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We know that mental health and addictive disorder prevention and treatment works for all ages, and to restrict services to older adults is not acceptable! We must advocate on their behalf.


OMHAC Get The FACTS        OMHAC BROCHURE     View NAMI Article Applauding the NETWORK OF CARE

Letter of Support for the Positive Aging Act     Coalition Donor Letter November 9, 2007

OMHAC Senior Suicide Facts            OMHAC Letter to Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Council

 

 

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2007 - 2008 
COALITION OFFICERS

Karen Orsi,
Chair

Linda Moffatt,
Vice-Chair
 

Patty Porter,
 Secretary

Catheryn Koss,
Treasurer
 

 

 

 

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THIS IS MY STORY
A place for Oklahoma Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Aging Consumers to share their experiences.

If you are a mental health/substance abuse and aging consumer and would like to share your story concerning your journey through the mental health and substance abuse services system; about how treatment has or has not worked for you or about community living issues, please enter your information in 250 words or less below.  Please do not give your name, address, provider, or other information that would be considered a violation of privacy.  Your story will be reviewed by the Coalition Executive Committee for consideration for inclusion in a new soon to be added "CONSUMER STORY PAGE".

 

Welcome to the Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition Website. This site is dedicated to keeping our members and other interested parties informed on important issues facing  older Oklahomans who experience mental health and addictive disorders.  We are interested in hearing from you through our Feedback page any issues you wish to come before this coalition.  Thank you for visiting our site.

Our Mission

The Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition - SINCE 1991 - Advocates for a better quality of life for older Oklahomans

The Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition was formed to provide education and training to the general public, state officials, public and private providers, families, consumers and others who have contact with older adults who experience mental and addictive disorders. These services include mental health and addictive disorder advocacy, prevention, intervention, and referrals.

Through the combined efforts of member professionals and other interested individuals, this coalition has been able to gain the attention of those in Oklahoma who can make a difference for the estimated 8,000 adults over the age of 65 who suffer from some form of mental or addictive disorder.

 

 

Planning for the future

The Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition will be entering a period or reorganization, needs evaluation, goal setting, developing a new mission statement and long range planning beginning at the June 2006 meeting.  You are encouraged to bring with you a list of stakeholders you believe should be involved with our coalition.  Your attendance at the June meeting will assure your  concerns are considered in this planning.  There is room for everyone in the coalition but most importantly, we need our consumer members to be present and heard.  As the budget short-falls continue and service provision is challenged, our advocacy in needed more now than ever before.  The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging is addressing these same concerns at it’s May 2006 meeting in Washington, DC as this is a national problem and not just something we are experiencing here in Oklahoma.  Plan now to attend and assist with our strategy session.  Watch for the date and time of the June meeting on this website.

 

Contact Information

Karen Orsi, Chair
Linda Moffatt, Vice-Chair

Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition
c/o Karen Orsi
3200 N.W. 48th Street, Suite 104
Oklahoma City, OK  73112-5911
 

 korsi@areawideaging.org
linda.moffatt@okhca.org
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