The Association’s statewide work is dedicated to promoting mental health and the equity of access to mental health care through advocacy, education, research, service, and housing.
Since 1955, we have worked toward this goal. We have fought for essential access to community-based services. We have stood side-by-side in the face of tragedy and despair. We have leaned on each other through support groups and pro bono counseling services.
Mental Health Initiatives
The Importance of Employment Support
If you or a loved one is impacted by mental illness, a job can be the first step towards improved health, sobriety, and fulfillment. That’s why, along with housing, we believe employment should come first. How can you achieve both housing and employment first? Our employment services work alongside other in-house and community services, assisting you wherever you may be on your path to recovery. Just like Housing First, Employment First seeks to remove your barriers while also prioritizing your choice and self-determination.
Creating Connections
We offer socialization opportunities, support, skill building, and volunteer or employment opportunities for people experiencing mental illness and co-occurring disorders in Tulsa County and the Oklahoma City area.
Support Groups
Our support groups in Tulsa and Oklahoma City offer participants a place to come together with others going through the same issues. They share stories and experiences with people who understand what they are going through.
Referral & Counseling
Exploring options for support and services helps people build strength and resilience. This is at the heart of our SunBridge Referral & Counseling program: Screening, referral, and pro bono counseling.
Events
We host events and conferences to spread awareness about mental health, ending homelessness, reforming the criminal justice system, and celebrate the people we know, love and serve.
Programs for Schools
We are here to help diffuse a problem and help youth and their families connect with resources. We promote wellness, prevent suicide and connect youth and their loved ones with community-based care.
Mobile Medical Intervention
Our Mobile Medical Intervention Team provides primary patient care for the Association’s tenants and people living on the streets impacted by serious mental illness, a substance use issue and homelessness.
Peer Recovery Services
We help access community resources, housing programs, employment options, money management, social/recreational outlets, self-maintenance techniques, transport, and other social services.
Mental Health Research
As an advocacy and education related organization, supporting the advancement of brain research is an integral part of our mission. You can help make a difference by getting involved.
Alongside supporters like you, we have watched individuals overcome incredible hardships to flourish, grow and succeed.
Get Involved - https://mhaok.org/join-us
