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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5 November 2024

Media Contact: Mrs. Sacha Almanzasacha.almanza@osagehealth.org405.403.9040New Osage Nation Counseling Center Complex Gains Traction and National RecognitionPawhuska, OK – On Monday, 4 November 2024, the Osage Nation's Counseling Center received its first patients for residential treatment services in their men's and women's primary residential treatment programs. Located at 436 Elks Lodge Road (at the end of Elks Lodge Road), the new counseling campus had experienced delayed opening due to a variety of circumstances with changing locations, updating licensures, completing final construction requirements, and meeting certificate of occupancy needs of the State's Fire Marshal's Office, to just name a few hurdles encountered. The Counseling Center services, however, on an outpatient basis have continued, as well as case management and other coordinated services for residential treatment needs for clients. Once the final certificate of occupancy has been secured, many things will begin to rapidly expand, allowing the new counseling complex to thrive and service those in need as envisioned. Mr. Mark Rogers, the CEO of SSAPT, stated, "We are so happy to finally see this day arrive. A lot of people working together made this day happen, from the Chief's Office, the Osage Nation Congress, and the SSAPT Health Board, but it is the employees and community that also made this day happen!" "The future is indeed bright, and we are all very excited about it," Rogers continued. Even before the new campus opening, the ONCC was recently bestowed a national honor by Newsweek and Statista. In the notification, Newsweek extended their warmest congratulations to The Osage Nation Primary Residential Treatment (PRT) Center for being recognized on the list of "America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2024." The notification also stated, "Your commitment to exceeding expectations and achieving remarkable results has set a benchmark for the industry." Mr. Rogers remarked on this recognition by stating, "This recognition was based upon a complex series of metrics used by Statista and Newsweek that combines metrics from Medicare, Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services, patient and client feedback, accreditation, and Google reviews. There were only four other centers in Oklahoma similarly identified for this prestigious national recognition." The Osage Nation Counseling Center (ONCC) Campus is a 22,500 total sq. ft. complex with related infrastructure consisting of five new facilities. It was a total investment by the Osage Nation of $15,399,736 million dollars and was funded from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These funds were appropriated for the purchase and development of the property. ARPA funds were used due to behavioral health needs and public health impacts exacerbated by the pandemic. The Wahzhazhe Health Center and the new Osage Nation Counseling Center are both under the oversight of the Si-Si A-Pe-Txa (SSAPT) Health Authority Board. Osage Nation Counseling Center services include mental health, substance use, marriage, and family, school-based, and trauma-focused. Peer recovery and case management services include assistance with legal problems, medical care, social services, financial training, social support, housing assistance, literacy training, and education needs. Residential services include a 90-day treatment focusing on relapse prevention, anger management, Wellbriety, the 12 steps, and trauma, with an emphasis on cultural connection. Outpatient services are available to all members of the community, while residential services are exclusively available to members of any federally recognized Tribe. If you or a loved one are experiencing any need for our services, please contact us on our Counseling Center Hotline at (539) 212-2499.About Osage NationOsage Nation is a strong, proud, resilient, and enduring sovereign nation, as demonstrated by its viable and sustainable economy driven by Osage Nation enterprises, the income derived from which is responsibly reinvested and reserved for future generations. A flourishing Wahzhazhe culture, a revitalized Wahzhazhe language spoken at a basic level by a vast majority of Osage Nation members, and a unique and vibrant Wahzhazhe history taught to our children and fostered, promoted, and memorialized throughout our homelands. Conservation and responsible stewardship of natural resources balanced with sound management practices and efficient production of the mineral estate within our established territory. Highly educated tribal members supported and promoted by the Nation at the pre-school level continuing through the postsecondary level and beyond. Physical, mental, and spiritual vitality is evident amongst our Wahzhazhe people, complemented by the ongoing development of health and wellness services. A self-determining, civically engaged society with ethically responsible government leaders who faithfully serve our Constitution and are accountable for their actions to Osage Nation members. ... See MoreSee Less