Cherokee Nation Redbird Smith Health Center
301 South J T Stites Street
Sallisaw, OK 74955
About Cherokee Nation Redbird Smith Health Center
Located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is the Cherokee Nation Redbird Smith Health Center. This comprehensive care facility sits on 36 acres and provides medical and specialized services to adults and adolescents who are experiencing behavioral health and substance use disorders. They provide culturally appropriate care to individuals of the Cherokee Nation but serve individuals of all walks of life.
Care is generally offered in an outpatient setting. This is a same day clinic and you can get immediate care for your health needs. In addition to behavioral health, they also have a wide range of primary healthcare and laboratory services. If your symptoms are acute, they may refer you to a center with more specialized programs.
When you first start recovery here, you'll work with a care team that will take the time to understand your unique health struggles. You'll undergo assessments and evaluations that will determine if there are any underlying mental health conditions accompanying your addiction struggles.
Other recovery support services include addiction use counseling. You'll learn coping strategies and techniques that will help you manage triggers and stressful emotions. They’ll provide you access to relapse prevention education and care management. Through this, you can get connected to more specialized services.
I also appreciate that there's comprehensive support for family members and caregivers. Your loved ones will learn the skills they need so that they can best support you. You'll be empowered to improve your overall life through training opportunities and other life skill support. Through this, you can increase your chances of sustainable sobriety.