Save MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN
OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA’s MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY NET IS CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICs. CCBHCs SERVE ALL 77 OKLAHOMA COUNTIES and never turn AWAY people in need of our services BASED ON INABILITY TO PAY.
LOSING OUR CCBHCs WOULD DEVASTATE OKLAHOMA.
CCBHCs are on the frontlines of the fentanyl crisis which has devastated Oklahoma families. For Americans age 18-45, the leading cause of death is fentanyl overdose. Not only do we address this opioid crisis on a daily basis but we address issues that impact the wellbeing of all Oklahomans including:
Mental Illness
Employment
Incarceration
Opioid Addiction
Homelessness
CCHBCs ARE TRANSFORMING
OKLAHOMA FAMILIES
CCBHCs ARE TRANSFORMING OKLAHOMA FAMILIES
CCBHCs are Oklahoma’s mental health safety net. We are transforming Oklahoma families through fast access to 9 CORE SERVICES.
CCBHCs treat the whole person.
Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
Primary Care Screening / Monitoring
Skills for Improving Health and Daily Life
24/7 Crisis Services
Screening, Diagnosis and Risks Assessment
Targeted Case Management
Community-Based Mental Healthcare for Veterans
Peer, Family Support Counseling Services
Patient-Centered Treatment Planning
CCBHCs SAVE OKLAHOMA MONEY
CCBHCs save Oklahoma money while providing fast and excellent whole-person care. The model especially helps hospital, law enforcement and first-responders save money. In 2022, CCBHCs saved Tulsa County $10 million.
IMPROVED
ACCESS
CCBHCs HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING and in CRISIS.
Without CCBHCs thousands of Oklahomans receive inadequate access to care. They are forced to use the most expensive care, hospital emergency rooms. They are end up being subjected unnecessarily to complicated levels of care.
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH
NON-MEDICAL FACTORS INFLUENCE OKLAHOMA’S HEALTH, WELLBEING and QUALITY of LIFE
Economic Stability
Family & Community
Poverty
Healthcare
Education
CCBHC
PIONEERS
OKLAHOMA PIONEERED CCBHCs
Oklahoma was among the first states selected in 2017, for the federal demonstration project. We vetted the CCBHC model and as a result, are now a nationwide leader in behavioral health.
We were the first state to convert Community Mental Health Centers to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics focusing on whole-person care. Today, the work of the Alliance is directed by eight CCBHCs.
Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma
Established in 1982, Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma helps build better lives for more than 7,000 adults and children in communities throughout northeastern Oklahoma. They are the only Oklahoma community mental health center certified in the internationally recognized Sanctuary model of trauma-informed care.
CREOKS Health Services
Family & Children's Services, Tulsa
Family & Children’s Services has an extraordinary heritage, spanning nearly a century. Established in 1921, they promote, support, and strengthen the well-being and behavioral health of adults, children, and families. As the largest community mental health center in Oklahoma, they are committed to the highest levels of quality and accountability.
Special thank you to the staff and leadership at FCS for assisting with the production of this page.
HOPE Community Services, Inc.
Located in south Oklahoma City, HOPE has been in operation since 1980. A non-profit outpatient community mental health center, they provide a large array of behavioral health and addiction services, as well as housing opportunities for individuals and families who have found themselves in a homeless situation.
Green Country Behavioral Health Services
Green Country Behavioral Health Services, Inc. was established in 1979, and has served the citizens of Muskogee and McIntosh Counties for more than 40 years. They provide comprehensive outpatient and crisis services to individuals of all ages while striving to create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers are the designated Community Mental Health Centers for nine counties in Southern Oklahoma including Bryan, Carter, Garvin, Johnston, Love, Pontotoc, Marshall, Murray, and Seminole counties. They boast six outpatient clinics which are located in Ada, Ardmore, Durant, Pauls Valley, Seminole, and Tishomingo.
NorthCare
NorthCare is one of the first three centers in Oklahoma designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). They are a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services for Oklahomans living with mental illness, trauma, and addiction. The provide more than 20 trauma-informed programs for Oklahomans of all ages throughout all of central Oklahoma and neighboring counties.
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services is a private not‐for‐profit community mental health center that was founded in 1974, and is based in Oklahoma City. Red Rock provides mental health services, and referrals to physical health services, to indigent and insured Oklahomans, and is one of the largest community mental health centers in Oklahoma.
WHY CCBHCs MUST CONTINUE TO GROW
Oklahoma is 5th in the nation for mental illness rates, and 16 percent of Oklahomans have a substance use disorder. Between 700,000-950,000 adult Oklahomans have unmet needs for recovery services. (Source)
CCBHCs ARE STILL IN THE EARLY STAGES
The CCHBC demonstration is working and shows why funding must continue. Please review the timeline below, which explains how we got where we are today.
1963
JFK Signs Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) Act
1970s
Lawmakers Establish CMHCs and Mental Health Safety Nets
1980s-2000s
CMHCs Expand to Offer Holistic Approach to Mental Health Recovery
2000s
Leadership Identifies Gaps in CMHC Model as Issues Become More Complex
2014
CCBHCs Introduced; Incorporated Enhanced Services, Integrated Care and Improved Access.
2015
Planning Grants Awarded to 24 States
2017
Oklahoma Among 8 States Awarded Demonstration Grant
2017-2019
Demonstration Project Conducted
2017
Enhanced Federal Match Rate of 90 Percent for CCBHC Services
2021
CCBHCs Expand in Oklahoma
2025
Enhanced Federal Match Expires. Need for CCBHCs Still Critical
Address
4400 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone
(405) 352-0565