Tulsa World Column: Mental health tragedies avoided
NOTE: This is an op-ed published by The Tulsa World (view here) By Dee Harris, Community Advisory Board On Oct. 10, 2018, a headline in the Tulsa World read, “Tulsa…
FCS therapist brings Cherokee voices to World Social Work Day
Kristi Whitaker, a COPES therapist at Family & Children’s Services, has collaborated with the Cherokee Nation for the fourth time to translate the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) yearly…
Continuing Care Team Hosts Holiday Party for WIR Alumni
On December 9, 2023, the Continuing Care team of Family & Children’s Services’ (FCS) Women in Recovery (WIR) program held a holiday party for 79 graduates of the WIR Program.…
Jenks High School: A Beacon of Hope in Mental Health Awareness
The students at Jenks High School recently embarked on a remarkable journey. The week of December 11-15 was not just another week in their academic calendar; it was a week…
Tulsa Fire Department, FCS teaming up for new 24/7 de-escalation emergency response
Published in April 2023 by The Tulsa World. View here. By Andrea Eger Editor’s Note: This week, the Alternative Response Team (ART) launches in Tulsa to provide the right care…