OK Department Of Mental Health Announces Additional $13M In Budget Cuts <p>In a somber interview on Friday the head of Oklahoma's mental health and substance abuse services department announced ...

OKLAHOMA (KTAL/KMSS) — An Oklahoma lawmaker has introduced a bill that would effectively abolish the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the state. House Bill 1343, was ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — An emergency one-time appropriation of $27.4 million is needed for the Oklahoma mental health department to make it through the current fiscal year and pay its employees ...

May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025 Updated May 5, 2025 0 The beleaguered Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services could miss its payroll without an immediate infusion of cash ...

The state’s mental health department has tapped a psychiatrist to serve as its first chief medical officer. Jason Beaman was appointed to the newly created position at the Oklahoma Department of ...

A program at the University of Oklahoma trains much-needed mental health professionals for rural schools in the state. Now, ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An initial financial report called for by Oklahoma’s governor says the state’s mental health agency faces numerous errors and a nearly $30 million budget shortfall.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is faced with a major budget crisis. After finding a $20 million hole in next year’s budget, the departme… ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — The embattled commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services unveiled a new strategic plan for the agency on Thursday. Please subscribe to ...

This month, Oklahoma’s state mental health department is increasing the accessibility of the medication Naloxone to combat fentanyl overdoses. Tuesday, May 23rd 2023, 3:42 pm By: Jordan Ryan ...

Meanwhile, the state spends $53.05 per capita to provide mental health services, below the national average of $120.56, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.