Alaska Family Services provides emergency shelter, youth programs, outreach and legal advocacy. Alaska Family Service is a statewide program, however, their shelter is located in Palmer.
Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Please note that we list the organizations by the town or city where the office is located- however, many offices serve multiple towns or cities. You can click the “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you in court or to give you legal advice about your situation, go to our Finding a Lawyer page instead.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Alaska Family Services
Alaska Family Services - Behavioral Health Treatment Center
Alaska Family Services (Behavioral Health Treatment Center) provides child care assistance, WIC program, Family Violence Intervention Program, Child Care Food Program, Family Support Services, Services to Young Pregnant Women. Also serves youth, women and men for substance abuse and related problems. Alaska Family Service is a sate wide program, however, their shelter is located in Palmer.
My House Mat-Su Homeless Youth Center
The My House Mat-Su Homeless Youth Center serves homeless or individuals in risk of being homeless within the ages of 14 – 24 years of age. They offer Case Management services from 8 AM to 5 PM.Gathering Grounds Café is open from 7 AM to 5 PM. Homeless youth may receive a hot meal cooked by volunteers everyday between 3 PM to 4 PM. Contact the center at (907) 373-4357 (HELP) for additional assistance. My House Mat-Su Homeless Youth Center serves the area of Mat Su Borough, Alaska.
The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place is a child-friendly, neutral facility where professionals from many agency involved in the evaluation, investigation and treatment of child abuse meet to coordinate and bring their services to the child and their families.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM