ODMHSAS Information

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is responsible for providing services to Oklahomans who are affected by mental illness and addiction. The impact of untreated mental health and substance abuse is one of the most pressing concerns, health or otherwise, facing our state today. Last year, an estimated 700,000 to 950,000 Oklahomans experienced a substance abuse or mental health issue that required treatment, yet the vast majority are unable to receive the care they need to appropriately treat their illness. Fortunately, prevention and treatment are effective in addressing this health crisis. These services and programs restore well-being and productivity. They aid in preserving lives, families and businesses. Treatment saves lives, maintains close nurturing families, and promotes productivity and expanding businesses. In recent years, targeted investments have been made in programs designed to not only provide services to Oklahomans negatively affected by untreated mental illness and addiction, but also to expand availability to achieve more far-reaching effects – especially related to priority issues such as incarceration, public safety, child neglect and family fragmentation. These investments have proven their worth by establishing the department’s ability not only to deliver effective services in the present, but also to save state taxpayer dollars in the future. ODMHSAS is proud to offer employment opportunities in multiple locations throughout the state for applicants seeking direct patient care or administrative positions. ODMHSAS employs compassionate, team-oriented individuals who recognize that recovery is - and can be - a reality for all Oklahomans.