Criminal Justice

The National Center for Wellness & Recovery (NCWR) at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is leading this project that targets the Tulsa Metropolitan Service Area. The Tulsa MSA is a collection of six rural counties and one urban county in northeastern Oklahoma, all of which are ethnically diverse, with more than 8% of the population American Indian. The target population within the Tulsa MSA is pregnant women, mothers, and women of childbearing age with a history of, or who are at risk for, SUD/OUD – and their children, families, and caregivers.

Our project focuses on building an integrated care model that coordinates support among criminal justice, behavioral health, and healthcare partners to serve pregnant women, mothers, and women of childbearing age who have a history of, or who are at risk for SUD/OUD, as well as the children and families. Our rural area has socioeconomic vulnerabilities that increase the risk of women and their families. Our project develops wraparound care for families of female users that address social determinants and meet needs of the family unit.