Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-3-201: Statewide system of precare and aftercare services

The Commissioner may establish a statewide system of precare and

aftercare services, to include receiving hospital services and

halfway houses, in relation to the admission and discharge of

patients from state mental hospitals. Physical facilities for these

services may be leased, purchased, or constructed by the State of

Oklahoma or donated to the Department of Mental Health and Substance

Abuse Services. Contracts for such services may be negotiated with

professional persons, privately owned facilities, or publicly

operated facilities. These services may be operated separately or

in connection with existing state mental hospitals. These services

shall be used for the care and treatment of the mentally ill,

especially for those whose condition makes it likely that

hospitalization will be necessary and for those patients discharged

from state mental hospitals who require periodic outpatient

supervision and treatment. Such services shall operate in

accordance with the regulations established by the Commissioner.