Passages Alaska

Mental Health
Retreat
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Private Pay

Anchored in Klawock, Alaska, Passages Alaska leads wilderness therapy for adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.

Therapy

They blend expeditions like fishing and camping with evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), as well as opportunities to serve by cleaning up the parks. They finish the day with group discussions of the day and the lessons people learned. For clients recovering from trauma, they also incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), brain spotting, and somatic experiencing.

Clientele

Passages Alaska runs a co-ed program that welcomes anyone seeing wilderness therapy for mental health treatment, but they focus on treating adolescent boys and young adult males 14-24.

Program Team

Sean Tomkinson, a licensed clinical social worker, leads the expeditions. They also employ field guides with various backgrounds, including some with naval and counseling backgrounds.

Length

Passages Alaska's expeditions last 8 to 12 weeks, and then they cap the expeditions with a graduation. Clients can stay for additional expeditions after the 12-week mark.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
PO Box 244, Klawock, AK 99925 United States View Map
Primary Focus
At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditio...
Typical Program Length
8-12 weeks
Founded in 2020
6 years in business
Conditions We Support
ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Internet Addiction
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Pricing and Program Length

8-12 weeks
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(907) 821-8092
Care Options

Levels of Care

Mental health care includes a range of services such as counseling, therapy, medication management, and support groups, all designed to address issues from everyday stress and anxiety to more severe conditions like depression and schizophrenia. These practices are essential for helping individuals manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and navigate life's challenges in healthier, more adaptive ways.
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Residential
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Intensive monitoring and care for conditions like depression, trauma, suicidality, and anxiety. Residential mental health facilities offer a safe setting with activities and structure, plus opportunities to practice life skills and bond with peers.
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Retreat
Specialized facilities often located in tranquil, secluded environments where patients focus intensively on their recovery. Holistic treatment programs blend physical, mental, and sometimes spiritual healing processes for overall wellness and recovery.
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Outpatient
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Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
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Virtual & In-Home Care
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The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Adolescents
Anxiety
Depression
Young Adults
Internet Addiction

Who We Support

Men
Women
Adolescents
Men and Women
Girls
Boys

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Experiential
Individual Treatment

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Adventure Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Group Therapy
Life Skills
Meditation & Mindfulness
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Recreation Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Support

ADHD, ADD
Anxiety
Depression
Internet Addiction
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Special Considerations

Young Adults Program

Activities

Boating Charters
Adventure Outings
Fishing
Water Activities

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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: mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, group therapy and more.
Klawock, Alaska, United States.
The typical length is 8-12 weeks.
Passages Alaska provides retreat and more.

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