Mental Health

• Advance Care Planning FAQ's

  Why should you read this NOW? By reading this website (instead of People magazine) you have made an important decision. You are finally ready to think about some hard choices. Why have you decided that today is the day to think about what’s going to happen just before the end of your life? Because if you’re reading this you can still think and you know that life is short. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma Palliative Care Resource Center

• Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents

  Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 2009 edition online at this link. Content Detail

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  Veterans' Administration

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  Spanish / Español

• Mental Health Parity Passes

  FAQ's about the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equality Act of 2008. Read More

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  Mental Health Association in Tulsa

• Questions and Answers on Adult Guardianship Issues

  This fact sheet answers common questions about guardianship. Content Detail

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  National Guardianship Association

• Taking Care of An Aging Parent PDF

  The 'sandwich' generation cares for young children as well as aging parents. Learn how to cope with the stress this brings. Content Detail

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  National Mental Health Association

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  Spanish / Español

• Care For Children with Disabilities

  The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsiblity Act (TEFRA) of 1992 allows children with physical or mental disabilities, who would not ordinarily be eligible for State Supplemental Income benefits because of their parent's income or resources, to become eligible for SoonerCare (Medicaid). Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Healthcare - A Lot Happens Right Away

  Many Americans will feel the effect of health reform this year, as significant changes start to go into effect in 2010. Content Detail

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  Shriver Center

• Powers of Attorney

  Information about Powers of Attorney, different types, when to use them, and common questions and answers. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

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  Spanish / Español

• Timeline of What is Changing & When with the Health Care Law

  A timeline describing the new law and how is will take effect over time. Content Detail

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  HealthCare.gov

• Home & Community Based Services Waivers

  Instead of institutional care, there are government funds available to help with the costs of caring for a person with mental retardation or other related conditions at home. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Parents Guide to Help for Children with Disabilities (TEFRA)

  Information, forms and tips for getting financial help with health and medical services for a child with disabilities. Content Detail

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  OK DHS

• Court Forms - Small Claims Court, Tulsa County District Court

  Find Court Forms for use in Tulsa County District Court Small Claims Court. Content Detail

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  Tulsa County District Court

• Oklahoma Statutes, Mental Health Law

  This is a link to the Oklahoma Statutes as published online. Oklahoma's Mental Health Law is found in Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma State Courts Network

• Title 43A Mental Health Law

  A booklet containing Oklahoma statutes on mental health, Nov 1, 2008 thru Oct 31, 2009. Content Detail

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  OK Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services