Proposed mental health funding cuts could force several facilities to close

Providers say they face cuts amid $43 million Oklahoma mental health department shortfall

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s mental health commissioner on Tuesday said the agency is dealing with a $43 million shortfall, which some say has resulted in cuts to providers.

Proposed mental health funding cuts could force several facilities to close

SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) — Cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) could mean many Oklahomans losing access to lifesaving treatment. Service Providers impacted received the notification of cuts about a week and a half ago. Jon Greenwood, CEO of Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, said this is going to be a massive setback for the state. "This is going to be devastating," said Greenwood. Greenwood rece…

'Pulling in opposite directions': Budget hole triggers Oklahoma mental health system pain points

Despite a decade of progress to advance mental health conversations in Oklahoma, a series of investigations, legal fights and financial concerns has begun to change the narrative among providers and policymakers advocating for better outcomes. Most recently, the situations have spurred broad upheaval within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, where new […] The post ‘Pulling in opposite directions’: Budget hole triggers …

Providers say they face cuts amid $43M mental health department shortfall

Oklahoma’s mental health agency faces a $43M shortfall, prompting provider concerns over funding cuts and legislative scrutiny of the budget crisis. The post Providers say they face cuts amid $43M mental health department shortfall first appeared on The Journal Record.

Providers say they face cuts amid $43 million Oklahoma mental health department shortfall - Sequoyah County Times

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s mental health commissioner on Tuesday said the agency is dealing with a $43 million shortfall, which some say has resulted in cuts to providers. Commissioner Allie Friesen spoke with providers who contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services during  an emotional meeting where providers expressed frustration with the sudden cuts. Officials originally believed the shortfall w…

The local team in Mental Health is not satisfied with the municipal director's proposed cuts.