Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Fairbanks Vet Center offers confidential, compassionate counseling services for Veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Situated at 751 Old Richardson Highway, this non-medical VA-affiliated facility provides no-cost mental health services tailored to the unique needs of the military community. The center specializes in individual and group counseling for a variety of concerns including PTSD, depression, military sexual trauma, substance use, and grief. In addition to supporting Veterans, the center extends its services to spouses, children, significant others, and family members of those who served, including bereavement support for Gold Star families.
The Fairbanks Vet Center employs a range of evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method for couples. Specialized support is also available for those affected by intimate partner violence. Whether clients are transitioning back to civilian life or coping with long-term emotional challenges, the team is committed to helping individuals identify their goals and build meaningful, lasting connections. Through a combination of therapeutic interventions and community referrals, the Fairbanks Vet Center serves as a vital resource for healing and resilience in Alaska’s Veteran community.
The receptionist was great, very upbeat and friendly. Dr. Taylor and her assistant were friendly and competent. I wish there was more time to talk to the doctor and wasn't so rushed. Glad to see you have hired smother doctor to help carry the load.
From the front desk nurses medical staff I feel welcomed safe being here and honest how I feel. Know I won't be judged and that they really care about me and what if anything I need anytime over the phone or face to face ❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🫶🫶🫶😵💫😵💫😁
I feel very fortunate that I was able to have TMS as a treatment option. I was able to be seen for "extended" therapy. I am using traditional therapy, medication, (used) EMDR and other methods for changes. The aforementioned has improved, but I felt as if it was my final chance to really see changes within myself. When I was essentially told that putting a magnet on my head could help, I though the same thing you are... "Is this electrotherapy of the 1700s and 1800s". Turns out it's slightly different. You aren't having convulsions from electricity, you aren't strapped to a table, you aren't talked to as if you're insane and you aren't going to be a shell of who you were.
This recovery center is the only program out of 4 facilities that I’ve been to that actually helped me. They stood by me when I needed help and then walked with me when I needed guidance on how to stay on a track that progresses forward. I was stabilized and then assured longevity through the program, material, structure, and most importantly, kindness and love. True North Recovery and every single employee that is there holds a very special place in my heart, because through their work, I’ve been gifted a new life- one that I want to be here for
