About CITC

The Recovery and Reentry department offers comprehensive support for people overcoming addiction or rejoining the community after incarceration. We provide both residential and out-patient services, emphasizing community and peer support. Our approach incorporates cultural practices to promote holistic healing and spiritual wellness, creating a supportive environment for those on their recovery journey.

Our Recovery Services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Through our Career Development department, we provide comprehensive job training and skills development to help Alaska Native and American Indian people in the Cook Inlet region find meaningful, lasting work. We understand the challenges of a changing job market and offer support to families as they navigate these changes, aiming to promote self-sufficiency and sustainable employment.

The Clare Swan Early Learning Center (CSELC) applies the strengths of the Early Head Start educational model to support the needs of working families beyond simple child care. Using an Early Head Start curriculum, the center emphasizing the importance of relationships to support the development of Alaska Native and American Indian (AN/AI) infants and toddlers.

Our Financial Assistance department offers direct, respectful help to those in need. We ensure fair access to resources that support stability and long-term success. Our individualized approach aims to empower community members to achieve personal growth and financial independence.

Our Family Wellness department is dedicated to creating and implementing opportunities that strengthen family bonds. We promote healthy living practices and provide support to ensure families feel safe and secure. Our goal is to reinforce the importance of strong families as the center of our culture.

Our Youth Education department encourage academic achievement through a variety of educational services for students of all ages—from elementary school through post-secondary adult training and higher education programs.

We offer educational and cultural programs that enhance students’ academic and personal development, as well as career interests and employment opportunities. All our programs use culturally relevant curriculum and teaching models that focus on an individual student’s needs. Our services provide comprehensive school-to-life transition planning, and referral and advocacy services for our students and their families.

Our Get Out The Native Vote initiative encourages Native people to participate actively in the democratic process. We provide voter education and promote Native leadership in decision-making. Our goal is to ensure that our community’s voice is heard, and that Native people lead in shaping the decisions that affect our world.