Echota Behavioral Health

02/14/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight – Friday ✨

Today we’re excited to introduce the final two members of the UKB Youth Council as we wrap up our week-long spotlight series ahead of the Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16. We are incredibly proud of every one of these young leaders and inspired by their passion for service, culture, and community. 💙

🌿 Meet our final Youth Council members:

Noah Wolfe
Why he joined: Noah joined the Youth Council to learn more about community outreach and to use his skills to help create meaningful events for others in the community. He loves giving back through volunteer work and supporting those around him.
Fun fact: Noah is a member of his school’s youth choir and has had the opportunity to sing solo performances. He also participates in Cherokee class through his after-school program and has taken part in the Cherokee Challenge Bowl and Cherokee Choir. 🎶

J’Leeanna Ramsey
Why she joined: J’Leeanna has a strong passion for helping others, especially within her community, which inspired her to become part of the Tribal Youth Council.
Fun fact: She is the 2025–2027 Jr. Miss UKB and plans to attend college to pursue a career in law. 👑⚖️

Thank you for following along as we introduced our amazing UKB Youth Council members this week. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make! 🌟

02/13/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight – Thursday ✨

As we continue counting down to the UKB Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16, we’re excited to introduce two more outstanding Youth Council members! Each brings curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection to community and culture. 💙

🌿 Meet today’s Youth Council members:

Laney Frogg
Why she joined: Laney wanted to be part of the Youth Council to learn more about her culture and tribe, with a passion for sharing that knowledge with the younger generation.
Fun fact: She can quote every line from Grease 1 and 2! 🎶

Eva Barnes
Why she joined: Eva joined the Youth Council because she believes every organization benefits from creativity and fresh ideas.
Fun fact: She had the opportunity to participate in a STEM program in Orlando, Florida, through the Seminoles and even explored NASA’s Visitor Center—an incredible experience! 🚀

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our amazing UKB Youth Council members all week long! 🌟

02/12/2026

🩷Reminder: Keetoowah Elder Day is TOMORROW!

We are excited to honor and celebrate our Keetoowah Elders at the Goingsnake Community Center tomorrow, Friday, February 13th from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Join the United Keetoowah Band & Echota Behavioral Health for a wonderful day of fellowship and community engagement. ❤️

🎣 Fish Fry
🎶 Cultural Event
🎟 Raffle
🎉 Bingo

We look forward to spending the day together celebrating our Elders and all they mean to our community. See you there!

02/12/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight – Wednesday ✨

We’re halfway through our countdown to the UKB Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16, and we’re excited to introduce two more incredible Youth Council members! These young leaders are already showing a strong commitment to learning, service, and community. 💙

🌿 Meet today’s Youth Council members:

Grayci Spradlin
Why she joined: Grayci has always enjoyed helping others and planning and organizing events. She loves learning new things and is excited for the new opportunities the Youth Council will bring. As a new member, she hopes to give back to the community by using her passions to help plan fun and educational events for youth.
Fun fact: She comes from a very large family with lots of young children who motivate her to help and teach the next generation.

Leland Deere
Why he joined: Leland wanted to be part of the Youth Council to become more involved with his tribe and because he enjoys helping people.
Fun fact: He likes to run! 🏃‍♂️

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting our outstanding UKB Youth Council members this week! 🌟

02/11/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight ✨

We’re continuing our countdown to the UKB Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16 by introducing two more of our amazing Youth Council members! Each of these young leaders brings their own voice, passion, and perspective, and we’re so proud to highlight them. 💙

🌿 Meet today’s Youth Council members:

Izabella Phillips
Why she joined: Izabella wanted to be part of the Youth Council to have the opportunity to share her opinions in an open, supportive environment alongside her peers.
Fun fact: She has a glitter lava lamp! ✨

Angel Jones
Why she joined: Angel has a strong passion for working with children of all ages, whether in the medical or education field. She connects easily with younger children and joined the Youth Council to have a voice and help represent the next generation.
Fun fact: She has represented two different powwow princesses! 👑

Stay tuned as we continue introducing our incredible UKB Youth Council members this week! 🌟

02/10/2026

Thank you Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting the State of the Community! A great reminder of how our community continues to grow and move forward together.

02/10/2026

✨ Youth Council Inauguration Countdown! ✨

We are so excited for the UKB Youth Council Inauguration coming up on Monday, February 16! We’re officially one week away, and to celebrate, we’ll be introducing two of our new Youth Council members each day this week.

We are incredibly proud of each of these young leaders and can’t wait to see all they accomplish. 💙

💫 Meet our first members:

🌿 Serenity Feather
Why she joined: Serenity wanted to join Youth Council to build a stronger connection to her culture and deepen her understanding so she can one day pass it on to her own children.
Fun fact: She loves making chicken and dumplings her grandma’s way!

🌿 Aiyanna Washington
Why she joined: Aiyanna’s passion comes from her competitive spirit and love for teamwork, shaped through playing volleyball and golf. Her faith in God guides her journey and inspires her to help others and make a positive impact.
Fun fact: She enjoys staying active, loves trying new activities, and doesn’t like being home for too long!

Stay tuned all week as we continue to introduce our amazing Youth Council members! 🌟

02/06/2026

We’re so excited to finally share our new billboards/artwork with the community! Keep an eye out around town and let us know what you think—we created this with you in mind. 💚

Our Culture is Community - Our Culture is Connection - Our Culture is Medicine 💛🧡💚🩵

02/03/2026

✨ Black History Month ✨

This month, we honor and celebrate the history, resilience, creativity, and contributions of Black individuals—past, present, and future. Black history is not just history; it’s living, evolving, and woven into the world we experience every day.

02/02/2026

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow… which means 6 more weeks of winter ❄️

And while winter can be cozy, longer days of gray, cold, and staying indoors can also take a toll on our mental health. If you’ve been feeling a little heavier, more tired, or just off lately—you’re not alone. This time of year can be especially hard for those experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

The good news? Talking about it helps. Support helps. And you don’t have to push through it by yourself. 💬💛

We’re always accepting new clients, and we’re here to help you navigate the winter months—shadow or no shadow.

If winter has been weighing on you, this might be your sign to reach out. 🌤️

02/02/2026

💖 Share the Love at Keetoowah Elder Day! 💖

Echota Behavioral Health is excited to welcome all of our Keetoowah Elders for a special Valentine’s themed day of fellowship, food, and community engagement.

📅 Date: Friday, February 13th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Goingsnake Community Building

❤️ Looking forward to:
• Chair volleyball
• Storytelling alongside craft making
• A delicious fish fry
• Raffle & Bingo

This day is all about honoring our Elders and celebrating the love, stories, and connections that keep our community strong. We can’t wait to spend this heartfelt day with you! 💕

01/30/2026