Amy Coldren

Responding to the Executive Order on Homelessness: What the Evidence Really Says

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On July 24, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order on homelessness and mental health treatment, an action which raises serious concerns for those working on the front lines of housing and mental health. Among the directives are proposals that would expand the involuntary commitment of individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorder, […]

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Relentless Compassion: How Street Medicine Helped Mr. P Find His Way Home 

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In Oklahoma, hundreds of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness live in places most of us overlook: under bridges, in encampments, or even on a bus bench. For these neighbors, access to health care often feels impossible. But at Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK), we believe that health care is a human right, no matter where you

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When Suffering Becomes Policy: Oklahoma’s Eviction Crisis

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Over 48,000 evictions were filed in Oklahoma in 2024. Whether or not these cases resulted in displacement, the harm begins the moment an eviction is filed. Evictions aren’t just legal proceedings—they are traumatic events with lasting consequences. Workers who experience an eviction are 22% more likely to lose their jobs. In the year following an

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Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month: A Glimpse at the Legacy of Clifford W. Beers

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect, connect, and amplify the critical work we do throughout Oklahoma. To mark this month, we’ve asked team members throughout our organization to share what mental health means to them—both professionally and personally. For this week’s spotlight, we’re honored to share insights from Lucinda Morte, Clinical Coordinator

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Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month: Children’s Mental Health

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We’re proud to launch a special blog series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout May, we’ll share personal and professional insights from team members across MHAOK, each offering a unique perspective on what mental health means to them. Today, we’re spotlighting Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about

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