YouthCare OF Oklahoma (YCO)

Youthcare of Oklahoma has many locations throughout the state, including one in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It's here where they continue their mission of helping youth and adults living with substance use disorder and behavioral health challenges through treatment and ongoing support. The clinic collaborates with other providers and services throughout the area to broaden its range of support.

An aspect of this program that stands out to me is its programming for families. They support their evidence based treatment with therapies supporting the bonds between family members.

Some private insurance plans are accepted, as is Medicaid. They also offer a sliding fee scale for those who meet income requirements. I think it’s great that you won't be denied service if you can't afford to pay.

Continuing Care in Schools

If you're seeking help for a child or young person in your life, you want to make sure the care they receive will have a lasting impact. One way this center reinforces that is by collaborating with local schools. This acts as a form of continuing care, allowing the two entities to work together to track a child's progress and respond to any changes appropriately.

These school services can also help school staff more effectively respond to the challenges a child in recovery can face. Any way you look at it, this approach keeps your child's recovery at the forefront.

Looking Past Symptoms

With challenges like drug and alcohol addiction, it's not enough to eliminate the symptoms. You and your SUD care provider should take a close look at how addiction has impacted the areas of your life and focus on addressing those problems, too.

That's what psychosocial rehabilitation is for. When paired with traditional therapy, it repairs and improves independent living skills by addressing social and emotional needs. A simple way to look at it is, it helps you better support yourself and get along with others.

Recover in Oklahoma's Parks

Oklahoma is famous for its outdoor recreation, but Weatherford in particular is home to two parks: Rader Park and the Weatherford Wind Energy Park. Both give you a chance to get outdoors and engage with the wider world around you and can make for good sobriety activities while you're in the area.