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§ 12-102. Purpose

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 43A. Mental Health

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 43a. Mental Health (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Mental Health Law of 1986 (Refs & Annos)
Suicide Prevention Act
43A Okl.St.Ann. § 12-102
§ 12-102. Purpose
Currentness
The purpose of the Suicide Prevention Act is to facilitate the translation of suicide-related data into comprehensive public policy that is directed toward reducing the number of attempted suicides and suicides in Oklahoma by:
1. Improving methods of identifying minors and adults who are at risk of dying by suicide;
2. Improving awareness of and access to existing mental health services for individuals identified as needing those services; and
3. Coordinating and developing community resources to prevent attempted suicide and suicide among minors and adults.

Credits

Laws 2001, c. 168, § 2, emerg. eff. May 2, 2001; Laws 2008, c. 113, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
43A Okl. St. Ann. § 12-102, OK ST T. 43A § 12-102
Current with legislation of the First Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2023) and the First Extraordinary Session of the 59th Legislature (2023). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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