SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) — Cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) could mean many Oklahomans losing access to lifesaving treatment. Service Providers impacted received the notification of cuts about a week and a half ago. Jon Greenwood, CEO of Ga teway to Prevention and Recovery, said this is going to be a massive setback for the state. "This is going to be devastating," said Greenwood. Greenwood received an email from the ODMHSAS stating that the agency plans to dramatically cut state funding for substance use disorders. Bills advance that would add regulations to Oklahoma’s wind energy industry "These cuts relate to about $800,000 to potentially $1,000,000 a year, and we have a $3 million budget. So, that was a substantial cut to our agency," said Greenwood. Greenwood said the cuts at The Gateway to Prevention and Recovery Center are so deep, they were forced to shut down some locations. "We were having to close the two offices in Chandler and Seminole, and we also had to lay off staff," said Greenwood. "There's people that travel long distances to get to those services. So, when you start eliminating offices and eliminating spaces and access to that, it just doesn't work." Greenwood said substance abuse impacts the entire state. Right now, there's an estimated $600,000 Oklahomans suffering from substance abuse. He said their facilities are lifelines that will no longer be an option for some. "You're going to have longer wait times," said Greenwood. "We're having to lay off staff, we just can't see as many people." The Gateway is not the only provider that is being hit with cuts. Nearly two dozen other treatment centers across the state will also be impacted. "When you look at cuts, go into 23 different organizations across the state. This is going to be devastating," said Greenwood. Greenwood said that despite closing two of their facilities, patient care remains a top priority. "These are people that that this is not a character flaw, this is a disease. So it takes all of us as a community to work together to support each other and to move forward," said Greenwood. ODMHSAS sent News 4 the following statement: At this time, no payments have been cancelled. An email was sent to providers regarding potential changes to value-based payments, but we continue to evaluate the best path forward. ODMHSAS is actively listening to provider feedback and working in collaboration with state leadership to determine the most effective solutions. Commissioner Friesen ...read more read less