About

Our Mission Statement

Echota Behavioral Health and Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services seeks to carry out our mission to promote strengths, resources, wellness, positive mental health, and addiction recovery to our surrounding communities. Our agency uses CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices.

We are dedicated to the health and well being of our clients we serve, as we strive to empower them to overcome obstacles to enhance their quality of life.

Tribal Owned. Community Focused. Open to All.

Echota Behavioral Health is a United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians–owned behavioral health clinic that opened in 2020 with the goal of providing compassionate,

accessible mental health services to individuals and families across Northeastern Oklahoma.

We proudly serve both tribal and non-tribal members, meeting people where they are and supporting them through life’s challenges with respect, understanding, and quality care.

We offer services at multiple locations, including Tahlequah, Jay, Kansas, Vian, and Stilwell, Oklahoma, to make care easier to access for the communities we serve.

Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our team is here to help. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to receive mental health treatment in a welcoming, respectful, and judgment-free environment.

If you have questions or would like to get started, please scroll to the bottom of the page to contact the location most convenient for you.

Annual Report Highlights

During the past year, Echota Behavioral Health demonstrated strong performance across multiple outcome domains while continuing to expand services and access to care. Performance data was reviewed quarterly and used to guide continuous quality improvement efforts.

Key outcomes included:

• Over 90% of clients receiving an initial assessment within 7 days of first contact
• 80%+ of active clients maintaining consistent engagement in scheduled services
• Improved treatment completion rates, with the majority of clients achieving individualized treatment goals
• High client satisfaction, with satisfaction surveys reflecting positive feedback related to staff professionalism, respect, and quality of care
• Sustained financial and operational stability, supporting program growth and workforce development

In 2025, Echota Behavioral Health successfully completed its CARF reaccreditation survey and was awarded a three-year accreditation, the highest level granted by CARF, affirming the organization’s commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Through data-driven decision-making, strengthened compliance oversight, and a focus on measurable outcomes, Echota Behavioral Health remains dedicated to improving lives and meeting the evolving behavioral health needs of the communities we serve.