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You Can Help Solve the Behavioral Health Workforce Crisis in Oklahoma
The need to grow the mental health and substance use treatment workforce is urgent. You can help.For years, mental health advocates have sounded the alarm on the urgent need to grow the mental health and substance use treatment workforce. TODAY you have a chance to do...
Oklahoma Mental Health Advocates: Please Urge Senators To Support the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act Today
Support the Growth and Sustainability of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are improving access to high-quality mental health and substance use care throughout the country, and serve anyone who...
Perfectionism’s Toll on Kids: See Not Good Enough
Watch "Not Good Enough"Not Good Enough is a film that explores perfectionism's toll on kids and the role of parents, coaches, and mentors.Kansas City Royals Release Documentary on World Mental Health DayKANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 10, 2023 / In recognition of World...
Goodwin’s Interim Study To Examine Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor and Descendant Victims’ Compensation, Scholarships, Economic Development and a Memorial Set for Oct. 5
Interim Study To Examine Tulsa Race Massacre Compensation, ScholarshipsRepresentative Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, will examine the updated status and progress on the 2001 Tulsa Race “Riot” (Massacre) Commission Report recommendations in an upcoming interim study before...
Introducing The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine
Introducing The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine It’s been a rough few years – the pandemic and other world events have affected many teens and young adults’ mental health. More than 4 in 10 youth felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021, and 1 out of 3 students...
2023 OKC VA Mental Health Summit
The 2023 OKC VA Mental Health Summit is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, September 28. It will take place at the Norman National Guard Armory, 4000 Thunderbird Street, Norman, Oklahoma. Registration is now open. The following is from the U.S. Department of...
Oklahoma Housing Shortage Focus of OK Senate Interim Study
Interim study examines housing shortage in OklahomaThe Senate Judiciary Committee held an interim study Tuesday examining the many issues surrounding a shortage of housing, particularly rental housing, in Oklahoma.Interim study examines housing shortage in...
Interim Study Explores Role of Law Enforcement and Pregnant Women with Substance Use Disorder
The number of pregnant women in Oklahoma diagnosed with substance use disorder has increase fourfold in Oklahoma since 1999.urrently, Oklahoma county law enforcement are charging pregnant women and women who have recently given birth who have a substance use disorder...
Drummond urges Congress to study Artificial Intelligence (AI) harmful effects on children
Artificial Intelligence and the Exploitation of ChildrenAttorneys general of 54 states and U.S. territories have requested an expert commission be established by Congress to study the means and methods of artificial intelligence (AI) used to exploit...
Suicide Prevention Programs To Receive $12 Million in Federal Funding
Suicide Prevention Programs to Receive $12 Million in Federal FundingThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are working hard to prevent and reduce suicide in the United States. We...
International Overdose Awareness Day: HHS Announces More Resources to Beat Overdose Epidemic
Rural Communities in 39 States To Receive $80 million to Fight Overdose EpidemicThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced additional resources to help beat the overdose epidemic. Read ahead to learn about the financial awards dedicated to...
Oklahoma Turnpike Travel Centers To Provide Fentanyl, Naloxone Test Strips
ODMHSAS Partners With The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority To Keep Travelers SafeODMHSAS, in partnership with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, will bring life-saving resources to Oklahomans in the form of Naloxone and fentanyl test strips. The new initiative gives...
ODMHSAS Launches Student-Focused Be Kind To Your Mind Mental Health Campaign
Campaign highlights the importance of mental health for students as school returns.The relaxing days of summer are coming to a close, and the back-to-school season will be here soon. As students, teachers, administrative personnel and guidance counselors start the new...
Take Action: 988 Implementation Act
Advocacy Alert from National COUNCIL for MENTAL WELLBEINGThis month the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and hundreds of other organizations across the country celebrated the first anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new dialing code operated...
Red Rock Unveils Behavioral Health Services Shawnee Crisis Unit/Urgent Recovery Center
Red Rock, ODMHSAS Unveil Shawnee Crisis Unit/Urgent Recovery CenterYesterday (July 31) markd a pivotal moment for the town of Shawnee as the Red Rock Behavioral Health Services Shawnee Crisis Unit/Urgent Recovery Center is unveiled. This facility represents a...
July is Minority Mental Health Month
Minority mental health monthBebe Campbell (1950-2006) was a teacher, journalist, and mental health advocate. She was also the author of three New York Times bestsellers including Brothers and Sisters, Singing in the Comeback Choir, and What You Owe Me. In 2008, the...
Pro Tem Treat Announces Interim Study Requests
Treat Approves 61 Interim Study Requests (2023)Several of the interim study requests are related to mental health, substance abuse and addiction including Used Needle Disposal and Safety, Opioid Treatment Clinics versus Pain Management Clinics and Helping Families...
OHCA Selects Aetna, Centene and Humana To Lead New Managed Care
Oklahoma Selects Aetna, Centene and Humana to Lead New Managed Care The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has selected three qualified and experienced contracted entities to assist in executing OHCA's comprehensive health care model, SoonerSelect, for certain SoonerCare...
Oklahomans are in desperate need of mental health care.
Oklahoma ranks third in the nation for rates of mental illness and second in the nation for substance abuse disorders. Nearly 1 million adult Oklahomans need services; most are not receiving the care they need to fully recover from their illnesses.
High Rates of Mental Illness
Oklahoma has some of the highest rates for Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders. According to a report from Mental Health America, Oklahoma ranks fifth in the nation for rates of “Any Mental Illness”.
$113 Billion
High Rate of Poverty
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4400 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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(405) 352-0565