Transition to Independence (TIP)

Transition to Independence is a community-based model that serves transition youth ages 14-24 who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. TIP engages youth through services that are strength-based and youth-driven. The TIP model also connects youth with a Transition Facilitator who prepares them for progression into adult roles with a focus on five different domains:

• Employment and career
• Education
• Living situation
• Personal effectiveness/wellbeing
• Community-life functioning

Eligibility and Criteria

• Youth must be between the ages of 14-24
• Youth must have serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorder
• Youth must reside in Anchorage or the Mat-Su Borough area

Referral Procedure:

Call the main Volunteers of America Alaska number at 279-9640 to schedule an assessment. Indicate you are making a referral for the Transition to Independence Program. Our current practice is to complete a full assessment and generate an acceptance letter.

DURING THE COVID-19 HEALTH EMERGENCY, THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WAYS TO SUBMIT COMPLETED FORMS:

1. Fax to Client Registration at 907-276-5489
2. Email Client Registration at ALOVELACE@VOAAK.ORG
3. Call Client Registration at 907-265-1922 to make a HIPAA-compliant Zoom appointment.
4. Call Client Registration at 907-265-1922 to review via phone. Allow a minimum of 15 minutes to complete the call.