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Eviction in Oklahoma County: What the 2025 Data Reveals

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Through a partnership with Dr. Jacob Dearmon and the Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business, Mental Health Association Oklahoma has compiled and analyzed eviction data across Oklahoma County throughout 2025. In a state where publicly accessible data on eviction filings, outcomes, and patterns […]

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Mental Health Association Oklahoma Releases 2026 Advocacy Guide Highlighting Link Between Eviction and Student Outcomes

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There is much discussion at the State Capitol this session about education, both student attendance and literacy outcomes. These are critical conversations, as Oklahoma is currently ranked 50th in the nation in education. But a critical factor is keeping students from attending school and affecting their ability to concentrate and learn while they are there—housing

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What to Say to Your Children During Times of Stress, Violence, and Uncertainty

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When local, national, or global events dominate the news cycle, it’s natural for children to have questions, and for parents and caregivers to feel unsure about how much to share. While our instinct may be to shield children from stressful information, thoughtful, age-appropriate conversations can help them feel safe, supported, and better able to cope.

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Mental Health Association Oklahoma Offers Support and Resources Amid National Events 

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For many, it is difficult to watch the events unfolding in Minnesota and other parts of the country without feeling stress, anxiety, or fear for themselves, their families, neighbors, and communities.  Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) recognizes the emotional toll that acts of violence, heightened enforcement actions, and ongoing uncertainty can have on individuals and

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OKC Street Medicine nurse provides assistance to woman experiencing homelessness.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the latest Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress

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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

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In honor of Mental Health Month, MHAOK is offering two community QPR (suicide prevention) trainings

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Welcome to May is Mental Health Month! In honor of 31 days dedicated to mental health education and destigmatization, Mental Health Association Oklahoma is hosting a free Question Persuade Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training for the community.  QPR is a nationally recognized, evidence-based suicide prevention training for lay people. Its purpose is to save lives

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Resources for those in need

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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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Celebrating BIPOC Mental Health Month

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Dictated by circumstance, Bebe Moore Campbell’s legacy is strong and it is necessary. She was an author, a journalist, a teacher. Moore was also a tireless advocate for mental health. Just now, just in this modernizing world are we opening up more about mental health struggles and fostering dialogue around what life with mental illness

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