Disability Services in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Northwest Arctic Borough
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Northwest Arctic Borough
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Northwest Arctic Borough. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Arctic Access - Kotzebue ((907) 387-0688, Kotzebue)
- The Arc of Alaska. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Maniilaq Counseling and Recovery Ctr (907-442-7640, Kotzebue)
- Ambler Clinic (907-445-2129, Ambler)
- Esther Barger Memorial Health Clinic (907-485-2165, Kivalina)
- Kiana Clinic (907-475-2199, Kiana)
- Kivalina Clinic (907-645-2141, Kivalina)
- Maniilaq Association (907-442-3776, KOTZEBUE). Respite care
- Maniilaq Association Ksccc (907-442-7917, KOTZEBUE). Case management / support coordination
- Northwest Arctic Borough School District (907-442-1800, KOTZEBUE). Early intervention (birth–3)
- Tupqich Elder Apartments (907-442-7669, Kotzebue)
Statewide programs serving Northwest Arctic Borough
These serve every county in Alaska, including Northwest Arctic Borough.
- Center for Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Law Center of Alaska (800-478-1234). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education (907-269-8990). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology of Alaska ((907) 563-2599). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Stone Soup Group (907-561-3701). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Alaska
- Petersburg Borough
- North Slope Borough
- Prince Of Wales Hyder Census Area
- Nome Census Area
- Sitka
- Wrangell
- Aleutians East Borough
- Bethel Census Area
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