Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers of Southern Oklahoma

Lighthouse is the designated Community Mental Health Center for 9 counties in Southern Oklahoma ( Bryan, Carter, Garvin, Johnston, Love, Ponotoc, Marshall, Murray, and Seminole counties) with 6 outpatient clinics (Ada, Ardmore, Durant, Pauls Valley, Seminole, and Tishomingo).

Voice: 580-436-2690

Fax: 580-436-2695

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers of Southern Oklahoma

CARF - Accredited Program:

• Community Integration - Integrated - Alcohol and Other Drugs / Mental Health (Adults).

Voice: 580-223-0927

National AMBUCS, Inc.

National AMBUCS, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization with a diverse membership dedicated to inspiring mobility & independence.

Their mission is to inspire people to conquer challenges related to mobility and independence, through a nationwide network of volunteer chapters, working in partnership with physical, occupational and speech therapists; by providing Amtryke adaptive trykes, scholarships for therapists and many forms of community service

Toll Free: 800-838-1845

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Oklahoma

NAMI Oklahoma, in partnership with its Affiliates improves the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy.

Call to make an in person appointment.

Mailing address: PO Box 1306, El Reno, OK  73036

Toll Free: 800-583-1264

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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home.

To connect to the DRS office in your area call 800-487-4042.

• Vocational Rehabilitation: Employment services for people with any disability, except blindness.
• Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Employment and independent living services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
• Disability Determination Services: Determines medical eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.
• Oklahoma School for the Deaf: Educational programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Oklahoma School for the Blind: Educational programs for children who are blind or visually impaired.

Counselors and technology specialists provide assistive technology evaluations, devices and services to agency clients based on individual needs related to achievement of employment goals. They also help employers locate appropriate adaptive equipment for employees with disabilities. Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation or Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired counselor for information. See DRS Offices Statewide, Rehabilitation section for contact information.

DRS provides vocational rehabilitation, employment and limited independent living services to eligible individuals with disabilities. Medical equipment, assistive technology and related services may be provided if they are part of the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) developed with a vocational rehabilitation client. In some cases assistive technology devices and services may be provided for independent living purposes.

Assistive technology services which may be available based on a person's eligibility and plan of service include evaluation for assistive technology needs, recommendations for suitable equipment, worksite evaluation for adaptive equipment needs and training in use of specialized equipment.

Current DRS clients should discuss assistive technology needs with their DRS counselors. Applications for DRS services can be made by contacting local DRS offices. See also Apply for Services on the home webpage.

Toll Free: 800-845-8476

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