Positive Changes

Positive Changes is a mental health service in Tulsa, Oklahoma, providing behavioral health treatment for youth through a structured program that partners with local school districts. The service offers weekly individual, family, and group therapy with master’s-level therapists, alongside milieu therapy led by certified behavioral health case managers. Treatment includes psychiatric oversight with minimum monthly evaluations, on-site nursing care, and therapeutic interventions when necessary. The program ensures continuity of education by collaborating with public schools to maintain academic progress during treatment. Youth admitted to the Tulsa program receive comprehensive care while remaining connected to their educational environment.

The organization emphasizes de-escalation and trauma-informed practices, with all staff trained in the Handle with Care protocol. Services are delivered in a residential setting where daily therapeutic activities focus on emotional expression, accountability, goal setting, problem solving, and self-esteem. A registered nurse is present during program hours, and clients are supported through medication management, psychological evaluations, and coordination with guardians or custodial authorities when needed. The facility maintains a strong commitment to safety and therapeutic engagement, with all care overseen by a licensed psychiatrist.

Located at 2227 E Skelly Dr in Tulsa, the facility sits just a short distance from the Skelly Bypass and East Skelly Drive, with Heller Park about a half-mile away. It is situated near the South Bolewood and Lewis Crest neighborhoods, offering a quiet, accessible location within the city’s east side.

While the business holds a 3.00 rating from 29 reviews, its service model reflects a consistent effort to support youth in crisis through integrated mental health and educational services. The program’s partnership with school districts and focus on therapeutic stability underscore its role in the local behavioral health landscape. Positive Changes continues to serve Tulsa’s youth by helping them achieve meaningful, lasting progress.