Family & Children's Services

04/23/2026

Screen time isn’t just about how long kids are on devices. It’s about what they’re consuming and how they’re using screens to cope.

In OK State of Mind, Dr. Stevan Lahr and Jessica Wrest, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at FCS, share why content, context, and emotional regulation matter more than minutes alone, and how screen boundaries can quickly escalate into real family challenges.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.

04/22/2026

Our Early Childhood and Infant Mental Health team enjoyed connecting with families and community partners at the Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center resource fair.

We were glad to share information about our Early Childhood programs and support for young children and families.

Thank you to Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center for hosting us and for your continued partnership.

04/22/2026

Food insecurity is a real barrier to mental health recovery. Our East Tulsa Resource Room helps meet that need.

Kaitlin Foster, Vice President of Adult Outpatient Services, shares how we provide non‑perishable meals, frozen meats and snacks to support both housed and unhoused individuals so they can focus on healing and growth.

Learn more about this and other mental health resources by accessing our website or call 918.587.9471.

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Starting in June, Family & Children's Services will be offering NEW groups, classes, and workshops THREE days a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays!

We’re growing to better support YOU and your family 💛
Now we need your input! What times work best for you? Morning, afternoon, virtual?

Take a quick moment to share your feedback so we can make these sessions as convenient and helpful as possible!
👉 https://forms.gle/6F9MtEmsCtNrMi7s7
We can’t wait to see you this summer!
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🎉 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🎉

A partir de junio, Family & Children’s Services ofrecerá NUEVOS grupos, clases y talleres TRES días a la semana: ¡martes, miércoles y jueves!
Estamos creciendo para brindarles un mejor apoyo a USTEDES y a sus familias 💛
¡Ahora necesitamos su opinión! ¿Qué horarios les resultan más convenientes? ¿Por la mañana, por la tarde, de forma virtual?
¡Dediquen un momento rápido a compartir sus comentarios para que podamos hacer que estas sesiones sean lo más prácticas y útiles posible!
👉 https://forms.gle/6F9MtEmsCtNrMi7s7

¡Estamos deseando verlos este verano!

04/21/2026

A full-circle moment at FCS. We welcomed back FCS alum Bart Trentham, Ph.D., to lead a training on working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Nearly 190 FCS clinicians attended. We are grateful for the expertise and proud to see former staff making an impact.

04/21/2026

Our FCS leadership team recently attended the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Go Girl Gala.

This special event celebrates the spirit of the Girl Scout mission and honors Juliette Gordon Low's vision to empower today’s Girl Scouts as they grow into courageous and confident leaders of tomorrow.

04/21/2026

Timing is everything when it comes to positive reinforcement for children. The right words at the right moment can build confidence and support healthy emotional growth.

Praise children immediately after a positive action to strengthen the connection between what they did and your encouragement. Celebrate small wins each day, recognize their unique qualities and be specific so they understand what they did well.

Every child deserves to feel seen and valued. Let’s keep uplifting them.

View our Protect a Child campaign at link listed in the comment section. 👇👇👇

04/21/2026

Food insecurity is a real barrier to mental health recovery. Our East Tulsa Resource Room helps meet that need.

Kaitlin Foster, Vice President of Adult Outpatient Services, shares how we provide non‑perishable meals, frozen meats and snacks to support both housed and unhoused individuals so they can focus on healing and growth.

Learn more about this and other mental health resources by going to our website link listed in the comment section. Call us to speak with our team today - 918.587.9471

04/21/2026

On Saturday, April 25, OBN will be at several locations in the Tulsa area as part of the National Rx Take-Back Day. Citizens are encouraged to drive up and drop off unwanted home medication for safe disposal.

And just a reminder that OBN has over 200 Rx Disposal Boxes in law enforcement lobbies throughout Oklahoma, year-round, for citizens to utilize. Find an OBN Rx Disposal Box near your community by visiting our website @ https://www.obndd.ok.gov/programs-services/rx-take-back-program

04/21/2026

Check out SAMHSA’s library for FREE 📚 resources related to mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. Available for providers, individuals, family members, and anyone else looking for information ➡️ library.samhsa.gov/

04/20/2026

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