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DBH: Alaska Behavioral Health Provider

Alaska DBH provider approval and service standards guide for behavioral health and SUD providers. Relevant context for behavioral health operators.

State Agency
DBH

Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health

Alaska DBH oversees behavioral health provider approval and service standards for Alaska providers.

At a Glance

Type: State Agency
Acronym: DBH
Headquarters: Juneau, AK
Official Website: Visit site &nearr;
Last Verified: May 22, 2026
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Why This Matters

Administers behavioral health provider approval and service standards in Alaska
Publishes Medicaid behavioral health and SUD provider service manuals
Manages state behavioral health funding and grants
Coordinates with Health Facilities Licensing and Certification when facility licensing applies

State Resources

Overview

Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) administers behavioral health provider approval, service standards, and Medicaid-related behavioral health guidance for Alaska. Current Alaska materials separate DBH provider approval and service standards from Health Facilities Licensing and Certification requirements that may apply to specific facility types.

Provider Approval And Facility Licensing

For addiction treatment, outpatient behavioral health, or higher-intensity program expansion, the practical question is not simply “does DBH license this?” The provider needs to confirm:

For current materials, start with Alaska DBH Medicaid Provider Assistance ↗, Alaska Admin Code Chapter 70 provider approval rules ↗, and the Health Facilities Licensing and Certification Unit ↗.

Whether the organization needs Department of Health approval to provide behavioral health services.
Which DBH service standards and Medicaid manuals apply to the proposed services.
Whether national accreditation, provisional approval, or Medicaid enrollment is part of the path.
Whether Alaska Health Facilities Licensing and Certification has a separate facility licensing role.

How DBH Affects Your Facility

Behavioral health providers operating in Alaska may need DBH approval and must follow the applicable provider service standards for the services they deliver. Facility licensing, accreditation, Medicaid enrollment, and professional licensing can add separate requirements. Verify the complete path before committing to a site, staffing model, or payer strategy.

Contact Information

Agency: Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health
Abbreviation: DBH
Website: https://health.alaska.gov/dbh ↗
State: Alaska (AK)

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Official sources

Visit site &nearr;health.alaska.gov
Alaska DBH Medicaid Provider Assistancehealth.alaska.gov
Health Facilities Licensing and Certification Unithealth.alaska.gov