Tulsa Boys' Home in Sand Springs, OK, founded in 1918, is the oldest and largest residential treatment facility for troubled boys in Oklahoma. Specializing in emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems, it provides care for 62 boys aged 13-18, blending time-tested therapies with innovative healing models.
The mission of Tulsa Boys' Home is to heal and empower boys using a powerful relationship healing model. Nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation since 2002, it maintains a high standard of professional performance. Re-accreditation occurs every four years, consistently achieving a 99% compliance rating.
- Individual, group, and family counseling are provided to address varied needs.
- Equine therapy is used to foster emotional healing and personal growth.
- Utilizes the Hazelden Step process and self-help support group meetings.
- A Positive Peer Culture encourages supportive relationships among residents.
Tulsa Boys' Home treats adolescent boys with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems, helping them overcome significant challenges and reclaim their lives. This comprehensive program is tailored to meet the needs of boys aged 13-18.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 4 Conditions Treated
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 23 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
State License
SAMHSA
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Tulsa Boys' Home to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Sand Springs, OK
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Tulsa Boys' Home in Sand Springs, OK requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at Tulsa Boys' Home in Sand Springs can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Sand Springs, OK and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Tulsa Boys' Home. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Tulsa Boys' Home managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Tulsa Boys' Home aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Sand Springs, OK. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a variation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how maladaptive, negative, and habitual thoughts and feelings lead to bad life choices. REBT is based on the idea that people operate under many irrational but habitual patterns of thought that fuel harmful practices.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
Patient Experience
Equine Therapy at Tulsa Boys' Home
EAT gives patients of Tulsa Boys' Home in Oklahoma a unique opportunity to learn impulse control, enhance social skills, and form connections. Horses have become symbolic of emotional growth. Patients learn how to groom, feed, and lead these animals under the supervision of a trained therapist. It doesn’t require patients to have horse-riding skills, rather, they learn to groom and feed the animals.Payment Options
For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
Location & Contact

2727 S 137th Ave W
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Phone Number
(918) 245-0231
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Sand Springs, Oklahoma Addiction and Treatment
The state of Oklahoma ranks second in the United States of America for residents with substance abuse disorders. Since 2004 the state has continuously exceeded the national standard of substance abuse cases. The state spent more than $37 million to combat addiction by investing in quality drug and alcohol addiction treatment in 2017. An estimated 600 to 800 people are on waiting lists each day for inpatient addiction treatment.
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