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ADDICTION & PEER SUPPORT

CONNECTION MAKES
Recovery Possible.

Compassionate, culturally responsive pathways to peer and community support.

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Our People.
Our Home.
Alaska.
The STCOA Commitment

CULTURE AT OUR CORE.
COMMUNITY IN OUR PURPOSE.

Compassionate, culturally responsive pathways to peer and community support. Our approach centers meaningful relationships, practical information, cultural connection and responsible partnerships.

Explore the priorities below, learn how this area connects to our broader mission, and reach out for current program information.

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What We Focus On

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WHERE IT MATTERS

Three interconnected priorities guide how STCOA approaches this work and collaborates with families and partners.

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What We Focus On

Peer Connection

Create opportunities for supportive conversations and connections with appropriate recovery resources.

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What We Focus On

Family Support

Help loved ones find information, understand referral options and build a support network.

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What We Focus On

Community Referrals

Connect people with licensed treatment, crisis and other services when appropriate and available.

Our Community Values

GROUNDED IN HERITAGE.
GUIDED BY PEOPLE.

Community-centered service begins with listening, respect and the belief that cultural identity is a source of strength.

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Our Community Values

Peer and community connection

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Our Community Values

Family education

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Our Community Values

Recovery resource navigation

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Our Community Values

Nonjudgmental support

Take the Next Step

REACH OUT
FOR SUPPORT

Contact STCOA for current offerings and referrals. This website does not provide emergency or clinical treatment services.

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Explore Recovery

A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT

Recovery journeys are personal. STCOA can be a starting point for conversations about peer support and connections to appropriate qualified providers.

In Depth · Recovery

ADDICTION AND PEER SUPPORT

Recovery can involve personal, family and community support over time. STCOA’s focus is on reducing isolation, encouraging respectful conversations and helping people identify appropriate resources.

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In Depth · Recovery

Community Focus

Peer support draws on lived experience and mutual understanding, while licensed clinical treatment is provided by appropriately qualified professionals. These roles are different and should not be confused.

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In Depth · Recovery

What This Means

Family members may also need information about healthy boundaries, communication and where to seek help. Community education and referral navigation can support families as they explore available options.

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In Depth · Recovery

How We Approach It

Culturally responsive approaches recognize the importance of belonging, identity, family relationships and respect. No single pathway works for everyone, and participation should be guided by individual needs and preferences.

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In Depth · Recovery

Practical Considerations

Where professional assessment, withdrawal management or treatment is needed, qualified medical or behavioral health providers are the appropriate resource. This website does not offer diagnosis, treatment or crisis response.

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In Depth · Recovery

Important Information

Contact STCOA to ask which peer activities, educational resources or referral relationships are currently available. In an immediate emergency, call emergency services.

Contact STCOA to ask which peer activities, educational resources or referral relationships are currently available. In an immediate emergency, call emergency services. CONTACT STCOA
Our People. Our Home.
Alaska.

Connect with STCOA to explore opportunities, share ideas or support the community.