North Star Behavioral Health System

A Message from North Star Chief Executive Officer

North Star Behavioral Health System is the largest private mental health system in Alaska. Our behavioral health system consists of an acute care Hospital in Anchorage and Residential Treatment Centers in Anchorage and Palmer. North Star is committed to providing easy access to a comprehensive range of behavioral health services for patients ages 4 through 17. We provide a continuum of care that includes crisis evaluation and stabilization, as well as treatment for children with a mental illness. Any young Alaskan in crisis is welcomed at North Star. Here they are entitled to empathy dignity, respect and the level of clinical excellence each of us would want for our own children.

The North Star system of care, which is known for high quality, emphasizes working with children and their families to optimize quality of life and successful functioning within the community. I hope that you find this informative and helpful - if you would like more information about a division or service of North Star Behavioral Health System, please complete the "Contact Us" Form included in this site. Or for further information, call 1-800-478-7575 or (907) 258-7575.

Sincerely,
James W. Shill, MBA

CEO, North Star Behavioral Health System

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES THAT:

Patients recommend to their families and friends
Physicians prefer for their patients
Purchasers select for their clients
Employees are proud of

We realize this vision through our commitment to the following principles: service excellence, continuous improvement in measurable ways, employee development, ethical and fair treatment of all, teamwork, compassion, and innovation in service delivery.

Service Excellence is Our Goal

North Star Behavioral Health is designed with teams of professionals whose goal is to provide excellence in care for the children, adolescents, and the families that we serve. In providing care for our patients and their families, we value compassion, respect, education, and challenging each individual who comes into contact with our highly educated and skilled professionals. Gaining the most out of the difficult time that brought them to our services is our goal. All North Star employees are committed to and strive to exceed the expectations of our patients and families, ensuring access to service that is prompt, efficient, user friendly and effective.

Hospital & Residential Treatment Centers • Anchorage: DeBarr · Bragaw; Palmer
907.258.7575 | 800.478.7575 · 24-hour crisis