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Oklahoma Governor Launches Review Amid Mental Health Crisis

4/15/2025

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is taking action to address the mental health crisis by launching an independent review of the Department of Mental Health. This comes in response to troubling funding issues and contract terminations impacting key providers. As the department seeks an additional $6.2 million to cover a staggering $43 million shortfall, vital services will remain available until June 30, 2025.

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Story summary

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is taking action to address the mental health crisis by launching an independent review of the Department of Mental Health. This comes in response to troubling funding issues and contract terminations impacting key providers. As the department seeks an additional $6.2 million to cover a staggering $43 million shortfall, vital services will remain available until June 30, 2025.