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MHAOK participated in a ‘table talk’ with Broken Arrow Police Department

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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health Association Oklahoma joined Domestic Violence Intervention Services for a table talk discussion hosted by the Broken Arrow Police Department. Lucinda Morte, our Mental Health Assistance Center Clinical Coordinator, discussed the importance of support, mental health education and the invaluable resources available to Oklahomans. Within this, she …

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Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week ends with a bang

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We are so excited to close out Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week with a party! Join us to celebrate at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Capitol View Event Center in Oklahoma City. We’ll have free resources, snacks, and so much fun! Mental Health Superheroes will join the festivities from 11 a.m. to …

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Excited to Thrive with the Kimmel Foundation

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It’s a season of mental health education at MHAOK! With the demand for mental health services continuing to rise, we are pleased to have the opportunity to speak to so many different groups, including the group at this month’s Thrive Brain Health Symposium. Our CEO, Terri White, will be delivering an invaluable presentation entitled ‘Reimagining …

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True homeless count overflows ONEOK Field: an op ed by Terri White

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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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Oklahoma Watch highlights Street Outreach, Mobile Medical, and A Better Way efforts

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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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MHA English & Spanish Toolkits for adolescents available

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It’s of no surprise that the rates of suicide and mental health struggles, such as anxiety and depression, have steadily risen since the pandemic’s birth and are continuing to do so, still. In this age of prominent social media connection, economic struggle, and very real school safety concerns, available resources are increasingly important. We are …

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