Timeline: how Oklahoma lawmakers removed Mental Health Commissioner amid budget crisis

Oklahoma lawmakers removed Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen after investigations uncovered a $28 million budget shortfall and widespread mismanagement at ODMHSAS.

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Timeline: how Oklahoma lawmakers removed Mental Health Commissioner amid budget crisis

Oklahoma lawmakers removed Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen after investigations uncovered a $28 million budget shortfall and widespread mismanagement at ODMHSAS.

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REBOOT Recovery launches ‘Answer the Call’ to support first responders in mental health crisis

REBOOT Recovery, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping people heal from trauma, today launched its “Answer the Call” campaign, a fundraising initiative aimed at overhauling and relaunching its First Responder REBOOT program.

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Carrollton expands mental health response, marks first year of navigator program

Carrollton’s navigator program cuts repeat mental health calls, connects people with real support.

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Seaside nonprofit celebrates 50 years of aiding the homeless with mental health support

Interim Inc., a nonprofit in Seaside, marked its 50th anniversary with a ceremony honoring its work in providing housing and mental health support to the homeless.

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Find mental health resources and support in Southern California

Here’s a list of mental health resources from various Southern California and federal agencies to help and provide support.

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New Mental Health Access Guide available for King County employees

King County employees now have access to a new tool for navigating mental health resources. The King County Employee Mental Health Access Guide provides an easy-to-use, comprehensive overview of av…

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Oklahoma mental health agency faces uncertainty after commissioner firing

The recent firing of Oklahoma's mental health commissioner has left the department facing a significant budget shortfall, impacting services like those at Red Rock Behavioral Health Center.

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Ex-CEO of OC mental health provider arrested for insurance fraud

The founder and former CEO of an addiction treatment provider was arrested on several federal charges, including insurance fraud.

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