VOA Alaska Adolescent Residential Center for Help (ARCH)

VOA Alaska Adolescent Residential Center for Help (ARCH), located at 8012 Stewart Mountain Drive in Eagle River, Alaska, provides specialized residential treatment for youth ages 12-18 who are struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. ARCH is designed to support adolescents in a structured, therapeutic environment that promotes healing, skill development, and personal growth. The center’s state-of-the-art facility includes residential wings, classrooms, a gym, and therapeutic spaces that foster a safe and nurturing environment for recovery.

ARCH offers comprehensive services, including individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric services, psychological testing, withdrawal management, case management, and on-site schooling. Youth are engaged in evidence-based therapies and multidisciplinary approaches tailored to their unique needs, alongside enrichment programs such as music, art, and recreational activities to replace unhealthy behaviors and build life skills. With individualized orientations, low staff-to-resident ratios, and collaboration between educational and therapeutic teams, ARCH ensures each adolescent receives holistic care that supports long-term success. The program also emphasizes healthy lifestyle habits, social-emotional development, and a smooth transition back to public school settings or community life.