by The Mental Health Blogger | Jun 11, 2024 | Oklahoma
Alliance ENDORSES BOATMAN for Oklahoma SD 25 Jeff Boatman has been a tireless mental health advocate and arguably the most influential legislator on mental health and substance abuse issues who is currently serving in the Oklahoma legislature. In a rare move, the...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Jun 4, 2024 | CCBHC
SAMHSA Adds 10 New States to CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gave HHS the authority to add 10 states to the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration program every two years, starting with the 10 being announced today. SAMHSA Expands...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Jun 3, 2024 | CCBHC
CCBHCs continue to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment SAMHSA Expands Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Services with Addition of 10 New States to CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program SOURCE: The National Council WASHINGTON, DC (June 4,...
by The Mental Health Blogger | May 14, 2024 | Mental Health
A Crisis Intervention Advisory Group (CIAG) has been formed to ensure best practices are used during encounters between police and residents experiencing a mental health crisis. The CIAG has started meeting on a quarterly basis. “We formed this group to ensure the...
by The Mental Health Blogger | May 13, 2024 | Mental Health Legislation
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure establishing a pathway to fund a pilot program designed to expand opportunities to invest in Oklahoma’s mental health workforce has been signed into law. House Bill 3449, authored by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, modifies the Oklahoma...
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