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Making Holidays brighter

The holidays are a tough time for people who have lost a loved one or whose family situation has changed due to a child leaving home or divorce. For those who find themselves alone and sad during the holidays, here are a few tips to make the season brighter: 1. Focus...

Here come the holidays

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and a plethora of parties and family get-togethers are ahead for the next two months. Even people who handle day-to-day stress will sometimes become overwhelmed during the holidays. Set priorities. Budget and time are...

Remembering our veterans every day

Veterans Day, November 11, is a great time to remind everyone that Tulsa area nonprofits help active duty military, veterans and their families year-round. You can help spread this information by sharing one resource –call 211. Veterans make up 11.5 percent of...

Creating CALM Sanctuary

Director Christine Hamner and Assistant Director Amanda O’Brien-Brown bring nearly two decades of experience working with children and families in crisis to the CALM Center, a 24/7 crisis facility for youth ages 10-17. Christine holds a masters in counseling and is a...

Healing Unseen Wounds

Attonia “Toni” Sarch grew up in an abusive home. She excelled at school, left home and earned her nursing degree. She helped direct a California psychiatric long-term care facility until one day her life unraveled. Mental illness and the effects of...