Budget cuts continue to make rounds Virtue center Norman aimed to cut not only to affect customers, but also to cause job losses.
The center has currently supported about 1,500 people a year for decades. 2 weeks ago Ministry of Mental Health, Oklahoma I sent a notice to the organization that financing would decrease. As a result, workers and customers were wondering what to do if they lost their jobs or were suspended.
What the present and the previous customer says
The current client Robyne Rice said, “I think if there is no place where people can feel comfortable, confident and need help.
Shay Hinds said, “When I couldn’t stop using myself, I wouldn’t have made it through addiction if I couldn’t access the service provided to the customer at that time.
When did you know when the virtue center would be cut?
Two weeks ago, Teresa Collado, executive director of Teresa Collado, said he received a letter from the Ministry of Mental Health and Health.
How much are you cuting?
Collado said it was cut by 50 %.
Who has this impact?
Collado said that the money from the department helps to pay people in Medicaid or the poor without insurance.
She also said she should now explore various ways to deal with cuts.
Collado said that this is the popularity of drug abuse providers who have contracts with the Ministry of Mental Health.
How can the community help?
Collado said that one way that the community can help is to know how important and necessary for this service for the parliament and the Ministry of Mental Health.