CREOKS News

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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Too Much Screen Time

Too Much Screen Time

Teenagers stare at a screen for more than eight hours a day, according to the Common Sense Census. Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, gaming system or old-fashioned television, teens are accustomed to immediate entertainment 24/7. But how does that screen time impact...

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Supporting Female Veterans

Supporting Female Veterans

Our bravest citizens often fight a new battle at home - mental health struggles. This Women’s History month, CREOKS is especially grateful to our female veterans who deserve to feel empowered and healthy. But without an understanding of military culture or the unique...

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Spotting Scammers

Spotting Scammers

Remember the Nigerian prince who emailed our grandmas desperately needing Ethel or Rose to move a large sum of money out of the country? Decades later, scammers have upped their savvy, and as March is Fraud Prevention Month, it’s an important reminder to protect our...

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CREOKS in the News

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CREOKS and BeHeard Host Community Resource Fair

Fox 23 News

CREOKS Health Services and BeHeard Movement hosted a community resource and job fair on Wednesday. “Everybody is here to be able to assist people, guide them in the direction they want to go, figure out what resources they need so they can point them in the right direction and make those connections with the people that they need to meet,” said Morgan Henry, the Director of Support and Employment Services at CREOKS.

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Creek County Unites Against Opioid Crisis

Oklahoma News Report

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

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Broken Arrow Police Dept. Partners with CREOKS for Crisis Response

News on 6

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

KOSU

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.