Mental Health Association Oklahoma is a mental health service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This nonprofit organization provides low-barrier, accessible services for individuals experiencing mental illness, homelessness, or substance use disorders. Their work focuses on the intersection of mental illness and homelessness, offering specialized programs such as housing assistance, mental health education, peer support, counseling referrals, suicide prevention resources, employment readiness, criminal justice advocacy, and eviction prevention.
As a Housing First provider, the organization prioritizes helping individuals secure safe, stable, and affordable housing as a foundation for recovery. The organization's history includes serving as a Tulsa-area regional affiliate since 1955, before expanding statewide and establishing an Oklahoma City headquarters in 214. The team consists of professionals, experts, volunteers, and advocates dedicated to promoting mental health and transforming the justice system. Their services include a free resource referral line to help individuals navigate the mental health system.
The headquarters is located on N Robinson Ave, near the East Garden and Northwest 10th Street. The location is situated near North Broadway Avenue and Northwest 6th Street.
The Mental Health Association Oklahoma is recognized for meeting high national standards of best practice and sound credibility, having earned accreditation by the Council on Accreditation. They are known for their commitment to changing and saving the lives of Oklahomans affected by mental illness and homelessness.
The Mental Health Association Oklahoma provides essential stability and connection for those in need throughout Oklahoma City.