Mental health is a rising challenge in OKC, and that’s why city government is entering the conversation for the first time. MAPS 4 includes several projects that touch upon mental health, including and especially the addition of mental health crisis beds. (1/3)
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People with mental illness are more likely to die in jail. A new Oklahoma County program puts them in treatment instead https://t.co/Hv48XaINgG
When threats of violence turn into physical harm to children and teachers, will Oklahoma’s leaders with the authority to remove him from office or prosecute him continue to sit on their hands?
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I’m pretty sure there is no definition of “internal documents” in the Oklahoma Open Records Act. There’s agency records and exemptions. If it’s not exempt, it’s a record. #FOI#transparency
Oklahoma is certainly a land of contrasts. @GovStitt pushes for hundreds of millions of $ in taxpayer subsidies for a multi-billion dollar international corporation, but said he doesn’t want to give the homeless “free stuff” and will not consider expanding affordable housing here
With you on our side, we are able to help thousands of Oklahomans through promoting mental health, preventing suicide, ending homelessness and transforming the justice system. Continue advocating to #endthestigma by giving in honor of #GivingTuesday at https://t.co/bYE53yfCs7.
"Loneliness has been associated with a number of poor mental health outcomes."
Is Loneliness Making My Mental Health Struggles Harder?: https://t.co/n3O42Z580Y
Warmlines are available across the country for people who need someone to talk to but aren't in crisis. They're staffed by individuals with lived experience trained to provide a listening ear. Find a warmline near you at https://t.co/NAsMTxxmg1.
Owning a pet can significantly improve not only your mental health but your physical health.
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Walker Hall houses all genders! Our staff has worked hard and has attended multiple LGBTQIA+ cultural informative training sessions in order to provide a safe place for our young adults to heal and work on life skills. Happy Pride Month from Walker Hall! 🏳️🌈🎉#pridemonth#lgbtqia
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