The Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Services (BHSAS) provides a wide range of outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment at our four satellite clinics located in Okmulgee, Okemah, Sapulpa, and Eufaula, Oklahoma.  Although not co-located with the other DHA medical clinics, BHSAS routinely collaborates with the medical providers throughout our health system to provide a continuity of care to our patients.   We provide individual, group, marital, and family counseling.  Psychological testing and substance abuse assessments are also offered at our clinics.  BHSAS is one of a few tribal programs that is state certified as an outpatient substance abuse treatment program.  Another noteworthy aspect of our program is that the staff is composed of approximately 70 % American Indians who are highly educated.  All therapists have at least a master’s degree and most are licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma.  BHSAS employs two licensed psychologists and a board-certified psychiatrist who provides clinical supervision to master’s level staff. 

The mission of the Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Services (BHSAS)  “is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide a quality of care that enhances the lives of American Indian individuals and families living in our communities.   BHSAS embraces a holistic treatment approach that includes  body, mind, and spirit which facilitates self-empowerment, prevention, education, and intervention.”  Respect for culture and involvement in our Indian communities is essential to the success of our program.

For further information on the services provided by the BHSAS please contact the main office in Okmulgee at (918) 758-1910.

BHSAS Staff include the following:

Clinical Staff:

Elise Taylor, Ph.D., Clinical Director

Alice Coe, M.S., LPC, Assistant Director       

Daley Tearl, M.S., ICADC, Substance Abuse Coordinator

Joe Speer, M.D., Psychiatrist

Michael Burnside, M.S., LPC, ICAADC, Clinician

Rachel Nies, M.S., LPC, ICAADC, Clinician

Barry Clark, M.S. MFT, Substance Abuse Clinician

Laura Densmore, M.S., LPC, Clinician

Support Staff:

Gale Smith, Office Manager

Georgeann DeLaune, Billing Specialist

Angela Green, Sapulpa Receptionist

Terri Hunter, Eufaula Receptionist

Rose Gehle, Okemah Receptionist

When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

Please do not hesitate to contact us at the numbers below with any questions you may have regarding the services offered by the Health System or eligibility requirements for those services.

(918)756-4333

(800)782-8291 

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