Services We Provide

Choosing Our Roots is a queer-led and queer-focused nonprofit providing housing support and case management to queer, Alaskan youth and young adults experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. 

We are not a crisis response organization. If you are in crisis, please get in touch with 911 for medical or 988 for mental health emergency services. 

We have regional case management programs in Anchorage, The Kenai Peninsula, and the MatSu Valley. 

Choosing Our Roots provides housing support, case management, bridge housing, host homes, and referrals to additional services. These programs are region-based and not available in all areas.

We are always accepting new referrals but often work from a waitlist. We know this is difficult and disheartening, and we are working hard to meet the growing need for services with our limited available resources. 

SEPTEMBER 2024

Anchorage: Working from a waitlist.

SafeRoot Anchorage: Working from a waitlist. 

MatSu Valley: Working for a waitlist.

currently accepting applications for Hosts, Host Home Program waitlist is CLOSED to new Participants at this time. 

We will update this section monthly to communicate if/when regions have openings for ease.****

The first step is to complete the eligibility inquiry form below, and a team member will reach out to complete an evaluation. If it is determined Choosing Our Roots services are the best fit for your needs, one of our region-based case managers will begin the intake process. 

It is caseload and program availability dependent. Know that we are diligently working to provide the level of service each participant deserves, and we will remain in touch with folks on the waitlist while we do so.

We know that all situations of homelessness are challenging and work closely with several community partners across the state to meet as many needs as possible. While we do provide refererals during in eligibility inquiry phase, Alaska operates a free helpline for referrals and information that can be reached at 211. 

Each of our programs have specific qualification criteria and goes through a similar intake process. Reach out and we can begin the discussion!