Meets on Mondays at 5:30 pm

Meets Sunday thru Friday at noon, every day at 7:00pm and Saturday at 10:00 am

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.

American Red Cross provides disaster services, emergency preparedness services, services to the Armed Forces, and training services with specific services as follows. Disaster Service: When the disaster strikes the Red Cross provides a place to sleep, warm meals, clothing and emotional support. This also includes free Emergency Preparedness educational classes and information to our local communities. Services to the Armed Forces: We relay urgent messages between U.S. service members and their families through our global communications. Training Services: We off training in first aid, CPR/AED, swimming, and water safety, caregiving and more.

Substance abuse services, DUI assessments, EAP counseling, youth counseling, and drug testing.

GED and literacy education for adults.

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

Library and information services for Carter County residents including free Wi-Fi and public computers.

Free citizenship, computer literacy, English, and Spanish classes for adults as well as assistance filling out basic immigration forms. Also provides library outreach programming to local daycares and after-school centers.

Meals served on weekday evenings between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Closed some holidays.

Long-term nursing care / in-patient facility for veterans.

Head Start, family caregiver support, senior wellness, housing assistance, emergency assistance, senior medical transport, outreach services for the elderly, prescription assistance, and transportation services.

Mercy Hospital
1011 14th Avenue NW
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Mercy Clinic
1020 North Commerce Street
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Asbury First United Methodist Church
516 Maxwell Street NW
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Douglas Park
11th Avenue NE and N Street NE
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Crystal Rock Cathedral
2005 12th Avenue NW
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Macedonia Baptist Church
1020 7th Avenue NE
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

First Presbyterian Church
223 West Broadway Street
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

ISH: I Sell Homes
1717 West Broadway Street
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Memorial Christian Church
20 12th Avenue NW
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Whittington Park
Lake Murray Drive
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

McLish Avenue Church of Christ
607 McLish Avenue SW
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401

Provides emergency hunger relief with non-perishable food.

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

State certified residential half-way house for men struggling with substance use.

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.

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.

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.

Community Health Workers can help individuals meet health goals and assist with applications and referrals for services such as health insurance, housing, state and federal benefits and more.

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.

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.

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.

Provides emergency financial assistance for past due rent and utilities.

Christian recovery group for any addiction.

Behavioral health services available that can include the entire family unit. Accepts referrals from physicians, nursing staff and other facility staff. Patients, family members and other agency referrals are also accepted. Referrals provided for residential or substance use treatment. Crisis intervention is provided as needed, including after-hours, nights, weekends, and holidays at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Non-emergent patients may schedule an appointment. Emergent patients may be seen the same day of referral. Other locations are also available.

Eligibility
Chickasaw Citizens
Native Americans

Medical family therapy is a unique approach to overall health that addresses the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual health of patients and their families in a medical setting. Medical family therapists provide patients with an opportunity to connect to resources that may aid in improving overall quality of life. The medical family therapist is part of the care team, which also includes medical providers, nursing staff and case managers.

Eligibility:
•Chickasaw citizens
•Citizens of a federally-recognized tribe

Outpatient services offers individual, couples and family counseling services, as well as therapy groups and educational workshops to address various topics, such as: parenting, grief, relationships, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Other locations also available.

Eligibility:
•Chickasaw citizens
•Citizens of a federally-recognized tribe
•Chickasaw Nation employees
•Immediate family members involved in family therapy where the eligible First American employee is the identified patient

Psychological assessment for adults and children, including assessments for developmental delays, learning disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, dementia and neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders and mental illness.

Eligibility:
•Chickasaw citizens
•Citizens of a federally-recognized tribe
•Chickasaw Nation employees
•Spouses, parents and children of Chickasaw citizens
•Citizens of other federally recognized tribes may be seen by referral from a Chickasaw Nation health care provider as part of an established plan of care

For those seeking help to overcome substance use issues, Chickasaw Nation Recovery Resource Services offers a number of ways to succeed. Recovery support services include assessment services, recovery outpatient services and recovery intensive outpatient services to Chickasaw citizens, First Americans and Chickasaw Nation employees.

Eligibility:
•Chickasaw or First American with a Chickasaw spouse or dependent
•Referral from a Chickasaw Nation program

Strong Foundation provides support and counseling for Chickasaw Nation employees. A team of licensed therapists trained to alleviate mental health concerns promote mental and physical well-being through individual, marriage/couple, family counseling and crisis intervention.
Eligibility:
•Chickasaw Nation employee

Chikasha Anokfilli, which translates to "thinking Chickasaw" is a mental health initiative exploring what it means to be strong and resilient, and provides resources to promote overall wellness while removing the stigma of mental health concerns. With an emphasis on establishing a strong foundation on prevention and early intervention of mental health issues, Chikasha Anokfilli is part of our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. On this web page you will find a variety of resources from mental health professionals. Resources include support for trauma, grief, suicide awareness and prevention, financial and cultural wellness, and more. Through series of panel discussions, presentations and classes, industry professionals demonstrate how to live healthier lifes while focusing on mental balance and strength.

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.

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

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.

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.

Non-profit hospice provider in south central Oklahoma, caring for those with terminal illnesses and their families regardless of their ability to pay. Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one may contact us for grief support. The following grief support groups are drop-in groups and available to anyone who wishes to attend: Daytime Group: meets the first Tuesday of each month, 2:30-4:00pm at our Ardmore office, 207 C St. NW (use glass entrance off 2 nd Ave) Evening Group: meets the third Thursday of each month, 6-7:30pm at our Ardmore office (use the 2nd Ave. entrance)

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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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.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to low-income Oklahoma households each year to help meet the cost of home energy.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a monthly benefit to buy food. The amount is based on household size, income, and allowed expenses.

SoonerCare (Medicaid) is administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. It is a health coverage program that helps pay for medical costs. You may be eligible if you are 65 or older or under 19, certain adults with a minor dependent, if you are blind or disabled according to the Social Security Administration, if you are pregnant, or if you are a person needing nursing services at home or in a nursing home.

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.

Job training, employment agency, and job placement assistance for people with disabilities. Serving Carter, Love, Murray, and Marshall counties.

Level 111 OKARR certified Women's Sober Living Facility that offers classes for parenting , relapse prevention, boundaries, cooking, budgeting, self esteem, communication skills, counseling, job ready skills and anger management.

Healthcare focused on the LGBTQ community.

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

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

Assists qualifying individuals with applications for admission and financial aid for postsecondary education as well as provides information about postsecondary educational opportunities.

Certified domestic violence and sexual assault program offering free services to all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and stalking. Services include safety planning, legal & medical advocacy, counseling, safe shelter, domestic violence education classes, employment and housing assistance, transportation and support groups. Domestic Violence Education Class every Wednesday at 2:00 pm and Thursday at 9:00am. Support Group every Tuesday night at 5:30pm

Faith based support group for loved ones of those struggling with substance use. Zoom options available, see website for details.

Provides men and women's clothing of all sizes from children to adults, hygiene products, blankets and sleeping bags. The hours of operation are Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am. Use west side entrance.

Meal vouchers are provided at the First Methodist Church on Wednesday 9:00am-11:00am. Provides for anyone who needs a meal. Use the east entrance of the church. Vouchers are limited each week.

Client choice food pantry.

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

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.

Good Shepherd also provides integrated behavioral health care and behavioral health management.

Good Shepherd care coordination services that provides patient care management, resource navigation, case management, referrals, translation services, and eligibility assistance (ACA, Medicare, Medicaid, SoonerCare). Services are provided on a sliding fee scale.

Dental services include exams and X-rays, preventative dental care, dental hygiene education and cleanings, fillings, and extractions.

Medical services including health screening, exams and assessments, physicals, lab services, wellness visits, mammograms, gynecology, family planning, obstetrics, men's health, well-child check ups, immunizations, chronic disease management and education, and nutrition services.

Good Shepherd also houses a pharmacy and provides prescription assistance programs.

1805 West Broadway Avenue
Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086

​Good Shepherd Hospice offers nursing services, a social worker, a Chaplain, a home health aide, a medical director, volunteers, and a comprehensive bereavement program. Grief support groups meet the fourth Monday of each month from 5:30pm-7:00pm, except the month of December. Call the office for more information. All services are available in Ardmore and Sulphur.

Medical services for women including health screening, exams and assessments, lab services, wellness visits, mammograms, gynecology, family planning, obstetrics, chronic disease management and education, and nutrition services.

The Day Center offers a free facility for laundry and showers, light meals and beverages, computer use, SORTS (Southern Oklahoma Rural Transportation Services) passes, limited clothing as needed, assistance obtaining IDs, and referrals or connections to other resources.

Utility assistance with a 48-hour cut off notice, assistance with evictions, prescription assistance (Must be on Soonercare or be a patient of Good Shepherd Clinic), and clothing vouchers.

No-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. 

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.  

Builds homes under HUD guidelines through no-interest loans.

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

This program is a culturally guided, trauma-informed residential substance abuse program that serves First Americans. Adult males and their families are provided a healthy community and integrated treatment services which promote spiritual, emotional, physical and social wellness. 

Eligibility:
Have a sincere desire to become free of addiction
Have a CDIB or tribal citizenship from a federally recognized First American tribe
Be 18 years of age or older

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.

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.

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

Providing Murray, Johnston, Atoka, and Marshall counties with rental and utility assistance, food bank,emergency food bank once a year with no income guidelines, referrals, and weatherization needs.

Provides children and adult clothes, household items, toys, and more. Vouchers are available. Hours of operation Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00am-2:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm. (Use the west entrance)

Counseling services for adults and children.

Housing assistance and homeless prevention for veterans.

Provides free legal services on civil (non-criminal) matters to Senior Citizens and to low-income persons in south central Oklahoma. Provided range from advice and counsel to brief services and/or representation in a court or administrative hearing. Many private attorneys donate their time to provide services to the overflow of clients that the local office cannot assist.

Counseling services for all ages.

Provides individualized services for children and adults to treat most behavioral health conditions. Services include individual, group and family therapy, case management, peer support, wellness, care coordination, and medication management. Specialty services include Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), drug court, employment, and housing. Naloxone (Narcan) is available free of charge. Accepts most insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, and SoonerCare. Services are available regardless of ability to pay. Clinics also located in Ada, Durant, Pauls Valley, Seminole, Sulphur, and Tishomingo. 

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.

The Crisis Stabilization Unit and Urgent Recovery Center provides inpatient services to adults (18+) in crisis. Individuals can voluntarily admit or may be brought in by law enforcement personnel if the situation warrants.

Certified domestic violence and sexual assault program offering free services to all victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and stalking. Services include safety planning, legal & medical advocacy, counseling, safe shelter, domestic violence education classes, employment and housing assistance, transportation and support groups. Domestic Violence Education Class every Wednesday at 2:00 pm and Thursday at 9:00am. Support Group every Tuesday night at 5:30pm

Provide financial incentives to all Carter County public high school graduates from average income families to pursue their higher education goals at Oklahoma colleges, universities, and vocational-technical schools of their choice.

Murray State College offers associate, bachelor, and online graduate degrees in one location.

Christ-centered recovery home for women or women with children with substance use disorders.