A message from the Central Oklahoma President, Heather Helberg, LPC

On July 1, 2026, Hope Community Services proudly merged with Family & Children’s Services (FCS), a behavioral health organization headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The partnership brought together two of Oklahoma’s most trusted behavioral health providers, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to care and strengthening services for communities across the state. This merger strengthened our organizations’ ability to respond to evolving needs across Oklahoma.

Each organization has made a meaningful difference in our respective communities, and together, we are positioned to deliver more comprehensive care and to adapt more quickly to the changing needs of the people we serve.

We continue to develop deep roots in our community as we join with FCS in embracing the relationships they have nurtured for more than a century.

Together, we will be able to serve more individuals and families across Oklahoma while building a more sustainable and connected system of care for the future.

 

Central Oklahoma Leadership Team

Heather Helberg
President, Central Oklahoma
Billy Ray
Vice President, Programs
Shelley Hawkins
Sr. Vice President, Operations
Melanie Johnson
Clinical Director
Cynthia Emegano
Clinical Director
Dena Drabek
Vice President of External Affairs