Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon-cutting for ‘House of Peace’

ADA, Okla. — Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies Sept. 24 to dedicate the new Chickasaw Nation Nan-aiya Aboa (House of Peace) facility.

Located at 2015 Carl Albert Blvd. on the Ada South Campus, Nan-aiya Aboa (House of Peace) brings together multiple outpatient-based mental health and substance use programs in one centralized location.

The new facility opens the doors to greater access and new opportunities for healing, to stronger partnerships, expanded care for children and to a brighter future for Chickasaw families, Governor Anoatubby said.

“Nan-aiya Aboa (House of Peace) reinforces our commitment to building strong minds, strong homes and strong families,” he said. “It is part of our continued commitment to ensuring that Chickasaws, our employees and other First Americans have access to the care and support that they need to live healthy, productive and fulfilling lives.”

A broad range of services will be offered at the new facility, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, psychological assessments, peer support, navigation services, and telemental health. There is also expanded capacity for specialized treatment and new evidence-based services.

With services such as parent-child interaction therapy, neurofeedback and a new state-of-the-art play therapy room, teams will be able to serve children as young as 2 years old.

“That’s a tremendous opportunity, because when we help a child and family early, we have the opportunity to create a foundation for well-being that can last a lifetime,” Governor Anoatubby said.

The facility also has space for student interns and school-to-work employees, including Chickasaws who are pursuing careers in counseling, psychology and other clinical professions.

“We want to see more aspiring Chickasaw professionals come through these doors.”

Nan-aiya Aboa (House of Peace) was designed to reflect Chickasaw culture, heritage and values.

“Throughout this facility, you will see a commitment to providing care in an environment that is safe, secure, welcoming and culturally informed.”

The centralized location will also strengthen connections between mental health services and other essential healthcare services, as well as programs such as the Chickasaw Nation Masali: Healing to Wellness Court, medical family therapy, Chickasaw employment access, veterans services and the Chickasaw Nation District Court, Governor Anoatubby said.

“When we work together across programs, we can address needs more holistically, and the ‘House of Peace’ is a great example of that approach.”