Transforming Oklahoma's approach to mental health and substance use

Over the past five years, Oklahoma has received nearly $750 million in funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the primary federal agency charged with advancing the nation’s behavioral health.

3/31/2025

In this report, we examine policy options for ensuring parity compliance on SoonerSelect, Oklahoma’s Medicaid managed care program.

3/21/2025

This resource aims to help counties identify and plan for evidence-based strategies to maximize the impact of funding opportunities for mental health and diversion.

2/27/2025

With several years of CCBHC experience, Oklahoma should now focus on strengthening implementation practices for the CCBHC model and ensuring services fulfill the model's promise.

4/23/2025

Our new report outlines where Oklahoma's diversion services must grow to meet demand — and quantifies the economic benefits our state can expect in return.

4/1/2025

Integrating behavioral health services into primary care settings not only expands treatment capacity in the mental health workforce but also provides an entry point for people who might otherwise struggle to access care.

10/3/2024

In ways big and small, mental health systems across our state are working better for Oklahomans than they did five years ago.

10/3/2024

The award from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will total $4.5 million, distributed as $900,000 each year for five years.

10/3/2024

Edmond will receive nearly $1 million a year for four years as part of a System of Care grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the largest amount of competitive federal funding for children's mental health the city and its partners have ever received.

9/17/2024