Ideal Option in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a nationally recognized outpatient addiction medicine clinic providing evidence-based treatment for adults and adolescents struggling with substance use disorders. Specializing in low-barrier, office-based care, the clinic focuses on medication-assisted treatment for opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders, helping patients maintain their daily routines, employment, and family connections while receiving top-quality care. Ideal Option emphasizes compassionate, non-judgmental treatment, creating a safe and supportive environment for patients at all stages of recovery.
Since 2012, Ideal Option has been at the forefront of addressing the opioid epidemic. Their Fairbanks location provides timely access to care, with most new patients starting treatment within 1-3 days. Services include individual therapy, case management, substance use screening, and a variety of FDA-approved medications including buprenorphine formulations and naltrexone for relapse prevention. Ideal Option accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent access to life-changing care. With a patient-centered approach and Joint Commission accreditation, Ideal Option remains a trusted leader in outpatient addiction treatment.
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