Most mental health disorders begin in childhood. Left untreated, they can spiral into serious mental illness, addiction and even early death. Thankfully, treatment is effective and early intervention can put kids on a path to full recovery and productive, healthy adult lives. Dylan’s story is a perfect example of this. Dylan’s story, in his own…
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On Monday, May 6, Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) will join more than 1,100 communities across the country to raise awareness during the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to highlight the importance of children’s mental health. This day shines a national spotlight on the importance of…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 18, 2019 Tulsa, OK — Uptrust, a court reminder text message communication tool, has officially launched a partnership with the Tulsa County Public Defender’s Office (TCPD) and Family & Children’s Services (F&CS). Uptrust, TCPD and F&CS will work together to connect TCPD with defendants via text message to remind…
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The Women’s Justice Team for Family & Children’s Services For those facing criminal charges or on probation, finding and accessing resources for help can be difficult. Five years ago, Family & Children’s Service (F&CS) formed the Women’s Justice Team (WJT) to help address these critical issues. The initiative began when Chief Program Officer for Women in…
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Women in Recovery (WIR) graduates participated in the community dinner event “Elbowls to Elbowls” featuring visiting artist Michael Strand event at the Philbrook Museum last November. The event was part of Tulsa Arts District’s First Friday Art Crawl. They shared stories about their recipes, and attendees enjoyed a bowl of free food in exchange for a…
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