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We've organized the FAQs into categories. Scroll down to look for your question below, then click on it to see the answer. If your question is not addressed here, click on the User Feedback icon above and use the form provided to send your question to us.
Mental Health Related
• Is
mental illness a widespread problem?
• What
are some signs that a family member or I might need mental
health treatment?
• What
if I can't afford treatment in a hospital or community
mental health center?
• How
can I find a mental health treatment center or residential
care facility near me?
• How
can I find a support group for people with mental illness or
their family members?
• What
is the Ticket to Work program and how can it help mental
health services consumers?
• How
do I become licensed as a mental health professional in
Oklahoma?
Substance Abuse Related
• How
serious is the substance abuse problem in Oklahoma?
• How
many people in Oklahoma are in need of substance abuse
treatment?
• What
are some signs that a family member or I might need
substance abuse treatment?
• What
if I can't afford treatment in a substance abuse
program?
• How
can I find a substance abuse treatment center near
me?
• How
can I find a support group for people with substance abuse
problems or their families?
• How
do I find a DUI school near me?
• What
do I have to do to get my driver's license back after DUI
charges?
• How
can I become certified as an alcohol/drug counselor in
Oklahoma?
Other Questions
• Who
do I contact if I suspect abuse or neglect of a client in an
ODMHSAS-supported program?
• Who
can I talk to about whether a family member or I might need
treatment or other services?
• Is
there a toll free line that teenagers can call to discuss
issues that concern them?
• Will
what I say to a treatment professional be kept
confidential?
• How
can I get information about an ancestor who was treated in
an ODMHSAS hospital decades ago, for use in my genealogical
research?
• How
do I determine whether a particular service provider is
state-certified?
• How
can I get a copy of the ODMHSAS Rules and
Regulations?
• How
can I become a Teenline volunteer?
• As
a service provider, how can I get an interpreter so that I
can work effectively with a mental health, substance abuse,
or domestic violence client who is deaf or hard of
hearing?
• Can
Native Americans get services from ODMHSAS, or is the Indian
Health Services their only treatment option?