About Us
Residential Youth Care and SeaLevel
For over three decades, Residential Youth Care (RYC) has stood as a beacon of hope for vulnerable Alaskan youth, transforming lives through comprehensive behavioral health services, from Ketchikan, across the broader State of Alaska. From our humble beginnings as a five-bed therapeutic foster home, RYC has become a cornerstone of community support, now offering 35 residential treatment beds, 10 therapeutic foster care placements, and extensive community-based services reaching over 40 youth.
Our evolution reflects our unwavering commitment to meeting the complex needs of Alaska's youth and families through accredited behavioral health services, including residential care, outpatient clinical support, therapeutic rehabilitation, and preventative programs. Guided by our mission "to advocate for and foster the safety and well-being of youth at risk and their families so they may lead productive lives," our dedicated team of 50 professionals, overseen by a six-member board, works tirelessly to create positive change.
​
It is from this mission and committment that SeaLevel has emerged.
​
SeaLevel Youth Center is a community-driven initiative designed to provide a safe, welcoming space for Ketchikan's youth (ages 15-21) to access services, build relationships, and engage in activities that provide purpose and satisfaction. SeaLevel will serve as a centralized resource where young people can connect with skilled adults, receive mental health support, gain employment readiness skills, and address food insecurity—all within a non-stigmatizing, accessible environment. SeaLevel's design is rooted in strong community priorities and partnerships, ensuring that the project responds directly to local needs while increasing and strengthening primary prevention efforts.
​
​
​
​
Our objectives are clear: to create a brighter future for youth by enhancing essential resources and addressing critical challenges. We aim to increase safety, connection, opportunities, engagement, and support, ensuring that young people have access to the guidance and services they need to succeed. At the same time, we are working to decrease homelessness, substance misuse, violence, and food insecurity, providing a more stable and secure environment where youth can thrive. By focusing on these key areas, we are empowering the next generation with the tools to build a stronger, healthier future.
​SeaLevel’s 11,000 sq ft facility will serve as a dynamic space dedicated to supporting youth and fostering their growth. The space will offer both short- and long-term office areas, meeting rooms for mentorship and collaboration, and a commercial kitchen to provide nourishing meals. With amenities like showers and laundry, family-style dining, and a community café, we aim to create a comfortable and welcoming environment. Youth will have access to tutoring and training spaces to enhance their skills, as well as creative areas to spark innovation. Lounges and Zen Dens will offer relaxation and reflection, ensuring a well-rounded space where young people can succeed, connect, and reach their full potential.
.png)
Empower
Growth
SeaLevel is scheduled to open it doors August 2026.
Our comprehensive support systems builds lasting protective factors that will transform individual's lives and strengthen our entire community.
This investment in youth creates a ripple effect of positive change that will benefit all of Ketchikan's future generations. ​