North Slope Alaska · North Slope Borough · Fly-in
Telepsychiatry in Kaktovik
Population approx. 248
Kaktovik is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. It is situated on Barter Island and is known for its traditional fishing and hunting practices, as well as being a gateway for tourists seeking to view polar bears.
Closest in-person crisis resource
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital (Utqiagvik)
Arctic Slope Native Association hospital — the region's only behavioral-health hub.
In an emergency, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.
Insurance commonly accepted in North Slope
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / ASNA (tribal beneficiaries)
- Premera Blue Cross
Confirm in-network status with the provider and your plan before booking.
Right now in Alaska — Freeze-Up
Daylight loss accelerates this month — a good time to reassess seasonal depression risk.
Seasonal mental-health guide →22 Providers Serving Kaktovik
We also publish the full NPI-verified directory — every psychiatrist, psychiatric NP, LCSW, and counselor with an Alaska practice address in Kaktovik, pulled nightly from the NPPES registry.
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