Interesting Facts

In Oklahoma, about 39,000 children live with a serious mental health condition.

From 2003-2007, suicide was the second leading cause of death for children ages 10-24 and for youth ages 15-24.

At the end of state fiscal year 2010, there were 8,113 Oklahoma children in the OKDHS out-of-home care.

Oklahoma’s public high school students reported in 2009 that 71% had at least one drink of alcohol on one or more days during their life and 49% had ever tried cigarette smoking.

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Pre-registration for families Volunteer Sign-Up Parking Map

Children's Mental Health Awareness

Childrens mental health day at the Capitol

When: April 16, 2012

Where: The North Plaza and North Lawn of the Oklahoma State Capitol

What: A fun, free, family-friendly event

3:30 - 5:30 - Family leadership training
3:30 - 7:30 - Activities and entertainment
5:30 - 7:30 - Picnic style dinner

Pre-registration is encouraged. CLICK HERE to pre-register online or call (405) 848-2273.

Those wishing to volunteer (individuals and groups) for the event should sign-up here.
Volunteers are a vital component to the success of this event. There are a variety of time slots and tasks available.

Parking Information: VIEW THE PARKING MAP

Individuals and families arriving before 5:00 p.m. should park in the Capitol visitor parking lots located on the south of the Capitol and in the west parking lot close to the Governor’s mansion.

Van and Bus Parking: Please park in the east lot closest to the Governor's mansion.

Individuals and families arriving after 5:00 p.m. may park in any Capitol parking space as all reserves spaces are open at that time. Do NOT park in the East or West lots located by the Capitol as these are reserved for Representatives and Senators.

Several shuttles will be available to transport those who park in lots located across Lincoln Blvd. near the OK History Museum, the OK Tax Commission, the Wiley Post building, or the Jim Thorpe building. OKC Police and other volunteers will assist with traffic control on Lincoln Blvd., cooperation with these individuals is encouraged.

All families, volunteers, and partner organizations should check-in at the registration table on April 16 to receive a goody bag and sign-up for door prizes. The registration table will be located on the lawn at the northwest corner of the Capitol.

Healthy minds and bodies are important for every child. Communities must come together to assure that every child and family has the needed resources to reach their full potential.

Celebrate uniqueness
Stop discrimination
Support services for children and families
Prevent problems before they start
Create a system that works

In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to Crossings Community Center located at 2208 W. Hefner Road in Oklahoma City.

If your agency would like to be involved, please contact:

Lynn Goldberg
lgoldberg@odmhsas.org
(405) 522-4151