Community Connections Encourages Alaskans to Support Local Non-Profits Through Pick.Click.Give.

As the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) application season opens, Community Connections is excited to remind Alaskans about the opportunity to support local non-profits through the Pick.Click.Give. program. This initiative allows residents to donate a portion of their PFD to causes they care about, making a significant impact on the community.

Community Connections is proud to be a part of this program and encourages everyone to consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission in providing individualized, customer-guided supports that encourage independence, community belonging and quality of life.

Celebrating 39 years of changed lives

Everyone has the right to live in the community of their choice.

That’s why we’re here. Our services help with developing independence, learning new skills and living in the community of one’s choice.

We serve individuals with developmental disabilities, adults with physical disabilities, elders, very young children who are developmentally delayed or at risk, and children with behavioral health needs.

We are a nonprofit human service organization, and have served southern southeast Alaska for over 30 years.

Early Learning Program

For families of children aged birth to three years with developmental delays or who are “at risk” of developing delays.

Children's Mental Health

Comprehensive mental health services for children and their families in the home and community.

Senior & Disability Services

For individuals with developmental disabilities and seniors who require assistance to remain in their community of choice and with achieving their life goals.

Course Request Form.

You will be contacted with details regarding the course.

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Our Mission

Ever wondered “what does Community Connections actually do?”

Here’s what we do – and why.

Lets Help Each Other Together

The 12th Annual Holiday Sock Drive - 2024

Thank you to all who donated and worked hard throughout the years on our annual Holiday Sock Drive! We received many donations with the help of great partners in town. Click here to see what you can do to help out!

With your support we have continued to make a difference in the lives of children, seniors, and adults with disabilities. We have been able to serve many, many individuals throughout our programs in Ketchikan and on Prince of Wales Island. Donations truly brighten the days of those in our community. From cash contributions to donated clothing, hand-knitted hats and homemade cookies, each of these items bring joy to those in need. We are grateful for your partnership! Here is a video highlighting 2024’s drive!

Are you in crisis?

Ketchikan CARES is available to anyone in the community of Ketchikan who may be experiencing mental health difficulties like depression, anxiety, bullying, abuse, suicidal ideation and school stress.

There have been many times as a single mom I have felt so alone. The ELP staff have always been a great comfort to me during those times, sharing information and reminding me that I'm not alone. They offer advice, solutions and goals that are so helpful. My daughter and I both look forward to their visits so that we can show what new things have been accomplished since the last visit.

My son’s counselor is very sensitive and insightful and has made such a strong connection with him. She has helped him see things about himself that he needed and made him face his own imaginings in a way that made him a more whole and deeper person. She has been kind to my son and to me in the truest sense of the word.

My support staff helps me grocery shop and has been teaching me how to cook. He helps show me how to pick greens off of the beach so that I could give them to grandma and other elders. He is helping me to stay out of trouble. I also want to say he helps me to not get really angry, to just talk to people and tell them my feelings.