Expanding Vital Health and Behavioral Services in the Community
Family & Children’s Services (FCS) and Morton Comprehensive Health Services are excited to announce the opening of a new state-of-the-art integrated care clinic in north Tulsa, scheduled for early 2025. Located at 240 East Apache, this clinic is the latest collaborative effort between the two organizations, bringing together comprehensive medical, mental health, and social services under one roof.
The new clinic will expand health care in north Tulsa, including primary and behavioral health services. Through this initiative, FCS and Morton will provide seamless, coordinated care to significantly improve health outcomes for area residents.
“This partnership is a milestone in expanding healthcare access for north Tulsa,” said Family & Children’s Services CEO, Adam Andreassen. “By combining the expertise of both FCS and Morton, we are creating a unique care model that addresses the community’s medical, mental health, and social needs in one convenient location.”
Meeting Community Needs Through Integrated Care
The clinic is expected to serve approximately 400 clients in its first year, offering a broad range of services. Morton Comprehensive Health Services will provide primary care on-site, while FCS will deliver behavioral health support through licensed professionals and nursing staff. This integrated approach ensures personalized, holistic care that addresses both physical and mental health.
Research has shown that integrated care models improve patient outcomes by addressing medical and behavioral needs together. Coordinated care helps patients engage in preventive measures like vaccinations, routine checkups, and adherence to treatment plans, which can manage chronic conditions and prevent further health decline.
“Morton has its roots in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre so eliminating health disparities is Morton’s mission. Expanding Morton’s partnership with FCS leverages the strengths of each organization,” said Morton CEO, Susan Savage. “With Morton’s historic presence in north Tulsa as a leading health care provider, this clinic will supplement and expand access to care.
Addressing Health Disparities in north Tulsa
According to the Tulsa Community Health Needs Assessment, 55.6% of north Tulsa residents report difficulties accessing mental health care, significantly higher than the national average of 35%. This new clinic seeks to reduce those disparities by providing accessible, integrated care that meets the community’s physical and behavioral health needs.
“North Tulsa has long been underserved, and this clinic is a critical step toward changing that,” said Andreassen. “By providing medical and mental health services in one location, we’re removing barriers to care and making it easier for people to get the support they need.”
A History of Collaboration and Community Impact
This partnership builds on nearly a decade of collaboration between Morton and FCS, including their joint efforts at FCS’s Harvard location and the Center of Hope with the Salvation Army to support homeless patients. The new clinic continues this legacy, leveraging the strengths of both organizations to expand access to quality care.
With Morton’s Main Health Center just a mile away, patients will also benefit from extended primary care access, Morton’s transportation services, and affordable medications through their discount pharmacy. This collaboration exemplifies the commitment of both organizations to providing high-quality medical and mental health services.
A Shared Commitment to Comprehensive Care
This new clinic extends FCS’s network of 11 offices and over 80 community-based sites throughout Tulsa, complementing the organization’s Osage Hills office, which focuses on addiction recovery and mental health services. Morton Comprehensive Health Services, a Federally Qualified Health Center system of six primary care clinics is accredited by the Joint Commission. Morton brings a century of experience in delivering patient-centered care to Tulsa’s most vulnerable populations, ensuring access to services regardless of ability to pay.
Together, FCS and Morton are dedicated to ensuring that all north Tulsa residents, especially the uninsured and those with limited income, have access to comprehensive, inclusive care that addresses their diverse healthcare needs.
About Family & Children’s Services and Morton Comprehensive Health Service
Both Family & Children’s Services (FCS) and Morton Comprehensive Health Services have been serving Tulsa since 1921.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), FCS offers a comprehensive range of whole-person care, addressing various factors influencing an individual’s mental health, overall well-being, and recovery. This includes a distinctive combination of mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, crisis prevention and intervention, along with physical health coordination and robust social services.
Moreover, FCS provides specialized wrap-around services for children experiencing trauma and disruptive life events. This intensified care supports both the child and family in addressing school issues, behavioral problems, medical concerns, and basic needs.
Morton Comprehensive Health Services has been a cornerstone of the Tulsa community, delivering medical, dental, behavioral, optometry, case management, and specialty care to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Accredited by the Joint Commission and designated as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, Morton is committed to ensuring access to quality, compassionate healthcare, particularly those facing financial, transportation, or insurance challenges.
