Echota Behavioral Health

02/20/2026

Today we honor caregivers — the steady, compassionate hearts behind so many healing journeys. 💙

Your care makes a difference every single day. We see you, we appreciate you, and we remind you: your well-being matters too. 💛

If you're looking for caregivers support groups here is a great local resource in Tahlequah: https://eols.librarycalendar.com/event/caregiver-support-group-meeting-28326

02/19/2026

This month, we’re raising awareness about teen dating violence and equipping teens with knowledge, support, and hope.
Help is always available.

Awareness leads to prevention.
This February, we’re raising awareness about teen dating violence and sharing resources that empower teens to recognize healthy vs. unhealthy relationships.
Knowledge is power — and no one has to face this alone.

02/18/2026

✨ What a wonderful night celebrating our newly sworn-in United Keetoowah Band Youth Council! ✨

It was truly a beautiful evening filled with pride, hope, and excitement for the future of our Tribe. We are so proud of each of these young leaders for stepping up to serve, represent, and make a difference in our community.

Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Youth Council, we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 💚⭐

02/17/2026

We had such a wonderful time at our Keetoowah Elder Day on February 13! ❤️

It was a great day filled with fellowship, good food, laughter, and just a little friendly competition. Seeing our elders come together to visit, play bingo, enjoy the fish fry, and spend time with one another truly made the day special.

Thank you to everyone who came out and shared the day with us. And a big thank you to all who helped plan, prepare, cook, organize, and make this event such a success. We appreciate you all so much! 💜

02/17/2026

It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day! 💛

We challenge you to do as many random acts of kindess you can today! One small act can change someone’s entire day!

Earlier this month, our Tahlequah team decorated Starbucks sleeves with positive messages that are being handed out at Tahlequah Starbucks today ☕️

Whether you’re impacted by a random act of kindness or you get a sleeve, we would love to know! Share a photo below!

Have a wonderful day!

02/16/2026

Join Us Tonight!

💚🧡💛 + 💚💚💚 = 🫶

🩵: Today – February 16, 2026
🩵: 5:45 PM
🩵: The Venue
109 W. Willis Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Come out and support your 2026–2027 UKB Youth Council!

The Council of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians has declared that the spiritual, mental, physical, and social well-being of our youth is the highest priority.

Through Tribal Resolution, the formation of the UKB Youth Council ensures our young people have a voice and meaningful opportunities to grow as leaders, operating under the supervision, support, and encouragement of the Tribe and Echota Behavioral Health.

Traditionally, the hummingbird is a symbol of joy, resilience, and tireless energy. Though small, it carries powerful medicine, reminding us that even the smallest among us can carry great strength and bring light to the community. Our youth are those hummingbirds, full of life, purpose, and promise.

Come witness and support the next generation of leaders as they step forward with heart and vision for our people.

We hope to see you there. 💚🧡💛🩵

02/14/2026

Inclusion is our love language. ❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day from our team!

02/14/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight – Friday ✨

Today we’re excited to introduce the final two members of the UKB Youth Council as we wrap up our week-long spotlight series ahead of the Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16. We are incredibly proud of every one of these young leaders and inspired by their passion for service, culture, and community. 💙

🌿 Meet our final Youth Council members:

Noah Wolfe
Why he joined: Noah joined the Youth Council to learn more about community outreach and to use his skills to help create meaningful events for others in the community. He loves giving back through volunteer work and supporting those around him.
Fun fact: Noah is a member of his school’s youth choir and has had the opportunity to sing solo performances. He also participates in Cherokee class through his after-school program and has taken part in the Cherokee Challenge Bowl and Cherokee Choir. 🎶

J’Leeanna Ramsey
Why she joined: J’Leeanna has a strong passion for helping others, especially within her community, which inspired her to become part of the Tribal Youth Council.
Fun fact: She is the 2025–2027 Jr. Miss UKB and plans to attend college to pursue a career in law. 👑⚖️

Thank you for following along as we introduced our amazing UKB Youth Council members this week. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make! 🌟

02/13/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight – Thursday ✨

As we continue counting down to the UKB Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16, we’re excited to introduce two more outstanding Youth Council members! Each brings curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection to community and culture. 💙

🌿 Meet today’s Youth Council members:

Laney Frogg
Why she joined: Laney wanted to be part of the Youth Council to learn more about her culture and tribe, with a passion for sharing that knowledge with the younger generation.
Fun fact: She can quote every line from Grease 1 and 2! 🎶

Eva Barnes
Why she joined: Eva joined the Youth Council because she believes every organization benefits from creativity and fresh ideas.
Fun fact: She had the opportunity to participate in a STEM program in Orlando, Florida, through the Seminoles and even explored NASA’s Visitor Center—an incredible experience! 🚀

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our amazing UKB Youth Council members all week long! 🌟

02/12/2026

🩷Reminder: Keetoowah Elder Day is TOMORROW!

We are excited to honor and celebrate our Keetoowah Elders at the Goingsnake Community Center tomorrow, Friday, February 13th from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Join the United Keetoowah Band & Echota Behavioral Health for a wonderful day of fellowship and community engagement. ❤️

🎣 Fish Fry
🎶 Cultural Event
🎟 Raffle
🎉 Bingo

We look forward to spending the day together celebrating our Elders and all they mean to our community. See you there!

02/12/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight – Wednesday ✨

We’re halfway through our countdown to the UKB Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16, and we’re excited to introduce two more incredible Youth Council members! These young leaders are already showing a strong commitment to learning, service, and community. 💙

🌿 Meet today’s Youth Council members:

Grayci Spradlin
Why she joined: Grayci has always enjoyed helping others and planning and organizing events. She loves learning new things and is excited for the new opportunities the Youth Council will bring. As a new member, she hopes to give back to the community by using her passions to help plan fun and educational events for youth.
Fun fact: She comes from a very large family with lots of young children who motivate her to help and teach the next generation.

Leland Deere
Why he joined: Leland wanted to be part of the Youth Council to become more involved with his tribe and because he enjoys helping people.
Fun fact: He likes to run! 🏃‍♂️

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting our outstanding UKB Youth Council members this week! 🌟

02/11/2026

✨ UKB Youth Council Spotlight ✨

We’re continuing our countdown to the UKB Youth Council Inauguration on Monday, February 16 by introducing two more of our amazing Youth Council members! Each of these young leaders brings their own voice, passion, and perspective, and we’re so proud to highlight them. 💙

🌿 Meet today’s Youth Council members:

Izabella Phillips
Why she joined: Izabella wanted to be part of the Youth Council to have the opportunity to share her opinions in an open, supportive environment alongside her peers.
Fun fact: She has a glitter lava lamp! ✨

Angel Jones
Why she joined: Angel has a strong passion for working with children of all ages, whether in the medical or education field. She connects easily with younger children and joined the Youth Council to have a voice and help represent the next generation.
Fun fact: She has represented two different powwow princesses! 👑

Stay tuned as we continue introducing our incredible UKB Youth Council members this week! 🌟