TeleHealth

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has successfully implemented a statewide non-traditional treatment delivery system through the use of video-conferencing technology (TeleHealth). This technology allows ODMHSAS and community providers to deliver mental health and substance abuse services to consumers in rural communities who, without this technology, would continue to be at a significant disadvantage due to a lack of access to services. The telehealth technology has enabled ODMHSAS to provide previously underserved areas of Oklahoma with a significant increase in access to mental health and substance abuse information and services. This method of service delivery has also increased the overall quality of mental health and substance abuse care delivered to the community. 

Through the Oklahoma Tele-Health Network, Oklahoman’s who were once unable to receive services due to geographical, economic and workforce barriers are now able to receive the care that they desire. This network has also facilitated new partnerships, strengthened existing ones and contributed to the goal of merging physical and mental healthcare by providing a mechanism for physician and behavioral health professionals to consult with each other in a more rapid fashion. As a result of this network, the landscape of the service delivery system in Oklahoma has been forever changed.

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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