Ready for a fresh start?
Alaska’s Department of Health is working with Health and Lifestyle Training (HALT) to help Alaskans join the right program for them to lose weight or prevent diabetes.
Find an Alaska-based program near you

Click here if you’re interested in finding a community-based program near you to lose weight or prevent diabetes. Many of these programs are free or low-cost.

Find an available program, no matter where you live

There are other great options. Alaska’s health department is offering access to HALT’s online programs to eligible Alaskans living anywhere in the state.

Want to join an online program focused on losing weight AND preventing diabetes? That’s called a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements for the DPP, you’re likely eligible for another option HALT offers. That's called a Healthy Lifestyle program to lose weight and make other healthy changes. HALT will match you with the best program for you.

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This year, the Alaska Department of Health can support more than 500 Alaskans living anywhere in the state to join online programs through its partnership with HALT. Adults in these online programs participate at no cost to them.

Track your progress with ease

Use the mobile app or your computer to access the program and work with your assigned coach.

Alaska-based programs near you

Reach out to the following organizations in your community to learn about how to enroll in a community-based Diabetes Prevention Program. These programs help you lose weight or stay at a healthy weight, lower blood sugar, and prevent diabetes.

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center 4951 Business Park Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 907-743-7200 Spanish: Yes Programs: DPP, DSMES, SMBP Southcentral Foundation Diabetes Education Program 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Suite 1121 Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 907-729-4380 Programs: DPP, DSMES YMCA of Anchorage 5323 Lake Otis Parkway Anchorage, AK 99507 Phone: 907-563-3211 Ext: 104 Program: DPP
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Diabetes Prevention and Control Program PO Box 528 Bethel, AK 99559 Phone: 907-543-6049 Programs: DPP, Healthy Living, DSMES
Tanana Chiefs Conference Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center 1717 West Cowles Street Fairbanks, AK 99701 Phone: 907-451-6682, Ext: 3768 Program: DPP University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service Tanana District Office Diabetes Prevention Program 1000 University Avenue Fairbanks, AK 99709 Phone: 907-474-2426 Program: DPP
Southeast Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Haines Health Center 131 1st Avenue, Haines, AK 99827 Phone: 907-766-6300 Programs: DPP, DSMES, SMBP
Seldovia Village Tribe 880 East End Road Homer, AK 99603 Phone: 907-226-2228 Programs: DPP, SMBP
Southeast Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Ethel Lund Medical Center 1200 Salmon Creek Lane Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: 907-463-4040 Programs: DPP, DSMES, SMBP
Kenaitze Indian Tribe 508 Upland Street Kenai, AK 99611 Phone: 907-335-7582 Program: Healthy Living
Ketchikan Indian Community 2960 Tongass Ave. Ketchikan, AK 99901 Phone: 907-228-9428 Programs: Healthy Living, DSMES
Maniilaq Association 733 2nd Avenue Kotzebue, AK 99752 Phone: 907-442-7455 Program: DPP
Southeast Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center 222 Tongass Drive Sitka, AK 99835 Phone: 907-966-2411 Programs: DPP, DSMES, SMBP
Central Peninsula Hospital 250 Hospital Place Soldotna, AK 99669 Phone: 907-714-4404 Programs: Healthy Living, DSMES
Capstone Clinic 3122 E Meridian Park Loop Wasilla, AK 99654 Phone: 907-357-9590 Programs: Healthy Living, DSMES

The program list was last updated in June 2025.

Want to learn more about Diabetes Prevention Programs? Visit the Alaska Department of Health webpage that explains them.

Visit Alaska’s Fresh Start campaign website to explore more programs to meet other health goals. These goals include managing blood pressure and stopping smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco.