OKLAHOMA CITY –
The Oklahoma City Council approved final plans on Tuesday for the MAPS 4 Robert Ravitz Crisis Center, a new facility designed to help residents experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
Key Takeaways
Oklahoma City is moving forward with a new mental health crisis center through MAPS 4 funding.The facility is designed to help people in crisis get treatment and support outside of hospitals or jails.The center will be built near the OU Health Sciences Center.Construction is expected to start this summer, with the center opening in 2027.Officials say the project is meant to expand access to mental health and substance use services in Oklahoma City.
Where The Crisis Center Will Be Located
The center, designed by S.A. Studio, will be located at 1200 NE 13th St., on the east side of the OU Health Sciences Center campus.
Demolition is underway on the former Lottie House to make room for the new facility. Construction is expected to begin early this summer, and the center is scheduled to open next year.
Mental Health Services And Funding
MAPS 4 includes $12.27 million for the crisis center, and the Arnall Family Foundation contributed another $3 million.
The center will be operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Officials said it will include emergency assessments, stabilization services and connections to ongoing support.
The facility will include:
An urgent recovery center with 25 observation stationsTwo planned crisis stabilization wings with up to 16 beds eachGroup therapy and calming roomsSocial living areas and an outdoor courtyardAdministrative offices, a kitchen and cafeteria
FAQ
Who will be able to use the crisis center?
The facility is intended for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis who need immediate support and stabilization services.
Why is the city building a separate crisis center?
Officials said the goal is to provide an alternative to emergency rooms and jails for people in crisis while connecting them with treatment and recovery resources.
What kinds of services will the center offer?
The center is planned to include emergency assessments, observation stations, crisis stabilization beds, therapy spaces and recovery support areas.