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(3 days ago) WebIf you or a loved one are having a mental health crisis, call 988, a 24-hour helpline dedicated to providing mental health resources. Homelessness. Contact the Action Center to report homeless concerns. Email [email protected], call (405) 297-2535 or text (405) 252-1053. 211 (managed by HeartLine)

https://www.okc.gov/government/mental-health-services

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OKC’s New Plan For Mental Health Emergencies Still …

(3 days ago) WebOklahoma City police answered nearly 20,000 mental health calls last year. Most officers have little training in mental health …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2021/12/07/okcs-new-plan-for-mental-health-emergencies-still-includes-police/

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Inside Oklahoma’s Police Training For Mental Health 911 …

(8 days ago) WebIn March, Oklahoma City Police responded to 2,024 mental health calls – the highest total on record. But few officers have received …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2021/04/14/inside-oklahomas-police-training-for-mental-health-911-calls/

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Oklahoma City Mental Health Emergencies Outpace …

(5 days ago) WebNow, he’s training a team of officers to identify and respond to people with mental illness. And Pierce’s team can’t keep up. Oklahoma …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2020/10/05/oklahoma-city-mental-health-emergencies-outpace-police-trained-to-handle-them/

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Oklahoma City mental health emergencies outpace police …

(6 days ago) WebOklahoma City police answered 19,658 mental health calls in 2019, reports obtained by Oklahoma Watch and State Impact show. That’s a 95% increase since the current tracking system took effect in

https://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma/2020/10/05/oklahoma-city-mental-health-emergencies-outpace-police-trained-to-handle-them/

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Oklahoma City launches crisis intervention group to …

(Just Now) WebOKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A Crisis Intervention Advisory Group (CIAG) has formed in Oklahoma City (OKC) to create a citywide response to the ongoing mental health crisis. This group will meet

https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-launches-crisis-intervention-group-to-address-mental-health-prevention-police-advisory

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Oklahoma City Mental Health Emergencies Outpace …

(5 days ago) WebNow, he’s training a team of officers to identify and respond to people with mental illness. And Pierce’s team can’t keep up. Oklahoma City police answered 19,658 mental health calls in 2019, reports obtained by Oklahoma Watch and State Impact show. That’s a 95% increase since the current tracking system took effect in 2013.

https://www.kosu.org/show/stateimpact-oklahoma/2020-10-05/oklahoma-city-mental-health-emergencies-outpace-police-trained-to-handle-them

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Oklahoma City Police Chief Discusses Mental Health …

(4 days ago) WebOklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley shared details about a new program designed to connect those experiencing a mental health crisis with a trained counselor. Friday, May 10th 2024, 12:34 pm

https://www.news9.com/story/663e5b4201f4a3064cf1ce4f/oklahoma-city-police-chief-discusses-mental-health-initiative

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Chat With The Chief: Mental Health Crisis Response

(5 days ago) WebThursday, May 16th 2024, 10:06 am. By: News 9. OKLAHOMA CITY -. On Thursday's Chat With The Chief, we're asking questions about how Oklahoma City Police respond to calls involving a mental health

https://www.newson6.com/story/664621841c4731062041e5ba/chat-with-the-chief:-mental-health-crisis-response

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Justice Department Launches Investigation of Oklahoma’s …

(6 days ago) WebThe Justice Department announced today that it has opened an investigation into the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD). The investigation will examine whether Oklahoma fails to provide community-based mental health services to people in Oklahoma County, leading to unnecessary …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-launches-investigation-oklahoma-s-mental-health-service-system-and

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OKC's new alternative response to police for mental health calls

(4 days ago) WebLocal advocates of police reform and justice reform have notably asked for a city-funded alternative to police response to mental health calls since summer 2020. Though funded by its own grant, Champions is the first such mobile crisis team to work directly with the Oklahoma City Police Department. The onset of the 988 helpline has …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2022/07/23/okcs-new-alternative-response-to-police-for-mental-health-calls/65374780007/

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Oklahoma City is hoping these new recommendations can …

(6 days ago) WebThe department’s new mobile crisis team was created to send mental health professionals to aid Oklahoma City police during mental health crisis calls. The city council is seeking proposals for a

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/oklahoma-city-is-hoping-these-new-recommendations-can-become-a-blueprint-for-police-reform

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DOJ announces investigation into Oklahoma, OKC police …

(Just Now) WebA news release says the investigation will examine whether Oklahoma fails to provide community-based mental health services to people in Oklahoma County, which authorities say leads to unnecessary admissions to psychiatric facilities and police contact. The DOJ also will examine Oklahoma City's systems for responding to people …

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-us-doj-investigation-mental-health-crises/41994037

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OKC's new crisis intervention group to help field 911 calls, provide

(1 days ago) WebThe city said this is part of the recommendations from 2022 to help police with de-escalation and crisis intervention. “In cities all over the country, mental and behavioral health response, the

https://keyt.com/cnn-regional/2024/05/15/okcs-new-crisis-intervention-group-to-help-field-911-calls-provide-mental-health-response/

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Pilot program sends mental health professionals to aid Oklahoma …

(Just Now) WebPilot program sends mental health professionals to aid Oklahoma City police during calls. Champions, a pilot program in Oklahoma City, is a mobile team that helps respond to emergencies involving someone in a mental health crisis. Addison Kliewer Addison Kliewer, Wochit. Watch: OKCPD shares details on 5 found dead in Yukon-area …

https://www.oklahoman.com/videos/news/2022/07/21/mental-health-professionals-partner-okc-police-help-calls-champions-pilot-program-crisis-emergency/10122391002/

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Oklahoma City police launch new guide for handling mental …

(2 days ago) WebStory by Alexandra Sharfman. Oklahoma City Police Department unveiled its new Mental Health Response Protocol Guide for Officers and 911 dispatchers.Nearly 1 in 25 adudlts inOKCPD’s new M.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/oklahoma-city-police-launch-new-guide-for-handling-mental-health-crises/ar-BB1m6WWh

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Governor Stitt signs PTSD bill: A victory for police mental health

(6 days ago) WebGovernor Kevin Stitt signed new post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) bill, SB 1457, into law for the Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police (OK FOP).This bill woul.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/governor-stitt-signs-ptsd-bill-a-victory-for-police-mental-health/ar-BB1m6wv2

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What Happens When Oklahoma City Police Respond to Mental …

(8 days ago) WebOklahoma City police are answering more of these calls than ever before, and the number keeps rising. The department responded to 19,658 mental health calls in 2019, nearly double the number six years earlier, when a new system was implemented to track the calls. Master Sgt. Corey Nooner, is one of the first Oklahoma City officers …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2020/10/05/what-happens-when-oklahoma-city-police-respond-to-mental-health-crises/

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Oklahoma’s, OCPD’s mental health crises response under …

(7 days ago) WebIn 2020, Oklahoma City police Capt. Jeff Pierce said that the department was already looking into solutions to mental health calls. He said his officers were encouraged not to arrest people going through a mental health crisis. "There's a lot of things that could probably be better handled outside of law enforcement agencies as …

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-doj-investigation-mental-health-crises/42005141

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What Happens When Oklahoma City Police Respond To Mental …

(9 days ago) WebOklahoma City police are answering more of these calls than ever before, and the number keeps rising. The department responded to 19,658 mental health calls in 2019, nearly double the number six years earlier, when a new system was implemented to track the calls. Master Sgt. Corey Nooner, is one of the first Oklahoma City officers …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2020-10-07/what-happens-when-oklahoma-city-police-respond-to-mental-health-crises

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Justice Department to investigate treatment of mentally ill - PBS

(4 days ago) WebHealth Nov 17, 2022 5:47 PM EDT. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A civil rights investigation into the treatment of people with mental illnesses by the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/justice-department-to-investigate-treatment-of-mentally-ill-adults-in-oklahoma

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Oklahoma City Police abandoned man in mental health crisis on …

(2 days ago) WebOKC Police abandoned man in mental health crisis on roadside before fatal crash. There's a small cement pad on the west side of North Sooner Road in Oklahoma City surrounded by overgrown grass and across the street from an abandoned pipeline operation. That's where Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Robert Burton left Ernest Antwine …

https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2023-07-06/okc-police-abandoned-man-in-mental-health-crisis-on-roadside-before-fatal-crash

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Oklahoma launches pilot program to expand mental health …

(7 days ago) WebOKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A bill to fund a Mental Health Workforce Pilot Program was recently signed into Oklahoma law. House Bill 3449, authored by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, works to implement a

https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-launches-pilot-program-to-expand-mental-health-workforce-behavior-university-authority-psychology-psychiatry

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Oklahoma Capitol protest over anti-immigration bill draws large …

(8 days ago) WebThe Oklahoman. 0:00. 1:22. An anti-immigration bill swept into law as a public safety measure by Oklahoma's heavily Republican Legislature and Gov. Kevin Stitt drew a large protest crowd to the state Capitol Wednesday. The rally was part of Hispanic Cultural Day, an event started by Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, eight years ago.

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/05/15/oklahoma-protest-wednesday-capitol-okc-hb-4156-anti-immigration-law/73689424007/

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More social workers are responding to emergency calls in Salt …

(2 days ago) Web"The push toward police reform, plus more mental health awareness, and I think people are identifying what the needs are in the community more," she said. In 2020, they had made contact with 1,400

https://kutv.com/news/2news-investigates/more-social-workers-are-responding-to-emergency-calls-in-salt-lake-city

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OKC Proposes $300K to Reduce Police Response to Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WebIn its annual budget proposal, Oklahoma City officials allocated $300,000 to reinvent the city’s response to mental health 911 calls. But few details are known about the initiative, which seeks to minimize police involvement. Working on the details are Mayor David Holt’s Law Enforcement Policy Task Force and the Community Policing Working

https://oklahomawatch.org/2021/05/06/okc-proposes-300k-to-reduce-police-response-to-mental-health-crises/

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AP Investigation: In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers

(6 days ago) WebIn a rare occurrence, two police officers in Wilson, Oklahoma, Virginia, went too far after they handcuffed and pinned a man who refused mental health treatment. After he became motionless, the officers still didn’t let up, the court said. The court didn’t fault the officers’ decision to detain the man, but said he couldn’t have

https://apnews.com/article/deadly-police-encounters-guidelines-broken-investigation-e79c708e9123aac2e40dcefd64cce08f

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Colorado Springs officials delving deeper into workers’ comp …

(1 days ago) WebColorado Springs Mayor Yemi Moblade is watching our coverage on this topic, too. He sent me this statement and outlined additional mental health resources the city provides employees, saying in

https://www.kktv.com/2024/05/20/colorado-springs-officials-delving-deeper-into-workers-comp-issues-following-11-news-investigation/

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Bill to ensure equal insurance coverage for mental health, …

(9 days ago) WebWATCH LIVE: Bill to ensure equal insurance coverage for mental health, substance use signed by Gov. Whitmer By Krystle Holleman Published : May. 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM EDT Updated : moments ago

https://www.wilx.com/2024/05/21/bill-ensure-equal-insurance-coverage-mental-health-substance-use-signed-by-gov-whitmer/

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Homeless youths; Disability barriers to help; Preventing vet suicides

(7 days ago) WebThe National Conference of State Legislatures reported in 2023 that each year approximately one in 30 youths ages 13 to 17 years old experience homelessness. The 2019-20 Homeless Children and Census Report showed Oklahoma had 14,720 children and youth through 12th grade who were experiencing homelessness. Some of these …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/05/18/opinion-letters-homeless-youths-disability-barriers-to-help-preventing-vet-suicides/73618674007/

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Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder brimming with optimism after …

(5 days ago) WebOklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks' Derrick Jones Jr. (55) in the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Saturday

https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2024/05/19/gilgeous-alexander-young-thunder-brimming-with-optimism-after-second-round-playoff-exit/

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What Happens When Oklahoma City Police Respond to Mental …

(1 days ago) WebIf mental illness or substance abuse is identified during the call or by responding officers, they are labeled by police as mental health calls. And those calls are up again in the first half of 2020.

https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/what-happens-when-oklahoma-city-police-respond-to-mental-health-crises/article_31d48262-0726-11eb-b9c1-0bc44ce6c576.html

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New legislation would require NYPD precincts to hire social

(8 days ago) WebNew bill pushes hiring licensed social workers in every NYPD precinct 01:50. NEW YORK-- There's a push to staff New York City police precincts with social workers after some mental health calls

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nypd-licensed-social-workers-legislation/

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Long Story Short: How OKC Police Could Change Their Response …

(6 days ago) WebOklahoma City allocated $300,000 in taxpayer funds to change the way its police department responds to mental health emergencies. Oklahoma Watch reporter Whitney Bryen shares the latest on what that change could look like and why it’s needed.; Gov. Kevin Stitt’s recent trip to Mexico included discussions on the possibility of opening …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2021/12/01/long-story-short-how-okc-police-could-change-their-response-to-mental-health-emergencies/

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ECU Health hosting 12th annual Mental Health Expo today - WITN

(8 days ago) WebPublished: May. 21, 2024 at 12:38 AM PDT Updated: moments ago. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - ECU Health is hosting its 12th annual Mental Health Expo intending to connect community members with

https://www.witn.com/2024/05/21/ecu-health-hosting-12th-annual-mental-health-expo-today/

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