Chapter 7: Information Sources


Section 1: Hotlines and Toll Free Numbers


988

988 is a direct, three-digit lifeline that connects you with trained behavioral health professionals that can get all Oklahomans the help they need.

Voice: 

988

AARP

Follow this link to AARP series of information under "Universal Design,"

TTY: 

877-434-7598 (Toll Free)

Toll Free: 

800-775-6776

AARP Oklahoma

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

126 N. Bryant Ave.
Edmond , OK 73034

Toll Free: 

866-295-7277

Fax: 

405-844-7772

AARP Oklahoma Information Center

Hours: 9 am to 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.The Oklahoma Information Center offers information about AARP membership, programs, and services, and many other subjects of interest to our members and their families.

126 N Bryant Ave
Edmond , OK 73034

Toll Free: 

866-295-7277

Ability Connection Oklahoma - OKC

Ability Connection Oklahoma is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with disabilities, statewide. Their mission is to...Advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.

10400 Greenbriar Pl., Ste. 102
Oklahoma City , OK 73159

Voice: 

405-759-3562

Toll Free: 

800-827-2289

Adult Protective Services

According to the law, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) program. When someone is concerned about the well-being of an elderly friend, neighbor or relative, adult protective services specialists listen and respond. APS specialists visit the adults 18 and older and determine whether the person is a vulnerable adult and if maltreatment has occurred. The program helps the vulnerable adult find and obtain services.

Toll Free: 

800-522-3511 Abuse Hotline

Alzheimer's Association - Oklahoma Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association recruits and trains respite volunteers. After completing training, each volunteer is carefully matched with a Caregiving family. The volunteer spends 2-4 hours with the person with Alzheimer's or related dementia each week, while the caregiver takes a break.

Support Group: Early-onset and early stage Alzheimer's and related dementias for people under age 65 and their care partners. Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. [email protected]. Office Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Mon. thru Fri.

Tulsa Office
6660 S Sheridan Road, Suite 202
Tulsa , OK 74133

Voice: 

918-392-5000

Alzheimer's Association - Oklahoma Chapter

Office Hours: 9 am- 4 pm Mon. thru Fri.

Alzheimer's Association - Tulsa Office
6660 S Sheridan Road, Suite 202
Tulsa , OK 74133

Voice: 

918-392-5000

Alzheimer's Association -National office

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago , IL 60601

Toll Free: 

800-272-3900

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

250 Williams Street NW
Atlanta , GA 30303

Voice: 

800-227-2345

American Cancer Society -Tulsa Office

Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

7645 E 63rd St., Ste 105
Tulsa , OK 74133

Voice: 

918-743-6767

American Cancer Society- Oklahoma City Office

Services: transportation to and from cancer treatment.

Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 Mon - Fri

6525 N Meridian Ave., Ste. 110
Oklahoma City , OK 73116

Voice: 

405-843-9888

American Diabetes Association

The moving force behind the work of the American Diabetes Association is a network of more than 565,000 volunteers, a membership of more than 540,000 people with diabetes, their families and caregivers, a professional society of nearly 20,000 health care professionals, as well as more than 400 staff members.

2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900
Arlington , VA 22202

Toll Free: 

800-342-2383

American Heart Association

A collection of information on various forms of heart disease and conditions, prevention advise as well as advocacy information.

7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas , TX 75231

Toll Free: 

800-242-8721

American Heart Association - Oklahoma City

For local information and events.

3401 NW 63rd Street, Ste 200
Oklahoma City , OK 73116

Voice: 

405-415-3030

American Heart Association - Tulsa

For local information and events.

2227 E. Skelly Drive
Tulsa , OK 74105

Voice: 

918-877-8359

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.

55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150
Chicago , IL 60601

Voice: 

800-586-4872

Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research that has a comprehensive list of local Arthritis Foundation local chapters and support groups.

1355 Peachtree St NE, 6th Floor
Atlanta , GA 30309

Voice: 

404-872-7100

Arthritis Foundation - Eastern Oklahoma Chapter

This chapter offers various programs and services to help people with arthritis cope with their disease. Some of the things they offer include exercise programs, educational programs and support groups. They also sponsor special events throughout the year to raise money and to raise awareness of this disease in the hopes of one day finding a cure. Contact the chapter for specific events, programs or support meetings in your town or go to their website "Programs and Services" section for times, dates and places.

PO BOX 30415
Oklahoma City , OK 73140

Voice: 

405-256-4518

Arthritis Foundation - Oklahoma Chapter

This chapter offers various programs and services to help people with arthritis cope with their disease. Some of the things they offer include exercise programs, educational programs and support groups. They also sponsor special events throughout the year to raise money and to raise awareness of this disease in the hopes of one day finding a cure. Contact the chapter for specific events, programs or support meetings in your town or go to their website "Programs and Services" section for times, dates and places.

PO BOX 30415
Oklahoma City , OK 73140

Voice: 

405-256-4518

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC is dedicated to protecting health & promoting quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.

TTY: 

888-232-6348

Toll Free: 

800-232-4636

Certified nurse aide abuse for all health care settings

Department of Health
1000 N.E. 10th St.
Oklahoma City , OK 73117

Toll Free: 

800-747-8419 Press 3

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime.

D-Dent of Oklahoma City

D-DENT is a 501©(3) entity as determined by the Federal IRS and is registered with the State of Oklahoma as a non-profit organization available to tax-deductible donations.

Administrative Office Location (Not A Dental Clinic)
3000 United Founders Blvd., Suite 122
Oklahoma City , OK 73112

Voice: 

405-424-8092

Toll Free: 

800-522-9510

Domestic Violence Hotline

Toll Free: 

800-522-7233 24 Hour Oklahoma Statewide Safeline

Drug and Alcohol Abuse 24 Hour Action Helpline

Mental Health / Substance Abuse Oklahoma Hotline

Toll Free: 

800-522-9054

Eldercare Locator

The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting people to services for older adults and their families.

Toll Free: 

800-677-1116

Hearing Screening Program for Newborns

Services:
Short-term, follow-up case management services are provided through the Newborn Screening Program offering support and guidance to healthcare providers and families regarding follow-up recommendations for all children who have an out of range newborn screen result.

Short-term, follow-up case management continues until either the child is diagnosed with a condition or determined to not be affected by the condition.

If a child is diagnosed they are transitioned to long-term, follow-up care and continue being monitored and evaluated through the specialty clinic.

Department of Health
1000 N.E. 10th St.
Oklahoma City , OK 73117

Voice: 

405-271-6617

Toll Free: 

800-766-2223

Fax: 

405-271-4892

HMO Complaints

All complaints need to include the HMO name, the member's ID number, and a brief description of the problems that you have encountered.

Oklahoma Insurance Department
Consumer Assistance/Claims Division 2401 N.W. 23rd St., Ste. 28
Oklahoma City , OK 73152-3408

Voice: 

405-521-2991

Toll Free: 

800-522-0071

Home Health (Medicare) Hotline

Medical Facilities Service-Home Services Division
1000 N.E. 10th St .
Oklahoma City , OK 73117-1299

Toll Free: 

800-234-7258

J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities

The McCarty Center's mission is to provide a comprehensive program of rehabilitative care to Oklahoma's children with developmental disabilities, from birth to age 21.

Camp ClapHans is a residential summer camp for kids with disabilities ages 8 to 18 and is an outreach program of the McCarty Center. Call 405-307-2865 for more information.

2002 E. Robinson St.
Norman , OK 73071

Voice: 

405-307-2800

Toll Free: 

800-777-1272

Fax: 

405-307-2801

Legal Aid of Oklahoma

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. (LASO) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides civil legal assistance to low-income persons throughout Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Office
2901 Classen Blvd., Ste. 112
Oklahoma City , OK 73106

Voice: 

405-521-1302

Toll Free: 

800-421-1641

Fax: 

405-557-0023

Medicare part B (OK) - Blue Cross/Blue Shield

A low cost, basic benefits plan, Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan B offers Oklahoma seniors peace of mind and confidence in supplemental coverage they can afford.

Toll Free: 

855-651-2583

National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure.

Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami , FL 33131

Toll Free: 

800-473-4636 Helpline

National Resource Directory

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a resource website that connects wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers to programs and services that support them.

Nurse Aide Registry

1000 N.E. 10th St.
Oklahoma City , OK 73117-1207

Voice: 

405-271-4085

Nursing Home Complaints

To file a complaint go to link on website: "To Submit a Complaint Click Here."

Oklahoma Department of Health
123 Robert S. Kerr, Suite 1702
Oklahoma City , OK 73102

Toll Free: 

800-747-8419

Office of Child Abuse Prevention

The Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) was created and placed within the Oklahoma State Department of Health to emphasize the focus on prevention of child abuse.

Oklahoma State Department of Health Office of Child Abuse Prevention
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave
Oklahoma City , OK

Voice: 

405-426-8041

OK-WARN

OK-WARN stands for Oklahoma Weather Alert Remote Notification - a new service that provides notification of weather hazards and emergencies to deaf and hard-of-hearing Oklahomans via pager, e-mail or cell phone.

Those interested in participating should download and complete the Online registration form. Applicants will be verified for eligibility in the program.
Direct link: https://www.ok.gov/OEM/Programs_&_Services/OK-WARN/

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
2401 N Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City , OK 73105

Oklahoma ABLE Tech

Oklahoma ABLE Tech helps Oklahomans with disabilities with assistive technology.

Programs include:
Device demonstration
Device loan program
Device reutilization
Financial program
ICT Accessibility

Plus more services

1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater , OK 74078

Voice: 

405-744-9748

TTY: 

800-257-1705 V/TTY

Toll Free: 

800-257-1705

Oklahoma AIDS Hotline

Toll Free: 

800-535-2437 Statewide Hotline

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Licensing
Licenses, applications, renewals, verification
(405) 962-1400

Investigation
Filing complaints, discipline action
(405) 962-1400, ext. 120

Support Services
Webpage questions, data processing, business office, requests for public information, accessibility compliance issues
(405) 962-1400

Executive
Board meetings, laws and rules, miscellaneous
Lyle Kelsey, Executive Director
(405) 962-1400, ext. 114

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
101 NE 51st St
Oklahoma City , OK 73105-1821

Voice: 

405-962-1400

Toll Free: 

800-381-4519 Complaints outside 405 area code

Fax: 

405-962-1440

Oklahoma Dental Association

The Oklahoma Dental Association fosters an awareness of the obligations and responsibilities of the dental profession society, to help advance the art and science of dentistry, and to promote public health and health services in the State of Oklahoma.

317 NE 13th Street
Oklahoma City , OK 73104

Voice: 

405-848-8873

Toll Free: 

800-876-8890

Fax: 

405-848-8875

Oklahoma Department of Health

The Oklahoma State Department of Health, through its system of local health services delivery, is ultimately responsible for protecting and improving the public's health status through strategies that focus on preventing disease. Four major service branches, Community Health Services, Family Health Services, Disease and Prevention Services and Protective Health Services, provide technical support and administrative guidance to 70 county health departments.

123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City , OK 73102

Voice: 

405-426-8000

Toll Free: 

800-522-0203

Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Senior Info-line

This toll-free statewide telephone number links older Oklahomans and their caregivers to information and assistance at the local level. Calls are automatically routed to a specialist housed in one of the 11 Area Agencies on Aging or sponsoring agencies nearest to the caller. Visit the OK DHS Aging Services webpage.

Toll Free: 

800-211-2116

Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Oklahoma City

The mission of the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. is to protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities.

5600 N. May Ave., Suite 260
Oklahoma City , OK 73112

Voice: 

405-525-7755

TTY: 

405-525-7755

Toll Free: 

800-880-7755 (V/TDD)

Fax: 

405-525-7759

Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Tulsa

The mission of the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. is to protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities.

5555 East 71st Street, Suite 9100
Tulsa , OK 74136

Voice: 

918-743-6220

TTY: 

918-743-6220

Toll Free: 

800-880-7755 (V/TDD)

Fax: 

918-743-7157

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