No, we are not state operated. We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. We have a contract with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health to provide needed services for individuals meeting state guidelines for eligibility. We also accept Medicaid and Medicare insurance.
We accept Medicaid, Medicare and SoonerCare insurance. For other health insurance policies, please contact your health insurance provider for information on mental health care coverage and a list health care providers that accept your insurance.
Grand Lake Mental Health Center provides a variety of services for adults and adolescents with mental health issues. You can view a list of our services here.
Grand Lake Mental Health Center does not provide the following services, but we have provided these links to help you find the services you need.
We have been serving NE Oklahoma since July 1979. Click here to learn more about our history.
To make an appointment, call the GLMHC Clinic in the county in which you reside. Check our locations page for phone numbers. There is also a link on each county's page to a map for driving directions.
When you call to set up an appointment, you will need to have these items available:
You should plan to bring these items on your first visit:
All potential consumers need to bring all the information listed to make sure they are eligible for services.
You should plan to be present for at least the first few appointments.
You may obtain a copy by writing to:
GLMHC c/o Performance Improvement Director
114 W. Delaware
Nowata, OK 74048
Copy may be obtained by contacting Lissa James @ 918-273-1841, Ext. 3030. You can also obtain a copy by visiting any office site receptionist.
GLMHC's policy states: Grand Lake Mental Health Center, Inc. shall provide persons served with protection from accidental or intentional abridgment of personal rights. Persons served will be given reasonable opportunity and/or access to seek relief and protection of the abridgment of personal rights. Persons served may appeal a decision of the organization's staff members or decision of the Treatment Team without retaliation. In cases where the person served has a legal guardian, the legal guardian may act of behalf of the person served. For care-related concerns, call (918) 273-1841 ext. 2211 for Lissa James, Clinical Director.
For employees and former employees: GLMHC's policy states: Grand Lake Mental Health Center, Inc. shall provide a method by which employees are afforded the opportunity to present work-related concerns. For work-related concerns, call (918) 273-1841 ext. 2206 for Donna Aultz, Finance Director.
These services are provided by a contract with Wagoner Hospital, Wagoner, OK. The address is 1200 W. Cherokee, Wagoner, OK 74467. Phone: (918) 485-5514. You may call this number to be transferred to their Behavioral Health Unit.
You may call the GLMHC administrative office at (918) 273-1841 ext. 0 to be directed to the appropriate staff.
Yes, GLMHC is bound by many rules that require us to keep all information relating to your treatment confidential. We will not release this information without a consent from you or your guardian. There are a few exceptions to this and they may be found listed in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices document found on this website.
You can do this a few ways:
You may report it through the hotline: 918-273-1841, ext. 2555. You may report anonymously but if you leave your name and phone number we will be able to contact you if we have any questions regarding the complaint.