Mental Health Association Oklahoma

What Mental Health Association Oklahoma does

Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1955 in Tulsa and operating statewide across Oklahoma since 2012. It is a boots-on-the-ground human services provider whose expertise sits at the intersection of mental illness and homelessness, delivering a portfolio of interconnected programs: street outreach and rapid response, the only street medicine programs in Oklahoma (serving both Tulsa and Oklahoma City), Housing First–oriented supportive housing across 1,300+ owned rental units, eviction prevention (Shelterwell), mental health and youth mental health services, drop-in centers, criminal justice reform (Bridge Program), employment readiness (A Better Way), and suicide prevention (QPR training). Services are provided at low or no cost to beneficiaries, distributed through physical community presence — street teams, embedded transit case managers, drop-in centers, and phone-based navigation via the Mental Health Assistance Center.

MHAOK operates an affiliate relationship with Mental Health America and partner-agency relationships with Tulsa Area United Way and United Way of Central Oklahoma. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint is limited to a content-marketing website, a weekly podcast, social media presence, and free virtual mental health screenings for youth ages 11–24. The most technology-adjacent asset is an Eviction Data analytics platform built in partnership with Oklahoma City University's Center for Data Analytics and AI, which produces annual reports on Oklahoma County eviction patterns.

Revenue is diversified across foundation grants (notably a $728,000 Hardesty Family Foundation grant in 2023 for criminal justice reform, a $225,000 UnitedHealthcare grant in 2022, and a $50,000 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion award in 2022), United Way allocations, state and federal government contracts for mental health and homelessness services, individual donations, and event fundraising through the annual Carnivale gala and Zarrow Mental Health Symposium. The organization is led by CEO Carrie Blumert (appointed September 2024) and Chief Housing Officer Jimmy Farmer, with approximately 200 employees across Oklahoma.

Name

Mental Health Association Oklahoma

Legal name

Mental Health Association Oklahoma

Website

https://mhaok.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mental Health Association Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating statewide since 2012 that delivers street outreach, street medicine, Housing First supportive housing across 1,300+ units, mental health support, and eviction prevention services for individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and housing instability in Oklahoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Homelessness Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Homelessness support
• Affordable housing
• Street outreach
• Eviction prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: Major grants from foundations such as Hardesty Family Foundation ($728,000) supporting Criminal Justice Reform, Bridge Program, and Street Outreach initiatives
2. Corporate Grants: Bank of America Neighborhood Champion grant providing $50,000 in funding and leadership training
3. Government Contracts: State and federal funding for mental health services, housing programs, and homelessness initiatives
4. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to promote mental health, prevent suicide, end homelessness, and transform the justice system
5. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Carnivale (annual gala) and community fundraising activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mental Health Association Oklahoma is a nonprofit that delivers low-barrier mental health, housing, street outreach, street medicine, eviction prevention, criminal justice reform, and youth mental wellness services to Oklahomans experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or substance use disorders. As a Housing First provider, it owns and manages over 1,300 rental units and operates the only street medicine programs in the state, while also running resource navigation, suicide prevention training, support groups, advocacy research, and community education programs.

Product overview

Mental Health Association Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of interconnected services at the intersection of mental illness and homelessness. The organization operates as a portfolio of distinct programs rather than a unified software product. Core services include Street Outreach & Rapid Response, Street Medicine (the only programs of their kind in Oklahoma), Mental Health Support, Youth Mental Health Services, Drop-In Centers, Criminal Justice Reform, Housing First Model, Supportive Housing (1,300+ units), Eviction Prevention, Employment Support, and Community Resources. Advocacy programs include the annual Zarrow Mental Health Symposium (15 CE hours, 700+ attendees), Suicide Prevention training, Eviction Data analytics, and the 2026 Advocacy Guide. Additional programs include the Carnivale annual fundraiser, Podcast, Pláticas (Spanish-language resources), Mental Health Assistance Center, and Support Groups. The organization serves Oklahoma through locations in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carnivale: Annual fundraising event, described as 'The Best Party in Town'
• Zarrow Mental Health Symposium
• Mental Health Assistance Center
• Shelterwell
• Housing First Model

Products and services

• Street Outreach & Rapid Response

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% permanent supportive housing stability rate in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Tulsa Area United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHAOK is a partner agency of Tulsa Area United Way, receiving funding and operational support through the United Way network
• United Way of Central OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHAOK is a partner agency of United Way of Central Oklahoma, receiving funding and operational support
• Mental Health AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHAOK is an affiliate of Mental Health America, providing access to national resources, research, and best practices in mental health
• Dr. Jacob Dearmon and Ronnie K. Irani Center for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at Oklahoma City UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to compile and analyze eviction data across Oklahoma County, producing annual reports on eviction patterns and trends
• Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research project analyzing connection between eviction and student attendance/academic performance using OKCPS data
• Metropolitan Library SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to host free QPR suicide prevention training sessions during Suicide Awareness Month
• Embark (Central Oklahoma Transit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHAOK case manager embedded in public transit system to reach individuals experiencing homelessness
• Hispanic CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to lead Pláticas - culturally responsive mental health information and resources in Spanish for Hispanic community in Tulsa area

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mental Health America: National umbrella organization for state and local Mental Health America affiliates including MHAOK. Both deliver mental-health education, advocacy, peer support, and community-based services through an affiliated nonprofit model.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Nationwide grassroots mental-health nonprofit providing education, support groups, and advocacy. Closely comparable mission to MHAOK's mental-health support, peer support, and suicide-prevention programming at the community level.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National nonprofit focused on preventing and ending homelessness, including research, policy advocacy, and capacity-building for frontline providers. Directly comparable to MHAOK's Housing First and supportive housing work.
• Mercy Housing: One of the largest nonprofit affordable housing providers in the US, combining real-estate ownership with supportive services for vulnerable populations. Directly comparable to MHAOK's 1,300+ unit supportive housing model.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH): National nonprofit that finances, advocates for, and helps scale supportive housing for people facing homelessness and behavioral-health challenges. Closely aligned with MHAOK's Housing First supportive-housing approach.
• National Health Care for the Homeless Council: National nonprofit serving as the primary advocacy and resource hub for clinicians and programs serving people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to MHAOK's street medicine and outreach work.
• Community Hope: Regional nonprofit operating supportive housing, mental-health, and veteran services with a Housing First orientation. Directly comparable in combining behavioral-health services with owned housing stock for vulnerable populations.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: Large national human-services nonprofit operating housing, behavioral health, justice, and veteran programs at a much broader geographic scale. Comparable multi-vertical service portfolio to MHAOK, with a heavier infrastructure footprint.

Regional players

• Tulsa's Community Service Council: Oklahoma-based nonprofit coordinating cross-sector social services and research in the same Tulsa geography. Comparable footprint to MHAOK's Tulsa operations, with overlapping anti-poverty and homelessness work.

Others

• United Way of Central Oklahoma: Regional United Way partner through which MHAOK receives funding and operational support. Functions as a funder and convener in the same Oklahoma social-services ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MHATulsa
• Facebookfacebook.com/mhaokla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mental-health-association-in-tulsa
• Instagraminstagram.com/mhaokla
• Xx.com/mhaokla

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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