Eligibility Criteria

This program is vital in the efforts of successful reintegration and transition assistance.  We are a tribally funded program geared towards providing Creek Citizens who have been incarcerated or soon to be released the opportunity to benefit from our services.  To be eligible for services, certain criteria must be met.

Those elements are:

• Must be a Creek Citizen who was released from an in-state correctional facility

• Have the desire to work

• Be honest about your convictions, record and weaknesses (Strike Out Rule applies in termination of services)

• Willing to adapt to a post-release "RAP" plan

• Have no outstanding criminal charges

• Desire to reside in Muscogee (Creek) Nation Jurisdiction. Those counties are: Rogers, Mayes, Tulsa, Okmulgee, Creek, Okfuskee, Hughes, McIntosh and Wagoner.

Steps of R.i.P.

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reintegration Program Case Determination & Eligibility.

Hvmken:  The applicant or family must contact RiP for services.

Hokkolen:  Applicant must complete an Intake Assessment Packet.

Tuccenen:  Based on information from your Intake Assessment, RiP will determine eligibility for Reintegration Services.

Osten:  RiP staff will evaluate and prioritize your needs for your release.

Cahkepen:  We will develop a "RAP" (Reintegration Aftercare Plan) customizing it to your specific needs and interests.

Epaken:  RiP will assist you in implementing your RAP with our resources, referrals, and services.

Kolvpaken:  RiP will provide continued support on the condition that client responsibilities and RiP guidelines are met.

- William James

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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