Designed for Alaskans
Carelon Behavioral Health understands Alaska’s unique needs. As industry leaders in crisis care, substance use disorders (SUDs), and public policy, we are poised to deliver life-saving services to the most vulnerable — when and where they are needed most.
No matter the challenge, we’ll be a partner to the people of Alaska.
Empowering Alaskans to achieve recovery
Substance use disorders (SUDs) can affect anyone. Many go untreated due to stigma or difficulty finding help. Our empathetic and compassionate approach integrates mental health, physical health, and pharmacy to ensure Alaskans struggling with SUD have the best chance at recovery.
Backed by nationwide expertise in cost and quality challenges, our solutions deliver better outcomes for members and reduce the total cost of care.
Your crisis care partner for life
When someone is in crisis, they need fast access to professionals who understand what they’re going through. Trusted nationwide for crisis care and suicide prevention, Carelon Behavioral Health combines compassion with more than 40 years of experience building crisis response systems.
Across our crisis line services programs, we responded to 250K crisis and helpline queries between July 2022 and June 2023.*
We will engage Alaska Native Tribal communities and local providers to optimize resources so that people in crisis receive the most appropriate treatment and are supported throughout their recovery process. From frontline call centers to system oversight and contracting, our services include air traffic control, data sharing, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable financing strategies.
*Internal data, 2023.
Helping youth thrive
Today’s young people have more opportunities than ever — and more challenges. Our models can enhance the range of existing community services available for Alaska youth. We offer a trauma-informed, resilience-focused system of care that:
- Ensures caregivers and youth have speedy access to resources, support, and services.
- Empowers families to take an active role in the health and wellness of their own lives.
- Educates youth and families about suicide prevention and delivers services that reduce suicidal ideation.
With the help of our clinicians and partners, we’ve achieved positive outcomes for youth and families across the country.
20% reduction in inpatient hospital stays
24% reduction in emergency department visits
27% reduction in behavioral health emergency department days
Autism Center of Excellence
Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience higher quality of life with the right help. Our services bridge the gap between developmental needs and appropriate treatment to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Our nationwide Center of Excellence (CoE) for ASD services employs a 360-degree view of clinical, network, and advocacy strategies to help children and their families. Our ASD programs incorporate clinical expertise, advanced analytics, digital solutions, a preferred provider network, and robust training to monitor each child’s functional gains while supporting system-wide performance improvement initiatives.
In a study of 200 cases, Carelon Behavioral Health improved access and continuity of care, and delivered a 60% reduction in maladaptive behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, and tantrums).*
*Internal data, 2022.
A vast array of expertise
Our comprehensive network strategy makes it easier for Alaskans to find culturally affirming support no matter where they are in their mental healthcare journey.
In-person and virtual therapy
Crisis and suicide prevention
Child psychiatry access point
Substance use disorder treatment and 24/7 support
Focused expertise for LGBTQ+ individuals
Eating disorder services including therapy and nutrition
