The Youth Healing to Wellness Court is an alternative to the traditional State of Alaska criminal justice system. It is a voluntary, four-phased program that provides restorative justice to tribal citizens and their families. The program’s focus is to address substance misuse, reduce recidivism among Alaska Native youth and bring holistic healing to families through community engagement, collaborative intervention, and cultural/ traditional practices.

The Wellness Court is devoted to supporting participants by providing support and guidance with a focus on youth strengths, while teaching our way of life through traditional tribal values. Each participant will be assigned a Wellness Team to provide clinical services, intensive case management and judicial oversight.

Eligibility Requirements:

Wellness Court serves youth who are experiencing substance or alcohol misuse. We may serve up to fifteen (15) youth at any given time.

The Wellness Court participant must be:

• Willing to explore ways to improve their wellbeing,
• Enrolled or eligible for enrollment with Tlingit & Haida, or a member of a tribal citizen’s family,
• At least 14-21 years of age,
• Involved with alcohol or substance misuse, and
• Willing to follow program rules and requirements.

Application Process:

Service providers can refer participants and individuals may also self-refer or refer their children/family members. The Wellness Court referral form may be accessed from Tlingit & Haida’s website (www.tlingitandhaida.gov). Once a completed referral form is received, the Wellness Court team will review eligibility and make a determination for acceptance into the program

Communities Served:

All Southeast Alaska communities.
Note: The Youth Healing to Wellness Court office is based in Juneau, Alaska. Due to state licensing restrictions, Clinicians are only available to provide clinical services to tribal citizen youth who reside in Southeast Alaska.