2016 Press Releases and Other News
October 6, 2016
Ministry During a Mental Health Crisis
A two-day seminar for faith community leaders, staff, chaplains, and lay leaders. October 25-26, 2016, St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 127 NW 7th Street, Oklahoma City, 73102. Day one will be Mental Health First Aid and the second day will be Local Resources for Help and Healing. For the event schedule and to register go to: www.okchurches.org and click on "Events and Trainings" at the top of the page. For more information, contact: Karen LaPlante (918) 382-2411. Read more
October 3, 2016
Oklahoma Association for Problem and Compulsive Gambling (OAPCG)
30-Hour Basic Training for Problem Gambling Certification | Heartline 3810 NW 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Friday, October 14, 2016: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, October 17, 2016: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, November 11, 2016: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, November 14, 2016: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Registration for all four days of training: $160.00. Read more
September 26, 2016
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents Shine a Light on Mental Illness
As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, a special performance by Kyle Dillingham will take place October 4, 2016 at the Edmond Festival Market Place in Edmond OK, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. For more information contact (405) 408-0886. Admission is FREE! Read more
September 19, 2016
Registration for the 2016 Prevention and Recovery Conference is now OPEN
The 2016 Prevention and Recovery Conference will help you find the bright spots! Visit the Prevention and Recovery Conference Website for all your conference information needs!
September 14, 2016
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Oklahoma presents "A Night To Remember"
Dinner and silent auction in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week. October 13, 2016 from 6-8 pm, Christ the King Church located at 8005 Dorset Dr. in Oklahoma City. Keynote Speaker will be Terri White, Commissioner for Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services and Hosted by Major Ed Pulido, Advocate and Fundraiser for Veterans. Dinner catered by Outback Restaurant. Seats are limited, reserve your seat ASAP by calling (405) 254-3994. Read more
September 8, 2016
DBSA-OKLAHOMA Annual Picnic and Silent Auction
Saturday, September 10th, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Stars and Stripes Park, 3701 S. Lake Hefner Dr. RSVP 254-3994. All the monies received from the silent auction will help DBSA-OK continue to provide support and training for those who are fighting mental health disorders. Read more
August 30, 2016
OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY MARKED BY SIGNS OF PROGRESS; ODMHSAS RECEIVES THREE FEDERAL GRANTS TO BOLSTER PRESCRIPTION DRUG EFFORTS
Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a time to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction, something the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has actively championed. “Over the past several years, significant strides have been made in decreasing overdoses in Oklahoma,” said Terri White, ODMHSAS. “Fewer people are dying from prescription opioid-related deaths, but more still needs to be done.” Read more
August 25, 2016
Thunderbird Clubhouse Newsletter - August 2016
Creating a new future for adults recovering from mental illness through the positive power of meaningful work, community, choice and hope. Read more
July 19, 2016
ILLEGAL TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS DOUBLE IN ONLY FOUR YEARS
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has announced the results of its annual inspection of tobacco outlets to measure compliance with laws restricting underage tobacco sales. This year’s non-compliance rate of 14.1 percent is more than twice the 6.8 percent recorded only four years ago, which was the lowest ever for the state. Read more
July 7, 2016
Register today for the A.C.T.I.O.N. across Oklahoma event near you
These events are for parents and families of youth and young adults impacted by substance abuse, treatment providers, parent/ family support providers, community organizations, teachers and school administrators, juvenile justice and child welfare workers, faith-based community members, law enforcement, and any others interested in enhancing treatment and recovery supports for youth and families.
Learn about the importance of strengthening family/professional partnerships
Listen to parents and professionals share what it takes to grow partnerships
Learn from youth and young adults about essential components of youth engagement
Collaborate with other community members to enhance current treatment and recovery supports in your community
Register for an A.C.T.I.O.N. event near you!
McAlester July 15, 9am - 3pm | Register
Enid July 22, 9am - 3pm | Register
Lawton July 29, 9am - 3pm | Register
Tulsa August 5, 9am - 3pm | Register
Sponsored by the Oklahoma Family Network and Parents Helping Parents in collaboration with ODMHSAS.
July 1, 2016
Medication-Assisted Treatment Buprenorphine Waiver Training Set for August 27, 2016
Nearly 80% of opioid-addicted persons do not receive treatment for their addiction because of limited treatment capacity, financial obstacles, social stigma and other barriers to care. Read more
June 30, 2016
State Agencies Working to Keep July 4th Weekend Safe for All
The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) and Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) are partnering to keep the July 4th holiday weekend safe for all Oklahomans. Read more
May 18, 2016
Notice of Public Hearing
The Federal Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) grant will be available for comment. Read more
April 19, 2016
Rising Star Award nomination deadline - April 29, 2016
The Rising Star Award is to honor a young person making an outstanding contribution to improving services and systems that support positive development and growth of young people involved in the juvenile justice, behavioral health, child welfare, and/or education systems. Read more
April 19, 2016
Tallent Advocacy Award nomination deadline - April 29, 2016
The Tallent Advocacy Award was established to reinforce a sense of history and tradition in the state's children's mental health community and to highlight the advocacy done on the behalf of children's mental health in the state of Oklahoma. The award is based on the many years, tireless hours and many miles of effort that Jeff Tallent has dedicated to improving children's mental health. Read more
April 12, 2016
Specialty Courts to Gather at the Capitol
Representatives from drug, mental health and other specialty courts will gather at the State Capitol for Specialty Court Day 2016, an annual event to highlight program outcomes and accomplishments. Read more
March 25, 2016
ODMHSAS Announces Additional Budget Cuts
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) today announced an additional $13 million cut from the current year's budget. Read more
January 12, 2016
Help Make Recovery A Reality: Licensed Mental Health Professional Opportunity
Come enhance lives; join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to high risk individuals in a state of the art facility located in the heart of the metro area. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for friendly, hard- working, trauma informed Licensed Mental Health Professionals who have a desire to make a difference in peoples lives; thrive in a fast paced environment providing first-rate clinical care in a crisis setting; and provide services that are consumer centered and targeted for whole wellness. Read more
