Adi McCasland

The Community Response Team: An Innovative Way to Address Homelessness in Oklahoma City 

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In the spring of 2023, a new initiative emerged in Oklahoma City, born out of the need to support those experiencing homelessness while also easing the strain on emergency services: the Community Response Team (CRT). This partnership between the City of OKC and Mental Health Association Oklahoma is making a real impact by providing direct […]

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Tulsa’s Bold Plan to End Homelessness by 2030 

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In November, Tulsa made history by electing its first Black mayor, Monroe Nichols. Since taking office, he’s been working tirelessly to lay the foundation for his five major priorities aimed at advancing the city. Among them, tackling homelessness stands out as an urgent and ambitious goal – and a goal that directly aligns with MHAOK’s

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Carnivale: Origins World Rhythm ticket sales end March 20th

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Join us on March 29th, 2025, for Carnivale: Origins World Rhythm, a vibrant celebration that blends the rich traditions of global Carnivales. This immersive event will feature a dazzling array of performances, showcasing colorful sights, rhythmic beats and cultural traditions from around the world. It promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with the spirit

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MHAOK was the lead agency at the Tulsa Dream Center pop-up shelter during last week’s storm

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Last week, a severe winter storm hit Oklahoma, bringing record-breaking temperatures and snow. In response, Denver House, Mental Health Association Oklahoma’s (MHAOK) peer-run drop-in center located near Downtown Tulsa, closed for the week so staff could volunteer at the Tulsa Dream Center’s west campus pop-up shelter, aimed at assisting those experiencing homelessness. MHAOK served as

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Special Services Docket had 116 graduates in 2024! Diversion programs benefit us all. 

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In 2024, the Special Services Docket (SSD) achieved remarkable success in its mission to support individuals affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness who have committed low-level municipal offenses. Operating in partnership with the City of Tulsa, this program offers participants an opportunity to avoid jail time or fines in favor of a

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Tulsa County hosts its first ‘Clear Your Warrant’ day. This benefits the entire community.

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**DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE ‘CLEAR YOUR WARRANT’ DAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MARCH 28, 2025. Warrant clearing events provide a significant opportunity for individuals to resolve outstanding warrants in a safe and supportive environment, benefiting both the individuals facing justice involvement and taxpayers across the community. These events help address non-violent misdemeanor cases, including

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Mental Health in the Black Population: A Focus for Black History Month 

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Black History Month serves as a time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of Black Americans. It is also a time to acknowledge the challenges that continue affecting Black communities today – challenges like the mental health disparity faced by too many individuals in this population. Despite historical advancements in civil rights and

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Legislative Session begins Today. Sign up for advocacy alerts with MHAOK 

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As the Oklahoma legislative session begins today, Mental Health Association Oklahoma is gearing up for an important season of advocacy. We are closely monitoring all bills introduced that pertain to mental health, substance use and homelessness—issues that are central to our mission and the communities we serve.  Every day, MHAOK works with individuals facing the

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MHAOK’s 2024 permanent supportive housing stability rate topped 90%. Here is why this matters:

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Nonprofits that focus on permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs play a pivotal role in addressing homelessness and housing instability, especially in states like Oklahoma, where affordable housing is in short supply, and eviction rates are alarmingly high. As an indicator of success, housing stability rate is a critical element of PSH programs. It tells us

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Memorandum to temporarily freeze federal funding rescinded 

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We are pleased to share that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially rescinded OMB Memorandum M-25-13, which was set to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding at 5 p.m. yesterday, as directed by the White House. An hour before the deadline, a U.S. District Judge temporarily blocked the order. The latest

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