Children's Substance Abuse Services

Children, Youth and Family Services is here to assist you with finding resources to assist with substance abuse services for children and adolescents.  Recent assessments find that more than 40% of the youth who need mental health services and 80% of youth who need substance abuse services are not receiving them.  If we are to impact the high rates of untreated mental health and substance abuse and the resulting negative consequences, then we must focus on early intervention and prevention targeting Oklahoma youth.

According to one study, 66% of boys and almost 75% of girls in juvenile detention have at least one mental health disorder.  Likewise, substance abuse is also a significant contributor to juvenile crime.  Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs estimates that 30% of the children in their custody are in need of mental health treatment and an estimated 79% of children and adolescents in OJA group homes have substance abuse problems.

For many families, finding appropriate services for their children is like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle.  Various program locations, requirements and funding issues can be intimidating and frustrating for parents trying to locate help for their child.  To the left are many resource links that may provide support required by your family.  For additional information, please contact:

Contact:
Teresa Croom
Substance Abuse Field Service Coordinator
(405) 522-2689

• Oklahoma Children's Referrals and Resources Guide
• Substance Abuse Resources for Parents, Children, and Adolescents
• Substance Abuse Resources for Clinicians and Providers
• Locate Oklahoma Resources by County

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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