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DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE:

Available 24/7

Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster. The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks. Call 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for bilingual support.

To connect with a live DDH crisis counselor via SMS, text “TalkWithUs” for English or “Hablanos” for Spanish to 66746.

For more information, please visit disasterdistress.samhsa.gov.

A CHANCE TO CHANGE:

If you’re ready to help yourself or a loved one get better – if you’re ready to help your family heal, give us a call at (405) 840-9000 now. Visit achancetochange.org for more info.

How Right Now

We are often asked how we are right now, and we say “fine.” But this has been a difficult time lately, and emotions can be complex. You may be feeling sad, worried, or stressed. For resources & inspiration, visit HowRightNow.org.



clinics for the uninsured (not related to covid-19)

If you are uninsured and need a primary care doctor, please click here to see the Health Alliance for the Uninsured (HAU) list of clinics. Please note that this clinic list is not COVID-related, but is available as a resource for those who are uninsured.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):

Has your household income been impacted by COVID-19? You may be eligible for SNAP benefits. These benefits can help you stretch your budget by providing extra money for groceries each month. SNAP benefits are deposited on an EBT card, which you can use to purchase food at most grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Please visit https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/snap for more information.

Total Wellness Online Classes:

It’s hard being stuck at home and out of your normal routine. Stay on track with your healthy habits by tuning in to of our FREE online 8-week Total Wellness classes. Classes meet live one hour a week for 8 weeks. Lose weight and live better with OCCHD. Spaces are limited and pre-enrollment is required. Spring 2021 Classes are now available for enrollment here.

OCCHD Food Pantry Program:

The Food Pantries are open Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4pm and Friday 8:30am-1pm at OCCHD's Northeast Regional Health and Wellness Campus (405-425-4373) and Southern Oaks Health and Wellness Campus (405-419-4031). Income restrictions apply. Please call for more information.

OKC Mobile Market:

The OKC Mobile Market provides free, fresh produce for the community every Friday, and the last Saturday of every month. There are no income restrictions and you do not need ID to receive food products; anyone in need is encouraged to visit during the distribution times below.

Fridays:
Distribution for April 2, 16, 30
LocationAddressDistribution Time
OakRidge Wellness and Learning Academy4200 Leonhardt Drive10:00 am - 11:00 am
Will Rogers Apartments1620 Heyman St.12:00 pm - 1:00 pm


Distribution for April 9 & 23
LocationAddressDistribution Time
St. Luke’s Asbury1320 SW 38th St.10:00 am - 11:00 am
Uptown @ Kelley Apartments2502 N Kelley Ave12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Saturday:
Distribution for April 24
Location Address Distribution Time
Capitol Hill Library 327 SW 27th St 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Christ Temple Community Church 2717 N Kelley Ave 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
JFK Park (parking lot on NE 16th) 1938-1952 NE 16th St 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

2-1-1 Oklahoma:

Get help with food, rent, utilities and more: Text 211OK to 898211.
For more information visit: https://www.211oklahoma.org

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission:

OESC staff are working remotely to maintain and provide essential services and encourage all customers to use the online tools available at https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Claimants/COVID-19_Message.... Here you can find information on filing an unemployment claim, as well as FAQs related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.