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Oklahoma HIV/AIDS Hotline
1-800-535-AIDS (Voice/TDD)


This guide was produced on behalf of RAIN, the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network of Oklahoma, with the assistance of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. While extensive, this guide should serve only as a starting point for services and supports for persons living with HIV/AIDS, as new services and supports are added frequently.

RAIN is a statewide program of education and service. It is a non-profit organization, serving Oklahoma since 1990.
Website: www.rainoklahoma.org

Executive Office and Western Oklahoma Region
1601 N. Drexel Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-4728
(405) 947-3434 
(800) 324-RAIN (7246)
Fax (405) 947-6868
E-mail: rainokla@swbell.net

Eastern Oklahoma Region
409 S. Pittsburg
Tulsa, OK 74112
(918)  834-4195 
Fax (918) 495-4196
E-mail: raintulsa@gateway.net




HIV / AIDS Related Services and Resources


Ahalaya Project/NNAAPC
1211 N. Shartel, Suite 404
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
235-9988
FAX 232-5131
Contact: Vera Franklin, Executive Director
Provides case management/referral services for Native Americans living with HIV/AIDS (Statewide-OK).
Eligibility: Native American. Degree, if Indian Blood Card; Tribal Letter or Card
Office Hours: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Fees for Service: None

AIDS Legal Resource Project
(Legal Aid of Western OK)
2901 Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
524-4611
Contact: Kathy Nelson, Attorney
Trish Ryan, Paralegal
The project provides free legal representation to financially qualified clients living with HIV/AIDS in the following areas of law: estate planning, insurance matters, debtor-creditor matters, family law, discrimination issues and entitlement law.
Eligibility: No more than 150% of Federal poverty guidelines
Office Hours: 8:30-5:30 M-F (If after hours emergency call Hotline collect at (405) 524-4611.)
Fees for Service: None

AIDS Support Program Inc.
aka The Winds
P. O. Box 12185
Oklahoma City, OK 73157
525-6277
Contact: Katy Kennedy
Jeff Gaughan (947-7477)
Provides housing for individuals and families with HIV/AIDS. Also provides transportation, counseling, food and other services. The Winds houses up to 5 individuals and The Winds Family House (opened 1/1/97) houses up to 3 families.
Eligibility: Infected with HIV/AIDS
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. M-F
Fees for Service: Sliding scale

American Red Cross
Norman HIV/AIDS Coalition
1205 Halley Ave.
Norman, OK 73069
321-0591
Contact: Devin McGhee
A standing volunteer organization currently providing HIV/AIDS educational support and HIV/AIDS information/referral services. Available to take on specific projects as they arise.
Eligibility: None
Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Fees for Service: None

American Red Cross
Oklahoma County Chapter
HIV/AIDS Education
601 N. E. 6th
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
232-7121
FAX 272-4121
E-mail: okchealth-safety@juno.com
Contact: Heidi Ruster (948-2635), Health & Safety Unit,
Shepherd Mall, Oklahoma City
Offers various classes throughout the year, i.e., CPR, first aid, HIV/AIDS education, blood-borne pathogens, etc. (also offered in Spanish). For more information contact anyone at our office.

Associated Catholic Charities
AIDS Ministry Office
1501 Classen Blvd., Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
523-3000 or 523-3009
FAX 523-3030
Contact: Sister Gail Addis
Pastoral counseling and referral services
Eligibility: HIV/AIDS diagnosis
Office Hours: 8:00-4:30 M-F (after hours depending on need)
Fees for Service: None

Associated Catholic Charities
The Elizabeth Seton House
for HIV+ Women and Children
523-3009
Contact: Sister Gail Addis

Associated Catholic Charities
AIDS Ministry Office
1501 Classen Blvd., Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
523-3000 or 523-3009
FAX 523-3030
Contact: Sister Gail Addis
Buddy Program. One or two Buddies are matched with someone with HIV/AIDS to
offer practical, emotional and spiritual support and friendship.
Eligibility: People without a lot of support and in need of friendship
Office Hours: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Fees for Service: None

CarePoint Inc. of Oklahoma City
A Consortium of AIDS Resources & Education
1200 N. Walker, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
232-2437
1-800-285-2273
FAX 232-2447
www.care-point.org
Contact: Heidi Ruster, Executive Director
Case management, housing and utility assistance, nutritionist, mental health services, dental and eye care services, HIV employment program. Serves 405 and 580 area codes of the state.

Circle of Hope
Linwood United Methodist Church
N. W. 17 & Drexel
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
For information contact: Faunda Dobbins (681-6506)
or Pat Ramsey (964-5678)
Support group for HIV/AIDS affected persons, their families and friends.
Eligibility: Everything discussed to be held in confidence.
Meeting Times: first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meets in the Wesley Room (enter on N. W. 16) at Linwood United Methodist Church, N. W. 17 & Drexel, Oklahoma City

Dept. of Human Services
AIDS Coordination & Information Service
940 N. E. 13th, Room 2848 CHO
Oklahoma City, OK 73152
271-5816
1-800-884-1572
FAX 271-3338
Contact: David Odle (271-5816)
Rachel Morse (271-3525)
HIV Care Coordination. Assist with access to HIV services, Dept. of Human Services programs, and social security benefits.
Eligibility: All persons living with HIV or their family members
Office Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F - call for appointment between 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. M-F
Fees for Service: None

Elisha House
P.O. Box 53091
Oklahoma City, OK  73152
739-0342 or 741-7228
Geneva Pinnock, Program Coordinator
Offers confidential HIV testing, chemical dependency counseling, support groups

Latino Community Development Agency
420 SW 10th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73109
405-236-0701
Is providing HIV Testing and Counseling, Support groups and HIV/AIDS Prevention in English and Spanish. 

Long Term Survivors Group (LTSG)
anonymous HIV fellowship, open to ALL. 
405-329-2991 for information

Loaves and Fishes
3901 S. W. 29th
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
523-3000 or 523-3009
Contact: Sister JoAnne
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (685-4806) Answering machine on at all
times.
Meals on Wheels Program - meals delivered twice weekly - Tuesday at noon and Thursday evening
Eligibility: AIDS diagnosis or an HIV diagnosis in great need
Office Hours: 8:00-4:30 M-F
Delivery Days: Tuesday 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Fees for Service: None

Mariah Foundation
1601 N. Drexel Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
P. O. Box 57736
Oklahoma City, OK 73752-7736
525-5338
Contact: Andy Southam
HIV counseling & testing and other HIV/AIDS related services, primarily in rural areas.

North Winds Living Center
3714 N. Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
942-1014
1-800-942-4831
FAX 943-4933
Contact: Judy Crane, Owner/Administrator
For HIV positive persons, personal care, accepting and individualized atmosphere.

Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund
6488 Avondale Drive, Suite 219
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
755-7805
Contact: Loretta Brower
A fundraising organization that supports research, education and service concerning HIV/AIDS in Oklahoma through grants. Funds are raised through our annual Red Tie Night gala. We also have a fund for emergency needs disbursed through care workers only.

Oklahoma Infant Assistance Program
Child Study Center
1100 N. E. 13 St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
271-6824
Director: Steven J. Ondersma, Ph.D., ext. 128
Director, In-home Services: Marlene Helsel, MSW, ext. 131
In-home Therapist: Amy Wilson, BA, ext. 106
In-home Therapist: Deb Gentry, ext. 106
For high-risk infants and their families. Center on Child Abuse and Neglect of the OU Health Sciences Center. To prevent and reduce abandonment and abuse of infants and young children exposed prenatal to drugs or who are HIV positive. In-home therapy on parent-child relationships, parent training, support groups, substance abuse, case management, family planning, and domestic violence counseling.

Oklahoma State Dept. of Health
HIV/STD Service
1000 N. E. 10
Mail Drop 0308
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299
271-4636
FAX 271-5149
Contact: Bill Pierson, Service Chief
Two free HIV/AIDS educational seminars offered: "HIV Infection Seminar," and "HIV-Antibody Testing & Counseling Seminar."

Other Options Inc.
5915 N. W. 23 St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
P. O. Box 36, Bethany, OK 73008
495-2732
FAX 495-1226
Contact: Joe Hodges
HIV antibody testing, AIDS education/prevention presentations, case management.

Other Options Kitchen Pantry
3003 N. May Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
495-2732
Hours: Mondays only, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Eligibility: HIV plus income at or below poverty level.

Other Options Inc. Anonymous HIV Counseling and Testing
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Wesley Foundation
311 E. Hurd
Edmond, OK
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Vencor Hospital
1407 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Epworth United Methodist Church
1901 N. Douglas
Oklahoma City, OK

Planned Parenthood of Central Okla.
619 N. W. 23rd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Admin. 528-0221
Clinic 528-2157
FAX 528-1517
Reproductive health care; family planning/contraception; testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; other health care services; educational programs and professional training on HIV and related issues; resource library; printed materials.
Eligibility: None
Office Hours: 8:30-5:00 M-F
Service hours vary - also one Sat. per month
Fees for Service: Varies
Other: Also have clinics in Midwest City, Edmond, Norman and South OKC. Call
nearest clinic for specific price information and clinic hours.

RAIN - Oklahoma: Regional AIDS Interfaith Network
1601 N. Drexel Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
947-3434
1-800-324-RAIN (7246)
FAX 947-6868
Executive Director: Jean Ann Van Krevelen

Red Rock Behavioral Health Center
Red Rock North
AIDS Counseling Program & Positive Living Program
2242 N.W. 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
524-6500
FAX 524-6515
Program Director: Traci Hill
Individual, group and family therapy, women’s group, men’s group, professional care-givers group. Services for individuals dually diagnosed with HIV and psychiatric disorders: residential services, employment program, psycho-social day program, individual and group therapy, case management, liaison, advocacy. Alcohol and other drug programs: HIV positive group, gay and lesbian group, individual therapy.
Eligibility: Open to HIV positive individuals and family members.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. M-F
Fees for Service: Title 19, insurance or limited grant funding.

Red Rock Behavioral Health Center
Red Rock North
OUTreach HIV Prevention Program
2242 N.W. 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
524-6500
FAX 524-6515
Offers HIV prevention and education to communities at-risk, and free confidential HIV testing. Programs are free and open to everyone. Call for times of each program. For those under age 18, consent of parent or legal guardian is required.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. M-F

Red Rock Behavioral Health Center
Red Rock North
Positive Living Day Program
2242 N.W. 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
524-6500
FAX 524-6515
A 3-times weekly group designed to deal with issues such as depression, social isolation, institutionalization, grief, stress and other topics specifically related to HIV & AIDS.
Eligibility: Open to HIV positive individuals.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. M-F
Fees for Service: Title 19, insurance or limited grant funding.

University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
Infectious Disease Section/Department of Medicine
Infectious disease clinic (medicine specialty clinic)
University Hospital
N. E. 13 and Everett Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
271-7878

University of Oklahoma
Virology Lab
University Hospital
N. E. 13 & Everett Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73126

 

 

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