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April Networking Lunch & Learn

Red Rock Behavioral Health 4400 N. Lincoln Blvd. , Oklahoma City , United States

This Month's Speaker: Representative Sheila Dills grew up in Vinita, Oklahoma. Her family owns a 93-year-old multi-generational funeral service business in towns across Northeastern Oklahoma. From an early age, her parents instilled in her the importance of public service and professionalism. Public service is at the core of Sheila’s Christian faith. After graduating from Vinita […]

May Networking Lunch & Learn

Red Rock Behavioral Health 4400 N. Lincoln Blvd. , Oklahoma City , United States

Senator Paul Rosino proudly served our country for 25 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer (E9/Navy’s highest enlisted rank). For nearly ten years, Paul was stationed at Tinker Air Force Base, where he served in Strategic Communications Wing ONE in support of their fleet of E-6B aircraft.At […]

Sine Die!

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, United States

2019 Annual Meeting

Northcare 2617 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK

Terri White, commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, is a passionate advocate for individuals experiencing mental illness and addiction. Because of her leadership, ODMHSAS has become nationally known for its children’s behavioral health services; community-based treatment programs; technological innovations such as “telepsychiatry;” and the integration of behavioral health care […]

Mental Health First Aid

Oklahoma County Health Department 2600 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK, United States

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. Tres Savage […]

Understanding ACES

Northcare 2617 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK

Karina A. Forrest‐Perkins is a national speaker and consultant related to early childhood and adolescent neuro‐development, the adaptive impact of overwhelming stress, and the intersection of this condition with substance use and abuse. Ms. Forrest‐Perkins is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and works primarily with youth and families experiencing the co‐occurring conditions of trauma […]

Peer Recovery Supports Tulsa, OK

Donna Woods is a woman in long term recovery. She is a nationally known and recognized peer recovery support specialist who trains extensively in the PRSS world. Donna will be discussing ways PRSS can be utilized most effectively within your agency. The importance of the role of the PRSS as well as innovative ways to recruit to fill these positions within your agency.

Ms. Woods is the founder and executive director of OCARTA (Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association) At OCARTA, they provide peer support services that encourage personal growth so that people living in Recovery can and will make significant contributions to society. OCARTA has recently opened a Tulsa site.