2017
community services
directory
health, recreation & community organizations
seward alaska
Seward Prevention Coalition
wellness | education | advocacy | support
Table of Contents
Emergency Services 1-3
Health Services 3-6
Community Resources 6-11
Community Service Organizations 11-12
Recreation 12-14
Education 14-16
Parent & Youth Resources 16-19
Fellowships 19-20
Tourism, Information & Media 21-22
Transportation & Housing 22-23
Alaska Resources 23-24
Facebook Listings 25
Emergency Services
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Alaska State Troopers ............................................................... 224-3346
201 Third Avenue, Suite 202
Soldotna Dispatch................................................................. 907-262-4453
www.dps.state.ak.us/ast
Seward Police Department ....................................................... 224-3338
410 Adams Street / P.O. Box 167
www.cityofseward.us
FIRE SERVICES
Bear Creek Volunteer Fire & Emergency
Medical Services
224-3345
13105 Seward Hwy, Mile 5.5
www.kpb.us/service-areas/bcfsa
Moose Pass Volunteer Fire Co.
491-5776
Moose Pass, www.moosepassfire.com
Seward Volunteer Fire Department
224-3445
316 Fourth Avenue, www.cityofseward.us
MEDICAL SERVICES
Providence Emergency Clinic
224-2846
417 First Avenue, P.O. Box 365
www.alaska.providence.org/locations/p/psmcc
Seward Community Health Center .......
224-2273
417 First Avenue, www.sewardhealthcenter.org
Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps ....
224-3987
200 D Street, P.O. Box 1136
www.sewardambulance.com
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ANIMAL CONTROL
Alaska SeaLife Center
Rescue & Rehabilitation Hotline ....................................... 888-774-7325
Report stranded marine mammals and birds: www.alaskasealife.org/stranding_guidelines
Pet Poison Helpline ........................................................... 855-764-7661
www.petpoisonhelpline.com
Seward Animal Shelter ............................................................. 224-7495
412 Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 167
www.petfinder.com/shelters/AK10
Seward Animal Clinic ............................................................... 224-5500
Seward Hwy., Mile 3½
Soldotna Animal Hospital ....................................260-7851 or 398-3838
42479 Sterling Hwy., Soldotna
www.soldotnaanimalhospital.com
POISON CONTROL
Poison Control ................................................................... 800-222-1222
www.aapcc.org
ROAD CONDITIONS
Road Conditions ................................................................................ 511
511.alaska.gov
CRISIS LINES
Teen Crisis Line..................................................................1-877-266-4357
Contact us 24/7.............................................................. or 1-877-266-4357
Text ‘4help’ to 839863 – Text line available Tues.-Sat., from 3PM -11PM
Seward Crisis Line........................................................................ 224-3027
Local counselors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Crisis Line......................... 362-1843
Police...................................................................................................................................224-3338
Office of Children’s Services......................................................... 224-5236
Report Child Abuse............................................................... 800-478-4444
Alaska Careline Crisis Intervention .................... 877-266-HELP (4357)
www.carelinealaska.com
Offers free, immediate, confidential help 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ................................ 800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Offers free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
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SEARCH & RESCUE
Civil Air Patrol .......................................................................... 224-3000
2200 Airport Road, P.O. Box 716
www.akwg.cap.gov
United States Coast Guard Cutter Mustang................................ 224-5202
Seward Boat Harbor, Float Z, P.O. Box 49
VHF channel 16
www.uscg.mil/D17/cgcmustang
UTILITIES
Alaska Waste (Seward Transfer Facility)..................................... 224-5833
3200 Dimond Blvd.
www.alaskawaste.net
Providing safe, reliable refuse and recycling services.
Seward Electric Department........................................................ 224-4073
501 Railway Depot Building
www.cityofseward.us
Seward Public Works Department.............................................. 224-4005
434 Sixth Avenue
www.cityofseward.net/pubwork
WEATHER
National Weather Service .................................................. 800-472-0391
www.weather.gov/arh/
Health Services
CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Progressive Chiropractic .......................................................... 224-8680
11694 Seward Hwy., Suite C
www.progressivechiroseward.com
Seward Acupuncture & Chiropractic Clinic ........224-8777 or 224-5280
208 Fourth Avenue
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DENTAL
Chugachmiut North Star Dental Clinic....................................... 224-4925
201 Third Avenue, Suite 115, P.O. Box 2088
www.chugachmiut.org/Services/Health/Northstar.html
Serving Alaskan Native/American Indian Beneficiaries.
Seward Family Dentistry .......................................................... 224-3071
400 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 710
Orthodontist................................................................................. 349-1951
400 Fourth Avenue
Dr. Jeff Symonds visits Seward Family Densitry once a month.
HEALTH & WELLNESS GRANTS
Y-South Health Association......................................................... 224-2525
P.O. Box 625
MEDICAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Chugachmiut North Star Health Clinic ................................... 224-3490
201 Third Avenue, Suite 201, P.O. Box 2088
www.chugachmiut.org/Services/Health/Northstar.html
Serving Alaskan Native/American Indian Beneficiaries. Primary Care Clinic, Behavioral
Health Services, Diabetes Prevention, Tobacco Prevention & Control, Maternal/Child
Health, Contract Health Services
Glacier Family Medical Center ................................................ 224-8733
11724 Seward Hwy., Suite D (mile 3.5 Seward Hwy.)
www.glacierfamilymedicine.com
Providence Seward Medical Center ......................................... 224-5205
417 First Avenue, P.O. Box 365
http://alaska.providence.org/locations/p/psmcc
Seward Community Health Center .......................................... 224-2273
417 First Avenue, www.sewardhealthcenter.org
Specialty Clinics: Colonoscopy, Dietitian, Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialist, Oncologist/
Hematologist, Orthopedics, Pulmonologist/Internal Medicine
Providence Seward Mountain Haven Long Term Care ........... 224-2900
2203 Oak Street, P.O. Box 365, http://alaska.providence.org/locations/p/psmcc
SeaView Community Services .................................................. 224-5257
302 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 1045, www.seaviewseward.org
Behavioral & Mental Health Counseling, Disability Services, Domestic Violence & Sexual
Assault Program, Substance Abuse Recovery, Infant Learning Program, Public Assistance,
Emergency Assistance, Prevention Programs
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Seward Public Health Center....................................................... 224-5567
201 Third Avenue, Suite 202, P.O. Box 810
www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/nursing
Provides a wide variety of health assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention
services. Available to all Alaskans. No one is denied service due to an inability to pay.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Providence Occupational Therapy............................................... 224-2800
2203 Oak Street, P.O. Box 365
http://alaska.providence.org/locations/p/psmcc
OPTOMETRY
Dr. Robert D. O’Connell .................................................... 866-283-7575
Visits Seward Family Dentistry once a month.
400 Fourth Avenue
Prism Optical ..................................................................... 800-478-5510
Dr. Kosterman visits Providence once a month.
PHARMACY
Chugachmiut Health Services Pharmacy.................................... 224-4907
201 Third Avenue, Suite 201
Serving Alaskan Native/American Indian Beneficiaries.
Safeway Pharmacy .................................................................... 224-6960
1907 Seward Hwy.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Active Abilities Physical Therapy ............................................. 224-7848
302 Washington Street, P.O. Box 783
Providence Physical Therapy....................................................... 224-2800
2203 Oak Street, P.O. Box 365
http://alaska.providence.org/locations/p/psmcc
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Providence Speech & Language Therapy..................................... 224-2800
2203 Oak Street, P.O. Box 365
http://alaska.providence.org/locations/p/psmcc
ALASKAN HEALTH RESOURCES
State of Alaska Health & Social Services Directory
www.dhss.alaska.gov/pages/services.aspx
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Alaska 2-1-1................................................................211 or 800-478-2221
www.alaska211.org
Connects callers, at no cost, to information about critical health and human services
available in communities around Alaska.
Alaska Tobacco Quit Line ..........................800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
www.alaskaquitline.com
Breast & Cervical Health Check ........................................ 800-410-6266
www.dhss.alaska.gov/dph/wcfh/pages/bchc/default.aspx
A State of Alaska program providing free screening for eligible women.
Denali Kid Care ................................................................. 888-318-8890
www.dhss.alaska.gov/dhcs
A State of Alaska program designed to ensure that children/teens of working/nonworking families can have the health insurance they need.
Frontier Community Services ........................................... 800-819-8194
43335 K Beach Road, Suite 36, Soldotna
www.fcsonline.org
A non-profit organization that provides quality services for people of all ages who have a
disability. We focus on helping people remain in their own homes and being able to get
out in the community and socialize.
Stone Soup Group ......................................... 877-786-7327 or 561-3701
307 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 100, Anchorage
www.stonesoupgroup.org
Provides assistance and support to families of children with special needs.
Community Resources
ALASKAN NATIVE SERVICES
Chugachmiut Health Services .................................................. 224-3076
201 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 2088, www.chugachmiut.org
Serving Alaskan Native/American Indian Beneficiaries. Primary Care Clinic, Behavioral
Health Services, Diabetes Prevention, Tobacco Prevention & Control, Maternal/Child
Health, Contract Health Services
Qutekcak Native Tribe .............................................................. 224-3118
221 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 1467
www.sewardaknatives.com
Changing with the tides, in harmony with our people, land, and heritage. Providing social
services, elder, and youth programs.
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BANKS
First National Bank of Alaska .................................................. 224-4200
303 Fourth Avenue
www.fnbalaska.com
Wells Fargo ............................................................................... 224-5283
908 Third Avenue
www.wellsfargo.com
CHILDREN SERVICES
Child Advocacy Center 24-Hour Help Line ...................... 907-235-8943
201 Third Avenue, Suite 101
www.havenhousealaska.org
Office of Children’s Services............................. 224-5236 or 800-478-4444
410 Adams Street, P.O. Box 148
www.dhss.alaska.gov/ocs
See also PARENT & YOUTH RESOURCES
COMMERCE
Lowell Point Community Council..................................... [email protected]
Penny Hardy Community Center, Lowell Point Road
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at noon.
Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 147, Moose Pass
www.moosepassalaska.com
Seward Chamber of Commerce ............................................... 224-8051
2001 Seward Hwy.
www.seward.com
COURT & CORRECTIONS
Seward Court Magistrate ......................................................... 224-3075
410 Adams Street, P.O. Box 1929
www.courts.alaska.gov
Seward Community Jail ............................................................ 224-4028
410 Adams Street
www.cityofseward.us
Visitation Tuesday & Thursday 7 – 8 p.m., Saturday 1 – 3 p.m.
Visitors must be pre-approved for visitation. Approval forms are available online or at the
dispatch window and must be submitted Monday thru Friday and at least one day prior to
the day of visitation.
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Spring Creek Correctional Center ........................................... 224-8200
Mile 5 Nash Road, P.O. Box 2109
www.correct.state.ak.us/corrections/institutions/sccc
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Department of Motor Vehicles .................................................... 224-4037
410 Adams Street, P.O. Box 167
www.cityofseward.us
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Seward Community Foundation ................................. 224-GIVE (4483)
P.O. Box 933
www.alaskacf.org
Provides grants to improve the lives of Seward and Moose Pass residents in areas such as
health, education, human services, arts & culture, youth, and community development.
JOB CENTER
Alaska Job Center ..................................................................... 224-5276
809 Second Avenue
www.jobs.state.ak.us
AVTEC Counseling and Job Placement Services ..................... 224-6170
www.avtec.edu/department/counseling-and-job-placement-services
LIBRARY
Moose Pass Public Library ....................................................... 288-3111
Depot Road Mile 30, Moose Pass
Seward Community Library Museum
Library.......................................................................................... 224-4082
Museum........................................................................................ 224-3902
239 6th Avenue
www.cityofseward.us/libraryweb
POST OFFICE
US Post Office Seward.................................................................. 224-3001
507 Madison Avenue
www.usps.com
US Post Office Moose Pass........................................................... 288-3623
Depot Road, Moose Pass
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Alaska Family Nutrition Program
Seward WIC Clinic........................................... 224-9186 or 800-687-4172
201 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 2012
Visits Seward Public Health 3 days a month.
www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/nutri/WIC
He Will Provide Food Pantry....................................................... 362-3033
2101 Seward Hwy., P.O. Box 2742
Qutekcak Native Tribe .............................................................. 224-3118
Public Assistance Program
221 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 1467
www.sewardaknatives.com
SeaView Community Services Public Assistance Program ..... 224-5257
302 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 1045
www.seaviewseward.org
The Compassion Closet................................................................ 224-7052
809 Fourth Avenue
Located in the Church of the Nazarene
sewardnaz.org/about
The Closet offers clean, gently used maternity, infant, children, and teen clothes.
Open Tuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
RECOVERY SUPPORT
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)....................................................... 224-3843
Church of the Nazarene (809 Fourth Avenue), daily, 8 p.m. and Resurrection Lutheran
Church (Third & Jefferson, basement entrance), daily, 12 – 1 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) .............................................. 866-258-6329
Third & Jefferson
Resurrection Lutheran Church (basement entrance),
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
SENIOR & DISABILITY SERVICES
Hope Community Resources .................................................... 260-9469
P.O. Box 1933
www.hopealaska.org
Providing services and supports, designed by individuals and families who experience
disabilities, that result in choice, control, family preservation and community inclusion.
Independent Living Center ...................................................... 224-8711
201 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 3523
www.peninsulailc.org
“An Aging and Disability Resource Center” promoting choice, independence, and quality
of life for persons and families living with disability.
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Meals on Wheels........................................................................... 224-5604
336 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 1195
www.sewardsenior.org
Qutekcak Native Tribe .............................................................. 224-3118
Elder Care Programs
221 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 1467
www.sewardaknatives.com
Services designed to meet personal needs of Alaskan Native/American Indian elders.
ResCare HomeCare .................................................................. 224-4424
44539 Sterling Hwy., Suite 206, Soldotna
www.rescare.com
ResCare is a human services company that offers services to people of all ages and abilities
to help make their lives more independent.
SeaView Community Services .................................................. 224-5257
Disability Services Program
302 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 1045
www.seaviewseward.org
Services to support individuals in the home and community, to promote independence,
and prevent institutional care.
Senior Center ............................................................................ 224-5604
336 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 1195
www.sewardsenior.org
Serving the nutritional, transportation, recreational and social needs of Seward seniors
since 1978. Insuring honor, dignity, security and independence for the older Alaskans;
assisting seniors in maintaining meaningful, quality lives.
Social Security Administration ......................................... 800-772-1213
410 Adams Street
Representative visits Seward City Hall once a month
www.socialsecurity.gov
BOROUGH & STATE OFFICES
Alaska Legislative Information Office ..................................... 224-5066
302 Railway Avenue, Suite 101, P.O. Box 1769
w3.legis.state.ak.us
Department of Natural Resources
Alaska State Recorders Office, Seward District........................... 224-7032
302 Railway Avenue, Suite 131, P.O. Box 246
www.recorder.alaska.gov
Kenai Peninsula Borough Seward Annex .... 224-2001 or 800-478-4441
302 Railway Avenue, Suite 122
www.kpb.us
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National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries
Office of Law Enforcement........................................................... 224-5348
Report Violations to the NOAA Hotline.............................. 800-853-1964
302 Railway Avenue, Suite 125, P.O. Box 2427
www.weather.gov/arh
Seward/Bear Creek Flood Service Area ................................... 224-3340
302 Railway Avenue, Suite 123, P.O. Box 1554
www.kpb.us/service-areas/sbcfsa
Community Service Organizations
ORGANIZATIONS
American Legion Seward Post 5 ............................................... 224-5440
402 Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box 306
www.americanlegionpost5.com
The nation’s largest veteran’s service organization, committed to mentoring and
sponsorship of youth programs, continued devotion to our fellow service members and
veterans.
Pioneers of Alaska Igloo 9
P.O. Box 571
www.pioneersofalaska.org
Gathers and preserves the relics and early history of Alaska.
Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance ................................. 224-4621
909 Third Avenue, Suite 6
www.rbca-alaska.org
Formed in 2005 to enjoy and advocate for healthy water, land, and air.
Resurrection Bay Historical Society ........................................ 224-3902
P.O. Box 55
www.resbayhistorical.org
[email protected]
Preserving the history of Seward and the Resurrection Bay area through artifacts,
documents, photos, and videos.
Resurrection Bay Lions [email protected]
P.O. Box 1286
www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/resurrectionbay
Lions are an international network who work together to answer the needs that challenge
communities.
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Rotary Club of Seward .............................................................. 575-4184
P.O. Box 3121
www.clubrunner.ca
Meet Tuesdays at noon, Breeze Inn
Seward Arts Council ................................................................. 224-6800
P.O. Box 794
www.sewardartscouncil.org
The mission of Seward Arts Council is to further the appreciation, education, and
understanding of the arts by promoting cultural opportunities, performances, instruction
and exhibitions. Branches of the council: Port City Players Theater, Seward Mural Society,
Seward Music & Arts Festival.
Seward Community Library Association ................................ 224-4082
P.O. Box 2023
Seward Lodge No. 6 Free & Accepted Masons of Alaska
P.O. Box 425
www.seward6.wisdomelders.com
Alaska Freemasons are a respected fraternity comprised of men with high moral character
who make a positive difference in their community and the lives of their fellow man.
Seward Prevention Coalition ................................................... 362-2466
P.O. Box 1804
www.sewardpreventioncoalition.org
A coalition of community members and organizations partnering to promote a healthy
Seward.
Seward Wellness for All ............................................................ 205-7703
www.sewardwellness.com
Promoting health and well-being to the Seward community.
SOS Save Our Seward Pets ....................................................... 224-7495
P.O. Box 2594
www.sospetsak.org
Reduced-cost spay and neuter program.
Recreation
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club
P.O. Box 2863
www.kenaicrewsers.org
.................................................. 224-3938
Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers.................................. www.lchr.org/a/45/59
P.O. Box 1923
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Seward Nordic Ski Club [email protected]
P.O. Box 1802
www.sewardnordicskiclub.org
Dedicated to promoting and supporting Nordic and back-country skiing for all ages,
developing and maintaining a network of groomed trails, and sponsoring community ski
activities and educational opportunities.
Seward Polar Bear Festival Assoc. [email protected]
P.O. Box 386
The volunteers at Seward Polar Bear Festival support family and youth events and healthy
activities. Sponsors the January Polar Bear Jump-off and the Polar Bear Pink Cheeks
Triathlon.
GYMS
Apex Gym ................................................................................. 224-7222
11724 Seward Hwy., Suite A
www.theapexgym.com
AVTEC Gym / SPRD ................................................................ 224-4054
519 Fourth Avenue
www.cityofseward.us
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Rock wall, volleyball, basketball, racquetball, roller skating, gymnasium, weight room.
5th Ave Fitness .......................................................................... 224-6506
231 Fifth Avenue
www.5thavefitnessseward.com
PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS
Alaska State Parks .................................................262-5581 or 269-8400
dnr.alaska.gov/parks
Chugach National Forest .......................................................... 224-3374
Seward Ranger District
334 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 390
www.fs.usda.gov/chugach
Kenai Fjords National Park ..................................422-0500 or 422-0573
1212 Fourth Avenue
www.nps.gov/kefj
Seward Parks & Recreation Department
Parks Maintenance & Campgrounds ....................................... 224-4055
702 Aspen Lane
www.cityofseward.us
Parks, picnic areas, camping, and RV sites.
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RECREATION
Seward Community Schools ....................................................... 224-4056
304 Sea Lion Avenue at Seward Middle School
www.cityofseward.us
October – April, Monday – Thursday, 5 – 9 p.m.
“Neighbors teaching neighbors” offers something for everyone. Provides recreational,
educational, social and cultural activities to the whole community.
Seward High School Pool ......................................................... 224-3900
2001 Swetmann Avenue
Masters, Open, Lap, Parent & Tot Swim times vary by school term. Call for recorded
hours.
Seward Parks & Recreation Department
Sports, Recreation, Gym ........................................................... 224-4054
519 Fourth Avenue
www.cityofseward.us
Providing picnic areas, ball fields, camping and RV sites, biking and walking paths, hiking
trails, skateboard park, playgrounds, gymnasium, weight room, racquetball court , BMX
race track, and programs for youth which include activities at Teen Youth Center (TYC),
after-school programs and summer day camps.
Seward Little League ................................................................. 224-4054
T-ball, softball and baseball teams.
Seward Seahawk’s Athletic Booster Club ................................. 224-3351
P.O. Box 6
Seward Tsunami Swim Club .................... [email protected]
P.O. Box 2328
https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=akstsc
Education
DAYCARE & PRESCHOOLS
Child’s Play Daycare..................................................................... 362-4082
33175 Stoney Creek Ave.
Coast to Coast Kidcare.......................................................... 207-479-5804
33896 Tiehacker Road
Day Star Daycare & Preschool..................................................... 224-8441
305 Coolidge Drive, P.O. Box 351
KPBSD Special Needs Preschool................................................. 224-3356
600 Sea Lion Drive
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Lil’ Kritters Daycare & Preschool................................................ 224-7184
213 Bluefield Drive
Robin’s Nest Daycare.................................................................... 224-3262
13948 Collman Circle
Seeds of Faith Preschool............................................................... 224-7368
321 Fourth Avenue
SCHOOLS
Seward Elementary ................................................................... 224-3356
600 Sea Lion Drive
www.sewardelementary.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Seward Middle School.................................................................. 224-9000
304 Sea Lion Avenue
www.sewardmiddleschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Seward High School..................................................................... 224-3351
2001 Swetmann Avenue
www.sewardhighschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Moose Pass School........................................................................ 288-3670
31810 Depot Road, Moose Pass
www.moosepassschool.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District ............................... 714-8888
148 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
HOME SCHOOL
Kenai Peninsula Borough Connections Homeschool Program
Seward office: 304 Sea Lion Avenue................................................................................224-9080
http://connections.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Independent Homeschool
www.aphea.org
, www.classicalconversations.com
POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS
AVTEC Alaska’s Institute of Technology ................................. 224-3322
809 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 889
www.avtec.edu
Kenai Peninsula College – Resurrection Bay Extension Site...... 224-2285
2001 Swetmann Avenue, P.O. Box 1049 (Office at Seward High School)
www.kpc.alaska.edu/RBES
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University of Alaska Fairbanks – Seward Marine Center ........ 224-5261
201 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 730
www.sfos.uaf.edu
ALASKA CHILD CARE REFERRAL
Thread Alaska’s Child Care Resource & Referral Network..... 800-278-3723
www.threadalaska.org
Thread’s mission is to advance the quality of early education and child development
by empowering parents, educating child care professionals, and collaborating with our
communities.
Child Care Program Office................................................... 888-268-4632
www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare
Supporting families in accessing quality child care.
Parent & Youth Resources
CHILDREN BIRTH - FIVE
Community Library Story Hour .............................................. 224-4082
238 Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box 2389
Fridays, 10:30 am-11:30 am
A story hour geared towards children age 3-5 full of songs, dance, stories.
Imagination Library [email protected]
Free books for children birth through age 5
To enroll: www.imaginationlibrary.com
AVTEC Gym: Tot Time ............................................................ 224-4054
519 Fourth Avenue
Monday-Friday 2-3pm
One hour for children to run and play regardless of the weather outside. Gross motor toys
are available, parents set up and clean up toys. $1.00 per child.
Parents as Teachers ................................................................... 224-4445
Home-based program for getting child health and development information into the
hands of parents & helping parents advocate for their children
11724 Seward Highway, Suite F
www.ruralcap.com
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SeaView Community Services .................................................. 224-5257
seaviewseward.org
Infant learning program: A program that provides specialized services for children (birth
through 36 months) who are at risk or have developmental delays or disabilities. Vision
and hearing screenings offered.
Ages and Stages Program: Developmental screening program for children under age 5.
Parents complete quick and easy, questionnaires regarding their child’s skills and receive
developmental appropriate activities once the questionnaire has been scored.
Play and Chat: Free play group for parents and children through age 5. Wednesdays at
Seward Library from 10:00-11:30 am.
Toddler Co-op at Lutheran Church............................................. 362-7639
400 Third Avenue
The Seward Cooperative Playgroup is a group of families who share play and childcare for
children age 18 months to 3 years. $40.00 per semester
Monday – Friday 9am-11:30am
Tot Swim at Seward High School Pool......................................... 224-3900
2001 Swetmann Avenue
A special time for parents and toddlers to safely enjoy the pool together.
Punch cards can be purchased or you can pay each time you swim.
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am – 12:30 pm
The Closet at the Church of the Nazarene................................... 224-7052
809 Fourth Avenue
Clean, gently used maternity, infant, children and teen clothes. Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 P.M.
WIC........................................................................................ 800-687-4172
Public Health Nurse.............................................................. 900-770-4871
COMMUNITY GROUPS
The Alaska Community Foundation ...........................www.alaskacf.org
Seward Music Association/Band and Choir Boosters ............. 224-3351
Seward Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
www.sewardakpta.com
Seward Parents Yahoo Group
Online resource, discussion, calendar
Groups.yahoo.com/group/sewardparents
ALASKA RESOURCES
Alaska Parent Line .............................................1-800-643-KIDS (5437)
www.rcpcfairbanks.org
Alaska Youth and Family Network ..................................(907) 770-4979
AYFN advocates for families and children with social/emotional/behavioral challenges
and related disabilities.
www.ayfn.org
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SUMMER CAMPS
Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp ............................................ 224-7001
600 Sea Lion Drive, www.bgckp.com
TYC Summer Camps ................................................................ 224-5472
Third Ave. & Jefferson Street
www.cityofseward.us
Pups Camps for kids entering grades 1st – 3rd. Rookery Camps for 4th – 6th graders.
Adventure Camp for 5th – 7th graders. Leadership Program for 7th graders. Counselor In
Training “CIT” Program for 8th graders.
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS
Boys & Girls Club......................................................................... 224-7001
600 Sea Lion Drive at Seward Elementary School
www.bgckp.com
Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by
instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
Boy Scouts.................................................................................... 283-1699
Troop 568 meets at Elks Club, Tuesday, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
www.scoutingalaska.org
An educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the
responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
Cub Scouts District Office........................................224-2070 or 283-1699
Place depends on Den, Tuesday, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
www.scoutingalaska.org
The Cub Scouting program is for boys in 1st - 6th grade and their parents, and offers fun
and challenging experiences.
Girl Scouts of Alaska ................................................................ 242-6950
Troop meetings vary by grade level.
www.girlscoutsalaska.org
Girl-centered, girl-led organization provides a proven leadership development program
for girls age 5 - 17.
Civil Air Patrol Cadets ............................................................. 224-3000
Meetings at the CAP Office, Seward Airport, Monday 5 p.m.
www.gocivilairpatrol.com
With aviation as the cornerstone, the cadet program includes aerospace education,
leadership training, physical fitness and character development.
Native Youth Olympics................................................................. 224-3118
221 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 1467
www.sewardaknatives.com
Native Youth Olympics preserve the games and activities of our ancestors. Qutekcak
sponsors teams for elementary, middle and high school. Open to all youth.
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Qutekcak Drum & Dance Group................................................. 224-3118
221 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 1467
www.sewardaknatives.com
The group practices and performs regularly throughout the year and are always learning
new songs and more about their traditions. Open to all youth.
Teen and Youth Center ............................................................. 224-5472
Third Avenue & Jefferson Street
www.cityofseward.us
TYC’s mission is to provide and facilitate social, educational and recreational activities for
the teens and youth.
Fellowships
SEWARD CHURCHES
Church of Christ........................................................................... 224-3727
433 Fourth Avenue. P.O. Box 1215
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ............................. 224-3457
13559 Seward Hwy.
Eagles Nest Christian Fellowship ............................................. 224-5635
437 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 569
Seward City Church .................................................................. 301-1046
P33783 Nash Road, P.O. Box 352, www.sewardcitychurch.org
Marathon Ministries (United Pentecostal Church) ................. 422-0402
301 Third Avenue & Adams
New Beginnings Baptist Church .............................................. 491-0316
N. Narbor Street (Breeze Inn Motel), www.nbbc-seward.org
Resurrection Bay Baptist Church ............................................. 224-7777
www.rbbcseward.com
Legends Building, Washington & Fifth, P.O. Box 2706
Resurrection Lutheran Church ................................................ 224-3628
www.rlcseward.com
400 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 35
Sacred Heart Catholic Church ................................................. 224-5414
409 Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box 207
Seward Church of the Nazarene ............................................... 224-5617
www.sewardnaz.org
803 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 616
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Seward Memorial United Methodist Church ........................... 224-7368
www.sewardumc.com
321 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 5
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church ..................................................... 224-3975
www.stpeters-seward.org
239 Second Avenue at Adams Street, P.O. Box 676
MOOSE PASS CHURCHES
Moose Pass Community Church .............................................. 288-3138
P.O. Box 111, Mile 29 Seward Hwy.
Moose Pass United Methodist Church ..................................... 224-7368
Depot Road
OTHER FELLOWSHIPS
Seward Ministerial Association................................................... 224-7368
Financial Assistance..........................................................................................................224-5414
P.O. Box 207
Rock of Ages Prison Ministries.................................................... 224-8162
P.O. Box 1976
Seaman’s Mission ...................................................................... 224-8482
www.alaskaseamansmission.org
1001 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 2742
[email protected]
The mission of the Alaska Christian Ministry to Seafarers is to establish and maintain a
ministry of service to the seafarers calling on Alaska ports.
Spring Creek Prison Ministry...................................................... 224-8133
3600 Bette Cato Avenue
Seward YoungLife ................................................. [email protected]
P.O. Box 1827
www.seward.younglife.org
He Will Provide Food Ministry................................................... 224-6800
P.O. Box 3445
Tourism, Information & Media
INFORMATION
Seward Chamber of Commerce ............................................... 224-8051
www.seward.com, 2001 Seward Hwy.
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Moose Pass Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 147, Moose Pass
[email protected]
www.moosepassalaska.com
TOURISM
Alaska SeaLife Center .............................................. Directory 224-6300
301 Railway Avenue ..........................................................................224-7908 or 888-378-2525
[email protected]
www.alaskasealife.org
Alaska State Parks .................................................262-5581 or 269-8400
Kenai Peninsula Area Office
P.O. Box 1247, Soldotna AK 99669
www.dnr.alaska.gov/parks/
Chugach National Forest, Seward Ranger District .................. 224-3374
334 Fourth Ave, P.O. Box 390
www.fs.usda.gov/main/chugach/about-forest/districts
Kenai Fjords National Park ..................................422-0500 or 422-0573
1212 Fourth Avenue. P.O. Box 1727................................................................................422-0535
(Open mid-May through mid-September)
www.nps.gov/kefj
NEWS
Seward City News ..........................................www.sewardcitynews.com
Online news, calendar, classifieds, weather
Seward Journal .......................................................................... 224-2525
P.O. Box 393........................................................................................ [email protected]
www.thesewardjournal.com
Seward Phoenix Log ................................................................. 224-3972
P.O. Box 103
[email protected]
www.thesewardphoenixlog.com
RADIO
KSKA 88.1 FM (public) ............................................................ 550-8400
www.alaskapublic.org/kska
KBAY 104.1 FM (country)............................................................ 224-6000
www.cumulus.com
KPEN 102.3 FM (country)........................................................... 224-6000
www.cumulus.com
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KWAVE 104.9 / 104.1 FM (new music)........................................ 224-6000
www.cumulus.com
KIBH 91.7 FM (variety)............................................................... 224-3997
www.sewardpublic.org
KXBA (93.3/92.7/103.1FM).................................................. 907-235-6000
Transportation & Housing
BUS
Seward Bus Line ............................................ 224-3608 or 888-420-7788
539 Third Avenue
www.sewardbuslines.net
Alaska Cruise Transfers & Tours
Cruise Ship Terminal, Port Avenue................. 350-6010 or 888-257-8527
www.sewardalaskabus.com
RAILROAD
Alaska Railroad ............................................ 224-2268 or 800-544-0552
408 Port Avenue
www.alaskarailroad.com
TAXI & CAB
Alaska Mike’s Taxi ..................................................................... 224-2244
www.alaskamikestaxi.com
Glacier Taxi................................................................................... 224-5678
PJ’s Taxi ..................................................................................... 224-5555
www.pjstaxi.com
Seward Cab Company.................................................................. 224-2000
Seward Taxi & Tours ................................................................. 362-8000
CONTROLLED RENT HOUSING
Bayside Apartments .................................................................. 224-5767
www.bayside.nwrecc.org
1011 Fourth Avenue
Bay View Apartments ............................................................... 224-9507
214 Sixth Avenue
Bear Mountain Apartments ..................................................... 224-3697
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230 Brownell Street
Gateway Apartments.................................................................... 224-3901
1810 Phoenix Road
Glacier View Apartments............................................................. 224-3737
200 Lowell Canyon Road, 1-800-478-2432 8-12pm
Kimberly Court Apartments .................................................... 224-7414
1821 Swetmann Avenue
Pacific Park Apartments ........................................................... 224-8498
www.pacificparkalaska.com
106 Caines Street
Alaska Resources
CRIME PREVENTION TIP LINES
Kenai Peninsula Crime Stoppers ......................... 800-478-HALT (4258)
www.peninsulacrimestoppers.com
Crime Stoppers gives a phone number and Web Tips to encourage citizens to volunteer
vital information helpful for law enforcement agencies to fight crime.
Party Crasher 24-Hour Hotline.................................907.399.Be21 (2321)
Text or leave message.
Report underage drinking, partying, or providing of alcohol to minors. Report illegal drug
use or selling/purchasing of illicit drugs. Texts and Voicemails are anonymous.
LEGAL SERVICES
Alaska Legal Services Kenai Office ............... 395-0352 or 888-478-2572
150 N. Willow Street, Suite 24, P.O Box 2463, Kenai
www.alsc-law.org
A private, nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income Alaskans.
Kenai District Attorney Office..................................................... 283-3131
120 Trading Bay Road, Suite 200, Kenai
www.law.state.ak.us/department/criminal/doa.html#kenai
Kenai Public Defenders Office..................................................... 283-3129
130 Trading Bay Road, Suite 390, Kenai
www.doa.alaska.gov/pda
Office of Public Advocacy ......................................................... 269-3500
900 W. Fifth Avenue, Anchorage
www.doa.alaska.gov/opa
Provides legal advocacy and guardian services to vulnerable Alaskans.
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Kenai Public Assistance Field Office................ 283-2900 or 800-478-9032
11312 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite #2, Kenai
www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa
VICTIM SERVICES
Office of Victims’ Rights ............................... 272-2620 or 866-274-2620
1007 W. Third Avenue, Suite 205, Anchorage
www.officeofvictimsrights.legis.state.ak.us
An agency of the Alaska Legislature that provides free legal services to victims of crime to help
them obtain the rights they are guaranteed under the Alaska constitution and statutes with
regard to their contacts with police, prosecutors, judges, and other criminal justice agencies
in this state, as well as to advance and protect those victim rights in court when necessary and
authorized by law.
SeaView Community Services .................................................. 224-5257
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
302 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 1045
www.seaviewseward.org
Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE)............269-7384 or
800-247-9763
550 W. Seventh Avenue, Suite 601, Anchorage
www.correct.state.ak.us/probation-parole/vine
An automated inmate information and notification service. Victims can call the toll-free
number and receive an inmate’s current location and tentative release date.
Violent Crimes Compensation Board .......... 465-3040 or 800-764-3040
333 Willoughby Avenue
P.O. Box 110230, Juneau
doa.alaska.gov/vccb
Established to help mitigate financial losses that are the direct result of violent crimes that
occur to Alaskans and visitors to Alaska. VCCB also helps to foster victim advocacy and
services and promotes victim recovery.
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This Directory is provided by the Seward Prevention Coalition.
For more information about the Seward Prevention Coalition and its activities,
please contact Katie Cornwell, Coalition Coordinator, at (907) 362-2466
or [email protected]
P.O. Box 1804, Seward AK 99664
Revisions or omissions to information listed should be directed to the Coalition Coordinator.
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