Homelessness: By the Numbers One week from today, partner agency staff across Oklahoma City – including MHAOK – will gather at 3:30 a.m., divide into groups of six and head out into hidden corners of the city to count as many people experiencing homelessness as we can find. The same count will take place in […]
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As winter temperatures plummet and Arctic blasts sweep across the nation, individuals experiencing homelessness face life-threatening conditions. In these extreme weather events, access to shelter, warmth, and supportive services becomes a matter of life and death. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) Recovery Services team (operating out of our peer-run drop-in center,
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the latest Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, and the results for Oklahoma, as well as the rest of the country, were – are – alarming. AHAR shows a 17% spike in homelessness from 2023 to 2024, meaning more than 5,400 Oklahomans
As we reflect on 2024, Mental Health Association Oklahoma has made significant strides in our mission to support Oklahomans – particularly those facing mental illness or homelessness and their loved ones. This year, we’ve touched tens of thousands of lives, providing critical services and making a real difference in our communities. We kicked off the
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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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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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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
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
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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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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