Narconon Chilocco
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Narconon Chilocco was the prototype for the current large scale Narconons.
Information
Status
- Opened 1990.
- Closed, 2005. Transferred to Narconon Arrowhead.
Location
Personnel
Executives
- President: Gary Smith.
History
Timeline
1989
- Drug, Alcohol Clinic to Occupy Indian School May 6, 1989, Gil Broyles, News OK
- Questions Asked In Newkirk About Drug Site Proposal May 6, 1989, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Newkirk Mayor Doubts Community Can Block Drug Facility May 10, 1989, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Planned Newkirk Drug Clinic May Be World's Biggest Residents Concerned Over Scientology Influence May 14, 1989, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Drug Rehabilitation Group to Rebuild School June 1, 1989, Tulsa World
- Newkirk's Euphoria Over Drug Center Fades July 10, 1989, Scott McCartney, Tulsa World
- Drug center has Newkirk in uproar July 10, 1989, Scott McCartney, Tulsa World
- Bellmon Advised to Avoid Dispute August 31, 1989, Chris Casteel, News OK
- Drug Center Proposal Criticized September 1, 1989, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Bellmon Advised To Stay Out of Newkirk Dispute September 1, 1989, Tulsa World
- Narconon Center, Loan Probe Linked - FBI Investigating Mental Health Employee September 7, 1989, Jim Myers, Tulsa World
- Tactics Anger Drug Center's Foes in Newkirk October 15, 1989, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Groundbreaking Ceremonies Set For Drug Center November 9, 1989, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
1990
- Drug Prevention Lectures Popular January 10, 1990, Tulsa World
- Chilocco School to Host Powwow May 28, 1990, Oklahoman, News OK
- Drug Facility Might Not Be Certified, Indian Official Says June 23, 1990, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Treatment center unlicensed June 28, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Tribes Want Treatment Center on Right Side of Law June 30, 1990, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Treatment for Non-Indians May Bring Center's Downfall July 12, 1990, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Hearing Postponed On Narconon Center August 14, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Hearing on Center Delayed August 14, 1990, Oklahoman, News OK
- Narconon Takes Step to Secure State License August 30, 1990, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Chilocco mental health firm applies for state certification August 30, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Drug center allowed to stay open September 8, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Inspectors Pay Visit To Abuse Center September 26, 1990, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Substance Abuse Center Inspected by State Agency September 26, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Decision near on fate of substance abuse center September 26, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon Center Must Show Plan To Fix Deficiencies October 3, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Rehab Center Accused Of Violating Order October 6, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Drug center pros, cons aired - 400 attend emotional hearing October 10, 1990, Doug Ferguson, Tulsa World
- Narconon Hearing Draws Support And Opposition October 10, 1990, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Drug Center Certification Delayed October 17, 1990, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Narconon Certification To Be Decided Nov. 8 October 19, 1990, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Narconon Isn't Giving Up On Its Plans for Center November 3, 1990, Tulsa World
- Rejection of drug program conspiracy, supporters say November 6, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon Files Suit Against State Agencies November 8, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Decision on Narconon Put Off - Judge Invalidates Negative Report November 9, 1990, Tulsa World
- Drug center gets temporary OK November 10, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon Ruling Struck Down November 10, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Judge's drug center ruling fair, state attorney says November 16, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon Costs Report Requested November 22, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- 'Cheers' star visits program November 26, 1990, Tulsa World
- Tribes decry incinerator, drug center December 1, 1990, AP, Tulsa World
- Tulsa Psychiatrist Named to Evaluate Narconon Facility December 14, 1990, Michael McNutt, News OK
1991
- Tribe Seeks to End Narconon Lease February 13, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Indians seek end to Narconon lease February 14, 1991, Tulsa World
- Tribal Leaders May Try to End Drug Treatment Center's Lease February 14, 1991, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Chilocco Official Wants IRS to Audit Narconon February 23, 1991, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Switch Sides March 8, 1991, Gary Smith, Letters, Tulsa World
- Indian Health Service to Be Asked To Regulate Substance Abuse Site March 27, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon hearing awaits inspection April 12, 1991, Tulsa World
- Narconon Certification to Resume Tulsa Psychiatrist to Evaluate Drug Treatment Center April 12, 1991, AP, News OK
- Narconon Defended By Actress April 13, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Drug Abuse Center Eyes Expansion April 30, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- CCHR and Narconon May 1, 1991, Louis Jolyon West, Southern California Psychiatrist
- Goodwill Banquet Tuesday May 26, 1991, Oklahoman, News OK
- Church issue claimed in firing June 26, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Scientology Required, Former Guard Claims June 26, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Drug Center's Attorneys Seek to Delay Decision July 25, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Tonkawas Support Drug Center July 30, 1991, Oklahoman, News OK
- Narconon Used Mailing List, Paper Says July 31, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon Official Disputes Term 'Drug-Free' - PR Director Says Manual Needs Change To Show Center Uses Needed Medicine October 19, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Newkirk Publisher Wins Cult Awareness Award November 30, 1991, Oklahoman, News OK
- Narconon 'scores' high, awaits decision December 10, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Scientology Group Accuses State Of Role in Mental Patients' Deaths December 13, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Legislator to review death cover-up claim December 13, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon to appeal board's denial of certification December 14, 1991, Tulsa World
- Narconon Loses Battle For Certification, Must Close December 14, 1991, Tulsa World
- Narconon Turned Down for Certification, Must Close December 14, 1991, Wayne Greene, Tulsa World
- Actress Blasts Narconon Decision December 15, 1991, Tulsa World
- Drug Center May Be Forced to Leave Tribal Site December 15, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon Petitioning Certification Denial December 17, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon to appeal December 18, 1991, Tulsa World
- Supporters Of Narconon Want Setback Investigated December 19, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon appeals December 21, 1991, AP, Tulsa World
- Judge Freeman to Hear Narconon's Case December 22, 1991, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Biased decision December 27, 1991, Gary Smith, Letters, Tulsa World
1992
- Judge denies Narconon access January 4, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon Center Turns to Training Counselors January 16, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon Head Cites Support January 27, 1992, Gary Smith, News OK
- Drug center to appeal closing order January 31, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon Ordered to Move Patients, End Treatments February 1, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon Vows To Stay, Hikes Staff Training February 4, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Treatment center bid to stay open denied February 6, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Say goodbye, Narconon February 7, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon to appeal court order to close February 10, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon continuing to treat Indian clients February 11, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon to Keep Admitting Indians February 11, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon Accused Of Contempt of Court February 12, 1992, Patti Weaver, Tulsa World
- Narconon backers 'front' February 13, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Judge mulls order for Narconon February 28, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Church battles critics / Mental treatment clashes with regulators, psychiatrists March 10, 1992, Mary Hargrove, 2/4, Tulsa World
- BIA Sets Deadline for Narconon to Comply or Close March 11, 1992, Tulsa World
- State Asks Narconon Be Closed March 21, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- BIA Delays Action, Sets Meeting With Narconon March 27, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon leader defends program March 30, 1992, Gary Smith, Guest Opinion, Tulsa World
- Narconon head suggests conspiracy April 6, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- 2 Narconon Foes Say They Won't Retreat April 6, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon works April 8, 1992, Heber Jentzsch, Letters, Tulsa World
- Fairness Appreciated April 30, 1992, Gary Smith, Letters, News OK
- Narconon Ordered Closed Judge Wants Patients Removed May 15, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon to fight ruling May 15, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon Chilocco Ordered to Release Patients May 15, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon head pledges fight May 15, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon Granted Stay for Appeal May 16, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon Chilocco Wins 10 More Days May 16, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon appeals to high court May 22, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Supreme Court Awards Stay to Narconon Center May 28, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon wins another delay May 28, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon credential meaningless to state June 13, 1992, Tulsa World
- Court rules Narconon can stay open June 17, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Ruling lets Narconon open June 17, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon Chilocco Loses State Appeal Center Requests Exemption June 19, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon Center Seeking State Certification Relief June 20, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Editor Risks Jail Rather Than Pay Narconon's Expenses July 4, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Tribes clash over license for Narconon Chilocco July 10, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Tribe Objects to Licensing of Narconon Facility July 11, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon wins a round - Facility doesn't need certificate August 15, 1992, Tulsa World
- Narconon Gets State Mental Health Exemption August 15, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon Chilocco Exempted From State Certification August 15, 1992, Wayne Greene, Tulsa World
- Narconon questions raised August 19, 1992, AP, Tulsa World
- Narconon legal battle costly to state August 20, 1992, Tulsa World
- Board Ran Up Huge Legal Bills Before Giving Narconon Exemption August 20, 1992, Wayne Greene, Tulsa World
- Scientology Chief Blames Conspiracy For Troubles September 18, 1992, Wayne Greene, Tulsa World
- Clarification September 19, 1992, Tulsa World
- Scientologists Say Controversy Misrepresents Beliefs September 27, 1992, Pat Gilliland, News OK
- State Agency Inspecting Narconon October 21, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Narconon Center Given License October 27, 1992, Tulsa World
- Late Narconon Pay, Tie to Scientology Hit October 29, 1992, Michael McNutt, News OK
1993
- Narconon's Trash Service Halted March 6, 1993, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Indian Leaders Want Narconon Chilocco Audit March 25, 1993, Michael McNutt, News OK
- Tribal Leaders Ask Bureau To Audit Chilocco Center March 26, 1993, AP, Tulsa World
1995
- Tribes Put Chilocco Into Bureau's Hands BIA to Manage Former School June 7, 1995, Michael McNutt, News OK
1996
- Drug Center Accredited Narconon Chilocco Cleared for 3 Years November 9, 1996, Michael McNutt, News OK
2000
- Arrowhead Lodge bought by Narconon Some residents oppose drug treatment center May 17, 2000, Bobby Ross Jr., News OK
- Arrowhead to house drug treatment center May 18, 2000, AP, Tulsa World
- State reaffirms rehabilitation center Arrowhead neighbors denied public hearing June 13, 2000, Bobby Ross Jr., News OK
- Lodging is affirmed for rehab June 14, 2000, Tulsa World
2001
- Drug rehab center opens Saturday at Arrowhead August 17, 2001, Rhett Morgan, Tulsa World
- Drug rehab center by Lake Eufaula to open August 17, 2001, Tulsa World
- Rehabilitation center moves to Lake Eufaula August 19, 2001, News OK
2003
- Detox center seeks wider acceptance March 30, 2003, Robert Farley, St. Petersburg Times
- Scientology and the European Human Rights Debate: A Reply to Leisa Goodman, J. Gordon Melton, and the European Rehabilitation Project Force Study September 1, 2003, Stephen A. Kent, Marburg Journal of Religion
2005
- Case for the cure November 6, 2005, Leigh Woosley, Tulsa World
2011
- Inside Scientology's Rehab Racket March 27, 2011, Mark Ebner, The Fix
2012
- Scientology Drug Program Narconon's Licensing "Extremely Vulnerable" After Oklahoma Deaths, Says Insider August 11, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin Scared, Village Voice
- Narconon Not Scientology? Then Why Is Its Leader in the Church's Concentration Camp? August 14, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice
- Scientology's Oklahoma Nemesis, Bob Lobsinger: "They Lied Every Step of the Way" August 16, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice
- Former President of Narconon Oklahoma Now Calls It "Watered-Down Version of Introductory Scientology" August 18, 2012, Tony Ortega, Runnin' Scared, Village Voice
2014
- Is Google aiding a Scientology front group that claims the Holocaust was caused by psychiatry? April 19, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
- Scientology begins hitting back at Ryan Hamilton and his lawsuits July 10, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
- A lawsuit over counseling credentials now aims at the essence of Scientology July 24, 2014, Tony Ortega, Underground Bunker
