Getting treatment while you serve, or after you get out, comes with real questions. Who pays for it? What happens with my command? How do I get to Alaska? This guide answers them in plain language, one topic at a time.
- For Veterans & active duty
- TRICARE & TriWest
- VA Community Care referrals
- CARF accredited
- Admissions 24/7
Start with who you are
What you pay and how you get admitted depend mostly on your status. Here is the short version for each.
Active-duty service member
$0
TRICARE pays for covered, authorized care. No enrollment fee, no deductible.
See costs by plan →Veteran using VA care
VA pays
With a VA referral through TriWest, the VA pays for the care it authorizes. Some veterans have a copay.
How it works →Military retiree
From $198
TRICARE Prime and Select have small cost-shares and an annual cap that limits what you pay.
See 2026 costs →Guard or Reserve
It depends
Coverage depends on your orders and your plan. We check it for you at no charge.
Check my benefits →The questions people ask first
Pick the one that is on your mind.
All guides
Everything in one place. New guides are added as they are published.
Paying for treatment
- What does rehab cost with TRICARE or VA?2026 costs by plan, and how the catastrophic cap works.Guide
- How much does drug rehab cost in Alaska?Answers to the six cost questions people ask most.Article
- TRICARE Prime vs. Select for rehabHow your plan changes referrals, authorization and what you pay.Coming soon
Getting admitted
- Getting help with TRICARE & TriWestWhere to start and how insurance is handled.Guide
- Veterans & active duty membersA program built only for people who have served.Guide
- How admission and authorization workWho submits what, how long it takes, and what happens next.Coming soon
- Using VA Community Care through TriWestHow a VA referral gets you to Hope Valley.Coming soon
- Traveling to Alaska for treatmentComing from the Lower 48: travel, timing and what to bring.Coming soon
Your career and service
Helping someone you care about
Common questions
Who can get treatment at Hope Valley?
Veterans and active-duty service members. Hope Valley is a residential program in Wasilla, Alaska built only for people who have served, with separate homes for men and women.
What insurance does Hope Valley accept?
TRICARE, TriWest (VA Community Care) and VA referrals. Our admissions team checks your coverage at no charge, usually within one business day.
What kind of treatment does Hope Valley offer?
Medically supervised detox and residential treatment, including care for conditions that often come with addiction, such as PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Do I have to live in Alaska?
No. We admit Veterans and service members from across the country, including the Lower 48, and help with travel to Wasilla.
Not sure where to start?
Call our admissions team any time. We will check your benefits, explain your options and handle the authorization with you.