Hospitalization is often the first step for patients experiencing a significant mental health crisis, but aftercare is just as important for recovery, according to John Gavino, Associate Chief Program Officer. A new Transitional Care Bridge Program at Family and Children’s Services will help adults and children transition from inpatient to outpatient care with funding received…
Mark had struggled with mental illness for years, which led him to lose his job and his home. When Mark found himself in this situation, he was overwhelmed and knew he needed help to take back control of his life. That is when he reached out to Family and Children’s Services’ (F&CS) Homeless Outreach Team…
Rodger says, “I’m so grateful and feel so free now from my past because of my treatment.” F&CS Adult Mental Health division provides outpatient treatment services to clients in drug court, mental health court, female diversion and other programs in Tulsa County. F&CS’s Drug Court saves money and saves lives Rodger has been struggling with…
Tonight, approximately 811 people will sleep homeless in Tulsa. About 33% of them also have mental illnesses that are not treated. Many have struggled for years to become stable and many find it hard to do so because they are just coming out of prisons, jails, hospitals and mental health facilities with nowhere to go.…
