Oklahoma’s 988 mental health crisis line has handled tens of thousands of contacts, but federal funding ends this fall, shifting costs to the state.

Family & Children’s Services in Tulsa will begin offering telepsychiatry appointments starting December 1, expanding mental health access.

Oklahoma’s Mental Health Department seeks $79 million to rebuild services after budget cuts and major financial troubles.

Natasha Allmon pleaded guilty to submitting thousands of false claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield, receiving over $1 million. She faces up to 10 years in federal prison