Welcome to Anchorage Health and Human Services, where we are dedicated to improving lives. We work to protect our community from disease and other public health threats, and ensure that everyone is empowered to live healthy and safe lives. DHHS is made up of a diverse range of programs and services, from operating our animal shelter to securing affordable housing to providing clinical health services and access to nutritious foods. We are here to help.
For mental health, child care, and food resources, check out the Earthquake Resource Page.
Upcoming event: Anchorage Community Conversation on Substance Misuse. Download event poster in English, Spanish.
Public Health Services
Public Health Clinic
Our public health clinic provides immunizations and health education to prevent and treat infectious diseases, enables families and individuals to determine the timing and spacing of their children, and provides early detection of breast and cervical cancer.
1st floor | (907) 343-4799. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 AM - 5PM, and Wednesday 1 PM - 5PM. Walk-in clients are offered the next available appointment.
Free HIV and HCV Testing - Dec. 1 and 3
We provide the following services:
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Disease Prevention & Control Program
Anchorage is experiencing an outbreak of STD's. Click here for resources and educational materials.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
A supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their children from birth to age five, the WIC program provides nutrition information, counseling, and periodic health screening, along with supplemental food vouchers for infant formula and healthy foods. DHHS is the sole WIC provider in Anchorage, and we operate additional clinics at the Alaska Native Medical Center, JBER and in Eagle River. Are you eligible? Click here to answer a few questions, or text "CHILD" to 907-312-2300.
2nd Floor | (907) 343-4668. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
*NEW FAX #: 249-8080
Breastfeeding Support Hotline: 343-4755
Emergency Preparedness
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program develops, coordinates and executes plans, policies and procedures, for public health disaster response to protect the health of the Anchorage population. DHHS is prepared to respond to three core public health response missions in the event of a natural, technological, or human caused disaster in the community: mass care, mass casualty, and mass prophylaxis.
Housing and Human Services
Aging and Disability Resource Center
The Aging and Disability Resource Center is an unbiased place for information and assistance regarding long-term care needs for older adults, persons with disabilities and their caregivers living in the Anchorage bowl. (907) 343-7770. DHHS, 2nd Floor. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Closed daily from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for lunch.
Emergency Outreach Services
Funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Emergency Services Project provides services and emergency financial assistance to individuals and families to prevent homelessness.
Community Safety and Development
Community Safety and Development administers HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) awards from the federal government, partners with citywide organizations to further affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income families, and engages neighborhoods in long-term community development planning.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention
The Alaska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Intervention Program (ADVSAIP) is in partnership with the Municipal Department of Law and the Anchorage Police Department. The ADVSAIP partners work together to hold defendants accountable and to increase victim safety.
Anchorage Safety Center and Patrol
DHHS manages the contract for the Anchorage Safety Patrol (ASP) and Safety Center (ASC). The ASP response service is a medial model and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week with two vans patrolling from 2:00 PM – 6:00 AM and one van 6 AM to 2PM. A driver and state-certified Emergency Medical Technician staff each ASP Van. To request ASP services, call 343-4006.
Permitting & Licensing Services
Child Care Centers and Homes
The Child Care Licensing (CCL) program monitors both licensed child care centers and homes within the Municipality through routine on-site announced and unannounced inspections, including investigating reports of concern and complaints about licensed child care facilities and facilities operating without a license. CCL licenses all new child care facilities. To file a complaint against a child care provider or request a report, please email hhsccl@muni.org or contact the main office at (907) 343-4758.
3rd Floor | (907) 343-4758. Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm. Closed every Wednesday from 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Food Safety & Sanitation
The Food Safety and Sanitation Program permits, regulates and inspects over 2,000 public facilities in the Municipality of Anchorage. The public facilities FS&S regulates include food establishments, school kitchens, childcare kitchens, public pools and spas, beauty salons, barbershops, and Correctional Community Residential Centers (CCRCs).
Air Quality
The Air Quality Program is responsible for monitoring and reporting levels of air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and fine particles, within the municipality of Anchorage. The program also responds to local air quality complaints and is responsible for various air quality projects. For current air quality conditions, call the Air Quality Hotline at 343-4899.
Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery
The Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery serves as a tribute to the many people who have made Alaska famous throughout the world. Please join us at the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and revisit a part of the heritage of Anchorage and Alaska.
Anchorage Animal Care and Control
Anchorage Animal Care and Control is the open-admission shelter serving the Municipality of Anchorage. In addition to caring for and re-homing homeless animals, AACC enforces Municipal Code 17 to ensure public safety and the humane care and treatment of animals.
4711 Elmore Road Anchorage, AK 99507
Customer Service: 343-8122 / accs@muni.org
Animal Control Dispatch: 343-8119 / acdispatch@muni.org