The Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living (IAC) in Fairbanks, Alaska, is dedicated to building a safer and healthier community by supporting survivors and preventing violence. Offering free and confidential services, IAC provides around-the-clock crisis intervention, emergency shelter, and advocacy for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, suicide risk, and other forms of violence. Survivors receive compassionate, judgment-free assistance that includes safety planning, advocacy in navigating protective orders, and support for housing, employment, and wellness goals.
Beyond immediate crisis response, IAC emphasizes long-term community change through prevention and education. The center runs a variety of programs, including Green Dot bystander training, Coaching Boys into Men, and Girls on the Run, each designed to empower individuals and promote healthy relationships. Outreach efforts extend into schools, businesses, and community organizations across Fairbanks and the surrounding villages, offering training on topics such as domestic violence awareness, consent laws, and supporting survivors.
By combining direct support services with prevention initiatives, the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living provides a comprehensive approach to addressing violence in the community. With a vision of creating a safe and supportive environment for all, the organization serves as a vital resource for survivors while engaging the broader community in building lasting solutions for safety and wellness.
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
