Thank you for your interest in Association membership!

Our collective voices carry weight in Alaska as evidenced by the recent decision by the Division of Behavioral Health to propose removing Service Authorization requirements for most outpatient services; the extensive, written document in response to the current proposal for 1115 regulations and service manuals; and the ongoing efforts to secure sustainable, long-term rate-rebasing methodologies that allow providers to develop the strongest workforces in Alaska delivering timely, accessible care to all who need it. 

We truly believe that together, we can positively influence great change across the continuum of care.

Benefits of Membership

  • Joint Advocacy on policy issues to elevate our shared voices.

  • Receive special alerts and analyses on issues that impact behavioral health.

  • Join monthly meetings with state partners and stakeholders.

  • Join affinity groups tailored for behavioral health providers.

  • Two annual conferences to partner with colleagues across the state on relevant information, solution-finding, and sharing to elevate the behavioral health sector in Alaska.

  • ABHA Membership also includes automatic membership in the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and discounts to the annual National Convention.

There are three types of Alaska Behavioral Health Association membership:

  1. Category A - Service Provider. This membership is for those organizations that provide direct behavioral health services in Alaska to individuals and families and have been approved by the State of Alaska to bill for and receive Medicaid reimbursements. This is a voting membership.

  2. Category B - Associates. This membership is for other trade associations and state partners/stakeholders with overlapping behavioral health concerns and similar Missions to serve. An example is a primary care-focused association. This is a non-voting membership.

  3. Category C - Affiliates. This membership is for those for-profit organizations that have resources or services available for provider purchase or otherwise have financial interests with the State of Alaska. Examples include an organization that provides electronic health records for purchase or a consulting business. This is a non-voting membership.

Process to Join

Step 1: Complete the appropriate application below.

Step 2: The prospective member’s application form is reviewed with the ABHA Board for approval.

Step 3: Once approved, the organization submits payment to initiate membership onboarding.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

  • Category A - Service Provider

    Direct service organizations that are approved behavioral health Medicaid providers.

    Apply here

  • Category B - Associate

    Non-profit trade associations and Alaska stakeholders and partners with similar Missions.

    Apply here

  • Category C - Affiliate

    For profit organizations that have resources for sale or have financial interests with the State.

    Apply here