The year 2020 has been a tough one. Top news: racial inequities and a pandemic that disproportionately affects people of color. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and is a good time to learn how to seek help or be an ally to those who may be struggling. Understanding the purpose of Minority Mental…
A Truly Great Social Worker is Hard to Find, Difficult to Part with and Impossible to Forget On Friday, June 26, Greer Fites retired after 42 years serving the citizens of Tulsa. A 1978 graduate of The University of Oklahoma School of Social Work (OUSSW), Fites has held a variety of positions at a number…
Leah, once homeless, obtains an apartment through a local housing program and lives independently. It hasn’t always been easy. Melody, Leah’s Family & Children’s Services Tulsa Housing and Recovery Program (THARP) therapist, has helped her through some challenging times. Her home visits and other local services have provided the support Leah needs. For example, after obtaining medical care, Leah has hip surgery. As she undergoes rehabilitation, Leah’s apartment is reconfigured to handicap accessible to help her get around…
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the future has never felt so unpredictable. As Family & Children’s Services continues to do everything possible to sustain daily operations and adapt to our changing reality, COVID-19 continues to intensify the need for mental health care services. Because of our incredible donors during COVID-19, our clients are able to…
Michael and his family live in a rural northeast Oklahoma community. Due to the pandemic, his family had lost touch with Rose, a Family & Children’s Services specialist who had only been speaking to his parents via telephone. Because of the interruption, they are only able to complete half of their assessment required to start therapy. But one day, the postal carrier delivers a pleasant surprise – an iPad from Family & Children’s Services. For the…
