Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

🚨 Don’t miss out! We’re just weeks away from our next Prevention Rounds—a FREE virtual training designed to revolutionize your approach with consumers. In this session, we’ll dive into the critical need for a gender-specific anti-stigma campaign in Oklahoma, focusing on mothers battling substance use disorders. Discover how stigma acts as a barrier to care and gain valuable insights from Oklahoma’s impactful Tough As A Mother campaign. This is an opportunity to enhance your skills and make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/3WKUbc8.

Commissioner Allie Friesen attended the recent Oklahoma Charitable Clinics Association Caring Connections Conference, hosted by the Health Alliance for the Uninsured! The opportunity to engage with attendees and gather feedback on our crisis network and access points across the state was incredibly impactful. Your voice is vital to us, and we’re excited about the future partnerships that will help us better serve Oklahomans. Together, we’re building a #CommunityOfChange!

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. You can’t smell or taste fentanyl. The only way to determine a substance contains fentanyl is by testing for it. We're teaming up with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to remind Oklahomans that fentanyl test strips and Naloxone (overdose-reversal medication) are available to order online for free. Learn more and order free resources at okimready.org.

Spread the word! This Friday is the Red Rock Behavioral Health Services Summer Festival, Elk City. Join us from 6-8 p.m. at Ackley Public Park, as we celebrate 50 years of Elk City and Hobart Outpatient serving the community. Offerings include games; putt putt; carousel rides; train rides; hot dogs and chips; Kona Ice Sno Cones; face painting and more. #ElkCity #ElkCityOK #ElkCityOklahoma #HobartOK #HobartOklahoma

We were thrilled to have Josh DeBartolo passionately represent our agency at the Indigenous Prevention Summit in St. Louis! He shared our commitment to supporting Indigenous communities by discussing emerging practices and innovative strategies in substance abuse prevention. Thank you for representing us so well, Josh! #CommunityOfChange

We're excited to team up with Faith Partners to offer a FREE training designed to empower clergy and pastoral care workers with the tools and knowledge to respond compassionately to addiction and related mental health issues. Together, we can make a difference by connecting our friends, families, and communities to the support they need. This training will equip you to: 🔵 Educate and support those experiencing addiction and mental health challenges 🔵 Demonstrate essential self-care skills 🔵 Describe how clergy, staff, and laity can work together in this vital ministry Don't miss out—register today: https://bit.ly/3WGu7yJ.

We're thrilled to introduce you to the newest leaders who are driving change and innovation across our organization. First up, meet Lindsay Jackson, PMP, our new Chief of Operational Excellence! Lindsay is on a mission to give ODMHSAS a powerful edge by strategically prioritizing opportunities and fostering a positive culture that elevates quality and safety. Her team's focus? Identifying improvement opportunities, uncovering root causes and ensuring lasting solutions. With Lindsay's leadership, we're committed to meeting the needs of both our employees and those we serve. Join us in welcoming Lindsay to the team and stay tuned for more introductions! 🌟

Early Bird Rate extended through the August 16th! 🎉 Take advantage of our discounted rate to join this year's Momentum Conference to learn leading strategies from a variety of expert speakers across more than 70 sessions!

Today I had the chance to observe first hand the enormous burden that our law enforcement officers carry in serving Oklahomans suffering from behavioral health crises. These men and women go into some of the most unpredictable situations with zero hesitation and saving lives is simply part of the job. I got to see with my own eyes what pieces of our crisis system are working well and where we can improve. I’m grateful for those who shared their experiences with me and will use them to fuel the wonderful work we do 24/7. I’m overheated and slightly dehydrated…but I’m committed to consistently reconnecting to the front of the work. My heart is full and the mission is clear. #communityofchange #transformationalleadership #okcpd

📣 Calling all teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, librarians, coaches and anyone who works in an educational setting! Let's empower our students with knowledge and understanding about mental health. Start the conversation with these helpful 988 Mental Health Lifeline resources. Many posters and activity sheets are available to download at https://bit.ly/4dt3jJe - perfect for adding around your school. #BackToSchool #ServicesWithinReach