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Alpha Autism

405-987-7354

Board Certified Behavior Analysts and highly trained Behavior Technicians offering comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders. Offers in-home, in-school and in-daycare ABA therapy throughout Oklahoma with no waitlist.

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Ardmore Lion's Club

580-220-7782

720 North Commerce St., PMB664,

Ardmore, OK 73401

Applications for vision exams and glasses, for children (at this time)

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Bloom Therapy

580-448-0232

20 A Street NW

Ardmore, OK 73401

Bloom Therapy offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will meet with you and your child to assess and create a treatment plan aimed to improve communication, learning, and appropriate social behavior.

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Boys and Girls Club of Red River Valley

580-490-9084 

1501 9th Ave. NW

Ardmore, OK 73401

After-school program, ages 5-18, including tutoring and homework help.

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Carter County Health Department Child Guidance

580-223-9705

405 S. Washington St.

Ardmore, OK 73401

Provides professional services to families with children under age 13, parent education, autism, hearing, speech, and developmental screenings. Circle of Security parenting classes are also offered with no age limitations for the child.

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Carter County Health Department Children First

580-223-7075 x324

405 S. Washington St.

Ardmore, OK 73401

Oklahoma's Nurse-Famliy Patnership, is a voluntary family support program that offers home-based services to mothers expecting their first child. To be eligible, participants must meet the following requirements:
•First-time mother. Exceptions may be made if the first child was lost or removed at birth.
•Monthly household income at or below 185% of federal poverty level.
•Less than 29 weeks pregnant at enrollment.

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Carter County Health Department Clinic Services

580-223-9705 

405 S. Washington St.

Ardmore, OK 73401

Adult and childhood immunizations, WIC nutrition services, COVID-19, tetanus and flu shots, STD/STI testing, head lice checks, communicable disease investigation and intervention, maternity services up to 36 weeks, family practice including well checks and minor sick visits, and family planning services including pregnancy tests, birth control, pap smears, annual exams, and more.

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Carter County Health Department Community Services

580-223-9705

405 S. Washington St.

Ardmore, OK 73401

Health education programs, car seat safety checks, restaurant and public pool inspections, food handling classes, pool maintenance classes for hotel and community pool management, and preparation and response to disasters that threaten the health and well-being of residents.

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Carter County Sooner Start

580-223-9705

405 S. Washington St.

Ardmore, OK 73401

Early intervention program that provides screenings and services for children from birth to 3 years old with developmental delays. Complete the online SoonerStart Referral Form. For more information, contact Robbyn.Morris@sde.ok.gov.

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CASA of Southern Oklahoma

580-226-0009

20 B Street SW Room 401, Fourth Floor 

Ardmore, OK 73401

Advocates for abused or neglected children via trained volunteers whose responsibilities include investigating the circumstances surrounding the case, making an independent evaluation of what is in the child's best interest, both immediately and in the long run, and monitoring the case until a permanent plan is approved by the court.

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Circle of Care, Inc.

405-312-8663

501 W. Main 

Ardmore, OK 73401

Recruit, train and support foster families in Carter and surrounding counties.  Support for our foster families includes a co-op with free clothing and equipment, welcome baskets for new placements, additional financial support, and monthly support groups.

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Cities in Schools

580-221-1704

P.O. Box 1915

Lone Grove, Ok 73443

Literacy based afterschool and summer programs for children PreK through 5th grade with a variety of extracurricular activities.

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Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma

580-226-1838

15 Monroe St. NE 

Ardmore, OK 73401

A residential safe place for children and adolescents, as well as a provider of behavioral health outpatient counseling, prevention and intervention services. Provides food, clothing, and school supplies to anyone in need.

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Counseling, Inc

580-371-3551

102 N. Neshoba

Tishomingo, OK 73460

Drug education, crisis intervention & problem solving for youth under 18, and their families serving Johnson, Marshall, Murray, Atoka counties with services including individual, group, or family counseling, crisis counseling, outreach counseling, information and referral services, advocacy services, and first-time offender program.

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Dai Center

580-226-9222

301 W Main, Ste 202 

Ardmore, OK 73401

Offering developmental assessment and intervention, individual & family counseling, couple & relational counseling, premarital & marital counseling, ADHD assessments, child center therapy, and EMDR. 

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Department of Human Services

580-490-3600

410 Travertine Dr.

Ardmore, OK 73401

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Department of Human Services Childcare Assistance

580-490-3600

410 Travertine Dr.

Ardmore, OK 73401

Child Care Subsidy Benefits pay part or all child care costs directly to a licensed and contracted child care provider for those eligible while you are working or attending school or training. Eligible individuals may be required to pay a portion of child care costs based on your income.

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Department of Human Services TANF

580-490-3600

410 Travertine Dr.

Ardmore, OK 73401

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides a small, temporary cash assistance payment to low income families of children who are deprived of parental support due to absence, death, incapacity or chronic unemployment while gaining education and work skills leading to full time employment.

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Dr. Catherine Roring, NCSP, HSP

580-235-5334 

333 W. Main St., Ste 440

Ardmore, OK 73401

Provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents aged 2-21 including autism, learning difficulties, ADHD and other behavioral concerns.

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Dr. Steven Roring II, HSP

580- 319-5983

333 W. Main St., Ste 440 

Ardmore, OK 73401

Provides individual therapy, psychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, and neurofeedback services for children and adults aged 4 and up.

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FUNdamentals Therapy Services

580-670-3117

117 B St SW (speech and OT)
1301 Kiowa NW (ABA)

Ardmore, OK 73401

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech-language therapy, occupational therapy.

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HFV Wilson Community Center

580-223-0136, 580-319-5350

625 E Main St.

Ardmore, OK 73401

After school recreational programs for youth and adults; summer camp programs including basketball, golf, tennis, team camps, art and music classes, art camps, cross country/track; bingo for senior citizens.  

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Healing Hearts Counseling Service

580-798-3650

98 Broadlawn Shopping Center

Ardmore, OK 73401

Provides counseling services for Oklahomans ages 3 to adults including individual, family, group, couple, and interactive play therapy.

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Hofanti Chokma

Hofanti Chokma (“to grow well”) collaborates with child-serving programs, communities, and families to help children thrive through a number of activities including workshops, parenting groups and more.

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Homeless School Liaison

Zaneis School District
Cindy Rose - 580- 668-2955
30515 U.S. Highway 70 Wilson, OK 73463

Ardmore Schools
Sabra Emde - 580- 226-7650
P.O. Box 1709 Ardmore, OK 73401

Springer Schools
Carolyn Lancaster- 580-653-2471
P.O. Box 249 Springer, OK 73458

Plainview Schools
Karl Stricker - 580- 223-6319
1140 South Plainview Road Ardmore, OK 73401

Lone Grove Schools
Richie Mckee - 580- 867-4690
P.O. Box 1330 Lone Grove, OK 73443

Wilson Schools
Josh Mitchell - 580- 668-2306
1860 Hewitt Road Wilson, OK 73463

Healdton Schools
Donielle Cantwell - 580- 229-0566
P.O. Box 490 Healdton, OK 73438

Fox Schools
Mark Williams - 580- 673-2081
P.O. Box 248 Fox, OK 73435

Dickson Schools
Jennifer Mays-Krimmer - 580- 223-9557
4762 Hwy 199 Ardmore, OK 73401

Ensuring rights of all school-age students to go to school, including those without permanent housing and high school students living unaccompanied. If you are in this situation contact the Homeless Liason at your school for help.

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Hometown Therapy Services

580-448-2626

2015 W Broadway St., Unit 2C

Ardmore, OK 73401

Individualized Speech-Language Therapy and Feeding Therapy for children

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Hope Pregnancy Center

580-223-7232 

921 N Washington

Ardmore, OK 73401

Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, pregnancy classes (Earn While You Learn), pregnancy option education, empowered parenting classes. 

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Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers Children's Services

580-226-5048

2530 S Commerce St

Ardmore, OK 73401

Provides individualized services for children and families to treat most behavioral health conditions. Services include individual, group and family therapy, case management, peer recovery support, wellness, care coordination and medication management.
Serves children ages 0 to 18 and adults in transitional ages of 18 to 24.
Accepts most insurance including SoonerCare. Services are available regardless of ability to pay. Clinics are also located in Ada, Durant, Madill, Marietta, Pauls Valley, Seminole, Sulphur and Tishomingo.

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New Dimension Literacy Council

580-630-9055
580-319-1708

320 E St SW

Ardmore, OK 73401

Services for free tutoring in GED, ESL, adult basic education, and digital literacy in Carter and Love Counties for ages 16 years and up.

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Nurturing Mamas Network

918-916-9896

800 12th Ave NW

Ardmore, OK 73401

Offering counselors, play therapists, prescribers, and birth doulas.

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Office of Juvenile Affairs

580-223-8032

333 West Main, Suite 370 

Ardmore, OK 73401

State agency entrusted by the people of Oklahoma to provide professional prevention, education, and treatment services, as well as secure facilities for juveniles to promote public safety and reduce juvenile delinquency.

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Oklahoma Families First, Inc.

580-226-9388, 405-360-2133

2015 W. Broadway, Suite 51A

Ardmore, OK 73401

Counseling and therapy options with services including substance use and foster care.

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Oklahoma Family Support Network

405-271-5072

Oklahoma Family Network focuses on supporting families of children and youth with special needs via emotional support, resource navigation, and ensuring quality healthcare for all children and families through strong and effective family/professional partnerships.

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PAX Tools

580-436-3980 ext 86200

Techniques learned in PAX Tools workshops offer easy, fun and evidence-based strategies for teaching behavior to children in ways that contribute to more positive relationships now, and lead to improved functioning in adulthood. To register and receive a link to stream the workshop, email HofantiChokma@Chickasaw.net

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Restoring Lives

580-798-3650

98 Broadlawn Shopping Center

Ardmore, OK 73401

Healing and transforming the mindset of youth and families in historically oppressed communities through holistic health supports, life skills workshops, personal and academic mentorship, and multi-dimensional family support, serving youth ages 9 to 12 and their families. Resources for families include back to school support, rent and utility assistance, mental and physical health forums and scholarships. Services are provided face to face and virtually.

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SafeCare: A Program of NorthCare

405-858-2725

21 NW 44th St., Suite 100

Lawton, OK 73505

SafeCare is a free, home-based, parenting support program serving families in Canadian, Carter, Cleveland, Comanche, Garfield, Grady, Kay, McClain, Oklahoma, and Stephens Counties with at least one child ages 0-5. Families receive weekly training and education to promote bonding and positive parent-child interaction, help manage child behavior and ensure health and safety in the home.

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Sara's Project

580-226-7283

816 16th Ave NW

Ardmore, OK 73401

Services for suspected or confirmed victims of child abuse in a child-friendly environment while coordinating the corresponding investigation. Also provides crisis & suicide prevention training and suicide intervention & prevention.

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Sendero Pediatric Therapy

580-530-6161 

32 N Washington St 

Ardmore, OK 73401

Pediatric speech therapy services.

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Sooner SUCCESS

405-271-2710 

Ardmore, OK 73401

We work with families that have a child with a special need or medical challenge to find benefits and resources in their community.

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Strong Dads

580-223-6570

25 A St. NW, Suite 200

Ardmore, OK 73401

Provides a free program through the OSU Extension office for fathers who are committed to giving their very best to their children. A 12-week program. Offers a certificate of completion. All dads are welcome.

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Texoma Psychology Group, PLLC

580-319-5983

812 12th Ave. NW

Ardmore, OK 73401

Provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations and neurofeedback services for children and adolescents, including autism, learning difficulties, ADHD, and other behavioral concerns.

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The S.P.O.T.

580-740-0205 - Ext. 2

1702 N Commerce St., Suite A

Ardmore, OK 73401

The S.P.O.T. provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to children and adults.

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