OACRA Alaska Housing & Shelter Directory

✅ Verified: public / nonprofit resources 🛠️ Eligible: transitional / private — confirm first 📍 Organized by region + hub areas

Alaska Reentry Housing Resources

This directory lists housing, shelter, transitional, recovery, and supportive housing resources across Alaska that may support people on probation, parole, pretrial release, reentry, or other community supervision. Because Alaska includes urban hubs, remote communities, tribal service areas, and regions with limited year-round inventory, acceptance can depend on location, travel feasibility, program rules, documentation, supervision conditions, weather logistics, and provider screening policies. Always verify with your officer or supervising authority before moving, changing addresses, or entering any program.

Four reentry levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways.

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Get listed on OACRA to help justice-involved individuals find legitimate housing, shelter, reentry housing, and recovery-oriented living options faster across Alaska’s regional hubs and local communities. We can classify your organization as Verified or Eligible and route users to the correct intake path.

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Anchorage & Southcentral Anchorage • Mat-Su • Kenai Interior Alaska Fairbanks • Interior hub Southeast Alaska Juneau • Ketchikan • Sitka Southwest Alaska Bethel • Dillingham • Bristol Bay Northern & Arctic Alaska Nome • Kotzebue • Arctic routing Statewide & Online AHFC • statewide search and support paths

Anchorage & Southcentral Alaska

Areas: Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kenai Peninsula, and nearby Southcentral hub access points. This region includes emergency shelter, youth housing, reentry-relevant emergency placements, transitional and stabilization support, recovery-oriented options, and longer-term private-market pathways where available.

✅ Verified Emergency Shelter, Youth Access & Core Reentry-Relevant Providers

Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission — Shelter & Housing Men’s shelter, transitional beds, meals, and recovery-oriented support. Already established in the Alaska base and commonly relevant for reentry stabilization planning.

Emergency Shelter Transitional Support Reentry-Relevant

Contact Program page (907) 563-5603

Ask about available bed space, intake timing, and whether documentation can be provided for supervision verification.

Bring ID if available Release or supervision paperwork if applicable

Area Anchorage

Covenant House Alaska — Youth Shelter & Housing Emergency shelter and transitional living support for youth ages 13–24. Relevant where justice-involved youth or young adults need immediate stabilization.

Youth Shelter Transitional Living Age-specific

Contact Program page (907) 272-1255

Confirm age eligibility, intake steps, and documentation expectations before travel.

Bring ID if possible Referral or release papers if available

Area Anchorage

Brother Francis Shelter — Emergency Shelter Emergency housing for adults and one of the more commonly used reentry-relevant shelter access points in Anchorage.

Emergency Shelter Adult Access Anchorage Core Resource

Contact Program page (907) 277-1731

Ask about current check-in timing, bed availability, and any intake or conduct requirements.

Prep ID if available Current situation summary

Area Anchorage

🛠️ Eligible Southcentral Stabilization, Recovery & Confirm-First Housing Paths

Mat-Su Shelter Services — Emergency Housing Adult emergency shelter and stabilization support in the Mat-Su area. Relevant as a Southcentral backup or local placement option depending on approval and availability.

Emergency Housing Stabilization Support Confirm acceptance

Contact matsushelter.org (907) 357-6177

Ask about intake requirements, bed access, and whether probation or parole status affects acceptance.

Bring ID if available Approval or supervision info if required

Area Mat-Su

Salvation Army Anchorage — Housing & Prevention Supportive stabilization path that may include rental assistance, prevention, or case-management-linked housing help depending on current program availability.

Prevention Support Case Management Program availability varies

Contact alaska.salvationarmy.org (907) 375-3585

Useful when the need is prevention, rental help, or stabilization rather than direct shelter bed placement.

Prep Current need and location Income or lease info if relevant

Area Anchorage

Private Landlords & Apartments Longer-term stabilization may require Southcentral private rentals. Screening, deposits, travel logistics, and second-chance flexibility vary significantly by market and provider.

Independent Housing Background checks vary Confirm address rules first

Tip Ask how far back screening goes and whether certain convictions, supervision status, or lack of local references affect approval.

Do not commit funds until the address is acceptable under your supervision conditions.

Bring Income proof • ID References if available

Area Southcentral Alaska

Interior Alaska — Fairbanks & Interior Hub

Areas: Fairbanks North Star Borough and Interior Alaska hub coverage. This section includes emergency shelter, transitional housing, women-and-children crisis housing, housing authority support, and longer-term stabilization routes.

✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional Housing & Core Interior Providers

Fairbanks Rescue Mission — Housing Programs Men’s and women’s shelter access, transitional housing, and case-management-linked support. One of the core Interior Alaska base providers already present in the state file.

Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Case Management

Contact Program page (907) 452-5343

Ask about gender-specific availability, intake expectations, and whether they can document participation or residence.

Bring ID if available Discharge or supervision paperwork if applicable

Area Fairbanks

Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living Emergency housing support for women and children in crisis situations. Eligibility and justice-involvement fit should be confirmed directly before relying on placement.

Women & Children Emergency Housing Confirm eligibility

Contact iccalaska.org (907) 452-2293

Call intake before arrival to confirm whether the program fits the situation and whether confidentiality rules apply.

Prep Immediate safety need summary ID if available

Area Fairbanks

🛠️ Eligible Interior Stabilization, Public Housing & Confirm-First Paths

Fairbanks Housing Authority — Housing Support Public-housing and rental-assistance-related stabilization path. Useful for longer-term planning, though waitlists and eligibility screening may apply.

Housing Authority Rental Support Waitlists may apply

Contact fedha.org (907) 452-1442

Ask about application timing, background-screening criteria, and whether supervision-related restrictions affect eligibility.

Bring ID • household information Income documents if requested

Area Fairbanks

Private Landlords & Apartments Longer-term stabilization in Interior Alaska may depend on local rentals. Screening, deposits, and second-chance flexibility vary by landlord and inventory level.

Independent Housing Market varies Confirm restrictions first

Tip Ask whether specific convictions, supervision status, or lack of local references affect approval.

Do not pay fees or deposits until the address is acceptable under any applicable supervision rules.

Bring Income proof • ID References if available

Area Interior Alaska

Southeast Alaska — Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka & Island Communities

Areas: Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and surrounding Southeast Alaska communities. This region includes supportive housing, women-and-children emergency shelter, limited stabilization support, and confirm-first local housing pathways where availability may be narrow.

✅ Verified Supportive Housing, Emergency Shelter & Core Southeast Providers

Juneau Housing First Collaborative — Supportive Housing Supportive housing path for high-need populations. The Alaska base notes this as a stabilization option that may fit some reentry cases through referral or case-management coordination.

Supportive Housing High-Need Stabilization Referral may be required

Contact Program page (907) 463-5656

Ask whether outside referrals are required and whether supervision-related placement questions can be reviewed before intake.

Prep Referral information if available Basic housing and support history

Area Juneau

AWARE — Shelter & Support Emergency housing and support for women and children. Justice-involved placement suitability should be confirmed directly because intake is confidential and population-specific.

Women & Children Emergency Shelter Confidential intake

Contact awareak.org (907) 586-1090

Call before arrival. Ask only for eligibility and intake guidance that can be shared through their process.

Prep Immediate safety need summary ID if available

Area Juneau

🛠️ Eligible Limited Local Stabilization & Confirm-First Southeast Paths

Salvation Army Ketchikan — Housing Support May offer limited stabilization or rental help. The Alaska base treats this as a useful but confirm-first local path rather than guaranteed placement inventory.

Housing Support Stabilization Path Availability varies

Contact ketchikan.salvationarmy.org (907) 225-4846

Call ahead to confirm what housing-related help is currently active before travel or referral.

Prep Current need and local area Income or lease issue if relevant

Area Ketchikan

SAFV Sitka — Shelter & Transitional Housing Primarily a domestic-violence-focused shelter and transitional path. The Alaska base notes that reentry-related fit may be possible depending on circumstances and approval.

Shelter Transitional Path Case-by-case fit

Contact safv.org (907) 747-3370

Confirm intake scope, confidentiality expectations, and whether the situation matches the program’s mission and population rules.

Prep Immediate need summary Referral info if available

Area Sitka

Private Landlords & Apartments Longer-term stabilization in Southeast often depends on limited local rental inventory. Screening, references, and availability can be especially restrictive in smaller markets.

Independent Housing Inventory may be limited Confirm address rules first

Tip Ask about waitlists, screening windows, and whether local references or employment verification are expected.

Do not commit funds until the address is acceptable under any supervision conditions.

Bring Income proof • ID References if available

Area Southeast Alaska

Southwest Alaska — Bethel, Dillingham, Bristol Bay & Regional Communities

Areas: Bethel, Dillingham, Bristol Bay, Aleutians, and nearby Southwest hub communities. This region often requires a hub-based or tribal-service approach because inventory can be limited and travel logistics matter.

✅ Verified Emergency Shelter & Regional Starting Points

Bethel Community Shelter Emergency shelter offering stabilization support and referrals. The Alaska base identifies this as one of the main Southwest starting points.

Emergency Shelter Regional Start Point Confirm bed space

Contact Community page (907) 543-2295

Confirm current hours, intake timing, and whether any referral or documentation is expected before arrival.

Prep Current location and travel feasibility ID if available

Area Bethel

🛠️ Eligible Tribal Housing, Community Support & Confirm-First Paths

Bristol Bay Native Association — Housing Services Community housing and rental-help pathway that may be useful in Southwest Alaska. Eligibility may depend on tribal enrollment, service area, or program specifics.

Tribal Housing Path Rental Help Eligibility varies

Contact bbna.com (907) 842-5257

Ask what eligibility rules apply, which communities are covered, and whether travel or local residence is required.

Bring Community / eligibility details ID or enrollment documents if requested

Area Bristol Bay Region

Private Landlords & Community Rentals Independent housing in Southwest Alaska is often constrained by very limited inventory, travel logistics, and local community dynamics.

Independent Housing Inventory limited Confirm local feasibility

Tip Ask about occupancy limits, seasonal access, references, and whether the location is practical for required reporting or supervision.

Do not commit funds or travel until local feasibility and supervision compatibility are clear.

Prep Travel plan • local contacts Income proof if available

Area Southwest Alaska

Northern & Arctic Alaska — Nome, Kotzebue & Arctic Routing

Areas: Nome, Kotzebue, and broader Arctic routing areas. This region tends to rely on limited local shelter capacity, community-based housing support, and confirm-first travel and placement planning.

✅ Verified Northern Shelter Access & Core Starting Points

Nome Community Shelter Shelter with limited beds and stabilization support. The Alaska base identifies it as a key Northern starting point where immediate shelter access is needed.

Emergency Shelter Limited Bed Access Call ahead

Contact Community page (907) 443-5259

Ask ahead about openings, intake timing, and whether weather or transportation affects access.

Prep Travel feasibility ID if available

Area Nome

🛠️ Eligible Arctic Community Housing & Confirm-First Paths

Kotzebue Housing Authority Community housing and stabilization path in the Arctic region. The Alaska base treats this as a confirm-first option where eligibility and local fit must be reviewed directly.

Community Housing Stabilization Path Eligibility must be confirmed

Contact Program page (907) 442-3451

Ask whether the program is open, what communities it serves, and whether supervision-related address approval may be an issue.

Bring Eligibility details Approval or supervision info if required

Area Kotzebue / Arctic Region

Private Landlords & Community Rentals Independent housing in Northern and Arctic Alaska may be constrained by limited supply, community rules, transportation, and travel practicality.

Independent Housing Inventory limited Confirm travel and reporting feasibility

Tip Confirm whether the location is realistic for supervision reporting, employment, treatment access, and weather-related travel conditions.

Do not commit to travel or housing until feasibility and address approval are clear.

Prep Travel plan • local contacts Income proof if available

Area Northern / Arctic Alaska

Statewide & Online

Use these statewide pathways when you are not sure where to begin, when local inventory is limited, or when you need rental-assistance direction, housing-search support, or broader Alaska-wide stabilization options.

✅ Verified Statewide Housing Search, Rental Support & Core Alaska-Wide Tools

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Statewide housing search and rental-support pathway already present in the Alaska base. Useful for vouchers, housing tools, rental assistance information, and region-specific waitlist planning.

Statewide Housing Tool Rental Support Voucher / Search Path

Contact Housing / relief info (907) 338-6100

Ask about regional waitlists, voucher options, rental tools, and whether your target area has active availability.

Bring ID and household information Income documents if requested

Area Statewide

🛠️ Eligible Statewide Support, Prevention & Confirm-First Alaska Paths

Salvation Army Alaska — Housing & Rental Assistance Statewide support path already present in the Alaska base. Program scope varies by region and local chapter, so this remains a confirm-first route for prevention, rental help, and case-management-linked support.

Prevention Support Rental Assistance Program availability varies

Contact alaska.salvationarmy.org Statewide / local chapter routing

Ask for the right local chapter, housing-related services, and whether direct case management is available in your area.

Prep Current need and region Income or lease issue if relevant

Area Statewide

Private Landlords & Apartments (Statewide) Longer-term stabilization across Alaska often depends on the private market, but local supply, transportation, weather, and screening rules can all affect real access.

Independent Housing Supply varies by region Confirm restrictions and feasibility

Reminder Confirm address approval, reporting practicality, and travel feasibility before paying fees, deposits, or committing to a move.

Ask landlords how far back screening goes and whether supervision status or remote-area logistics affect approval.

Bring Income proof • ID References if available

Area Statewide / Local Markets

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Submit your organization for inclusion in the OACRA Alaska Housing Directory. We help users find the right intake route and understand documentation expectations tied to supervision and reentry.

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Important: Being listed does not guarantee acceptance, placement, or approval by a probation officer, parole authority, court, or provider. Programs may deny admission based on screening, supervision restrictions, local service rules, waitlists, bed limits, weather conditions, transportation barriers, or travel feasibility.

Before applying or moving in: verify that the address and housing type are allowed under your supervision conditions, and request written confirmation when possible. In Alaska especially, confirm whether travel, seasonal access, or remote-location logistics will interfere with reporting, treatment, employment, or program participation.

Documentation: Keep copies of intake paperwork, house rules, approval messages, and any residence verification letters. Officers and providers may request proof of address, participation, or travel details before approving a placement.

Disclaimer: OACRA is a private independent directory for educational and organizational purposes only. OACRA is not a housing provider, landlord, supervising authority, law firm, or government agency. We do not place individuals in housing, negotiate leases, or guarantee program acceptance.