

EMERGENCY SERVICES
American Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Oklahoma
1-800-REDCROSS for assistance
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, healthcare options plus mental health 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 offer training in first aid, CPR/AED (virtual options available), water safety, caregiving and more.
Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma
580-226-1838
830 Park St SE
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.
The Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma
580-226-3750
580-226-6424 24/7 Crisis Hotline
402 Pawnee St NW
Ardmore, OK 73402
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.
Salvation Army
580-223-6176
123 A Street SW
Ardmore, OK 73401
Offers an overnight shelter; utility, food, and clothing assistance; a free meal served at 12:30 on weekdays; and disaster relief.
Clothing vouchers and food baskets are available by appointment only. Call 580-223-6176 to make an appointment. For utility assistance call Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm to complete a screening. Please note that completing a screening does not guarantee assistance. Intake for the shelter is available Monday through Friday from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. Guests must provide a form of photo identification, such as a driver’s license or CDIB card. Expired identification may be accepted if staff are able to verify the individual’s identity. A mugshot may also be accepted for identity verification. Background checks are required for all shelter guests. The shelter does not accept individuals with sex offense or violent offense convictions.
Misc. Resources
Hotlines:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelife
Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text CONNECT to 741741
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-950-6264
National Runaway Safeline - text or call
1-800-786-2929
SAMHSA National Helpline (For mental and/or substance use disorders)
1-800-662-4357