OKEMAH – The College of Muscogee Nation continued its community outreach work by holding a health resource fair at the Okemah Indian Community Center on Monday, July 14. The event was attended by multiple organizations that work to keep the public informed, including the following:
- Muscogee Nation Social Services
- Muscogee Nation Center for Victim Services
- Muscogee Nation Vocational Rehabilitation
- Mvskoke Nation Youth Services
- Muscogee Nation Reintegration
- Muscogee Nation Children and Family Services Administration
- College of Muscogee Nation Health & Wellness
The booths promoted topics ranging from stopping substance abuse to promoting safety and stability in families.
This resource fair was organized by Kim Morrison, a Case Manager with the College of the Muscogee Nation’s Health and Wellness Services and part of a larger effort to work with local community centers on mental health and prevention.
According to Morrison, the fairs bring information and activities that communities request, with activities ranging from resource fairs like this one to first aid and mental health training. Activities such as stickball, storytelling, yoga, and clothing making are also provided.
“Our goal is to provide prevention/resources to the students and to the citizens within the reservation regarding mental health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse,” Morrison said.“We have a lot of activities on campus for the students, such as Wellness Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. in the Administration Building Lobby.”
For more information on the work that CMN’s Health & Wellness Services does, visit their website at https://cmn.edu/health.
