Oklahoma County Detention Center

Oklahoma County Detention Center Welcome to the Oklahoma County Detention Center page.

We ensure safety, promote rehabilitation, and support positive change through programs and partnerships, aiming for successful reintegration and a safer community.

You don’t have to fix everything at once. One small action—making a call, sending a text to a friend, taking a walk, or ...
05/29/2026

You don’t have to fix everything at once. One small action—making a call, sending a text to a friend, taking a walk, or checking your benefits—can be the start of real change.

Supervisors and leaders play a key role. Checking in with staff, modeling healthy boundaries, and encouraging use of men...
05/28/2026

Supervisors and leaders play a key role. Checking in with staff, modeling healthy boundaries, and encouraging use of mental health resources helps build a healthier workplace culture.

The more we talk about mental health, the less stigma there is. Simple, respectful conversations at work can help create...
05/27/2026

The more we talk about mental health, the less stigma there is. Simple, respectful conversations at work can help create a culture where people feel safe asking for support.

Mental health challenges affect staff, detainees, and the wider community. Public resources like 988, state mental healt...
05/26/2026

Mental health challenges affect staff, detainees, and the wider community. Public resources like 988, state mental health services, and NAMI are available to anyone who needs them.

If someone you love works here and is struggling, encourage them to talk, listen without judgment, and share resources l...
05/25/2026

If someone you love works here and is struggling, encourage them to talk, listen without judgment, and share resources like 988, Crisis Text Line, and local services. Your support matters more than you know.

On Memorial Day, the Oklahoma County Detention Center pauses to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who ga...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, the Oklahoma County Detention Center pauses to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. To the families of the fallen, and to our own staff, contractors, and residents who have worn the uniform or lost loved ones in service, we see you, we remember with you, and we are grateful beyond words.

NAMI Oklahoma provides support groups, education, and resources for people living with mental illness and for their love...
05/24/2026

NAMI Oklahoma provides support groups, education, and resources for people living with mental illness and for their loved ones. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services offers crisis lines, outpatient care, and communit...
05/23/2026

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services offers crisis lines, outpatient care, and community‑based services across the state for individuals and families.

Prefer texting? You can text “HELLO” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor by text message. This is avail...
05/22/2026

Prefer texting? You can text “HELLO” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor by text message. This is available to staff, families, and the public.

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201 N. Shartel Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
73102

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