Tulsa Women & Children’s Center (TWCC)
Palmer’s Women’s Residential Program, delivered through the Tulsa Women & Children’s Center (TWCC), is designed to remove barriers, restore dignity, and keep families together while women pursue recovery.
We serve high-need, underserved women and families—many of whom are experiencing homelessness, poverty, trauma, and co-occurring mental health challenges. TWCC is one of the few residential treatment programs in the nation that allows women to receive substance use treatment without being separated from their children, recognizing that recovery and family stability are deeply connected.
Who We Serve
TWCC provides residential substance use treatment for:
- Women age 18 and older
- Pregnant women
- Women with children ages birth–12
Our 52-bed residential center in Tulsa, Oklahoma allows mothers experiencing homelessness or housing instability to bring their children with them during treatment, while an in-house children’s program provides comprehensive care.
A Program Built Around Family & Recovery
Safe, Stable Housing
We provide safe, stable housing for women and children experiencing homelessness during treatment, along with coordinated aftercare planning to support long-term housing stability and independence following discharge.
Family Preservation & Reunification
TWCC supports family preservation by ensuring mothers are not forced to choose between recovery and their children. Services include:
- Treatment that supports parental rights and family stability
- A safe, nurturing environment for family reunification during or after treatment
- A healing-centered, trauma-informed approach that strengthens family bonds
Comprehensive Care for Children
Children in our care—many of whom have experienced instability or trauma—receive high-quality educational and developmental support:
- School-age children are enrolled in and transported to local public schools
- Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers receive care through our 5-star, NAEYC-accredited early childhood program
- In-house programming supports emotional, developmental, and academic growth
Comprehensive Treatment Services
Women at TWCC receive 35 therapeutic hours per week of evidence-based, trauma-informed care addressing both substance use and mental health needs, including:- Substance use disorder treatment
- Medical and psychiatric services
- Mental health therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Domestic violence counseling
- Case management and care coordination
- Wraparound services designed to support long-term self-sufficiency
Building Skills for Life Beyond Treatment
TWCC maintains a dual focus on recovery and parenting, helping women rebuild confidence, strengthen family relationships, and prepare for life beyond treatment. Additional supports include:
- Parenting education and family-centered programming
- Health literacy groups that empower women to navigate medical, mental health, housing, and community systems
- Essential supports such as nutritious meals, clothing, and personal care items
- Seasonal and holiday support, including food, events, and gifts—because dignity includes joy
Our Commitment
At TWCC, recovery means more than sobriety—it means stability, dignity, family preservation, and the opportunity for women and children to heal together, even in the face of homelessness, poverty, and mental health challenges.