Embracing Sobriety, Building Hope
Contributed by Kaitlyn Klippert
Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services (AARS), also known as Nugen’s Ranch, has helped more than 3,400 Alaskans find lasting recovery since 1982. Today, the need for treatment is greater than ever.
AARS is currently expanding its residential and outpatient facilities, a project that will double treatment capacity and reduce the number of people turned away when they are ready for help. Construction is already underway. The final step is securing community support to help complete the expansion.
Alaska faces a severe shortage of substance use treatment beds, leaving many people without care when they need it most. AARS receives far more referrals than it can currently serve, and delays in treatment can result in relapse, incarceration, or worse. By doubling capacity, this expansion will reduce waitlists and ensure more Alaskans can access recovery services when they are ready.
Progress is being made, but the gap remains. Community involvement plays a critical role in helping save lives and strengthen communities across the state.
For more info or to support the project, contact Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services at aarsrecovery.org or call 907-376-4534.