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Potential Ways Social Work Intersects with Mental Health in Oklahoma

–              Advocating for services that keep children in schools

–              Supporting mental health individuals 

–              Advocate for policy change

–              Advocate for equal treatment – i.e. housing and jobs

–              Provide pro-bono service if available 

–              Advocate for services after leaving treatment

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton