessAlaska (907)357‐25881075CheckStreetSuite109Wasilla,AK99654www.accessalaska.org ADLassistance,homemanagement,dailyandovertime.Respitedaytime.Alzheimer’sResourceofAlaska (907)746‐3413Mile2.2PalmerWasillaHighwayTrinityBarnPlazaPalmer,AK99645www.alzalaska.org

Provides advocacy and human rights resources along with caregiver support,diseaseinformationandpreventionandsupportgroups.

ComfortKeepers (907)745‐30001260E.WestpointDr.Wasilla,AK99654

ADLassistance,homemanagement,dailyandovertime.Respitedaytime.Hearts&Hands (888)644‐0480ext.2Wasilla&PalmerAreawww.heartsak.com

AdultDaycareHomeInsteadSeniorCare (907)277‐4663440W.BensonAnchorage,AK99508

ADLassistance,homemanagement,dailyandovertime.Respitedaytime.

SENIOR CITIZENS

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ImmediateCareAlaska (907)357‐43874851EastBlueLupineRoadSuiteBPioneerPlazaWasilla,AK99654www.immediatecareak.com

Provideshomecareservicesalongwithcaregiversupportandservices.

LV’sHomeCare (907)373‐0503826McMillanCtWasilla,AK99654Mat‐SuAgingandDisabilityResourceCenter(ADRC) (907)373‐36323161E.PalmerWasillaHighway,#2Wasilla,AK99654(SamebuildingasLINKS)

Provides support, assistance and referrals for seniors, peoplewith disabilities,andvulnerableadults.OpenMonday‐Friday9:00am–5:00pm.OffersAcquiredTraumaticBrainInjury(ATBI)GrantServices

Mat‐SuRegionalHomeCare (907)352‐4800950E.BogardRd#132Wasilla,AK99654 Medicare‐certifiedhomehealthcareandhospice.Mat‐SuSeniorServices(akaPalmerSeniorCenter) (907)745‐5454CareCoordination (907)745‐54511132S.ChugachStreet Palmer,AK99645www.matsuseniors.com

Provides adult day services, congregate and home‐delivered meals,transportation,carecoordination,caregiversupport,housing,equipmentloans,employment services, information and referrals, recreational activities andmore.pscc@mtaonline.net

MeadowLakesSeniors,Inc. (907)357‐39991210N.KimDrive,SuiteAWasilla,AK99654MidValleySeniorCenter (907)892‐611411975W.Mid‐ValleyWay,Suite#AWasilla,AK99654www.mid‐valleyseniors.org

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OlderPerson’sActionGroup (877)274‐0770ProCareHomeMedical (907)274‐0770713NorthwayDriveWasilla,AK99654 Carecoordination.RescareAlaska (907)357‐5627892E.USACircleSuite102Wasilla,AK99654 ADLassistanceandhomemanagement.Daytimerespitecare.RedMountainCareCoordination (907)745‐81179520NorthWolverineRoadPalmer,AK99645 Carecoordination.RespectYourElders (907)745‐36872301ColleenStPalmer,AK99645

Adultdaycareandrespite.

MidnightSunHomeCare (907)677‐7890241East5thAvenue#204Anchorage,AK99501

Providesassistedlivinginthecomfortofyourownhomewhileprofessionalcaregivershelpwitheverydaytasks.

SocialSecurityAdministration (800)772‐1213

Serviceconcerninglost/stolencards/checksorotherSSproblems. StarfishCaresLLC (907)376‐1922201E.SwansonAve#13Wasilla,AK99654 Carecoordination.SunshineTransit (907)733‐9279www.sunshinetransit.org IsaMedicaid/Medicaidwaivertransportprovider.

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UpperSusitnaSeniors,Inc. (907)733‐620016463EastHelanaTalkeetna,AK99676 Providesactivities,exercise,crafting,congregatemeals,andreferrals.WasillaSeniorCenter (907)376‐31041301CenturyCircleWasilla,AK99654http://www.wasillaseniors.com/

Providecongregateandhomedeliveredmealsalongwithrecreationalactivities.

WillowAreaSeniors,Inc. (907)495‐5222HC89Box57Willow,AK99688WillowPersonalCareAssistants (907)495‐6778POBox624Willow,AK99688

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ACab (907)775‐7475

AcceptsMASCOTvouchers.

AlaskaCabValley (907)357‐2727ChickaloonAreaTransit (907)745‐1753M.A.S.C.O.T (907)376‐5000http://www.matsutransit.com/

Valleywidepublicbustransportation

Mat‐SuSeniorServices (907)745‐5454

Providestransportationforindividuals60+,individualsofanyageontheMedicaidwaiver,andacceptstravelvouchersforMedicaidofindividualsofanyage.

SunshineTransit

TicketsavailableattheRoadhouse,SunshineClinic,FlyingSquirrelBakery,Cubby’sorSusitnaSeniorCenter.7:15am(Roadhouse)‐5:30pm(Roadhouse).

ValleyMover (907)892‐8800http://www.valleymover.com/

Provides Mass Transit to the Mat‐Su Valley with service to Palmer, Wasilla,MeadowLakes,KnikandconnectionswithAnchoragesPeopleMover.Providesfreeridestohomelessandpovertylevelindividuals.

ValleyCab (907)357‐8294

AcceptsSocialSecuritytravelvouchers,andsoontoacceptMedicaidandDenaliKidCare.

TRANSPORTATION

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CurtisD.MenardMemorialSportsCenter (907)357‐91001001S.MackDriveWasilla,AK99654www.cityofwasilla.com Callforavailabilityandpricing.Evangelo’sRestaurant&BanquetFacility (907)376‐12122530E,ParksHighwayWasilla,AK99654

Callnumberforavailabilityandpricing.Discountpossiblefornon‐profits.Mat‐SuBoroughPublicSafetyBuildings www.matsugov.us/des/fire/cmsfd/facility‐use. Gotowebsitetocheckcalendarforavailabilityandfeeschedule.Mat‐SuRegionalOutpatientCenter,Room220 (907)861‐6972950E.BogardRd Wasilla,AK99654

Call number provided for additional information and to schedule. Please notethatMat‐SuRegionalhaspriorityuseofthisroomandreservestherighttore‐schedulemeetingsasneeded.

MTA (907)761‐2511480CommercialDrivePalmer,AK99645www.mtasolutions.com/about/membership/request‐room

LowerlevelofthePalmerHeadquartersavailable.NorthernSusitnaInstitute (907)733‐711122510TalkeetnaSpurRoadTalkeetna,AK99676http://northernsusitnainstitute.org

Checkwebsiteforrates(ItispossibleforlocalnonprofitstousetheNSIbuildingformeetingfreeofcharge).

MEETING SPACES AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY

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PalmerPublicLibrary (907)745‐4690655S.ValleyWayPalmer,AK99645www.cityofpalmer.org/vertical/Sites/%7BCEEE28AE‐9003‐4337‐8BE2‐A1961FF163ED%7D/uploads/MtgRmApplicationForm2014.pdf

Call for dates available and pricing. Application and guidelines for MeetingRoomusecanbefoundatlinkprovided.

SuttonPublicLibrary (907)745‐446711301ChickaloonWaySutton,AK99674WillowCommunityCenter (907)495‐6633238625W.WillowCommunityCenterCircle(MilePost69.7ontheParksHwy)www.waco‐ak.org/PFC.php#rates

Use of the Community Center is free (1) for WACO Committes, recognizedCommunity Groups and activities that are part of the Community EnrichmentProgram. Other groups or charities may also be eligible for free or reducedrental–contacttheViceChairoroneofthePFCmembers.

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Unfortunatelymanyfamiliesthroughoutourstateexperienceemergencymedicalissuessuchascancer,transplants,surgery,andmore.Withmedicalcostsbeingsohighwefeltitbesttogiveeveryonesomequicktipsonthingstheycandotohelpoffsetthecost.

• ContactAngelFlightWest 888‐4‐AN‐ANGELwww.angelflightwest.org (888‐426‐2643)Angel Flight West is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that arranges free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs.

• GetAirlineMilesdonatedfromfriends/family

• HoldFundraisers–Casinonight/SpaghettiFeed

• ApplyfortheMEARound‐UpGrant 907‐761‐9317http://www.mea.coop/index.php/our‐community/round‐up

• Setupabankaccountwherepeoplecanmakedonationstohelpwiththecostofmedicalexpenses.

• ContacttheProvidenceFoundation 907‐212‐3600http://alaska.providence.org/giving

• ContactChildren’sMiracleNetwork 801‐214‐7400https://giveamiracle.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/

• Ifyouareamemberofachurchtalktothepastoralstaffaboutcollectingdonationsforyourfamily.

• Also,duringstressfultimes,ourthoughtsandenergiesarefocusedonourlovedone(s)inneedandit’softendifficulttothinkaboutthefinancialresponsibilitiesthatensue.Atipformakingthattimealittleeasieristocontactyourmedicalprovider(s)ASAPandsetupapaymentplan,ifneeded,toavoidfurtherstress.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL NEEDS