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Mental health crisis services
The vast majority of calls to 988 in Oklahoma are stabilized over the phone.
Callers have most often needed help coordinating mental health care.
988 Call Outcomes
Reasons for 988 Calls
2022-2024 data from Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, obtained by Healthy Minds
Many Oklahomans seek treatment in emergency rooms when other options are not available.
Oklahoma reported more than 40,000 mental health-related ER visits in 2022, totaling over $191 million. Diverting care to more appropriate settings would reduce costs and improve outcomes, especially for the 12% of Oklahomans who are uninsured.
Emergency room charges by payer
Oklahoma insurance
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2022 data from Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) OK2SHARE database; Insurance coverage data from a KFF analysis of US Census Bureau 2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
