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COVID Crisis Counseling
Our Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding was on Newson6 Morning News September 22nd talking about our Free COVID Crisis Counseling programs for those experiencing adverse impacts from COVID 19: https://tinyurl.com/y4ykeexj
Grants To Aid Oklahomans Struggling With Mental Health Issues During COVID-19 – Headliner in News On 6 at 5pm 9/21: https://tinyurl.com/y2uowouq
GENERAL
Tragedy struck our community as two deadly domestic incidents took the lives of two separate families. Our Clinical Director Andre Campbell spoke to KJRH on how first responders to these scenes can handle their trauma: https://tinyurl.com/y3jz5efq and our CALM Center Director Matthew Crum shared strategies on talking to your children about these traumatic events with Fox23: https://tinyurl.com/y47v66ug
Our very own Individual Placement & Support Program Services Supervisor Lisa Alford was featured in the Oklahoma Works segment by Keith Taylor at NewsChannel 8 – Tulsa https://tinyurl.com/yxhovtap
The launch of our Individual Placement & Support Program providing zero exclusion employment assistance to our clients was featured on NPR Tulsa radio and website: https://bit.ly/3dvgx9x
Our team of FEMA Crisis Counselors providing exclusive assistance to all those in Tulsa County who need any kind of support and connection to resources were featured as the FIRST STORY Monday March 23rd in the KOTV – News On 6 Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyers’ “Ahead of the Storm” Weather Special. https://bit.ly/2Jd0n7m
CORONAVIRUS and MENTAL HEALTH
Our Intake & Engagement Program Manager Crystal Brill spoke to Good Day Tulsa viewers about the mental health impacts Covid is having in our community and the increase in demand for services: https://tinyurl.com/y2h8l8qz
Our Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding was on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa newscast discussing the effects of social isolation, job loss and school closures on mental health during this pandemic: Here’s what she had to say: https://bit.ly/3cQ0zXv
KJRH Channel 2 Get Through This 2Gether spot featuring our Clinical Director Andre Campbell: https://youtu.be/8u0L8tWPMbs
FOX23 Open for Business spot featuring Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding: https://youtu.be/q0Bubr6E0ag
Our Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding spoke with @kjrhtv @MikeBrooks2WorksForYou on calling for help if you or a loved one are experiencing suicide ideation during this pandemic: Here’s what she had to say: https://bit.ly/2KmFyam
Our Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding spoke with KJRH 2 News Anchor Mike Brooks on dealing with negative thoughts and suicide ideation while we are all self-isolating during this pandemic: Here’s what she had to say: https://bit.ly/2S2e26j
Our Sand Springs Program Director was on KTUL Friday morning discussing ways to manage your mental health when stying home and/or in isolation: https://bit.ly/34tyQbS
Clinical Director Andre Campbell discusses ways people struggling with alcohol and drug addictions can avoid relapsing during this difficult time: https://bit.ly/3e5AyEC
CALM Center Director Matthew Crum talking to 2News Evening Anchor Mike Brooks on ways to deal with younger children and stress and anxiety in a special series he is producing called Mindful Moments with Mike every night at 6pm: https://bit.ly/2UqrAZy
CALM Center Director Matthew Crum talking to 2News Evening Anchor Mike Brooks on ways to deal with older youth & teens on their stress and anxiety over coronavirus in a special series he is producing called Mindful Moments with Mike every night at 6pm; https://bit.ly/2QFxbu6
Our very own Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding tips on dealing with general anxiety and stress in today’s pandemic: https://bit.ly/2UczbMj
Our Outpatient Specialty Services Program Manager Sarah Phillips spoke to 2News Evening Anchor Mike Brooks on ways to combat depression while social distancing in a special series he is producing called Mindful Moments with Mike every night at 6pm: https://qoo.ly/34yvby
Our very own Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding featured on KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa for tips on dealing with your children’s anxiety about coronavirus: https://bit.ly/2xQ7KPO
Clinical Director Andre Campbell was live doing a podcast with KJRH Chief Meteorologist Mike Collier discussing how people can cope with their anxiety during concerns rising about the coronavirus: https://bit.ly/39PORKY
Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding was interviewed by News on 6 Reporter Justin Shrair on how our community can cope with anxiety they may have surrounding fears about the coronavirus and how to keep themselves and their families calm and safe. https://bit.ly/3aWMTZr
Our CALM Center Director Matthew Crum was interviewed by KJRH News Reporter Katie Kelehan about how to talk to kids about coronavirus in the wake of the news that local schools had closed due to fears of virus contact. https://bit.ly/3a15IdC
Outpatient Services Program Manager Sara Mahan spoke to KTUL Newschannel 8’s Reporter Tyler Butler also on how to talk to kids about coronavirus in the wake of the news that local schools had closed due to fears of virus contact. https://bit.ly/2Wagf29
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As the contracted counselors for Berryhill Schools, we are so pleased the Tulsa Sheriff’s Office has expanded the Handle With Care Program also into the schools:
https://bit.ly/39ka2V9
https://bit.ly/38kuSlY
Our Crisis Counselors made front page news in the Tulsa World for their work under FEMA contract helping those in Tulsa County that were impacted by the historic June floods:
https://bit.ly/32gfxSh
Our Assistant Clinical Director featured in January issue of TulsaPeople magazine discussing ways to build a better self in the new year:
https://bit.ly/2TBxvvY
Check out our newest radio spot: https://bit.ly/2LhhtCo airing and streaming on the following Griffin Communications stations and apps: 106.9KHITS | 98.5 KVOO | Big Country 99.5 92.9 The Drive | Talk Radio 1170
Associate Director of PR Samantha Knowlton talks about our Holiday Giving Program and Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding discussing our FEMA Crisis Counseling Program for Tulsa County flood victims on Good Day Tulsa:
https://bit.ly/34GFbQg
Assistant Clinical Director Cathy Olberding discussing our FEMA Crisis Counseling Program for Tulsa County flood victims:
https://bit.ly/2KV4Htn
Clinical Director Andre Campbell discusses how the newly renovated CALM Center provides resources for kids who are struggling and may be using social media and threats to cope as in a recent instance at local middle school
https://bit.ly/35dJd1S
CALM Center Director Matthew Crum discusses our youth crisis stabilization services on Tulsa’s @KTULTV NewsChannel 8’s Good Day Tulsa:
https://bit.ly/2kT8iyl
CRSOK Struggling to Meet Patient Needs After Vandalism:
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/counseling-and-recovery-services-of-oklahoma-struggling-to-meet-patient-needs-after-vandalism
https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/tulsa-nonprofit-s-vans-damaged-after-vandalism-services-limited/article_170d5c79-ab8b-512e-9d8a-952d68a70482.html
http://www.fox23.com/video?videoId=965456255&videoVersion=1.0
Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma:
- Received three-year recertification in the Sanctuary Model of trauma-informed care
- Received three-year re-certification by CARF
- Earned state re-certification to provide mental health and substance abuse services
- Operates the only children’s crisis stabilization unit for eastern Oklahoma
The agency also has experts who can speak on a wide variety of mental health issues.
To do a story on any or all of these accomplishments or to interview one of our experts, contact Samantha Knowlton at 918.236.4127 or sknowlton@crsok.org.


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