Spring Updates

Happy Spring! BEFS has had a busy week with no signs of slowing down as we head into April. We wanted to drop in and share some of the things we've been up to lately!

​Last week, we did a big marketing push with primary care doctors and psychiatrists in our area to try to improve accessibility to referrals for their adolescent patients in need of more consistent outpatient treatment. We know there are teens and young adults who slip through the cracks, and part of our mission is to catch those individuals by making the referral process more accessible and consistent. 

​If you are a physician and are interested in meeting with us to add to your referral list, you can e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at (405)810-5554 and we can set up a time to meet or drop off some materials.

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Last weekend, BEFS attended the March For Our Lives in Oklahoma City. Part of our mission is to support the youth in our community, so it was important for us to show up for them this weekend! We were so impressed and inspired by the organization, articulation, and leadership demonstrated by the teens who put the March together, we can't wait to see where the future takes them! 

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In upcoming news: BEFS was asked to speak at April's PFLAG meeting in Oklahoma City about the importance of affirmative therapy when working with LGBTQIA individuals. We are so excited for this opportunity to discuss something we are so passionate about! The national PFLAG website is a great resource for LGBTQIA individuals and their friends and families, while the local group meetings are a great opportunity for peer support or to share your unique journey in a safe space. If you are a parent of an LGBTQIA youth and aren't sure how to adequately support them, a PFLAG meeting is a perfect place to start!

​Click here to learn more about April's PFLAG meeting in OKC!

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That's all the updates we have for now! Keep checking back as we will be posting some useful resource information on this page soon. 

​And as always, if you or your teen is struggling with their mental health, contact us today by phone, email, or our submission form on this website to schedule an assessment!