Caring Hands Healthcare Centers
Behavioral Health • McAlester, OK • Since 2005
About
Summary: Caring Hands Healthcare Centers, Inc. (CHHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center based in McAlester, Oklahoma, with 6 offices in Oklahoma. They provide comprehensive primary and preventive care across all ages, with a strong focus on managing chronic conditions, wellness, and reducing emergency care. CHHC offers a sliding fee program to improve access for uninsured/underinsured patients and emphasizes compassionate, family-centered care. Behavioral health context: - CHHC operates within a broad care model that includes behavioral health services as part of its comprehensive approach (categories list includes behavioral health). - The organization aims to make healthcare accessible and affordable, emphasizing prevention, intervention, and education in the community. Key details: - Founded: 2005; Headquarters: McAlester, OK; Employees: 10 - Services: Primary and preventive care, chronic disease management, wellness, and related education; behavioral health is integrated into their comprehensive care. - Access: Sliding fee scale for uninsured/underinsured patients; focus on serving Pittsburg County and surrounding communities. - Contact: 918-426-0888 or 918-426-2442; website: chhcok.com If you’re researching behavioral health options in McAlester, CHHC may be a potential provider within a community-centered, affordable care model.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
3101 Elks Rd, McAlester, Oklahoma 74501, US
Phone
(918) 426-2442
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.3 out of 5 stars (15 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professionalism of some medical staff
- Compassionate care reported by some patients
- Accessibility as a community-based, non-profit resource
Common complaints
- Rudeness from administrative and reception staff
- Concerns regarding appointment policies and scheduling rigidity
- Perception of being focused on money/billing over patient care
"Rudest clinic I have ever been to. Had an appointment at 8:30am and were told to be there at 8:15. We were 8 minutes late (8:23) and the snarky receptionist refused to let my husband be seen by the doctor."
— Birdeye user review"Great people, very caring and professional. I would highly recommend!"
— Birdeye user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Behavioral health, counseling services available at Health and Wellness Center | News | mcalesternews.com — Apr 11, 2026
- McAlester clinic expansion puts patient care first - Biskinik — Jun 1, 2026
- Chasity Lea Chance, Licensed Professional Counselor, McAlester, OK, 74501 | Psychology Today — Jul 6, 2026
- Choctaw Nation Expands McAlester Health Clinic - Indian Gaming — Dec 30, 2025
- Integrated Counselors: Bringing mental health to the physical world - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma — Apr 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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