Look Out, Reach Out campaign addresses child abuse amid COVID-19
A group of Tulsa area nonprofit agencies has formed a new coalition to educate the community about ways to identify and report child abuse that may increase in the…
Hotline provides emotional support during pandemic
Infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, as well as other public health events, can cause emotional distress and anxiety. Feeling anxious, confused, overwhelmed or powerless is common during an infectious…
Community Response Team provides rapid crisis response
Tulsa has been faced with high suicide rates and untreated mental illness. These issues have spiraled into crisis, which overwhelms first responders. As a result, the Community Response Team was…
Why is adolescent suicide on the rise in Oklahoma?
Published in February 2019 TulsaPeople Magazine (http://www.tulsapeople.com/Tulsa-People/February-2019/Why-is-adolescent-suicide-on-the-rise-in-Oklahoma/) Oklahoma adolescent suicide rates are outpacing increases nationally. Local agencies and professionals lend their expertise to this tough issue that doesn’t discriminate. BY…
COPES: Saving Lives Every Day
The COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services – 24/7 telephone and mobile crisis service) team helps people find light on their darkest of days. In 2018, COPES helped more than…