We met Shay Swindall in early spring, tucked away in an encampment. She was among several Oklahomans experiencing homelessness who were provided care by our Street Medicine team that chilly April morning, and she, like the others, was relieved to have the help. MHAOK operates the only two street medicine teams in the state, […]
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MHAOK is looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Property Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. This individual will lead by example as we ensure that our tenants have safe and affordable housing they can be proud of. As a Senior Property Maintenance Tech, you will perform variety of semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance tasks,
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If you missed the April 9th deadline, you have a few more days! The Call for Presentations deadline has been extended to April 15th. See below for more information. The theme for this year’s event is Life Stages: Mental Health Across a Lifetime. We are seeking 60 and 90 minute breakout session proposals where you can
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MHAOK reaffirms its commitment to ensuring all Oklahomans have access to the resources and services they need to thrive. Our goal is to, in collaboration with other extraordinary organizations throughout our state, create a safer, more compassionate community. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please know that there are experts
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We are thrilled to partner with Westminster School class of 2024 for Hoopin’ for Help! The 8th grade class is flexing their entrepreneurship skills while helping several non-profit organizations. They are selling MHAOK-branded mini basketballs as a way to raise funds and awareness for MHAOK. Click this link to purchase yours. All proceeds go to MHAOK. Thank you
Join us as we explore the many influences throughout our lifetime that can shape our mental health, impact our resilience, and support our recovery. The 2024 theme for our Zarrow Mental Health Symposium is “Mental Health Across a Lifetime.” Mental Health Association Oklahoma is seeking symposium presentation proposals from presenters around the globe interested in sharing information
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MHAOK is proud to have trained its entire staff in cultural humility, as we endeavor to create a more just and inclusive community in which all of its members can thrive. We are excited to partner with the Children’s Behavioral Health Coalition and Aetna to bring this training to you next week! Tulsa is waitlisted
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Skeeter’s story is about determination, resilience, and the power of second chances. Having faced the challenge of homelessness compounded by substance use, Skeeter’s journey had been a tumultuous one. Previous attempts at housing were unsuccessful, primarily due to the complexities of his substance use. However, Skeeter’s life turned positive when he joined our housing program
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Recently, I spoke with Carolyn Burns, an instructor and field faculty liaison for the School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma Online Campus. Carolyn is a licensed clinical social worker who has practiced therapy for more than eighteen years. Additionally, with more than twenty-three years of social work experience, her career has spanned
