Mhsso Employee Directory

The root of the problem is the mentality we bring to our purchasing behavior. We accumulate unnecessary possessions because we feel entitled to them for our hard work. Or, we buy into ubiquitous advertising messages that that tells us we "need" a particular item. But as our closets, basements and garages bulge from consumptive habits our children a... re taking mental notes. More... How old would you like to live, assuming your health is reasonably good? How does 80 years sound? When you are 25, 80 years of life sounds like an ample amount of time because it is so far removed from the active life you live. But when you are 65, 80 years old doesn't seem like you have much time left. Now ask yourself the same question but assume your health is poor. More... When Fear Keeps Kids From School, School Phobia Most parents are familiar with the old story. Your child feigns a headache or sore throat so they don't have to go to school. They do it with a twinkle in their eye but go off merrily to school, their friends and teachers. However... More... MHSSO's parent organization was formed in 1950 and incorporated in 1954 as the Carter County Child Guidance Clinic, a citizen's owned, non-profit, non-governmental corporation. In 1974, following a grant from the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, operations were expanded and the Carter County Guidance Clinic began serving a five county area. In 1977, after securing a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, Mental Health Services of Southern Oklahoma became the operational arm of the Guidance Clinic of Southern Oklahoma, a comprehensive mental health center serving a nine county area. Today, in addition to an administrative office, Mental Health Services of Southern Oklahoma has six community mental health clinics. Through these clinics a full range of mental health care is provided, including screening services, emergency (24 hour) services, outpatient, psycho-social rehabilitation, care after hospitalization for psychiatric conditions, enhanced ...Read More