STAT BAR
30 boroughs · Federal BOP + Alaska DOC · Cordova Center 262 beds · RRM San Francisco
GEOGRAPHY NOTE
Alaska uses BOROUGHS and CENSUS AREAS - not counties
All directory pages use "borough" not "county"
30 organizing units - most reentry housing concentrated in Anchorage Municipality
Remote boroughs: many communities accessible only by air or water; zero local options common
KEY ALASKA FACTS
Alaska DOC term: Community Residential Centers (CRCs) - not "halfway houses"
Alaska DOC does not publish a public CRC list - contact required
Most reentry housing is concentrated in Anchorage; Mat-Su Valley has some options
Remote boroughs (Bethel, Nome, North Slope, etc.) may have zero local reentry housing
Cordova Center is the dominant facility - jointly used by Alaska DOC and federal BOP
1 BOP RRM region covers Alaska: RRM San Francisco
InmateAid already has a facility page for Cordova Center
BOP FEDERAL RRC CONTACTS (Alaska)
RRM SAN FRANCISCO (Alaska + AZ + CA + HI + ID + NV + OR + WA):
Coverage: Alaska falls under RRM San Francisco
Pull all Alaska federal RRC listings from: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter AK)
Known federal RRC in Alaska:
Cordova Center (GEO Group)
Address: 130 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 274-1022
Capacity: up to 262 residents
Operator: GEO Group (private contractor)
Jointly used by: Alaska DOC + federal BOP
Services: Evidence-based programming, life/living skills, anger/stress management,
budgeting, securing housing, family/parenting skills, community service,
employment assistance, educational opportunities, Moral Reconation Therapy,
LSI-R Assessments, substance abuse treatment
InmateAid already has: inmateaid.com/prisons/cordova-center
facility_type = federal_rrc (also serves state DOC population - note dual use)
ALASKA DOC STATE SYSTEM - COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTERS (CRCs)
Alaska DOC term: Community Residential Centers (CRCs)
Alaska DOC does NOT publish a public CRC list
Must contact Alaska DOC Reentry Division directly
Contact:
Alaska DOC Reentry: correct.state.ak.us (DOC website)
Alaska DOC HQ: 550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1800, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 465-4652 (main DOC line)
Alaska DOC is actively seeking new CRC providers (per recent DOC post)
Key state note: AK DOC has struggled with CRC capacity and safety concerns
Commissioner Williams (prior) considered alternatives to current system
Drug use within facilities was cited as ongoing concern
Cordova Center is the primary shared facility (DOC + federal)
KEY COMMUNITY PROVIDERS
1. Cordova Center (GEO Group) - DUAL USE (DOC + federal BOP)
130 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 / (907) 274-1022
262 beds - largest reentry facility in Alaska
facility_type = federal_rrc (note dual use with DOC)
Already on InmateAid - verify listing is current
2. Partners Reentry Center
Anchorage, AK
Type: Voluntary reentry program; 1-6 months housing assistance
Accepts: Walk-in clients AND halfway house referrals
Funding: AK Department of Health & Social Services + DOC + DOL
Services: Peer support, therapeutic court services, goal-setting, skills training,
mentoring, probation violation prevention, relapse prevention, housing referrals
Note: Voluntary program - participants must address criminogenic needs
facility_type = nonprofit
3. Alaska Correctional Ministries - New Hope House
Anchorage, AK
Type: Faith-based safe living homes for ex-offenders
Operator: Alaska Correctional Ministries Inc.
Services: Housing programs, transformational living communities
facility_type = faith_based
Pull address/phone from: alaskacorrectionalministries.org
4. Euthus House
1201 W Patricia Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654 / (907) 795-9268
Type: Faith-based reentry ministry
Location: Wasilla (Mat-Su Valley - serves Anchorage metro area)
facility_type = faith_based
5. New Horizons House
801 W. 57th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518 / (907) 868-7878
Type: Peaceful, faith-based reentry house
Cost: $525/month
facility_type = faith_based
6. Alaska Reentry Partnership
akreentry.org - statewide advocacy + resource coordination
Not a housing provider but key resource reference for families
KEY LAW FACTS
Alaska DOC reentry: correct.state.ak.us - Home / Reentry
Alaska Reentry Partnership: akreentry.org
Alaska DOC CRC regulations: per Alaska Statutes and DOC policy - contact DOC for details
Sex offender restrictions (Alaska):
Alaska Sex Offender Registration Act (AS 12.63) - residency restrictions
Registrants on probation/parole subject to conditions imposed by court/DOC
Many CRCs and community providers cannot accommodate sex offenders
Geographic remoteness makes compliant housing even harder to find in Alaska
Families of registrants: contact Alaska DOC sex offender unit early
30 boroughs/census areas
INTRO
If your loved one is approaching release from an Alaska prison, two geographic realities shape every housing option. First: Alaska does not have counties - it has boroughs and census areas, and this directory organizes Alaska by those 30 units. Second: the vast majority of reentry housing in Alaska is concentrated in Anchorage. For communities in remote boroughs accessible only by air or water, local reentry housing options may not exist at all.
Alaska DOC calls its community facilities Community Residential Centers (CRCs). The state does not publish a public list of these facilities - a meaningful contrast to states like Arkansas that post full facility directories online. Families seeking CRC placement information should contact Alaska DOC directly.
The dominant reentry facility in Alaska is the Cordova Center - 130 Cordova Street, Anchorage - operated by GEO Group and jointly used by both Alaska DOC and the federal Bureau of Prisons. With up to 262 residents, it is by far the largest reentry facility in the state. For federal inmates, Alaska falls under BOP Residential Reentry Management San Francisco, which oversees federal RRC placement throughout the state.
Beyond the Cordova Center, community providers include Partners Reentry Center (voluntary, Anchorage), Alaska Correctional Ministries/New Hope House (faith-based, Anchorage), Euthus House (Wasilla/Mat-Su Valley), and New Horizons House (Anchorage).
THE CORDOVA CENTER - ALASKA'S ANCHOR FACILITY
The Cordova Center at 130 Cordova Street in Anchorage is the largest reentry facility in Alaska - up to 262 residents - and serves a dual population: Alaska DOC state inmates transitioning through community supervision, and federal BOP inmates in their pre-release RRC phase. Operated by GEO Group under contracts with both the state and federal government, it is the primary pipeline through which most Alaska inmates - state and federal - complete their transition to community life.
Services at the Cordova Center include evidence-based programming, life skills, employment assistance, substance abuse treatment, Moral Reconation Therapy, and LSI-R assessments. Visitation is available - call (907) 274-1022 to confirm current schedules and resident eligibility for visits.
InmateAid already has a facility page for the Cordova Center. Families can locate an inmate there through the BOP inmate locator (for federal residents) or the Alaska DOC offender search (for state residents).
REMOTE BOROUGH REALITY
Many Alaska boroughs - particularly in the western, northern, and interior regions - have zero local reentry housing. Bethel Census Area, Nome Census Area, North Slope Borough, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, and others have small, remote communities where no community residential program operates. For people releasing from those areas, options typically are: release to a family address in the community, transport to Anchorage for CRC placement, or federal home confinement at the release residence.
Families in remote boroughs should engage Alaska DOC reentry staff well before release to understand what options are available for their specific community.
SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS IN ALASKA
Alaska sex offenders on probation or parole are subject to conditions imposed by the court or DOC that typically restrict residence near schools, playgrounds, and other locations. Most community reentry providers in Alaska cannot accommodate sex offenders. The combination of Alaska's geographic constraints and sex offender residency restrictions can make post-release housing extremely difficult to arrange, particularly in Anchorage. Contact the Alaska DOC sex offender unit well before release.
ALASKA REENTRY RESOURCES
Alaska DOC Reentry: correct.state.ak.us - Home / Reentry
Alaska DOC Offender Search: vinelink.com (Alaska VINE) or correct.state.ak.us
Cordova Center: (907) 274-1022 / 130 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Partners Reentry Center: Anchorage - pull phone/address from current listing
Alaska Correctional Ministries: alaskacorrectionalministries.org
Euthus House: (907) 795-9268 / 1201 W Patricia Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654
Alaska Reentry Partnership: akreentry.org
Alaska Legal Services Corporation: alsc-law.org / (907) 272-9431
BOP RRM San Francisco: bop.gov (contact via BOP website)
211 Alaska: dial 211 - statewide referral for housing and services
BOROUGH GRID
All 30 Alaska boroughs and census areas - pills linking to directory pages:
Aleutians East · Aleutians West Census Area · Anchorage Municipality · Bethel Census Area
Bristol Bay · Chugach Census Area · Copper River Census Area · Denali · Dillingham Census Area
Fairbanks North Star · Haines · Hoonah-Angoon Census Area · Juneau · Kenai Peninsula
Ketchikan Gateway · Kodiak Island · Kusilvak Census Area · Lake and Peninsula
Matanuska-Susitna · Nome Census Area · North Slope · Northwest Arctic · Petersburg
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area · Sitka · Skagway · Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Wrangell · Yakutat · Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does Alaska use counties for this directory?
A: No - Alaska uses boroughs and census areas. This directory organizes Alaska by its 30 boroughs and census areas rather than counties.
Q: What is the Cordova Center?
A: The largest reentry facility in Alaska - 130 Cordova Street, Anchorage, (907) 274-1022, up to 262 residents. Operated by GEO Group. Jointly used by Alaska DOC for state inmates and the federal BOP for federal inmates completing pre-release placement.
Q: What if my loved one is releasing to a remote Alaska community?
A: Many remote boroughs have no local reentry housing. Options are release to a family address, transport to Anchorage for CRC placement, or federal home confinement. Contact Alaska DOC reentry staff well before release to identify options for the specific community.
Q: Does Alaska DOC publish a list of Community Residential Centers?
A: No - unlike some states that publish public facility directories, Alaska DOC does not maintain a publicly available CRC list. Contact Alaska DOC directly at correct.state.ak.us or (907) 465-4652.
Q: What federal BOP region covers Alaska?
A: RRM San Francisco covers Alaska (along with AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA). Federal placement is arranged by the BOP case manager beginning 17-19 months before release. TruthFinder WIDGET Search Alaska inmate and arrest records DATA SOURCE NOTICE Federal RRC data: bop.gov/business/rrc_directory.jsp (filter AK) · Cordova Center: (907) 274-1022 Alaska DOC CRC information: correct.state.ak.us - contact directly; no public list Alaska Reentry Partnership: akreentry.org Partners Reentry Center: Anchorage - verify current contact Alaska Legal Services: alsc-law.org / (907) 272-9431