The coronavirus is stressful for everyone, but even more so for people struggling with substance use disorders. According to a poll published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the coronavirus is harming the mental health of over half of Americans. This can result in a rise of depression, anxiety, suicide and substance abuse. For those in…
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F&CS Editor’s Note: The week before Tulsans were issued the “shelter in place” order, Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) had already deployed remote operations, providing care and treatment for patients with mental illness. In addition, F&CS had supplied crisis and medical staff with personal protective equipment. That same week, Mental Health Weekly interviewed F&CS’s CEO…
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Jennifer Tippett is a Family & Children’s Services Oklahoma Children’s Services Supervisor and SafeCare® Trainer. In this video, she shares information about how to positively interact with your children, structure rewards and manage behaviors. All children should have a safe, nurturing and healthy homes. Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) specializes in creating stronger families and…
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle The coronavirus has forced many of us to work from home for an extended period — or permanently. Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) employees are no exception. We are all navigating unchartered waters, making it important to find…
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Thanks to the generosity of QuikTrip and Raising Cane’s, 25 volunteers assembled 1,369 activity bags recently to distribute to F&CS Child Abuse and Trauma Services, CHBS and Women in Recovery/Women’s Justice Team clients. “We are grateful for this wonderful donation from QuikTrip and its team members that have stepped up to help our Family & Children’s Services’ (F&CS) kids in four program areas who need immediate support,” said Tom…
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