Disaster Recovery Resources
A quick guide to YKHC resources
In at least one-third of the villages in the YKHC service area, people were affected by flooding from Typhoon Halong. Our hearts go out to each person who has endured loss and had their lives impacted.
This page was created to make it easy for our customers to find contact information for key YKHC resources and other state and federal support programs.
Pharmacy:
If you have been relocated within the YK region and need help with prescription medication or updating your shipping address, contact –
- 907-543-6988 or 877-543-6988
Individuals relocated to Anchorage should contact ANTHC for pharmacy assistance.
- 907-729-2117
Travel Team:
If you are an affected individual who is in temporary shelter—either in Anchorage or with family in a different part of the state—and need to request air travel to a different shelter, contact –
- 833-543-6625, select option 1 and ask for relocation assistance
Behavioral Health support:
In a crisis, help is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Contact –
- YKHC Crisis Line
907-543-6499 or 844-543-6499 - National 988 Lifeline
Call or text 988
For access to treatment and services, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, contact –
- Behavioral Health
907-543-6100
ykhc.org/behavioral-health
Office of Environmental Health and Engineering:
For information on environmental impacts of water damage and flooding, contact –
- 907-543-6420
Informational links:
Medical Records:
If you are out of region and you or a healthcare professional would like to make a medical records request, contact –
- him-roi@ykhc.org
- 907-543-6388
Job openings:
For individuals looking for work, we encourage you to view open positions at YKHC.
Relief Programs
Individuals affected by flooding from the West Coast storm in October 2025 are encouraged to register for the three forms of federal and state aid shown below, as well as to review AVCP’s list of disaster relief resources.
The State of Alaska’s Individual Assistance
Online: https://ready.alaska.gov/ia
By phone: 1-844-445-7131
Non-congregate shelter hotline: 1-907-759-6927
American Red Cross of Alaska
Online: www.redcross.org/local/alaska/get-help
By phone: 1-800-RED-CROSS
Disaster relief resources: The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) offers a list of resources for individuals affected by flooding due to Typhoon Halong.
The journey to recovery
The journey to recovery our friends, family members, co-workers and loved ones whose lives and homes were affected by the storm is significant.
This region has always been defined by the strength and resilience of its people. That spirit remains, and it will guide us through this challenge together.
YKHC also appreciates the support of our local, state and federal partners—including the Association of Village Council Presidents, the State of Alaska, the Alaska National Guard the City of Bethel, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, the American Red Cross, local airlines and so many others around Bethel, the YK region and Alaska—in this effort.