Youth Advocates of Sitka
Empowering the Youth of Alaska
If you are aware of a child who is abused or neglected, contact Alaska's Office of Children's Services immediately at 1-800-478-4444
The Hanson House is a 24-hour level III residential treatment facility for youth ages 10-18 in need of intensive supervised care but who do not need detention or a locked facility. We provide a safe and structured home-like environment for up to 10 young people at a time.
Programs
A fun, safe and welcoming space for teens to be themselves! Sitka's Cloud is a teen center located in downtown Sitka.
More information coming soon!
Our programs are designed to work seamlessly to provide the continuum of care needed for each individual client.
We coordinate care with community partners to ensure that young people have access to the resources they need and establish healthy relationships with positive and supportive adults.
INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, & FAMILY THERAPY
INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, & FAMILY THERAPY:
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
We provide in-school support to students who have serious difficulty in adjusting to or functioning in the school setting. Our staff is available to provide direct, positive interventions at all Sitka School District schools as well as Mount Edgecumbe High School and the SEER School. We also maintain confidential, therapeutic rooms at each school for students.
NON-SECURE ATTENDANT SHELTER
YOUTH RUN BUSINESS
Supports people ages 16-21 while they develop the life skills they need to find and keep a job. Students earn academic credit toward high school diploma or GED; they can gain work experience via internships we help to arrange; and we assist participants in transitioning to employment or post-secondary education and training opportunities.
Access Support
If you know a young person who might benefit from receiving mental or behavioral health services, please contact us at 907-747-3687 or fill out the referral form to the right. If you are seeking services for yourself or your family, please fill out the application for services. You can send these forms to intake@sitkayouth.org
In our Non-Secure Attendant Shelter program, staff are on-call 24/7 to accompany minors who have been arrested and brought to the police station. The Sitka Police Department does not have a secure facility to detain youth. Our staff will stay with the young person until they are released.