Community Medical Services

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services in Anchorage, Alaska, is part of a national network of clinics that treat opioid use disorder by pairing medication with counseling and peer support. They focus on low-barrier, judgment-free access to care. There are no waitlists, walk-ins are welcome, and new patients can complete intake, receive a customized treatment plan, and often start medication the same day. Their approach treats medication as a way to stabilize withdrawal and cravings so patients have room to work on the psychological side of addiction.

Across the CMS network, medication options include methadone, Suboxone, other forms of buprenorphine, and naltrexone, along with the long-acting injectables Sublocade and Brixadi. Staff help each person choose the medication that best fits their needs and lifestyle, and specialized services support pregnant women in recovery while protecting the baby’s health. Alongside medication, patients have access to individual and group counseling focused on building healthy coping skills, peer support from people with lived experience, and psychiatry services. CMS also offers help arranging affordable transportation to the clinic and a free Recovery Connect app that keeps patients in touch with their counselor, which they link to better treatment retention.