American Indian Resources
Resources
College Success
Native Forward
Native Forward offers information on preparing for college, applying for scholarships,
and more. They also offer financial support through scholarships and fellowships to
help students achieve their academic and professional goals.
Email: scholarships@nativeforward.org
Call: 505-881-4584 or 1-800-628-1920
AISES - Advancing Indigenous People in STEM
AISES nurtures the educational success of Indigenous students interested in STEM by
providing professional, academic, and emotional support to help them navigate their
academic and career journeys.
Email: info@aises.org
Call: 505-881-4584 or 1-800-628-1920
American Indian Resource Center (AIRC)
The American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) develops culturally appropriate resources
to meet the needs of American Indian communities and provides professional expertise
to and on behalf of American Indian tribes and interested agencies.
Email: corporate@aircinc.org
Call: 918-456-5581
Accredited Schools Online: College Affordability for Underserved Populations
This site highlights various scholarship opportunities available to support underrepresented
students from various backgrounds. These scholarships can supplement existing financial
aid or help students who may not be eligible for federal or state aid. Students can
apply for multiple scholarships from a variety of organizations offering financial
support.
American Indian Resource Center at the Tulsa Library
The American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), located at Central Library in Tulsa, OK,
offers cultural, educational, and informational resources focused on heritage, history,
and community.
Email: teresa.runnels@tulsalibrary.org
Call: 918-549-7472
Mental Health
HawkReach
Tahlequah Campus
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
918-444-2042
hawkreach@nsuok.edu
Leoser Complex
CREOKS
Tahlequah - 711 S. Muskogee Ave
918-207-0078
Broken Arrow - 2548 East Kenosha St
918-355-0993
Other locations
1-877-327-3657
Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health
M-Thur 7:30-7pm, Friday 7:30a-5p
1325 E. Boone, Tahlequah OK 74464
Call: 539-234-1000 (ask for Behavioral Health)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor.
The Trevor Project
Text START to 678678 (TREVOR)
Call: 1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.
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The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to young people under 25, with a focus on supporting individuals facing challenges related to their identity and personal struggles.
Thrivetalk
https://www.thrivetalk.com/
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Online resource to help find a therapist who specializes in supporting individuals with diverse identities and personal needs.
SAMHSA's National Helpine
Call: 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
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SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, year-round service that provides treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges. Available in English and Spanish.
International OCD Foundation
Call: 617-973-5801
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Provides information on OCD and treatment referrals
National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders
Call: 1-800-931-2237
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Provides up-to-date, reliable and evidence-based information about eating disorders
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America
Call: 240-423-9432
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Offers Schizophrenia Anonymous self-help groups and toll-free teleconferences
Financial Assistance
Light the Way Emergency Fund
https://offices.nsuok.edu/
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This new funding source is designed to assist students (undergraduate and graduate) during times of crisis in order for them to maintain their enrollment. It is designed to enable a student to meet a short-term financial hardship and is maintained by the Northeastern State University Foundation.