Cherokee Nation Jack Brown Center is a specialized, residential treatment facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, dedicated to helping Native American adolescents ages 13–18 overcome substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Operated by the Cherokee Nation and funded by the Indian Health Service, Cherokee Nation Jack Brown Center provides a minimum 14-week program that includes individual, family, and group counseling, behavior modification, and culturally relevant therapies. The center is designed to foster healing and personal growth in a peaceful, rural setting, combining modern treatment approaches with Cherokee traditions

• Residential substance use disorder treatment for Native American adolescents (ages 13–18)

• Dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders)

• Individual, family, and group counseling

• Behavior modification and relapse prevention

Cherokee Nation Jack Brown Center is highly regarded for its commitment to providing safe, effective, and culturally sensitive treatment for Native American adolescents. The center follows evidence-based practices and maintains rigorous standards through accreditations by CARF and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Cherokee Nation Jack Brown Center emphasizes trauma-informed care, individualized treatment planning, and holistic healing, ensuring that every youth receives compassionate support tailored to their unique needs. The facility’s quality is further demonstrated by its low staff-to-patient ratio, ongoing staff training, and integration of Cherokee traditions, which together create a nurturing and empowering environment for recovery.

mission

• Provide accessible, high-quality, culturally relevant substance abuse treatment for Native American youth.

• Support long-term recovery and well-being for adolescents and their families.

vission

• Be a leader in adolescent substance abuse treatment, setting standards for culturally sensitive, effective care.

• Foster hope, healing, and resilience in Native communities.

• Accredited by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

• Honor Award from AIA Eastern Oklahoma (2014) for facility design