Alaska Psychiatric Institute

Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API), located at 3700 Piper Street in Anchorage, is the state’s premier facility for acute psychiatric care. This hospital offers a secure and compassionate environment for individuals experiencing serious mental health crises. With specialized units for adults, adolescents, and forensic patients, API provides comprehensive treatment for conditions such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and behavioral instability. Services include inpatient psychiatric stabilization, medication management, trauma-informed care, and individualized therapeutic support.

API is designed to serve those in immediate psychiatric need, offering adult civil and forensic units, as well as an adolescent acute care program. Its mission is to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives by delivering judgment-free, evidence-based care. With round-the-clock staffing and a commitment to patient safety and dignity, API plays a critical role in the behavioral health infrastructure of the state. The facility continually adapts to meet patient needs, ensuring that even during periods of high demand, compassionate and professional care remains at the forefront.