The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority board of trustees unanimously directed $300,000 to help support an expansion at Akeela House, a residential substance use disorder treatment program in Anchorage. This direction of funds took place during a meeting earlier this month. Trust funds will support a physical expansion of the facility, resulting in an increase from 20 to 36 SUD treatment beds.
According to a release from the Trust, this grant to Akeela is a part of the their work to increase access to mental health and addiction services for its beneficiaries. Trust staff say they are working with partners like Akeela to help ensure beneficiaries have timely access to a full continuum of effective addiction interventions and treatment.
Residential treatment is a critical component of that continuum, and the Akeela House expansion will provide much needed new capacity, serving Anchorage and statewide residents.
The Trust awards grants year-round, and supports projects and organizations that work to improve the lives and circumstances of its beneficiaries.
