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New mental health laws take effect in Oklahoma, expanding …

(1 days ago) WebNovember 16, 2023. Four bills developed by Healthy Minds Policy Initiative in the 2023 legislative session took effect in Oklahoma this month, expanding Oklahomans’ access to care and strengthening the state’s ability to grow and empower its behavioral health …

https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/new-mental-health-laws-take-effect-in-oklahoma-expanding-residents-access-to-care

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA AS INTRODUCED Oklahoma …

(9 days ago) WebAn Act relating to mental health; enacting the Oklahoma Mental Health Laws Act of 2021; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows: This act shall be known …

http://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2021-22%20int/hb/HB1192%20int.pdf

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New bill would change how Oklahoma handles …

(4 days ago) WebWhitney Bryen is an investigative reporter at Oklahoma Watch covering vulnerable populations. Her recent investigations focus on mental health and substance abuse, criminal justice, domestic violence and nursing homes. Contact her at 405-201-6057 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @SoonerReporter. Oklahoma is …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/02/06/oklahoma-legislature-mental-health-care-bill-aims-change-civil-commitment/72483232007/

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'It's critical'; Gov. Stitt enacts a bill supporting Oklahoma's …

(3 days ago) WebTULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Governor Kevin Stitt signs a measure to strengthen Oklahoma's mental health workforce. House Bill 3449 aims to support behavioral health workforce development and

https://ktul.com/news/local/its-critical-gov-stitt-enacts-a-bill-supporting-oklahomas-mental-health-workforce-governor-behavioral-health-workforce-house-bill-3449-psychology-psychiatry-professionals-treatment-care

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2021 Oklahoma Statutes Title 43A. Mental Health - Justia …

(3 days ago) WebRenumbered as Section 627 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes by Laws 2007, c. 337, § 2, emerg. eff. June 4, 2007. §43A-3-702. Prisoners in need of mental health treatment – Determination of ability to consent - Transfer to facility – Discharge – Costs - Expiration of sentence - Commitment. Mental Health Law provisions applicable

https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2021/title-43a/

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Oklahoma Statutes, Mental Health Law - oklaw.org

(2 days ago) WebLegal Aid Services of Oklahoma has free legal information on Oklahoma law, self-help court forms, court information and other helpful resources. Oklahoma's Mental Health Law is found in Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes. Link: www.oscn.net. Last Review and Update: Jul 15, 2010

https://oklaw.org/resource/oklahoma-statutes-mental-health-law

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA HOUSE BILL 4106 By: …

(9 days ago) WebNEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 24-159 of Title 70, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: mental health center as defined in Section 3-302 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes or a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

http://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/hb/HB4106%20int.pdf

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Bill Information - Oklahoma Legislature

(Just Now) WebBill Information for HB 2849. Bill Information for. HB 2849. Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date. ***To be added when the next official action is taken on the measure.***. Oklahoma Legislature's Website where you can follow the introduction of bills, committee actions, and votes on the bills.

http://oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2849

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Oklahoma behavioral care access is expanding with new …

(7 days ago) WebFour laws related to improving access to behavioral health care in Oklahoma are now in effect after Healthy Minds Policy Initiative’s work with lawmakers during this legislative session.. Zack Stoycoff, the initiative’s executive director, said Healthy Minds worked diligently with legislators to pass its four priority bills, which is the most policy …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2023-11-07/oklahoma-behavioral-care-access-is-expanding-with-new-laws-in-effect

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2021 Oklahoma Legislative Session: Mental health highlights

(Just Now) Web2021 State Legislative Budget. The Legislature appropriated about $335 million dollars to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Although this is about $13 million less than last year’s appropriation, the Legislature is actually re-investing a portion of $30 million in mental health savings that will

https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/policy/2021-session-recap

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Gov Signs Boatman, Haste Bill Creating Mental Health Workforce …

(7 days ago) WebPonca City Now - May 17, 2024 5:46 am. OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure establishing a pathway to fund a pilot program designed to expand opportunities to invest in Oklahoma’s mental health workforce has been signed into law. House Bill 3449, authored by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, modifies the Oklahoma State University Medical …

https://www.poncacitynow.com/gov-signs-boatman-haste-bill-creating-mental-health-workforce-pilot-program-2/

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Requiring Mental Health Treatment and Involuntary Commitment …

(Just Now) WebThe process to place a person involuntarily into mental health treatment is found at 43A O.S. §§5-410 et seq. In these proceedings, the district court will determine if the subject individual is a “person requiring treatment” and, if that determination is made, the least restrictive appropriate treatment required.

https://www.okbar.org/barjournal/september2020/obj9107wylie/

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Healthy Minds Policy Initiative

(5 days ago) WebNew mental health laws take effect in Oklahoma, expanding access to care. November 16, 2023. Two of the bills were born out of Healthy Minds’ 2023 study examining barriers to accessing mental health and substance use treatment through commercial insurance networks. 11/16/2023. Read more.

https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/

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2024 Oklahoma legislative session: Mental health policy preview

(4 days ago) WebOklahoma legislators begin their work in 2024 as the state faces record levels of suicides and unintentional drug overdoses. However, lawmakers have a unique opportunity to grow the state’s overstretched mental health workforce this legislative session, ensuring more Oklahomans can get the mental health and substance use …

https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/policy/2024-oklahoma-legislative-session-mental-health-policy-preview

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Alternative Transportation Model Implemented for Persons

(3 days ago) WebNovember 1, 2021 marks a big change in how Oklahoma addresses mental health crisis. Legislation passed last spring has gone into effect that allows the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services the ability to transport people experiencing a mental health emergency. Prior to the change, law enforcement officers were

https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/odmhsas/documents/about/press-release/PR--Mental-Health-Transportation.pdf

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Oklahoma Statutes §43A-1-103 (2023) - Justia Law

(6 days ago) Web"Mental illness" means a substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, psychological orientation or memory that significantly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life; 4. "Board" means the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as established by the Mental Health

https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/title-43a/section-43a-1-103/

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New Law Gives Oklahoma First Responders Better Access To …

(5 days ago) WebTULSA, Okla. -. May is Mental Health Awareness and Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law this week, giving first responders better access to mental health treatment without fear of losing

https://www.newson6.com/story/663ea2598d1b1c0646fa922b/new-law-gives-oklahoma-first-responders-better-access-to-mental-health-treatment

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2024 Oklahoma Legislation - Oklahoma Counseling Institute

(1 days ago) WebMental health; Oklahoma Mental Health Reform Act of 2024; effective date. Sponsors: Hasenbeck, T. Status: 2024-02-06 / Introduced • Second Reading referred to Rules 2024-02-05 • Authored by Representative Hasenbeck • First Reading: Notes: None : Oklahoma HB3725 : Summary:

https://www.counselinginstitute.org/2024-oklahoma-legislation

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Oklahoma law requires database for patient’s mental health info

(3 days ago) WebThe exchange, which was created last year by the Oklahoma Legislature, requires all health care providers to enter certain information into a state database. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority will maintain the database. "What that means is that providers are required to establish a direct secure connection to the HIE and transmit …

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-law-patient-mental-health-information-database/43272691

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Gov Signs Boatman, Haste Bill Creating Mental Health Workforce …

(5 days ago) WebA measure establishing a pathway to fund a pilot program designed to expand opportunities to invest in Oklahoma's mental health workforce has been signed into law. House Bill 3449, authored by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, modifies the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund and …

https://www.okhouse.gov/posts/news-20240515_2

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Showing List for: Health - Mental Health - Oklahoma Legislature

(9 days ago) WebShort Title. Last Action. HB1424. School employees; creating an Education Employee Assistance Program within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; effective date; emergency. REF TO APPR (S) HB1594. Mental health; Mental Health Reform Act of 2023; effective date. REF TO RULES (H) HB1706.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/SubjectIndex.aspx?SubSubject=Mental%20Health&MainSubjectRef=Health

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Oklahoma launches pilot program to expand mental health …

(7 days ago) WebA 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 i

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

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Know the Law - Mental Health - Health Law Welcome to Legal …

(7 days ago) WebOklahoma Statutes, Mental Health Law This is a link to the Oklahoma Statutes as published online. Oklahoma's Mental Health Law is found in Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes. Content Detail By: Oklahoma State Courts Network; Title 43A Mental Health Law A booklet containing Oklahoma statutes on mental health, Nov 1, 2008 thru Oct 31, …

https://oklaw.org/issues/health/mental-health-1

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Oklahoma Statutes §43A-5-502 (2022) - Justia Law

(1 days ago) Web2022 Oklahoma Statutes Title 43A. Mental Health §43A-5-502. Definitions. Universal Citation: 43A OK Stat § 5-502 (2022) as defined in the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, specializing in mental health, i. a physician assistant, who is licensed in …

https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2022/title-43a/section-43a-5-502/

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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse …

(3 days ago) WebThe Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. ODMHSAS is the state agency that oversees all prevention, treatment and education of mental health and substance abuse in the state. Find Services Near You.

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

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CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM Mental Health Law

(9 days ago) Web•Inpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment of Minors Act •2. b. The mental health or substance abuse history of the minor may be used as part of the evidence to determine whether the minor is a minor in need of treatment as defined in this section. The mental health of substance abuse shall not be the sole basis for this

https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/odmhsas/documents/recovery/criminal-justice/cit/presentations/CIT--5-Ok.-State-Statute-Title-43A.pdf

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Okla. Admin. Code § 450:1-13-5 - Casetext

(Just Now) WebLicensure candidates are not eligible until fully licensed; (2) Be appropriately licensed and in good standing with the applicable state licensing entity; (3) Be an Oklahoma resident; (4) Be employed as a practitioner of clinical mental health and/or substance use disorder/addiction services at a behavioral health provider organization with a

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OKC crisis intervention group helps with 911 mental health calls

(Just Now) WebOklahoma City created a new advisory board to make sure 911 calls from people in crisis are fielded correctly. >> Download the KOCO 5 App. The new Crisis Intervention Advisory Group was designed to build up crisis response teams and make sure the right people are being sent on calls. The board is made up of experts in the mental …

https://www.koco.com/article/okc-crisis-intervention-board-911-calls-mental-health-response/60780697

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