Mental Health in Oklahoma

11 verified resources.

About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Oklahoma

Oklahoma district courts hear family matters in each of its 77 counties. The Oklahoma Child Support Services division operates under DHS. Oklahoma City and Tulsa dominate, with Norman, Broken Arrow, and Edmond rounding out the major cities. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services provide civil legal aid statewide.

11 Resources

1. NAMI Oklahoma — Free

State affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offering free mental health education, peer support groups, family programs, and advocacy statewide. Fathers managing their own mental health or supporting a child or partner can connect with local support groups and classes. Call the OKC office, email, or visit the website to find chapters and upcoming classes. All core NAMI programs are offered at no cost.

405-230-1900 · 500 N Broadway #100, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

2. NorthCare – Oklahoma City — Paid

Community mental health center providing outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, crisis response, and substance use treatment in the Oklahoma City metro. Serves fathers, children, and families with sliding-scale fees, Medicaid, and private insurance accepted. Call the main number to schedule an intake and bring photo ID, insurance or Medicaid card, and a list of current medications to your first appointment.

405-858-2700 · 2617 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Family & Children's Services – Tulsa — Paid

Tulsa area nonprofit offering comprehensive mental health services including counseling, psychiatric care, domestic violence support, and children's programming. Fathers can access individual therapy, co-parenting counseling, and family sessions with Medicaid, private insurance, or sliding-scale fees. Call to schedule intake and bring photo ID, insurance information, and a summary of current concerns to your first visit.

918-560-1100 · 650 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Oklahoma — Free

Free 24/7 national crisis line connecting Oklahoma fathers and families to trained counselors for suicide prevention, mental health crises, and emotional support. Dial or text 988 from any phone and you will be routed to a local crisis center when available. Calls are confidential and no identifying information is required. Available around the clock every day of the year.

988 · 24/7 · Visit Website

5. Crossroads Youth & Family Services — Paid

Community mental health and family services agency serving fathers and families across northwest Oklahoma from its Enid office. Programs include outpatient counseling, case management, substance use treatment, and youth services. Medicaid, private insurance, and sliding-scale fees accepted. Call to schedule an intake and bring photo ID, insurance card, and a list of current medications to the first appointment.

580-233-7898 · 3000 W Willow, Enid, OK 73703 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Oklahoma City Counseling Center — Paid

Nonprofit counseling practice offering sliding-scale individual, couple, and family therapy in Oklahoma City for fathers navigating divorce, custody stress, grief, or co-parenting conflict. Fees are set based on household income after a brief intake. Evening hours accommodate working parents. Call the NW 36th Street office to schedule and bring photo ID and income documentation to the initial appointment.

405-524-7823 · 2800 NW 36th St #202, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 · Mon-Fri 9am-7pm · Visit Website

7. Laureate Psychiatric Clinic & Hospital – Tulsa — Paid

Full-service psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic in Tulsa providing inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care for adults and adolescents. Services cover depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders relevant to fathers and children in crisis. Admissions and assessments are available 24/7. Call before arrival when possible and bring photo ID, insurance card, and any current medication information.

918-481-4000 · 6655 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136 · 24/7 · Visit Website

8. Calm Waters Center for Children & Families — Free

Oklahoma City nonprofit providing free grief, loss, and divorce support groups for children, teens, and their parents. Programs help fathers and their kids work through separation, death, and major family transitions in age-appropriate peer groups. Register by calling the Walker Avenue office or completing an online intake form. Groups are offered at no cost thanks to donor support.

405-841-4800 · 501 N Walker Ave #140, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

9. Oklahoma State University – Counseling Services — Paid

OSU's psychology clinic in Stillwater offers low-cost individual, couples, and family counseling provided by supervised doctoral students and open to community members. Sliding-scale fees are based on income. Fathers in north central Oklahoma can use the clinic for ongoing therapy, assessments, and co-parenting support. Call to schedule an intake and bring photo ID plus income documentation for fee setting.

405-744-6980 · 116 N Murray Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. Oklahoma Crisis Text Line — Free

Free 24/7 crisis counseling by text for Oklahoma fathers and family members in emotional distress, struggling with suicidal thoughts, or needing immediate support. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the state to connect with a trained volunteer crisis counselor. The service is confidential and works on most phone carriers without additional cost. Available any time of day or night.

Text 741741 · 24/7 · Visit Website

11. Postpartum Support International – Oklahoma — Free

National nonprofit with Oklahoma coordinators supporting fathers and mothers experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including paternal postpartum depression. The helpline offers free information, peer connection, and referrals to local providers trained in perinatal mental health. Available 24/7 by phone or website. Providers accept insurance; peer support and educational materials are offered at no cost.

800-944-4773 · 24/7 helpline · Visit Website

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.