Oceans Behavioral Hospital and Norman Regional Health System have teamed up to provide
residential treatment in a 48-bed facility in south central Oklahoma. This location, Behavioral Health Center, treats adults for anger, anxiety, bipolar, depression, grief, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, self-harm, stress, trauma, alcohol and drug addiction, personality disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Their treatment methods include 1-on-1 counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (
DBT),
group therapy, medication management, relapse prevention counseling, relaxation therapy, and 12-Step Facilitation. They specialize in treating clients 55+ with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other aging-related challenges.
This location leverages resources from both Oceans and Norman Regional, and it is near other Norman Regional treatment centers for trauma and other health concerns.
Their psychiatric staff review progress and medications daily. Clients can review their progress during and after treatment using Norman Regional's patient portal.
Oceans Behavioral Hospital runs numerous locations throughout Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Many specialize in aging-related or military-related mental health conditions, and an increasing number treat mental health for adolescents. Some of the other locations are collaborations with other healthcare providers, such as Ochsner Health.
Norman Regional Health System operates additional clinics and hospitals around the Norman and Oklahoma City area.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village, by Norman Regional Health System and Oceans Healthcare provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)