North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place
5326 Nathaniel Olemaun Jr Boulevard, Barrow, AK 99723
12-Step Facilitation
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About this center
North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place is an addiction treatment provider in Barrow, Alaska. According to the public treatment facility listing record for this address, the program offers care delivered on an outpatient basis, covering outpatient program and telehealth.
The same record identifies treatment for substance use disorder. Programming is listed as serving adolescents, adults, seniors / older adults, and young adults. Services are listed as available in English, ASL / Sign Language, American Indian / Alaska Native Languages, and Yupik.
Listed accreditation and treatment approaches include 12-Step Facilitation, Anger Management, Brief Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Contingency Management. This reflects what is in the listing record; current standing can be checked with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.
North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place is located at 5326 Nathaniel Olemaun Jr Boulevard, Barrow, Alaska 99723, and the number listed for this location is (907) 852-0344, which reaches the center directly. Treatment Locators does not own or operate this center and is not paid by it for this listing. Details such as bed availability, insurance accepted, and current programming are set by the facility and should be confirmed by phone.
At a glance
- Location
- 5326 Nathaniel Olemaun Jr Boulevard, Barrow, AK 99723
- Phone
- (907) 852-0344
- Levels of care
- Outpatient Program and Telehealth
- Conditions treated
- Substance Use Disorder
- Treatment approaches
- 12-Step Facilitation, Anger Management, Brief Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Contingency Management, Matrix Model, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use Counseling, Telehealth Services, and Trauma-Informed Counseling
- Populations served
- Adolescents, Adults, Seniors / Older Adults, and Young Adults
- Languages
- English, ASL / Sign Language, American Indian / Alaska Native Languages, and Yupik
- Facility type
- Local or County Government
Payment and accreditation
Payment options reported
- Payment Assistance AvailableCheck with the facility for details.
- No Payment Accepted (Free Services)The record shows no payment is collected from clients.
- Federal or State Grant FundingGovernment or block-grant funding for treatment programs.
Licensing and accreditation
- CARF AccreditedCARF is an independent non-profit that accredits health and human service programs against published standards for quality and person-centered care.
- Federally Qualified Health CenterA federally designated community health center, which provides care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
- Licensed by State Substance Use AgencyThe state agency that oversees substance use treatment licenses this facility to operate.
- Licensed by State Health DepartmentThe state health department licenses this facility to operate.
- Licensed by State Mental Health DepartmentThe state mental health department licenses this facility to operate.
Reported by the facility to the federal treatment services record (September 2026). The record lists payment and funding types only — it does not name insurance carriers, so it cannot confirm that a specific plan is accepted. Call the center to confirm current payment options and costs, and see how insurance coverage for treatment works.
Levels of care
- Outpatient Program
- Telehealth
Conditions treated
- Substance Use Disorder
Treatment approaches
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Contingency Management
- Matrix Model
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Use Counseling
- Telehealth Services
- Trauma-Informed Counseling
Populations served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Seniors / Older Adults
- Young Adults
Languages spoken
- English
- ASL / Sign Language
- American Indian / Alaska Native Languages
- Yupik
Frequently asked questions about North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place
Where is North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place located?
North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place is located at 5326 Nathaniel Olemaun Jr Boulevard, Barrow, AK 99723.
What levels of care does North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place offer?
The listing for North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place shows outpatient program and telehealth. Confirm current availability with the facility, since programs open and close beds over time.
What does North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place treat?
Listed areas of treatment include substance use disorder.
How do I contact North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place?
The phone number listed for North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place is (907) 852-0344. Calling the center directly is the best way to confirm current details.
What payment options does North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place report?
In the federal treatment services record (September 2026), North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place reports payment assistance available, no payment accepted, and federal or state grant funding. The record lists payment types only, never specific insurance carriers, so call the center at (907) 852-0344 to confirm whether your plan is accepted.
Is North Slope Borough Health Department — Gathering Place licensed or accredited?
The federal record lists CARF Accredited, Federally Qualified Health Center, Licensed by State Substance Use Agency, Licensed by State Health Department, and Licensed by State Mental Health Department for this location. Licensure and accreditation change over time, so current standing is best confirmed with the accrediting body or your state licensing agency.
Are there other treatment centers near Barrow, Alaska?
Yes. You can browse other listed programs in Barrow and across Alaska from this page, or call 24/7 for help comparing options.
Other treatment centers near Barrow, AK
- North Slope Borough Health Department — DHSS/Integrated Behavioral HealthBarrow, AK
- Akeela Inc — Akeela HouseAnchorage, AK
- Akeela Inc — Women and Families ProgramsAnchorage, AK
- Alaska VA Healthcare SystemAnchorage, AK
- Aleutian Pribilof Islands AssociationAnchorage, AK
- Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Ctr — WCHS IncAnchorage, AK
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