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Death & Grieving |
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| Bereavement Support Group | 376-1625 | |
| Center for Loss in Multiple Births | (CLIMB) | 746-6123 |
| Hospice of Mat-Su | Medically directed comfort; Oriented care for persons with terminal illness. | 376-1625 |
| Parents Reaching Out | 745-2706 | |
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Karel |
745-1632 | |
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Message |
745-2706 | |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Hotline | (800) 638-7437 | |
Diet Information |
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| Charter North Weight Management Center | 561-7577 | |
| Herbalife | 373-DIET | |
| Mannatech Independent Associate | 745-3880 | |
| Palmer, AK 99645 | Glyco Lean Body System; | (888) 349-1810 |
| Mickleson, Lynn , MD | Weight management; Preventive & Nutritional medicine | 745-3880 |
| 440 W. Evergreen Ave. | ||
| Palmer, AK 99645 | ||
| OverEaters Anonymous | 279-1942 | |
| The Alaska Club | 376-3300 | |
| 1720 E. Parks Hwy. | ||
| Wasilla, AK 99654 | ||
| The Goddess Within | Certified body wrapping; Custom bra fitting | 746-5950 |
| 836 S. Colony Way | ||
| Palmer, AK 99645 | ||
| TLC with Angela | 357-1065 | |
| Wasilla, AK 99654 | ||
| TOPS Club, Inc. | Weight loss support group | 892-7282 |
| Houston, AK | ||
| Weight Watchers | (800) 651-6000 | |
Disabled Services |
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| Access Alaska | Independent living center; Services to people who experience a disability; Support Groups | (800) 478-4488 |
| 897 Commercial Drive | 357-2588 | |
| Wasilla, AK 99654 | 357-2519 | |
| Advocacy Services of Alaska | Protection and advocacy for persons with developmental or mental disabilities | (800) 478-1234 |
| 615 East 82nd Avenue Ste 101 | 344-1002 | |
| Anchorage , AK 99518 | ||
| Alaska Center for Blind Adults | (800) 478-0078 | |
| 3903 Taft Drive | 278-7770 | |
| Anchorage, AK | 276-3456 | |
| Alaska Center for Deaf Adults | 276-3456 | |
| 2211 Arca Drive | ||
| Anchorage, AK | ||
| Alaska Disability Law Center | (Advocacy Services of Alaska) | (800) 478-1234 |
| 615 East 82nd Avenue Ste 101 | 344-1002 | |
| Anchorage , AK 99518 | ||
| Alaska Genetics and Birth Defect Clinic | 274-3636 | |
| 1231 Gambell St. | Clinics offer diagnostic and consultation services for Alaskans w/genetic disorders/birth defects. | |
| Anchorage, AK | ||
| Alzheimer's Association of Alaska | In-home respite; advocacy; referrals; support group; education; newsletter; 24-hr. computerized phone system | (800) 478-1080 |
| 240 E. Tudor Dr. | 561-3313 | |
| Anchorage, AK | Fax: 561-3315 | |
| American Cancer Society | Transportation; Home Visits; Counseling; Education; Support Groups for cancer patients. | (800) 478-9355 |
| 1301 Century Drive | 357-4760 | |
| Wasilla, AK 99654 | ||
| American Lung Association | Provides education, information, monthly support group. Stop smoking clinics; Summer camp for kids with asthma. | 276-5864 |
| 500 W. International Airport Rd. | Fax: 263-2090 | |
| Anchorage, AK | ||
| Association for Retarded Citizens of Anchorage | Services to help persons with developmental disabilities to live, work, and play. | 277-6677 |
| 2211 Arca Drive | Fax: 272-2161 | |
| Anchorage, Alaska 99508 | TTY: 277-3345 | |
| Challenge Alaska | Provides recreational activities to individuals of all ages who experience a disability. | 344-7399 |
| 1132 E. 74th Avenue | ||
| Anchorage, AK | ||
| Charles Boarding Home | 745-3412 | |
| Chinook Villa Apartments | 373-0590 | |
| D. Dares Inc. Disabled Services | 373-3110 | |
| Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center | (The ARC of Anchorage) | 276-3456 |
| 2211 Arca Drive | ||
| Anchorage, AK | ||
| Disabled American Veterans | Serves disabled veterans in times of crisis; Information & Referrals | 276-2844 |
| 2925 DeBarr Rd. #3101 | ||
| Anchorage, AK | ||
| Down's Syndrome Alaska Chapter | 694-2545 | |
| Handicap support Counseling | Don Brandon | 561-7325 |
| Handicapped Children's Program | 272-1534 | |
| Handicapped Supplemental Passes | 343-6508 | |
| Homemakers of Alaska | 745-2900 | |
| Hope Cottages | Independent living program; Foster care; Shared care; In-home services; Community residential settings. | 561-5335 |
| 540 W. International Airport Rd. | (800) 478-0078 | |
| Anchorage, AK | ||
| Learning Disabled | Betty Henderson | 278-9542 |
| Mat-Su Crippled Children & Adults | Provides aid to families; Loans out wheelchairs, crutches; Assists families who have lost their home due to fire. | 376-5708 |
| 400 E. Herning | ||
| Wasilla, AK 99654 | ||
| Mat-Su Parent Resource Center | 373-3632 | |
| Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults | Infant Learning Program; Healthy Families; Transportation; Supported Employment & Living Services | 352-1200 |
| 5000 Shennum Drive | Fax: 352-1249 | |
| Wasilla, AK 99654 | ||
| Mental Health Association of Alaska | Local, state, and nationwide mental health info & referral services; Advocates for mentally ill. Education & Support Groups | 563-0880 |
| 4045 Lake Otis Parkway | Fax: 563-0881 | |
| Anchorage, AK | (800) 478-0880 | |
| Mental Health Information | (800) 999-1999 | |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | Promotes research; Referrals; Peer counseling; Educational meetings; Lending library; Newsletter | 563-1115 |
| 511 W. 41st Avenue | Fax: 562-6673 | |
| Anchorage, AK | (800) 478-1115 | |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assn. of Anchorage | Provides therapy, counseling, testing, flu vaccinations; some assistance with wheelchair purchase. | 276-2131 |
| 1838 W. Northern Lights Blvd. | Fax: 276-0946 | |
| Anchorage, AK | (800) 478-5683 | |
| State Home Health Aide | 745-4258 | |
| Stone Soup Group | information on services for disabilities | 561-3701 |
| Supported Employment & Living Services (SELS) | 373-5045 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation | 272-4377 | |
| Disability Determination | 243-3333 | |
| Mat-Su Office | 352-2545 | |
| Whaley Center | (housing for the deaf) | 274-4582 |
Discrimination/Sexual Harassment |
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| Alaska Civil Liberties Union | Executive Director: Jennifer Rudinger | 276-2258 |
| P.O. Box 201844 | Fax: 258-0288 | |
| Anchorage, AK 99520 | ||
| Alaska State Commission for Human Rights | 274-4692 | |
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toll free and TTY |
(800) 478-4692 | |
| Equal Employment Commission | (800) 669-3332 | |
| Equal Rights Commission | 343-4342 | |
| Human Rights Commission | (800) 478-4692 | |
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TTY |
(800) 478-3177 | |
| Legal Advocacy for Disabled | (800) 478-1234 | |
| Sexual Harassment Lawyer | Barbara Norris | 279-6621 |
Domestic Violence |
(see also Shelters) |
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| National Battered Women's Law Project | (212) 674-8200 | |
| Alaska Family Resource Center | Domestic violence shelter; 24-hour crisis intervention; Parenting Class; Support Groups; Legal Advocacy | 746-4080 |
| 403 S. Alaska St. | ||
| Palmer, AK 99645 | ||