MAPS 4 Crisis Center Approved By Oklahoma City Council
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MAPS 4 Crisis Center Approved By Oklahoma City Council
The new MAPS 4 crisis center officially moved forward after the Oklahoma City Council approved final plans for the major mental health and substance abuse facility.
The project includes more than $12 million in MAPS 4 funding and is designed to expand emergency behavioral health resources for Oklahoma City residents experiencing mental health or addiction crises.
According to city officials, the MAPS 4 crisis center will provide urgent assessments, stabilization services, therapy resources, and recovery support in a dedicated treatment-focused environment.
The facility will be operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and is expected to open next year.
MAPS 4 Crisis Center Designed For Mental Health Emergencies
The new MAPS 4 crisis center will be constructed near the OU Health Sciences Center campus at 1200 NE 13th Street in Oklahoma City.
City officials say demolition is already underway on the former Lottie House property to prepare for construction beginning later this summer.
According to MAPS Program Manager David Todd, the facility was intentionally designed to provide calming spaces and supportive treatment environments for individuals experiencing crises.
The center will include emergency assessment areas, social living spaces, group therapy rooms, calming rooms, outdoor courtyards, and multiple crisis stabilization wings.
Plans for the MAPS 4 crisis center also include up to 32 stabilization beds, 25 observation stations, administrative offices, and cafeteria facilities.
Officials Say Crisis Center Will Reduce Jail And ER Strain
State mental health leaders say the MAPS 4 crisis center is intended to reduce the number of people in crisis ending up inside emergency rooms or local jails.
According to ODMHSAS Statewide Crisis Services Director Lauren Stover, the facility represents a major investment in Oklahoma’s behavioral health infrastructure.
Officials say the center will help connect individuals directly to treatment, stabilization, and recovery services outside the criminal justice system.
The project also received an additional $3 million contribution from the Arnall Family Foundation.
MAPS 4 Funding Continues Expanding Oklahoma City Projects
The MAPS 4 crisis center is one of numerous projects funded through Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 initiative.
According to the City of Oklahoma City, MAPS 4 is a debt-free public improvement program funded through a temporary one-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2019.
The initiative is projected to generate approximately $1.07 billion over eight years.
More than 70 percent of MAPS 4 funding is dedicated toward neighborhood improvements and human needs projects throughout Oklahoma City.
Officials say the crisis center reflects Oklahoma City’s growing focus on long-term mental health infrastructure and community-based treatment resources.
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