Community Champions Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Community Champions Initiative for Mental Health and Addiction Awareness?

The Community Champions Initiative for Mental Health and Addiction Awareness is a project funded by the Transformation State Incentive Grant (TSIG) awarded to Oklahoma and eight other states across the nation. It is an awareness campaign created to address misunderstanding and misinformation about mental health and addictive disorders.  This initiative is ideal for state agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, civic/social groups, and religious organizations; and can be tailored to meet any organizations needs, regardless of size.

What does participation cost?

Material and technical support are free.  Time associated with participation and feedback is the only cost.

Why should your organization participate?

26 percent of all Oklahomans have a mental or addictive disorder. Those who aren’t affected directly are affected indirectly. These diseases have a direct impact on the economy and society. Oklahoma employers will spend more than $600 million annually in extra medical cost for the 200,000 Oklahoma workers dealing with depression and addiction. Public awareness efforts pave the way to reversing negative trends of these issues. Through this campaign, participants will benefit directly; and their families and communities will benefit indirectly.

How long is the program?

Your organization can be recognized as a “Community Champion” by following a simple three-step launch and committing to a year of active partnership. It’s easy. Get started now!

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
1200 NE 13th Street
PO Box 53277
Oklahoma City, OK  73152-3277
405-522-3908    405-522-3851 TDD    405-522-3650 Fax
Toll-Free, 24 Hours  1-800-522-9054 
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Last update: 6/11/2012