System of Care is a philosophy, framework, and understanding that targets improving mental health outcomes for children and youth between the ages of 0 and 21 who have or at risk of serious emotional disturbances (SED) and their families. Tulsa was awarded a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) grant in October 2023 focused on building additional infrastructure and providing services. System of Care focuses on care coordination across community-based organizations by working together with professionals, families and youth with lived experience, and all those who touch and interact with the targeted population. By providing increased levels of care for those with complex needs, System of Care is designed to build on existing services and supports using data, workforce development, and accountability.
Childhood Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) is defined as the presence of a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that resulted in functional impairment which substantially interferes with or limits the child's role or functioning in family, school, or community activities.
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as adults with any mental, behavior, or emotional disorder that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities.
Although this is not a complete list of services, listed below are some examples of what a person who is enrolled in Tulsa Children’s Mental Health Initiative can expect:
System of care focuses on reducing mental health problems among children and youth who have more complex needs and need intensive mental health services and supports.
Often these individuals are experiencing adversity such as poverty, marginalization, involvement in multiple systems such as child welfare and juvenile justice and are served in publicly funded mental health.
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