Oklahoma city children's mental health initiative system of care - the oklahoma city system of care (oksoc) will expand coordinated behavioral health services for children, youth, and young adults…

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services) awarded the City of Oklahoma City $2 million on September 30, 2026, under the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances program (CFDA 93.104).

The Oklahoma City System of Care will expand coordinated behavioral health services for children, youth, and young adults from birth through age 21 with or at risk for serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness. The project will serve 500 unduplicated participants over four years by establishing a single point of access to coordinate case management, intensive care coordination, and the full continuum of system of care services through family-driven, individualized planning. Key strategies include strengthening cross-system partnerships, governance, and workforce capacity; conducting outreach and engagement; and implementing digital behavioral health safety practices. Expected outcomes include improved access to coordinated services, enhanced child and family functioning, stronger cross-system collaboration, increased engagement in care, and sustainable system of care infrastructure.

The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department—Economic Development Division is the recipient. Work is performed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The period of performance runs through September 29, 2030.

Oklahoma city children's mental health initiative system of care - the oklahoma city system of care (oksoc) will expand coordinated behavioral health services for children, youth, and young adults from birth through age 21 with or at risk for serious emotional disturbance or serious mental illness. Serving 500 unduplicated participants over four years, the project will establish a single point of access to coordinate case management, intensive care coordination, and the full continuum of required system of care services through family-driven, individualized planning. Key strategies include strengthening cross-system partnerships, governance, workforce capacity, outreach and engagement, and implementing digital behavioral health safety practices. Expected outcomes include improved access to coordinated services, enhanced child and family functioning, stronger cross-system collaboration, increased engagement in care, and sustainable system of care infrastructure.