by The Mental Health Blogger | Apr 7, 2022 | Mental Health Legislation, Oklahoma, Youth
Concurrent Resolution designating April 7 ACEs and PACEs Awareness Day in Oklahoma A Concurrent Resolution designating April 7, 2022, as ACEs and PACEs Awareness Day in Oklahoma, in conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month, to highlight the impact of trauma and...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Apr 5, 2022 | Mental Health Legislation
Members call for legislation to be included in mental health package 46 mental health advocacy organizations have endorsed bipartisan reforms that would modernize and streamline the prior authorization process. Mental Health Groups Endorse Bipartisan Prior...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Mar 8, 2022 | Mental Health Legislation
FACT SHEET: Addressing Addiction and the Overdose Epidemic Source: The White House Drug overdose deaths have reached a historic high, devastating families and communities. More than 104,000 Americans died due to a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending in...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Jan 20, 2022 | Mental Health Legislation, Oklahoma
Bill seeks to provide Medicaid reimbursement for ACEs screenings Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, has filed Senate Bill 1314, which would require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to provide Medicaid reimbursement for providers who screen children and adults for...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Jan 14, 2022 | Mental Health Legislation, Oklahoma
SB 1268 Would Inform Parents About Community Counseling Centers Among Other Resources Intended To Equip Kids for Success SB 1268 would further list procedures for parents to learn about community resources available to better equip their children to be successful at...
by The Mental Health Blogger | Nov 24, 2021 | Criminal Justice, Mental Health Legislation, Oklahoma
Bergstrom Bill Would Require State Mental Health Department to Begin Treatment In Jail From the Norman Transcript: “The bill would also require the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or another provider to begin treatment in...
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