Former Oklahoma City Hospital Site to Become New Mental Health Campus

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services acquires former SSM Health facility in southwest OKC

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) has closed on the purchase of the former SSM Health facility in southwest Oklahoma City, with plans to transform the site into a new mental health campus to expand access to care in the metro area.

Why it matters

This acquisition represents a significant investment by the state to address the growing need for mental health services in Oklahoma City and the surrounding region. The new campus will provide a centralized hub for mental health treatment, crisis intervention, and community-based support programs.

The details

The former SSM Health facility, which closed in 2025, will undergo renovations and expansions to accommodate the new mental health campus. The ODMHSAS plans to utilize the existing infrastructure and add specialized treatment units, crisis stabilization services, and outpatient therapy programs to meet the diverse needs of the community.

  • The ODMHSAS closed on the purchase of the former SSM Health facility on February 11, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS)

The state agency responsible for overseeing and providing mental health and substance abuse services in Oklahoma.

SSM Health

A Catholic non-profit health system that previously operated the facility in southwest Oklahoma City, which has now been acquired by the ODMHSAS.

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What’s next

The ODMHSAS plans to begin renovations on the former SSM Health facility in the coming months, with the goal of opening the new mental health campus by the end of 2027.

The takeaway

This acquisition and the planned transformation of the former hospital site into a comprehensive mental health campus represents a significant step forward in Oklahoma's efforts to improve access to critical mental health services and support for residents in the Oklahoma City metro area.