You can find Little Axe Health Center on North Canadian Avenue in Norman, Oklahoma. It’s in a secluded part of town by Hog Creek. It’s part of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health network. As a tribal-focused medical center, they provide specialized services to both Native Americans and Alaska Natives and offer unique behavioral care treatments that incorporate culturally-sensitive practices. However, they do not turn away anyone because of their background or heritage. All are welcome at Shawnee.
When you arrive at Shawnee, depending on your condition you will be assessed and screened for treatment. If you are in need of stabilization, they will provide you with a care team to assess and immediately treat and withdrawal symptoms you may be experiencing. They will also provide you with therapy services while in treatment, to ensure your mental wellness is also being addressed.
Their outpatient programs provide multiple therapy options for you and your family. If you’re experiencing issues with managing your anger, they offer anger management group and individual counseling support. For those struggling in relationships with family or a partner, they offer marriage & family counseling for all loved ones to work through the challenges of relationships.
They will also provide you with referrals, should you require additional treatment outside of Shawnee. In addition, referrals are available for outside support groups, family and community resources and programs, including vocational and educational programs.
Unique to their program is a sweat lodge. Which includes a small structure used by indigenous people for rituals and steam baths. Typically these are ordained with native motives and provide a culturally-centered space for therapeutic wellness.
They also have their own Tribal Opioid Response (TOR), obtained through a grant that provides opioid treatment and prevention services to Native Americans and indigenous people experiencing opioid addiction. Shawnee offers treatment in-house to you and your family that incorporates culturally-sensitive practices and traditional methods for recovery and support.
Our Methodology
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Aftercare Support The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
To address the issues of addiction, each drug rehab in Oklahoma is tailored to meet the individual's needs. Treatment may occur in a residential or outpatient setting, and may last from a few days to several months.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
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15951 Little Axe Drive
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Nice clean friendly place, everyone is really busy but they was helpful, I felt very comfortable while I was there. The programs are very helpful, thorough. The people here make you feel like they really care about you.
Went with a friend...staff very pleasant ..Dr Johnson knows his stuff!!
Michelle in reception is a MD expert who needs better people skills. She told me my wound was fine and I needed to go home I was turned away and told to go to the emergency room
Great medical center, with great caring staff.
Doctors and Staff great inside this facility, BUT I Strongly Recommend NOT using their Pharmacy. Without fail every single time I come here it takes at least 45-60 minutes for 1 prescription!!!! Tawny, you are super nice, but what the heck is going on in there!?!? Being sick, having my kids with me, THEN yall forgetting me after pulling me up from the drive thru. Ridiculous. Yall can do better!!!
I wanted to take a moment to recognize how valuable Wendy is at the front desk of the dental clinic. She is absolutely wonderful when it comes to filling in canceled appointments, and I truly appreciate how she keeps me in mind for last-minute openings—I’m always happy to take them! Recently, I needed a last-minute appointment with the doctor, and Wendy went above and beyond by calling the general physician and securing a spot that had just opened up due to a cancellation. Her professionalism, respectfulness, and polite manner make every interaction a pleasant one. Wendy is without a doubt a valuable asset to the clinic. Her dedication and efficiency do not go unnoticed.
Not happy with my Dr. But every one else was great and very helpful
She was very kind and attractive cleaning my teeth. I don't let just anyone put their fingers in my mouth but she was great. I'm so glad I get to go back next week!
I was very impressed with the Dental office at Little Axe! Very much up to date and everyone is so nice! Makes it a pleasure to go to the Dentist!!😬😀😀
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