Y-K Delta Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Kusilvak Census Area
Borough seat: Hooper Bay · Population approx. 8,368 · Off the road system
Kusilvak Census Area covers the lower Yukon River delta and coastal southwest Alaska, with Hooper Bay, Emmonak, and Alakanuk among its largest villages.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: YKHC Behavioral Health Services (Bethel). Bethel is the regional medevac and behavioral-health hub for Kusilvak villages.
Common insurance
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / YKHC (tribal beneficiaries)
- Premera Blue Cross
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Kusilvak Census Area

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training
Cities in Kusilvak Census Area
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Kusilvak Census Area?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Kusilvak Census Area by secure telepsychiatry — no travel to Anchorage required.
Do I have to fly to Anchorage for psychiatric care?
No. Every provider listed here treats patients in Kusilvak Census Area by video. You do not need to fly out for routine psychiatric appointments or medication management.
What if I'm in a mental health crisis in Kusilvak Census Area?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 for an immediate emergency. For local in-person care, the regional resource is YKHC Behavioral Health Services (Bethel).
What insurance is commonly accepted in Kusilvak Census Area?
Most providers in Kusilvak Census Area bill the carriers common to the Y-K Delta region: Alaska Medicaid, Medicare, IHS / YKHC (tribal beneficiaries), Premera Blue Cross. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.