CREOKS News

The Anchor Initiative

The Anchor Initiative

CREOKS Health Services and the BeHeard Movement have partnered together to help the unhoused population become healthier mentally and physically while reclaiming their stability and sense of self. This is the Anchor Initiative. In Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the BeHeard...

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Functional Family Therapy to Native Tribes

Functional Family Therapy to Native Tribes

The heartbeat of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) lies in the essential relationships that shape the very essence of someone’s character - family. This short term, evidence-based intervention invites loved ones to join therapy sessions to support at-risk youth by...

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Disability Pride – Embracing Identity

Disability Pride – Embracing Identity

Every July, CREOKS and the health community recognize Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the identities, contributions and achievements of people with disabilities. Rooted in the disability rights movement, disability pride is both a celebration and a call to...

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The Mental Toll of Food Insecurity

The Mental Toll of Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. We already know the physical consequences like malnutrition, obesity and chronic disease, but what about the mental health implications? Research shows there is a serious...

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Helpful vs Harmful: Emotion Management

Helpful vs Harmful: Emotion Management

Negative emotions like fear, sadness and anger are a basic part of life and sometimes we struggle with how to deal with them effectively. Often, we learn to cope with emotions from our environment and the people we are around. Some of the coping styles we learn may be...

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Building Confidence for Life

Building Confidence for Life

A child’s self-esteem plays a critical role in their emotional well-being, relationships and academic success. It forms the foundation of how they see themselves and interact with the world. Helping your kids build strong self-esteem begins with consistent support,...

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Silencing Mental Health Stigma

Silencing Mental Health Stigma

In every recovery story, there is strength, but too often stigma silences the voices of the mental health community. It’s time to declare that mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. Reclaim your story and share it proudly. Mental health prejudice takes many...

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CREOKS Hosts BeHeard Movement Ribbon Cutting in Oklahoma City

CREOKS Hosts BeHeard Movement Ribbon Cutting in Oklahoma City

CREOKS Health Services was pleased to host our partner, BeHeard Movement for a ribbon cutting event on June 16. A new beacon of hope is on the horizon for Oklahoma City with the partnership of CREOKS and BeHeard Movement’s efforts to provide comprehensive support and...

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The Grove: Client-Focused Disability Services

The Grove: Client-Focused Disability Services

Disability is no longer a term rooted in limitations. Inspired to empower all abilities and celebrate uniqueness, CREOKS unveiled the newly branded disability services, The Grove. By fostering a supportive community, The Grove is true to its tagline - rooted in care,...

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7 Warning Signs of Disordered Drinking

7 Warning Signs of Disordered Drinking

Addiction to alcohol can sneak up on you. Many people that develop disordered alcohol use start with occasional drinking in a responsible way. April is Alcohol Awareness Month which is the perfect time to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol and make note of any...

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CREOKS in the News

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Creek County Unites Against Opioid Crisis

CREOKS Director of Addiction & Recovery Services, Amanda Hammack speaks on the need for mental health services funding in Oklahoma, espically regarding opioids. 

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Broken Arrow Police Dept. Partners with CREOKS for Crisis Response

The Broken Arrow Police Department Crisis Response Team will now work with CREOKS, a nonprofit mental health organization based in Broken Arrow, replacing its current partnership with GRAND Mental Health.

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BeHeard Movement Serves the Unhoused in OKC

The BeHeard Movement’s mission is to help end homelessness one person at a time, one shower at a time. CREOKS CEO Brent Black said they connected with BeHeard in Tulsa and began embedding some of their case managers and therapists into that location.

Media Contact

For all media inquiries, please contact Chief Communications Officer Amber Gutierrez, amber.gutierrez@creoks.org or 918.991.0581.