Welcome to Polaris House

Programs

Members of Polaris House have access to a variety of programs that can assist them with rehabilitation and recovery. We support members in many areas including Employment, Housing, and Education. 

Polaris House Mission Statement

Polaris House is a Clubhouse community that supports mental wellbeing by providing fellowship and access to resources that empower members to live, learn, and work with dignity and respect.

Polaris House – Our Values

Dignity
We believe in the intrinsic worth of every individual and promote an environment free of judgment. We support and respect each member’s unique journey.

Belonging
Everyone should feel welcome, accepted, supported, and included. We foster belonging for our members at the Clubhouse and within the broader community.

Compassion
We approach each individual with love and sympathetic understanding, maintaining appropriate boundaries to protect and nurture all members and staff. We promote an environment of care and kindness for each other within the Clubhouse and community.

Self-Determination
We believe that people have the right to control their own lives. We work alongside our members to help them pursue their own goals.

Member-Driven
The Clubhouse exists for members and their voices matter. Members have ownership and influence over how the clubhouse is run, fostering dignity, growth, and empowerment.

Community
Community is central to our work. The Clubhouse builds community and serves the community. By collaborating and connecting with others, we strengthen our impact.

Confidentiality Statement

As an employee of the Polaris house, staff may have access to personal and confidential information. All Polaris House business must be strictly confidential, including but not limited to information concerning any person or client who has contacted or conferred with a Polaris House employee or volunteer on any matter concerning their illness or a family member’s illness, member and volunteer list etc. Polaris House and its staff are responsible for following all H.I.P.P.A. guidelines.

No one is permitted to remove or make copies of any Polaris House records, reports, documents, etc. without prior approval from the Executive Director. No information concerning any client of the Agency may be released to an outside party without the approval of the Executive Director. Requests for information concerning clients must be referred to the Executive Director. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information is considered grounds for termination.

Funding

Polaris House is funded by: The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority;  Alaska DHSS Division of Behavioral Health; The Juneau Community Foundation; Pick, Click, Give; and local non-profit groups and donors like you.