09/30/2025
EBH Director Jennifer Leep is speaking today at the Oklahoma Tribal Financial consortium on the challenges of establishing and growing behavioral health clinics in tribal communities. She is addressing how access to care is tied to trust, stigma, and cultural understanding, not just the presence of a clinic.
Echota Behavioral Health places a strong focus on community education that is culturally informed. This approach helps reduce stigma and strengthens trust, making behavioral health care more accessible for individuals and families.
Her remarks underscore the importance of listening to community voices and honoring cultural traditions in order to create lasting progress in tribal health.
