Wichita 988 Tribal Response

Wichita 988 Tribal Response We have a drop-in center located at 301 W Broadway Street in Anadarko, OK. We have staff on-call 24/7.

Formerly known as the Raising Interest in Suicide Education (RISE) program, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes 988 Tribal Response program strives to increase access to mental health services for Native Americans through the 988 Mental Health Lifeline. Wichita and Affiliated Tribes 988 Tribal Response Program (Former names: Tribal Youth Surveillance Prevention program and later rebranded as the RISE program)

The 988 Tribal Response (988TR) program is a federally-funded grant administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The purpose of our program is to provide resources to improve response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) from tribal communities and/or American Indian/Alaska Native callers. Our program can help coordinate/facilitate a variety of mental health and suicide prevention/intervention trainings, educate community members, mental health professionals, and first responders on what the 988 process looks like, and provide case management, professional therapy, and peer recovery support services for 988 callers. Native licensed professional counselors are on-site and specialize in both youth and adult therapeutic services.. We encourage tribal members looking for resources/support services to call/text 988 and ask for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes 988 Tribal Response Program.

TOMORROW - March 16th!
03/16/2026

TOMORROW - March 16th!

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Behavioral Health and NAIAH will be hosting a Gathering of Native Americans community workshop during Spring Break. Open to ages 13 & up! There will be door prizes and lunch!

📍 Iscani Gym in Anadarko, OK
🗓️ March 16-17, 2026

✅ Follow this link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WichitaAndAffiliatedTribes/GONAEventRegistration

03/12/2026

This is your sign to pause for a moment today.
Maybe that means taking a deep breath.
Maybe it means getting some rest.
Maybe it means reaching out to someone you trust.
Maybe it means asking for help.
Small steps matter — and support is always here if you need it.
988 Oklahoma is brought to you by . Call or text 24/7 for free, confidential mental health help.

March 31st at the Community Building in Anadarko!
03/10/2026

March 31st at the Community Building in Anadarko!

SAVE THE DATE:

We are so excited to share that we will be having our first Wichita Tribal Youth Council meeting on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026!



Participants must be ENROLLED members of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Descendants of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, or members of a Federally Recognized Tribe.



***OFFICIAL FLYER WITH FULL DETAILS COMING SOON***



For more information, please contact:

Mary Hill: (405) 247-8625
Mary.hill@wichitatribe.com

or

Darian Williams: (405) 247-2425 ext.359
Darian.williams@wichitatribe.com

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Behavioral Health and NAIAH will be hosting a Gathering of Native Americans community work...
03/06/2026

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Behavioral Health and NAIAH will be hosting a Gathering of Native Americans community workshop during Spring Break. Open to ages 13 & up! There will be door prizes and lunch!

📍 Iscani Gym in Anadarko, OK
🗓️ March 16-17, 2026

✅ Follow this link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WichitaAndAffiliatedTribes/GONAEventRegistration

Fellowship and crafts 💚
03/03/2026

Fellowship and crafts 💚

Our Open Craft Group is officially here 🎉
Join us every FIRST Friday of the month for creativity, connection, and community.
No registration required — just bring your project and an open mind 💚

03/03/2026

https://bit.ly/OKConnectFeb2026

NAMI Connection is for adults (18+) with mental health conditions. NAMI Connection Facilitators are uniquely qualified to lead support groups because they are going through their own recovery process. By utilizing NAMI-trained support group methods, they empathize with and encourage those who are just beginning the journey to a renewed life. A NAMI Connection Facilitator ensures that the group shares responsibility for maintaining guidelines, sustains clear participant boundaries, clarifies goals, and reinforces communication skills that encourage group participation.

Who can facilitate a group?
✓ Any adult (18+) who identifies with a mental health condition may apply to become a NAMI Connections Support Group facilitator.
✓ They are at a point in their own recovery that they are able to “give back” to others.
✓ All potential leaders are screened to determine whether the opportunity is a good fit for the individual and for the organization.
✓ Prospective leaders attend an intensive 2-day training to become certified.
✓ All facilitators must be members of NAMI and commit to a minimum of one year of service.

While attending a NAMI Connections Support Group in the past is not required, it is encouraged.

Tomorrow!
02/24/2026

Tomorrow!

02/24/2026
02/19/2026
Join us on March 16-17 at the Iscani Gym for a Gathering of Native Americans workshop 🖤🤍💛❤️
02/19/2026

Join us on March 16-17 at the Iscani Gym for a Gathering of Native Americans workshop 🖤🤍💛❤️

Join us for a Gathering of Native Americans 2-day workshop GONA.

A GONA is a culturally grounded, strengths-based framework that brings community members together in a safe and respectful environment to explore historical and intergenerational trauma, strengthen relationships, and encourage personal and collective growth. The training incorporates traditional values, storytelling, group activities, and guided reflection to support emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

Ages: 13 & up.
Dates: March 16-17, 2026

GONA Event Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WichitaAndAffiliatedTribes/GONAEventRegistration

Next Wednesday on Feb 25th, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Health Programs is hosting a Heart Health Event at the Wic...
02/18/2026

Next Wednesday on Feb 25th, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Health Programs is hosting a Heart Health Event at the Wichita Community Building ❤️

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301 West Broadway
Anadarko, OK
73005

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(405) 247-8817

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RAISING INTEREST IN SU***DE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes provide youth su***de prevention services to Wichita tribal members, all American Indian youth, and all community-residing youth ages 10-24 years old in Caddo, Blaine, Canadian, Custer, Grady, and Wash*ta counties. Our primary purpose is to strengthen individuals and communities in order to prevent su***de. Our program goals are: • Goal 1: Increase awareness and understanding of su***de. • Goal 2: Engage the Tribal community and partnering entities through coalition development, training, and outreach. • Goal 3: Develop the workforce through trainings to ensure effective assessment and treatment of youth at risk of su***de. • Goal 4: Implement community-based surveillance to identify at-risk youth and connect youth with services. • Goal 5: Ensure effective treatment and coordination of care through case management and follow up services. • Goal 6: Conduct quality improvement on prevention and response to su***de attempts and completions. Please feel welcomed and invited to call or visit our office. Our work is free and confidential.

We provide: (a) crisis response for youth at risk of harming themselves (prevention) and communities in need of healing (post-vention); (b) educational outreach to enhance awareness and understanding of self-harming behavior; and (c) community development to build infrastructure and partner coalitions among Tribal and public entities.

For more information, please contact: Kristie Subieta Program Director 405-247-8817 104 E. Kansas Anadarko, OK 73005 kristie.subieta@wichitatribe.com Vickey Lorentz, Surveillance and Intervention Specialist Chrystal Jones, Case Manager

Kati Sullivan, Outreach Specialist Alicia Wheeler, Administrative Assistant