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Our Vision
The Oklahoma
Federation of Families for Youth and Children's Mental Health seeks
to end the isolation and stigma associated with emotional,
behavioral or mental disorders in children by empowering their
families and caregivers to advocate for the removal of barriers to
effective treatment and support.
Our Mission
The Oklahoma
Federation of Families for Youth and Children's Mental Health
provides education, information and support to families and
caregivers of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or other
mental health related issues.
Contact Us
- Telephone
405-364-8879 or
Toll
Free at
866-837-9122
- Address
1692
E. Redbud Road
Washington, OK 73093
Email
info@okfederation.org
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Products Developed Especially for Families
Our products are
well-written and well-designed by our qualified staff to encourage, educate, and
provide new skills for families. They teach families practical skills so
that they can advocate more successfully for themselves, their children, and
their families. In addition, our products offer practical helps for
professionals who work with families and children with emotional and behavioral
disorders.
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- Family Leadership Academy
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The Family
Leadership Academy is a series of interactive classes for family members and
caregivers aimed at developing the skills necessary for effective
participation at the policy level on boards and committees. The six
two-hour sessions focus on:
- Public speaking
- Meeting facilitation
- Board
member responsibilities
- Advocacy
- Interpretation of financial reports.
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Family Support Group Development Manual
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The Family Support Group
Development Manual is a practical tool for support group organizers and
facilitators. It answers key questions about beginning and managing a
healthy support group, such as:
- Why have a support
group?
- How do you start a
group?
- How do you keep an
existing group healthy?
- What skills are
necessary to facilitate a group?
- What do we talk about
at a group meeting?
- How do we know when we
our group is successful?
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