COPES provides suicide prevention awareness at ONEOK Field
On Saturday, Sept. 2, our COPES team joined thousands of fans at ONEOK Field. As the stadium began to fill up, our team was setting up to bring awareness to…
Improving schools through community partnerships
Mental health and community leaders greeted Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Education Joy Hofmeister at Family & Children’s Services on August 1. This summer, educators from the across the state…
Tulsa agencies aim to reduce mental-health related 911 calls, connect people to better resources [The Frontier]
The Community Response Team (CRT) includes a mental health professional from Family & Children’s Services’ COPES unit, a police officer and a firefighter or paramedic. The group works together to…
Backpacks, Big Smiles and Big Hearts
Giggles, happy tears, and smiles filled the room on August 3 at the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors (GTAR) Backpack for Kids party where children picked up their backpacks and enjoyed…
Family & Children’s Services Thrift Store Opens AUGUST 26 Providing “Goods for Good”
On August 26, Tulsa will gain an exciting new option for shoppers looking for cost-effective, quality clothing and household items all while helping others in need. The Family & Children’s…