Alaska Psychiatric Institute

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Alaska Psychiatric Institute
3700 Piper Street
Anchorage, AK 99508-4677

Phone
(907) 269-7100

Administration Fax
(907) 269-7251

Medical Records Fax
(907) 269-7129

Admissions Office Fax
(907) 269-7262

Alaska Psychiatric Institute

Provides emergency and court-ordered inpatient psychiatric services in a safe environment using culturally-sensitive, effective, person-centered treatment followed by a referral to an appropriate level of care and support for recovery from mental illness.

Visit our information page for more details and documents related to the management and operations changes at API.

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

DHSS is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus. Learn more about 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

How DHSS is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Headlines

January 14, 2020 -
Press Release: Noel Rea selected to manage Alaska Psychiatric Institute as interim chief executive officer
February 8, 2019 -
Commissioner assumes management of Alaska Psychiatric Institute; changes will improve patient and staff safety
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum has invoked his authority under state law to immediately assume management of Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API). (Read more)

Questions and comments regarding these changes may be emailed to api.info@alaska.gov.

Career opportunities

API is currently recruiting for nursing staff. Flexible schedules, all shifts, and on-call work are available. For details, contact CPHQ Nursing Administrator Erica Steeves at (907) 269-7100 or erica.steeves@alaska.gov.

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