PUBLIC
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Moving Forward With Faith Initiative

Exploratory Meeting Took Place on 
January 24, 2024

Moving Forward With Faith Initiative

 

"The Moving Forward With Faith Initiative is ODMHSAS’s commitment to including the voices of the faith based community in our efforts to reduce substance misuse and promote mental well-being for all Oklahomans.

Guided by a statewide advisory council composed of faith leaders, community partners, preventionists, recovery specialists, mental health professionals, laity, and stakeholders with lived experience, and utilizing evidenced based and faith tailored interventions, this Initiative will work with communities of faith to build a path forward in the fight against the substance misuse and mental health crises facing them."

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

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Bailes Chaples,
Project Manager

Have questions, comments, or just want to tell us how excited you are for the event?

Contact Bailes Chaples at bailes.chaples@odmhsas.org

"I was very impressed by Baile's enthusiasm and welcoming attitude when I spoike to her on the phone. Her courtesy and professionalism made it a pleasure to find answers to my questions, and I appreciate her leadership for the Moving Forward With Faith Initiative."

Connie's HouseConnie's HouseArtist | Illustrator | Technical Administrator | Mental Health Educator

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THIS PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY CONNIE'S HOUSE

Due to her personal experience of becoming homeless due to mental illness, Connie is now publicly debriefing her personal ACEs Recovery Journey.
Her purpose for sharing is to help break the shaming she and many others experienced while trying to overcome the impact of their early childhood adversities.

Artist | Illustrator | Technical Administrator
Mental Health Educator

Connie's House, Where The Crayon Speaks

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"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for hope and a crafty, bright future!" 
Jeremiah 29:11
~Loosely Translated~


"And it shall come to pass in that day that I shall break the yoke from your neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing." 
Isaiah 10:27
~Also Loosely Translated~