Help leaving domestic violence in Alaska
We've found 11 places in Alaska for people leaving an abuser, mostly in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, and 6 that serve the whole state. Our volunteers haven't confirmed these yet, so a quick call ahead is worth it. Most of them help with legal help (7), shelter & housing (5) and safety & protection (5).
Places in Alaska
Alaska 2-1-1
Free, confidential statewide information line that connects Alaskans with emergency food, shelter, counseling, drug and alcohol programs, legal help, transportation and other local services. Dial 2-1-1 during business hours or search the online directory any time.
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Statewide coalition of Alaska's domestic and sexual violence programs. ANDVSA does not run a crisis line itself, but its site lists every member shelter and advocacy program in the state with local and toll-free numbers, and it offers legal advocacy support for survivors.
Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC)
Anchorage's domestic violence program with a 24-hour crisis and support line, emergency shelter, protective order help, case management, housing support, support groups and a safe haven for pets. Call the crisis line any time to talk or ask about shelter.
Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)
Free, confidential sexual assault services in Anchorage: a 24-hour crisis line, crisis response, medical and court accompaniment, advocacy, referrals and trauma therapy. Survivors, family members and friends can all call.
Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living
Fairbanks program for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking serving the Fairbanks North Star Borough and 42 Interior villages. Advocates answer a 24-hour hotline and provide emergency shelter, legal advocacy and housing help, all free and confidential.
AWARE
Juneau's domestic and sexual violence program covering Juneau, Haines, Hoonah, Skagway, Yakutat and other Southeast communities. The 24-hour CareLine leads to short-term emergency housing, hospital accompaniment, safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling and transitional housing; all genders are welcome.
Clare House
Emergency shelter in Anchorage for women with children and pregnant women, open around the clock with meals, necessities and case management. Preference goes to families sleeping in cars, camps or on the street.
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Free civil legal help for low-income Alaskans in housing, family law, public benefits, consumer, health and domestic violence matters, with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and nine other communities. Apply through the statewide intake line or online.
Health Analytics and Vital Records
State office that issues certified Alaska birth certificates in person at the Anchorage or Juneau counter, by mail or fax, or online through VitalChek. Current processing runs one to two months, so order early if you need a birth certificate for an ID.
Alaska DMV Identification Card
Any Alaska resident, including children, can get a state ID card for $15 (REAL ID $35; free standard ID at 60+). Fill out form D1 and bring proof of identity, a document showing your street address and your Social Security number to any DMV office.
Division of Public Assistance
State agency for SNAP, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, General Relief and heating help. Apply online through the Alaska Connect portal with a myAlaska login or call the Virtual Contact Center, which offers free interpreters.
National lines that work in Alaska
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for any mental health or substance use crisis. Available to anyone in any program.
Lifeline free phone program
Free or discounted phone and service for people on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or low income. Apply online or through a carrier.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential help for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates connect you to local shelters and legal help.