Mike Brose, MSW

Michael W. Brose has been serving as the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Tulsa since 1993.

Mr. Brose received his BA in social work from Oral Roberts University in 1979 and his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas in 1980. His clinical practice included individual, group and family therapy and he has experience working in medical and mental health settings in both the public and private sectors.

As Executive Director, Mr. Brose is involved in advocacy on behalf of people affected by mental illness, mental health education, youth suicide prevention, housing for homeless mentally ill and mental health related public policy issues. His current focus includes work with children and adolescents, individuals with severe physical illnesses, the elderly, and the severely mentally ill. He has done extensive consulting with schools and businesses in the aftermath of critical incidents and was instrumental in the creation of the Association’s teen counseling program, SafeTeam.