ODMHSAS
Upcoming Events
April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support.
It is possible to live a healthy and productive life. If you or someone you know is looking for help related to alcohol use or misuse, free and confidential support is available at samhsa.gov/find-help #RecoveryIsPossible #AlcoholAwarenessMonth
For more information on Alcohol Awareness Month please follow this link: https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/alcohol-awareness-month
Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Marijuana
Does Medical Marijuana contain high amounts of THC?
In most studies on the safety of Marijuana, the ‘high dose,’ of flower product for smoking was usually 8-10% THC. In OK dispensaries, you can buy flower products in the 30% THC range and other products in the 70-90% range. The products are called ‘concentrates,’ for a reason. They can look like wax, butter, or resins.
Monthly Newsletters
March 2024.pdfApril 2024.pdf988 Oklahoma's Mental Health Lifeline
Suicide is a problem that touches the lives of many Americans. Many of us may know someone, such as a friend, family member, or coworker who has attempted or died by suicide. Over the past two decades, suicide rates have steadily risen in the United States. Suicide is currently ranked 10th for cause of death among all ages.
It’s important for you to know that suicide is preventable. With commitment and engagement in our communities, workplaces, and homes, together we can help reduce the number of suicides.
Visit these resources below for more information on the dangers of drug use.
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Prevention Services (ODMHSAPS)
COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION SERVICES
Scope of Work: To provide substance misuse information to the public through policy changes, advertising, and promotional events.
Presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Services
COUNTIES
Beckham County Drug Prevention Coalition – for Opioids (DeShawna Smyth) 4th Monday at 11:30 a.m., WTC Sayre Campus (hybrid)
Beckham County Drug Prevention Coalition – for Marijuana (DeShawna Smyth) 4th Monday at 11:30 a.m., WTC Sayre Campus (hybrid)
Blaine County Community Health Action Team - for Alcohol (Dena Craig) 2nd Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., Blaine County Health Department (hybrid)
Caddo County Interagency Coalition - for Alcohol (DeShawna Smyth) 2nd Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office in Anadarko
Canadian County Coalition for Children and Families- for Marijuana (Dena Craig) 2nd Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., Cardinal Point in El Reno (hybrid)
Grady County Coalition- for Opioids (Dena Craig) 4th Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., Chickasha Chamber of Commerce (hybrid)
Grant County Community Action Team- for Alcohol (Ashley Hartwell) Meets every other 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m., Hybrid only
NOTE: Ashley is working on starting a Subcommittee for this coalition
Harmon County Coalition – for Marijuana (Tangela Benton) 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 a.m., Hollis City Hall
Jackson County Community Health Action Team - for Stimulants (Tangela Benton) 2nd Wednesday at 12:00 PM (location changes)
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Substances Committee (TASC) and 4th Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., Jackson County Health Department
Note: This is a subcommittee off the Jackson County Community Health Action Team
Kingfisher Community Collaborative Inc. - for Alcohol (Dena Craig) 2nd Wednesday at 12:00 p.m., Nazarene Church in Kingfisher (hybrid)
Kiowa County Coalition – for Alcohol (Tangela Benton) 3rd Monday at 1:00 p.m., Kiowa County Health Department
Texas County (Panhandle Cares)- for Marijuana (Ashley Hartwell) 2nd Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., Guymon Public Library (hybrid)
Washita County Coalition – for Opioids (DeShawna Smyth) 2nd Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Cordell Memorial Hospital (hybrid)
Woodward Area Coalition- for Marijuana (Ashley Hartwell) 3rd Thursday at 12:00 p.m., Western Plains Youth & Family Services in Woodward (hybrid)
EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR PREVENTION STAFF
Coalition Coordinators:
Ashley Hartwell - ashley@swoda.org
Dena Craig - dena@swoda.org
DeShawna Smyth - deshawna@swoda.org
Tangela Benton - tangela@swoda.org
Other Grant Staff:
Steve Berry - steve@swoda.org
Kendra Gift - kendra@swoda.org
Coalition Facebook Pages
Safe Storage and Disposal of Medications
Are your RX medications safe and secure?
SWODA strongly urges individuals to properly store their over the counter and prescription medications out of the reach of children, family, and guests in a secure medication lock box, closet, or cabinet.
FREE LOCK BOXES ARE PROVIDED IN BECKHAM, GRADY, JACKSON, AND WASHITA COUNTIES.