OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AND LOCAL NONPROFIT, DCCCA, OFFERING MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING 

Program provides training for adults to help with mental health crises during National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month in September  EDMOND (Sept. 5, 2023) – The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) offers numerous mental health and addiction training and educational events throughout the year. During National Suicide Prevention and Recovery […]

SEPTEMBER RECOGNIZED AS SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RECOVERY MONTH 

Resources, training and more offered to Oklahomans to raise awareness for suicide prevention and substance use recovery support  September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month, and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is encouraging Oklahomans to learn the warning signs of suicide and raise awareness of recovery options for […]

Take Action with 988 Oklahoma for National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a opportunity to raise awareness and learn how to prevent suicide in Oklahoma. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year. But suicide isn’t someone else’s problem to solve. Suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in Oklahoma, with 887 […]

“BE KIND TO YOUR MIND” CAMPAIGN

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES “BE KIND TO YOUR MIND” CAMPAIGNCampaign highlights the importance of mental health for students as school returns The relaxing days of summer are coming to a close, and the back-to-school season will be here soon. As students, teachers, administrative personnel and guidance counselors start the […]