[Counselors] Troubled Teen

Tue Feb 4 14:41:38 CST 2020

I feel much empathy for this student and glad you are reaching out because it shows how much empathy you have. I'm not sure sending him off somewhere is in his best interest. He does need grief counseling. Is there anyway you could get Calm Waters or another organization who focuses on group grief counseling and build a group? I have had great luck with Calm Waters teaching the grief process which I think would benefit this student.

Good luck!
Michelle Pursell, M. ED
Carl Albert High School
Counselor (Q-Z)
405-739-1726 ext. 3011<tel:405-739-1726;3011> 

Red River Youth Academy in Norman. Here is the information:  3400 Deskin Dr #8295, Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 701-8530

Owasso Baptist
Tulsa Boys Home
Thunderbird (not lock down and I believe 16 and older)
Job Corps can be a good option, I prefer Talking Leaves in Tahlequah (16 and older)
You may call Calm Center in Tulsa and ask if they have options.

If he is Native American and using substances, the Healing Place is a great option

Tulsa Boys Home is a placement that I would highly recommend.  The Director, Greg Conway, and his staff works really well with the boys in this program.

Other placements to consider are as follows:

GROUP HOMES

Baptist Children's Home<http://www.obhc.org/> Ages 2-18 No cost (OKC & Owasso) 405-924-3800<tel:405-924-3800>

Boys' Ranch Town Ages 9-14 Sliding fee scale (Edmond) 405-341-3606<tel:405-341-3606>

Cookson Hills<http://cooksonhills.org/> Ages 5-17 Set fee (Kansas, OK) 918-597-2192<tel:918-597-2192>

Genesis Project Ages 6-12 Sliding fee scale (Jones) 405-396-2942<tel:405-396-2942>

Goodland Presbyterian Ages 6-14 Sliding fee scale (Hugo) 580-326-7568<tel:580-326-7568>

Harbor House Ages 12-18 Set fee (OKC) 405-634-7000<tel:405-634-7000>

High Point Ages 12-18 Sliding fee scale (OKC) 405-419-1500<tel:405-419-1500>

Hope Harbor Ages 9-16 Sliding fee scale (Claremore) 918-343-0003<tel:918-343-0003>

Murrow Children's Home Ages 6-18 Sliding fee scale (Muskogee) 918-682-2586<tel:918-682-2586>

Oaks Indian Center Ages 3-18 Sliding fee scale (Oaks) 918-868-2523<tel:918-868-2523>

Peppers Ranch Ages 10-18 Sliding fee scale (Guthie) 405-260-2107<tel:405-260-2107>

Sand Springs Home Ages 5-18 Sliding fee scale Sand Springs918-245-3232

The Tipton Home Ages 5-18 Sliding fee scale (Tipton) 580-667-5221<tel:580-667-5221>

United Methodist Boys Ranch Ages 5-16 Sliding fee scale (Gore) 918-487-5281<tel:918-487-5281>

Westview Boys' Home Ages 5-16 Sliding fee scale (Hollis) 580-688-9281<tel:580-688-9281>

Willow Springs Ages 7-12 Sliding fee scale (Chandler) 405-258-5176<tel:405-258-5176>

Baptist Children's Home in Edmond; Cal Farley Ranch in Amarillo, Tx

Tulsa has the Tulsa Boys Home.  There is also the Baptist Children's Home (one in Owasso one in Madill).
You might try reaching them.

Are there any alternative schools that provide more wrap around services?

Willow Springs in Chandler!!! Amazing program

Thunderbird Academy - thunderbird.org

On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 8:41 AM OSRHEStudent Prep PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net<mailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net%3cmailto:counselors at lists.onenet.net>>> wrote:
Hello Counselors,

I'm needing some suggestions. I have a 7th grade boy who has had a rough home life, acting out at school, has failing grades, been in ISS and is currently in OSS. He lost his grandpa 5 years ago and that was the only positive male role model he's had. His oldest brother committed suicide a year ago, so he has experienced a lot of loss as well. Grandma is the responsible one due to mom not taking her medications and unable to communicate responsibly. Grandma has shared that they'd like to get him into a boys home such as Boys Ranch, but they do not have any open beds at the time. They are not wanting to wait to get him into a place to help him. Grandma feels like she can't control him and mom isn't able to due to her not taking care of herself. Any suggestions on a good boys home in Oklahoma that you think would be a good fit for his situation?

Thanks for your help!
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