We are pleased to announce that longtime Mental Health Association Oklahoma supporter, Jack Allen, is this year’s honorary chair for Carnivale! Allen, who is now semi-retired, was invited to the very first Carnivale in 1990 as he was launching the growth of a new business. “From a very early start, it was marketing, but I […]
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As advocates for the most vulnerable in our community, it is imperative that we continue to raise awareness, strategically and comprehensively. Saturday’s edition of the Tulsa World included a valuable piece on the alarming affordable housing deficit and its clear impact on our fight against homelessness. Click here for the digital version of the latest
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Curing the Valentine’s Day BluesAh February, the month when aisles at grocery stores are filled with pink and red candy, hearts,balloons and stuffed animals. The month when restaurants are showing off their limited edition,three-course Valentine’s Day menu and magazines are featuring the best dates to take yoursignificant other on. But, there’s only one “problem” –
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Way back in 1990, Mrs. Suzanne Warren co-chaired the inaugural Carnivale, which was then called Le Masquerade. The fundraiser was so successful that it allowed Mental Health Association Oklahoma to open its first housing program, Walker Hall, the following year. At that time, proceeds benefitted only twelve tenants, but thirty-three years later, our annual fundraiser
Last week, I had the honor of interviewing our own Stephanie Newman for the Mental Health Download. Stephanie has been with the Association since 2017, starting as a Housing Support Specialist before earning a promotion to Street Outreach and Rapid Response Case Manager – a move that has allowed her to truly shine. Stephanie is
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Our dedication to working with both community partners and elected officials to assist those in need of housing and mental health services made the front page of the Tulsa World, this weekend. Kevin Canfield dives into Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum’s Homelessness Task Force, examining the needs of those experiencing homelessness along with strategies to address
We are exactly two months from gathering at the Best Party in Town! With dinner, dancing, and jaw-dropping entertainment all for a great cause, Carnivale 2023 is sure to be the best event in Oklahoma, and ticket sales are live. THE EVENT Hope. Stability. A safe place to call home – all things our programs
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Mental Health is no laughing matter, but comedy sure is good for the soul, and that’s why we are so excited to be partnering with Loony Bin Comedy Club in Tulsa for a philanthropic evening of stand-up! On Sunday, February 5th, the Loony Bin Comedy Club is generously donating all ticket sales to MHAOK. They
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TULSA – The Hardesty Family Foundation has awarded a $728,000 grant to Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) in support of its comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform program. Criminal Justice Reform program initiatives include the Special Services Docket which connects case managers with individuals facing misdemeanor charges that are often related to homelessness and Street Outreach and
Last month, we spent a lot of time working with two of the Oklahoma Watch journalists as they covered our boots-on-the-ground efforts to assist fellow Oklahomans who are struggling. Arie Fife was the lead reporter on this story, and she did an excellent job highlighting the work our Street Outreach, Street Medicine, and A Better
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