A broken, undersupported system that marginalizes individuals and compromises community safety. That’s how some describe the process for getting unstable Oklahomans who are a danger to themselves or others to appropriate treatment facilities. Law enforcement officers hold the responsibility for transporting Oklahomans being held on emergency orders of detention for mental illness to crisis stabilization More »
Getting a new pair of sandals put a spring in Angela’s step and cheer in her heart. A single mother, Angela struggled to clothe her growing children. She had only one pair of shoes herself, which she wore year-round, until Fleming’s Comfort Footwear stepped up to help. Fleming’s has been a generous supporter of community efforts More »
It takes a lot of guts to perform on stage in front of a live audience. That’s certainly true for individuals participating in the 9th Annual Mental Health Fashion and Talent Showcase. The event will be held Friday, May 4, at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Tulsa. The show gives individuals with mental More »
In today’s world, people are well aware of the physical and emotional toll child abuse exacts on its victims. Long after bruises fade and broken bones heal, children who’ve been abused may suffer post-traumatic stress disorder or depression, have problems trusting others and setting boundaries, and face increased risk of substance abuse and various health More »
Do you check your work e-mail while on vacation or on the weekend? Glance at your cell phone multiple times an hour to make sure you didn’t miss a call? Find yourself apologizing to family for being late due to an “emergency” at work? Experience sleepless nights or anxious dreams about work? If you answered yes to these questions, More »
Divorce involves highly charged emotions that are traumatic for everyone involved. How you react to and manage your divorce will have lasting effects on your children, and it is up to you to make those effects positive instead of negative. Putting your children’s needs and feelings first is an important step. Other dos and don’ts to More »
We hear a lot these days about the poor state of health in Oklahoma as compared to the rest of the nation. Perhaps you’ve also heard the news that people diagnosed with a serious mental illness are at a higher risk of premature death. Earlier this month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/Health More »
As a priest, I referred numerous parishioners to Family & Children’s Services for help in dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues, family dysfunction and other problems. Then, five years ago, I joined the agency myself to provide assistance to mentally ill inmates being discharged from the Oklahoma State Department of Corrections. Not many More »
Too often, parents find themselves caught in a game of “gimme” with their children – as in, “Gimme this, Mom.” or “Dad, can you gimme a new video game?” However, how much money you spend on your kids matters less than how much time you spend with them. Tulsa World Blogger Natalie Mikles has some More »
“He isn’t even trying anymore.” “She doesn’t care.” Sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. Many couples go through times when one or both feel that they are the only one “working” on the relationship. It becomes frustrating to reflect on your relationship and see only those things that you do to make More »
