Interesting Facts

• ODMHSAS Tribal State Relations Workgroup
• Oklahoma Systems of Care: Tribal Relations
• Oklahoma Tribal Directory
• Tribal Specific Resource and Publications
• Cross Cultural Learning Collaborative Training

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About the ODMHSAS Tribal State Relations

The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  Services available through the ODMHSAS will promote productive lifestyles and set the national standard for prevention, treatment, and recovery for those affected by mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.

The State of Oklahoma and Oklahoma’s Indian Tribes have a range of common interests. Both states and tribes have a shared responsibility to use public resources effectively and efficiently and both seek to provide comprehensive services to their respective citizens.  It is understood that each Indian Tribe has its own culture, beliefs, value system, and right to govern itself as a sovereign nation.  As residents of the state of Oklahoma, tribal citizens are equally entitled to programs and services available to all residents.  Additionally, by virtue of membership in an Indian Tribe, tribal citizens are eligible to access services offered by their respective Tribal Government. 

Given their mutual interests, it is critical that the ODMHSAS and Tribal governments work together in a collaborative manner to the extent practicable and governed by law.  The ODMHSAS is committed to supporting a holistic framework that reinforces the belief that the mind, body, and spirit are all connected to health and that tribes know best how to solve their own problems through prevention activities, community partnership and collaborating with other agencies in prevention and treatment efforts.

Contact:
Lucinda Myers, MSW
ODMHSAS Tribal Liaison
LMyers@odmhsas.org
(405) 522-6810