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Chapter 7: Information Sources

Section 1: Hotlines and Toll Free Numbers

Detail information on each entry is listed at the end of this section.

Subject Name Telephone Number

 

National Resource Directory

 

Aging

AARP Oklahoma

866-295-7277 Toll Free

Aging

AARP Oklahoma Information Center

866-295-7277 Toll Free

Aging

Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116 Toll Free

Aging

Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Senior Info-line

800-211-2116 Toll Free

Aging

Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program

800-763-2828 Toll Free

AIDS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

800-232-4636 National Hotline

AIDS

Oklahoma AIDS Hotline

800-535-2437 Statewide Hotline

AIDS

Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) - Oklahoma

800-285-2273 Statewide Hotline

AIDS

Spanish HIV/AIDS Hotline

800-344-7432 Toll Free

Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Association -National office

800-272-3900 Toll Free

Alzheimer's

Oklahoma / Arkansas Alzheimer's Association

800-272-3900 Toll Free

Alzheimer's

Oklahoma / Arkansas Alzheimer's Association

800-272-3900 Toll Free

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation

800-283-7800 Toll Free

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation - Eastern Oklahoma Chapter

800-400-4526 Toll Free

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation - Oklahoma Chapter

800-627-5486 Toll Free

Blind

Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

800-523-0288 Toll Free

Cancer

American Cancer Society

800-ACS-2345 Toll Free

Cancer

American Cancer Society -Tulsa Office

800-ACS-2345 Toll Free

Cancer

American Lung Association

800-548-8252 Helpline

Cancer

American Lung Association of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City

800-548-8252 Helpline

Cancer

American Lung Association of Oklahoma - Tulsa

800-548-8252 Helpline

Children

J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities

800-777-1272 Toll Free

Complaints

Certified nurse aide abuse for all health care settings

800-747-8419 Press 2

Complaints

HMO Complaints

800-522-0071 Toll Free

Complaints

Nurse Aide Registry

800-695-2157 Toll Free

Complaints

Nursing Home Complaints

800-747-8419 Toll Free

Complaints

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

800-381-4519 Statewide complaint number

Deaf

Hearing Screening Program for Newborns

800-766-2223 Screening Toll Free

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association

800-342-2383 Toll Free

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association - Oklahoma

800-342-2383 Toll Free

Disability

Oklahoma Areawide Services Information System (OASIS)

800-426-2747 Toll Free

Drug / Alchol

Drug and Alcohol Abuse 24 Hour Action Helpline

800-888-9383 Toll Free

Federal

USA Services - National Contact Center

800-333-4636 Toll Free

Heart

American Heart Association

800-242-8721 Toll Free

Heart

American Heart Association - Oklahoma City

800-242-8721 Toll Free

Heart

American Heart Association - Tulsa

800-242-8721 Toll Free

Legal

Legal Aid of Oklahoma

800-421-1641 Toll Free

Mental Health

Reach-Out

800-522-9054 Toll Free

Parkinson

National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

800-327-4545 Toll Free

Poison

Oklahoma Poison Control Center

800-222-1222 Toll Free V/TTY

State

Home Health (Medicare) Hotline

800-234-7258 Toll Free

State

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

800-633-4227 Toll Free

Veterans

Veteran's Administration

800-827-1000 Toll Free

Violence

Adult Protective Services

800-522-3511 Abuse Hotline

Violence

Domestic Violence Hotline

800-522-7233 Oklahoma Statewide Safeline

Violence

Office of Child Abuse Prevention

800-522-3511 Statewide 24-Child Abuse Hotline

Violence

Rape and Domestic Violence Hotline

800-522-7233 Oklahoma

 

National Resource Directory


       

 

 
www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is an online tool for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families, and those who support them. The NRD provides access to more than 11,000 services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.

AARP

601 E. St. N.W.
Washington,  DC  20049

888-687-2277 Toll Free

 
www.aarp.org

By Phone - Monday - Friday 7am - 12 midnight ET

AARP Oklahoma

126 N. Bryant Ave.
Edmond,  OK  73034

866-295-7277 Toll Free
405-844-7772 Fax

ok@aarp.org
 

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

AARP Oklahoma Information Center

Crossroads Mall, Ste 2055
7000 Crossroads Blvd.
Oklahoma City,  OK  73149

866-295-7277 Toll Free
405-632-1945 Voice
405-632-1955 Fax

 
 

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.

Eldercare Locator


       

800-677-1116 Toll Free

 
www.eldercare.gov

The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. It is a free national service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Just one phone call or Web site visit provides an instant connection to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities.

Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Senior Info-line

Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City,  OK  73125-0352

800-211-2116 Toll Free
405-521-3646 Voice

 
www.okdhs.org

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. Mailing address: P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125

Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program


       

800-763-2828 Toll Free
405-521-6628 Voice

 
www.oid.state.ok.us/consumer/shicp.html

The Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHICP) helps inform the public about Medicare and other senior health insurance issues. This division provides accurate and objective counseling, assistance and advocacy relating to Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplements, Medicare+Choice, Long-Term Care and other related health coverage plans for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives, or persons soon to be eligible for Medicare.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta,  GA  30333

800-232-4636 National Hotline

 
www.cdc.gov

Nationwide test site referrals, counseling, literature (upon request), clinical trials information referrals, and a wide scope of other HIV/AIDS/STD/TB-related resource information. Open 24/7.

Oklahoma AIDS Hotline


       

800-535-2437 Statewide Hotline

 
 

Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) - Oklahoma

600 N.W. 23rd St., Ste. 101
Oklahoma City,  OK  73103

800-285-2273 Statewide Hotline
405-232-2437 Voice
405-232-2447 Fax

 
www.rainoklahoma.org

RAIN's Case Managers will assist in the navigation through the HIV/AIDS system of service delivery such as:

  • Medication Assistance,
  • Social Services,
  • Health Care,
  • Dental Care, and
  • Housing Assistance.

Spanish HIV/AIDS Hotline


       

800-344-7432 Toll Free

 
 

Alzheimer's Association -National office

225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago,  IL  60601-7633

800-272-3900 Toll Free
312-335-8700 Voice
312-335-5886 TDD
866-699-1246 Fax

info@alz.org
www.alz.org

800-272-3900 Toll Free; 866-403-3073 TDD; or e-mail: info@alz.org for the 24/7 Helpline for information, referral and support.

Oklahoma / Arkansas Alzheimer's Association

Tulsa Area Chapter Headquarters
6465 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 312
Tulsa,  OK  74136-7805

800-272-3900 Toll Free
918-481-7741 Voice
918-481-7745 Fax

tulsa@alzokar.org
www.alz.org/alzokar/

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. joann.webster@alz.org. Office Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Mon. thru Fri.

Oklahoma / Arkansas Alzheimer's Association

Central Oklahoma Regional Center
5400 N. Grand Blvd., Ste. 255
Oklahoma City,  OK  73112

800-272-3900 Toll Free
405-319-0780 Voice
405-319-0783 Fax

okc@alzokar.org
www.alzokar.org

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

Arthritis Foundation

P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta,  GA  30357-0669

800-283-7800 Toll Free

help@arthritis.org
ww2.arthritis.org

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.

Arthritis Foundation - Eastern Oklahoma Chapter

7170 S. Braden, Ste. 170
Tulsa,  OK  74136

800-400-4526 Toll Free
918-495-3553 Voice

info.eok@arthritis.org
 

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. Direct link: ww2.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=17

Arthritis Foundation - Oklahoma Chapter

3232 W. Britton Rd., Ste. 200
Oklahoma City,  OK  73120

800-627-5486 Toll Free
405-936-3366 Voice

info.ok@arthritis.org
 

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. Direct link: ww2.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=44

Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

300 N.E. 18th St.
Oklahoma City,  OK  73105

800-523-0288 Toll Free
405-521-3514 Voice

VGolightly@drs.state.ok.us
www.okrehab.org/others.html#12ils

Provides books and periodicals in recorded and other alternate formats for children and adults who are unable to use standard print due to visual or physical disabilities. Cassette players and talking book machines are loaned and maintained free of charge. Descriptive videos (with narration describing visual action) can be checked out. NEWSLINE service gives over-the-phone access to major newspapers read via computer speech.

Accessible Instructional Materials Center (AIM) - The Library provides textbooks in braille and other alternate formats for visually impaired students in public schools. Teachers are urged to request braille instructional materials well in advance of need, to the extent possible.

American Cancer Society


       

800-ACS-2345 Toll Free
866-228-4327 TTY

 
www.cancer.org

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.

American Cancer Society -Tulsa Office

4110 S 100th E Ave, Grant Bldg, Ste 101
Tulsa,  OK  74146

800-ACS-2345 Toll Free
918-743-6767 Voice
918-743-9655 Fax

 
 

American Cancer Society- Oklahoma City Office

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

800-ACS-2345 Toll Free
405-843-9888 Voice
405-848-0795 Fax

 
 

American Lung Association

61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York,  NY  10006

800-548-8252 Helpline
212-315-8700 Voice

 
www.lungusa.org

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

American Lung Association of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City

11212 N. May Ave., Ste. 405
Oklahoma City,  OK  73120-6335

800-548-8252 Helpline
405-748-4674 Voice
405-748-6274 Fax

 
www.oklung.org

American Lung Association of Oklahoma - Tulsa

1010 E. 8th St.
Tulsa,  OK  74120

800-548-8252 Helpline
918-747-3441 Voice
918-747-4629 Fax

 
www.oklung.org

United Cerebral Palsy of Oklahoma

10400 Greenbriar Pl., Ste. 101
Oklahoma City,  OK  73159

800-827-2289 Toll Free
405-759-3562 Voice

okc@ucpok.org
www.ucpok.org

Local resources available.

J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities

2002 E. Robinson St.
Norman,  OK  73071

800-777-1272 Toll Free
405-307-2800 Voice
405-307-2801 Fax

 
www.jdmccarty.com

The McCarty Center helps children with developmental disabilities learn to move, eat, play and communicate better.

Oklahoma Parents Center


       

877-553-4332 Toll Free (parents only)
405-379-6015 Voice 405-379.0022 Fax

okparentctr@aol.com
www.oklahomaparentscenter.org

Certified nurse aide abuse for all health care settings

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

800-747-8419 Press 2

 
 

HMO Complaints

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

800-522-0071 Toll Free
405-521-2991 Voice

 
www.health.state.ok.us/program/condiv/hmocomplaint.asp

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

Nurse Aide Registry

Department of Health
1000 N.E. 10th St., Room 1111,
Oklahoma City,  OK  73117

800-695-2157 Toll Free
405-271-4085 Voice

 
www.health.state.ok.us/PROGRAM/nrsaid/index.html

Nursing Home Complaints

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

800-747-8419 Toll Free

 
 

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Physician Complaints
5104 N. Francis Ave., Ste. C
Oklahoma City,  OK  73118-6020

800-381-4519 Statewide complaint number
405-848-6841 Voice
405-848-8240 Fax

 
www.okmedicalboard.org

Mailing address Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, P.O. Box 18256, Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0256.

Hearing Screening Program for Newborns

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

800-766-2223 Screening Toll Free

 
 

OK-WARN

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
2401 Lincoln Blvd - Ste. C51

Oklahoma City, OK 73105       

405-521-2481 Voice
405-521-4053 Fax

 
www.ok.gov/OEM/

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. To read an information brochure, click here. Those interested in participating should download and complete the Application Sign-Up form. Applicants will be verified for eligibility in the program. Direct link: www.ok.gov/OEM/Programs_&_Services/Preparedness/OK-Warn_for_the_Deaf_and_Hard-of-Hearing/

D-Dent of Oklahoma City

6430 N. Western Ave, #200
Oklahoma City,  OK  73116-7322

800-522-9510 Toll Free
405-424-8092 Voice

d-dent@coxinet.net
d-dentok.org

D-Dent is a non-profit organization of dentists that provide free comprehensive dental care to the financially needy, developmentally disabled and elderly Oklahoma citizens statewide.

Oklahoma Dental Association

317 NE 13th
Oklahoma City,  OK  73104

800-876-8890 Toll Free
405-848-8873 Voice
405-848-8875 Fax

information@okda.org
www.okda.org

American Diabetes Association

ATTN: National Call Center
1701 N. Beauregard St.
Alexandria,  VA  22311

800-342-2383 Toll Free

AskADA@diabetes.org
www.diabetes.org

For diabetes-related questions or to request a diabetes information packet, call 800-342-2383 or email us at AskADA@diabetes.org. In order to better serve you, please provide your name and address along with your request.

American Diabetes Association - Oklahoma

3000 United Founders Blvd., Ste. 108
Oklahoma City,  OK  73112

800-342-2383 Toll Free
405-840-3881 Voice
405-840-3899 Fax

 
 

Oklahoma ABLE Tech

Oklahoma State University
Seretean Wellness Center
1514 W. Hall of Fame Rd.
Stillwater,  OK  74078-2026

800-257-1705 Toll Free V/TTY
405-744-9748 Voice/TTY

 
www.ok.gov/abletech/

Programs and services include:

  • Assistive technology information and referral;
  • Advocacy;
  • Training;
  • Equipment Exchange (adaptive equipment for resale);
  • Assistive tech demonstrations;
  • Electronic discussion list;
  • Publications including Oklahoma Funding for AT; and
  • Information on AT solutions for many needs.

Oklahoma Assistive Technology (AT) Device Short Term Loan Program: ABLE Tech and its partners will provide specialized equipment to Oklahomans with disabilities or those that have a dependent with a disability, regardless of their type of disability, age, income level or location of residence within the state and/or appropriate targeted individuals and entities statewide. Consumers have the opportunity to borrow AT devices they would not have otherwise been able to access because no such program exists for specialized equipment. This program will provide Oklahomans with disabilities assistive technology for the purpose of allowing consumers and agencies to "try before they buy," assessment, meeting interim needs when devices go in for repair and for personnel development activities.

Information and Referral: The ABLE Tech INFO-line helps people find the assistive technology they need and keep up with new developments in the field. The ABLE Tech INFO-line provides free information and referral services on assistive technology for people of all ages with disabilities. Family members, service providers, and others who work in fields related to disabilities or to assistive technology may use this service. ABLE Tech INFO-line's resources include a statewide computer database, national resources, in-house collection of catalogs and product literature. The number is 888-885-5588.

Direct link to Short Term Loan Program: http://oec.okstate.edu/home.php .

Oklahoma Areawide Services Information System (OASIS)


       

800-426-2747 Toll Free

oasis@ouhsc.edu
www3.irissoft.com/oasi/search.asp

For information and referral or assistance.

Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns (ODC)

2401 NW 23rd, Ste 90
Oklahoma City,  OK  73107-2423

800-522-8224 Toll Free
405-521-3756 Voice
405-522-6706 TDD
405-522-6695 Fax

 
www.odc.ok.gov

The Office of Disability Concerns (ODC) is an independent State agency whose purpose is to help State government develop policies and services that meet the needs of Oklahomans with disabilities.

The Road to Employment: A manual for job seekers with disabilities. The publication is a project of the Oklahoma City Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns. It provides self-assessment tolls, training resource information, strategies for marketing your qualifications, tips on writing resumes and cover letters, job search resources, information on job accommodations and employment rights of persons with disabilities, and post-hire considerations. Copies available from the Office of Disability Concerns.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse 24 Hour Action Helpline


       

800-888-9383 Toll Free

 
 

Social Security Administration

Office of Public Inquiries
Windsor Park Building
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore,  MD  21235

800-772-1213 Toll Free
800-325-0778 TTY

 
www.ssa.gov

Social Security Office in Oklahoma City

Shepherd Mall
2615 Villa Prom
Oklahoma City,  OK  73107

800-772-1213 Toll Free
405-605-3000 Voice
800-325-0778 TTY

 
 

USA Services - National Contact Center


       

800-333-4636 Toll Free

 
www.info.gov

Question about Federal programs, benefits, or services are answered through the toll-free number or the website.

American Heart Association

7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas,  TX  75231

800-242-8721 Toll Free

 
www.americanheart.org

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

American Heart Association - Oklahoma City

5700 N. Portland, Ste. 203
Oklahoma City,  OK  73112

800-242-8721 Toll Free
405-942-2444 Voice

 
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200183&division=HLA012

For local information and events.

American Heart Association - Tulsa

2227 E. Skelly Drive
Tulsa,  OK  74105

800-242-8721 Toll Free
918-747-8254 Voice

 
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200183&division=HLA020

For local information and events.

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency

100 N.W. 63rd St., Ste. 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 26720
Oklahoma City,   OK   73126-0720

800-256-1489 Toll Free
405-848-1144 Voice
405-848-7471 TDD

 
www.ohfa.org

OHFA provides rental assistance, homebuyer assistance and other programs for low to moderate income families statewide, as well as tax credits and financial help for developers of affordable and low income housing.

Legal Aid of Oklahoma

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

800-421-1641 Toll Free
405-521-1302 Voice
405-557-0023 Fax

 
www.legalaidok.org

A Law Firm for the Poor and Seniors, Legal Aid of Oklahoma (LAO) is an Oklahoma nonprofit corporation providing free civil legal services to Oklahoma's quarter million low income people plus its senior citizens.

Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Oklahoma City

2915 Classen Blvd.
300 Cameron Building
Oklahoma City,  OK  73106

800-880-7755 Toll Free (V/TDD)
405-525-7755 Voice/TDD
405-525-7759 Fax

 
home.flash.net/~odlcokc/

ODLC has helped people with disabilities achieve equality, inclusion in society and personal independence without regard to disabling conditions.

Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Tulsa

2828 E. 51 St., Ste. 302
Tulsa,  OK  74105

800-226-5883 Toll Free (V/TDD)
918-743-6220 Voice/TDD
918-743-7157 Fax

 
home.flash.net/~odlcokc/

ODLC has helped people with disabilities achieve equality, inclusion in society and personal independence without regard to disabling conditions.

Reach-Out

Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
1200 N.E. 13th St.
Oklahoma City,  OK  73152-3277

800-522-9054 Toll Free
405-522-3908 Voice
405-522-3851 TDD
405-522-3650 Fax

 
www.odmhsas.org

Reach-Out is the ODMHSAS's 24-hour toll free information and referral hotline. A resource for all Oklahomans, Reach-Out is there for individuals in a crisis and for those who simply want information. All calls are free and confidential.

National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

1501 N.W. 9th Ave. / Bob Hope Rd
Miami,  FL  33136-1494

800-327-4545 Toll Free
305-243-6666 Voice
305-243-5595 Fax

contact@parkinson.org
www.parkinson.org

National Resource for Information.

Oklahoma Poison Control Center

Children's Hospital
OU Medical Center
940 NE 13th St., Room 3510
Oklahoma City,  OK  73104

800-222-1222 Toll Free V/TTY
405-271-5062 Voice
405-271-1816 Fax

oklahoma_poison@ouhsc.edu (non-emergency only)
www.Oklahomapoison.org

The Oklahoma Poison Control Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The poison center staffs specially trained licensed pharmacists and nurses who provide emergency poisoning management advice to Oklahoma residents and health care professionals.

Home Health (Medicare) Hotline

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

800-234-7258 Toll Free

 
 

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


       

800-633-4227 Toll Free
877-486-2048 TTY

 
 

Oklahoma Department of Health

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

800-522-0203 Toll Free
405-271-5600 Voice

 
www.health.state.ok.us

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.

Veteran's Administration

Muskogee Regional Office
125 S. Main St.
Muskogee,  OK  74401

800-827-1000 Toll Free
918-781-7509 Fax

 
www.vba.va.gov/ro/muskogee

Oklahoma's VA Regional Office is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with a satellite office in Oklahoma City, out-based representatives in Tulsa, Lawton, and Ada, and Education Liaison Representatives in fourteen western regional states. As one of the Veterans Benefits Administration's largest organizations, the Muskogee Regional Office is unique in that it provides services to three different jurisdictions. In addition to administering a full range of compensation, pension, and vocational rehabilitation benefits for the state of Oklahoma, the Muskogee Regional Office is also home of the largest of the four Regional Processing Offices, which process Montgomery GI Bill Education benefits, and home to the nationwide VA Direct Deposit Program.

Adult Protective Services


       

800-522-3511 Abuse Hotline

 
http://204.87.68.21/aps/

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 elderly person and determine whether the person is a vulnerable adult and if maltreatment has occurred. The program helps the vulnerable adult find and obtain services.

Domestic Violence Hotline


       

800-522-7233 Oklahoma Statewide Safeline

 
 

Office of Child Abuse Prevention

Family Health Services
State Department of Health
1000 N.E. 10th St.
Oklahoma City,  OK  73117-1299

800-522-3511 Statewide 24-Child Abuse Hotline
405-271-7611 Voice
405-271-1011 Fax

 
www.health.state.ok.us/Program/cap/

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.

Rape and Domestic Violence Hotline


       

800-522-7233 Oklahoma

 
 

Statewide Safeline

 

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