Krista Lewis, Family & Children’s Services Chief Program Officer of Adult Mental Health and Crisis Services, joins Susan Cadot, The Oklahoma News Report inDepth moderator, and Jeff Dismukes, communications director at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in a discussion about what’s being done here to help those suffering from mental…
For millions of families, this fall is not only back-to-school time but back-to-work time too. Kids are expected to be in the classroom full-time, and many parents who’ve been working remotely will be returning to the office at least part-time. It’s good news for kids whose schooling has been disrupted — undermining both mental health…
Pam is a single mom with four children. She heard about the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors (GTAR) Backpacks for Kids event from her Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) case worker. But she lives far away and does not have a car. Pam was sad. She really wanted to attend because she knew how special…
Story of Impact – F&CS Mental Health Supports
On July 15, Family & Children’s Services Women in Recovery (WIR) held a hybrid graduation for Class 33.. Twenty-one graduates, who collectively struggled in their addiction for 236 years prior to WIR, proudly told their stories reflecting their path to recovery, WIR’s staff dedication, the support of the courts, volunteers and partners. Because of their…
