Adi McCasland

Introducing Our New Online Giving Platform – Classy!

Happy Thanksgiving! As you are planning your Giving Tuesday donations, we are excited to share some great news with you! As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance your giving experience and make it easier for you to support our mission, we’ve launched a new online giving platform: Classy. Classy is a powerful tool designed […]

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Join the Mental Health Association Oklahoma team as our superstar Grant Writer! 

Are you a gifted wordsmith/researcher who thrives on turning compelling ideas into tangible results? Do you have a knack for connecting organizations with the funding they need to effect real change? If so, Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) is looking for you! We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Grant Writer to help us secure

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Bank of America’s commitment to the community punctuates the positive impact of partnership

from left to right, Jenice Jones, Maria Morris, Mary Burchett, Izetta Gibson Yesterday representatives from Bank of America, Just the Beginning and MHAOK gathered on the first floor of the Legacy East Tower to celebrate the positive impact that partnerships have on the community.   Maria Morris, owner and founder of Carabelle’s Legacy, spoke about

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Mental Health Association Oklahoma, BofA and Just the Beginning Celebrate Women Overcoming Mental Health Struggles

Mental Health Association Oklahoma, BofA and Just the Beginning Celebrate Women Overcoming Mental Health Struggles President and Chef of Carabelle’s Legacy, Inc. Maria Morris speaks about the loss of her daughter and how she broke negative cycles to overcome addiction and incarceration     WHAT: An Employee Milestone Ceremony hosted by Bank of America, with special

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October 10th is World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day: A Commitment to Well-Being in Oklahoma  As we observe World Mental Health Day, Mental Health Association Oklahoma stands united in our mission to promote mental health, prevent suicide, end homelessness and transform the justice system – each of which impacts our mental health. We are dedicated to advocating for mental well-being

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30th Annual Zarrow Mental Health Symposium begins Wednesday

September 23, 2024  MEDIA CONTACT: Adi McCasland   405-250-6331 amccasland@mhaok.org  30th Annual Zarrow Mental Health Symposium: Life Stages, Mental Health Across a Lifetime begins September 25th    If members of the media would like to learn more or receive a complimentary code to attend, contact Adi McCasland at 405-250-6331 or amccasland@mhaok.org  NATIONWIDE – Mental Health Association Oklahoma

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MHAOK announces the 2025 Carnivale theme

We are thrilled to announce the theme for this year’s nonprofit fundraiser: Origins. This year’s theme captures the essence of tradition and diversity, and is a tribute to the foundation upon which our organization was built and a reflection of the values, stories, and people who have shaped our mission.  “Origins” is about remembering where

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Carrie Blumert Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health Association Oklahoma

Contact:  Adi McCasland  405-250-6331  amccasland@mhaok.org  Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) has named government and community leader Carrie Blumert as Chief Executive Officer. A native Oklahoman, Carrie has spent her life and career supporting individuals with mental health challenges and has worked collaboratively with MHAOK for many years.  Since 2019, Blumert has served as the District

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The critical role of conversations in preventing suicide

For the nation, September 1st marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Month, and now is a more critical time than ever to elevate the conversation around suicide and its preventability.    Suicide prevention demands a comprehensive approach that encompasses education, support systems and open dialogue. Central to this approach is destigmatization, as destigmatization is far too

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