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PROGRAM DIRECTOR
TAMYA COX
 

Tamya Cox, a graduate of Oklahoma City University School of Law, began work on September 1, 2006, as Mental Health Fellow. Cox had previously worked part-time for over 18 months as litigation coordinator. She will continue in that capacity in addition to her new position, which is funded by a grant.  Cox also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in public relations from Oklahoma State University.

Cox’s new role will involve intense scrutiny and research of mental health complaints received by the ACLU. She will also identify problems that have not been referred to the ACLU. She will establish stronger ties with organizations such as the Oklahoma Association for the Mentally Ill, Legal Aid and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center in order to gather information about systemic mental health service deficiencies. These activities will enable her to examine programs and issues such as adult protective services, special guardianships, homelessness and the administration of private contracts through state agencies like the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Cox will use the information she collects to assemble a comprehensive report on the state of mental health services in Oklahoma. In addition, her research will be the basis for potential litigation.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
TAMYA COX