Youth Engagement
Services
Compassion in Action.
Our Youth Engagement Services offer comprehensive support to youth ages 13 to 24 who are experiencing trafficking or housing instability, ensuring their needs are met in a safe, respectful environment.
Medical and Substance Use Care
Daily Nutritious Meals
Legal Referrals and Advocacy
Spiritual Care & Counsel
Mental Health & Behavioral Health Counseling
Anchorage School District Classroom (High School)
Recreation Activities
Connections with Elders and Volunteers
Professional Clothing
MACK House
MACK House (Minors Accessing Care & Kindness), is a specialized housing facility designed as a home-like environment to meet the unique needs of minors (13 to 17) experiencing homelessness or trafficking.
- Three meals a day, snacks, and educational support
- Access to healthcare services and community partner programs
- 24-hour staffing by compassionate individuals dedicated to supporting youth
The “MACK House” name honors Mildred and Carlette Mack, two incredible advocates who dedicated their lives to Covenant House Alaska. Their legacy of care and kindness is reflected in the values that guide MACK House today.
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Our Youth Engagement Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call or visit us anytime.
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Youth Engagement Center
Open 24/7
755 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-1255
- Immediate medical care at our on-site health clinic
- Mental health and substance abuse counseling
- Meals, showers, clean clothes, and a safe space to sleep
- Individualized case management to create personalized plans for each youth
- Life skills development, such as job readiness, budgeting, and parenting
“Being homeless and a type-1 diabetic is a death sentence. I feel like my life was saved by coming to a place with people my age and a health care center.”
Health Clinic
Physical and mental health are crucial to achieving stability. Our Health Clinic offers a range of services.
- General health assessments
- Mental health services and substance use support with qualified clinicians
- Health education and wellness programs
- School & work physicals
Holistic Care
Our Holistic Care approach integrates support for the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of youth. In addition to basic needs, we focus on:
- Mentoring programs to build positive relationships and role models
- Connection with faith communities of the young person’s choosing
- Recreation & enrichment activities, such as art and music
- Emotional self-regulation support
