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A Note from Joy

The following was taken from a recent “all Staff” email from Green Country CEO, Joy Sloan, citing recent accomplishments and expressing gratitude for all the hard work and dedication to Green Country’s mission to be Caring People…Caring for Others. The people we serve are giving us a great deal of power – not real power… Read More »

GC Leaders are Learners

The fall months offer great opportunities for continued growth and learning for those in a helping profession like Green Country’s and our staff takes full advantage.  This past month, two of our teams attended separate conferences that provided insight into how to care for those with substance use and abuse conditions and the impact it… Read More »

GC provides iPad tech to Sheriff’s Dept.

Muskogee County Chief Deputy Michael Mahan taps at the iPad’s screen as Green Country Behavioral Health Chief Executive Officer Joy Sloan steps across the room with an iPad of her own. Her face pops up on the screen of Mahan’s device shortly after, completing a demonstration of the video calls enabled by the MyCare application… Read More »

GC offers services despite cuts

A local nonprofit behavioral health organization welcomes those who need their services, despite budget cuts up to 11 percent. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health has seen their budget cut by $25 million over the last several years, said Joy Sloan, chief executive officer of Green Country Behavioral Health Services. As a result, her organization… Read More »