On March 11, Women in Recovery (WIR) held virtual graduation for Class 32. Twenty-four graduates, who collectively struggled in their addiction for 372 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 completion of the program, 241…
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The City of Tulsa 911 Mental Health Collaborative, a partnership between the City of Tulsa 911 Public Safety Communications (PSC), Tulsa Police, Family & Children’s Services Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services (COPES) and the Tulsa Area United Way, has expanded to serving Tulsans from two to five days a week. The Collaborative quickly connects 911…
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A year later, mental health experts have noted that depression and suicide is on the rise during an uncertain pandemic. Some children are still mostly at home due to remote education. In addition to their favorite activities facing cancellation due to factors such as weather and COVID-19 restrictions, many children suffer from confusion and stress. Recently Dr. Stevan Lahr of Family & Children’s Services spoke to KOTV News on 6 about ways parents can help their…
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KJRH 2 Works for You, GenScripts Pharmacy, and UniFirst Corporation hosted the annual 2 Cares for the Community Warming Hearts & Hands Blanket and Glove Drive in December and January. Participants dropped off new gloves, mittens or blankets at any GenScripts Pharmacy location or during business hours at KJRH. Used blankets were cleaned by UniFirst…
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Grant Monies Will Be Used to Prepare Tulsa for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 Dialing Code, Effective July 2022. Family & Children’s Services is pleased to announce it has received the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 State Planning Grant through Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline). Through the…
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