A private, non-profit organization that provides independent living services to people who live with disabilities. A Loan Closet (Anchorage 248-4777) accepts donations of adaptive equipment of all kinds, cleaning and fixing it to loan out as requested. Services also available in Fairbanks, Kenai and Mat-Su.

Affordable Health Care Act Links provided by the Alaska KnOWLedge Center

Health promotion and education resources

Statewide directory of human service providers, searchable by zip code, city, type of service, and name.

Directory of food pantries in Alaska. Searchable by city.

Since 1980, this group has been offering free health education, and affordable or free screenings and tests to help keep Alaskans healthy. Check here for dates, locations, Q & A for participants, and ways you can hep support this popular effort.

Free civil legal services for low income Alaskans.

A recovery-based engagement and drop-in center in Anchorage, offering a variety of services and activities free-of-charge.

Provides integrated physical and mental health services to patients in Anchorage and surrounding communities who participate in Medicare Part B.

Talking book and Braille format library

A paratransport system that extends PeopleMover service by offering shared ride service outside of regular routes in the greater Anchorage area to eligible disabled and senior citizens.

The Arctic Health website is a central source for information on diverse aspects of the Arctic environment and the health of northern peoples. The site gives access to evaluated health information from hundreds of local, state, national, and international agencies, as well as from professional societies and universities.

Developed by Alaska’s Dr. Lynn Freeman, this program has clinically proven successful in reducing memory problems (chemo-brain), fatigue, insomnia and disease-related anxiety, depression or stress in cancer and chronic disease patients. Available in Anchorage and online, and is covered by most health insurance plans.

This program provides coupons for eligible Alaskans that can be used to buy fresh, local food at Farmer's' market throughout the state. Find market and stand locations, including Center Market, a year round market in Anchorage.

Alaska statistics, helplines and hotlines, programs and services for the families of troubled teens.

An international, nonprofit organization providing education, information, and support to women who want to breastfeed.

Facts and figures relating to Alaska that affect provision of health care services, state health and statistical information and health information resources, provided by National Library of Medicine regional medical library in Seattle.

Information/support to families of children with special health, disability, mental health, and/or special education needs

An Alaska organization supporting women living with cancer.