Survivor Resource Guide (8/19)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Event Hosted by Renew/Rebuild/Restore (Bread of Life)
Survivors registered with FEMA can get school supplies and clothing at 6720 Northeast 23rd Street,
Oklahoma City, OK 73141 on Saturdays from 9am-2pm. For more information call Duana Newcomb at
405-210-4566
Infant Crisis Services: Moore Branch Opens on 7/10/13
Infant Crisis Services is opening a branch in Moore to better assist families affected by the May
tornadoes. The branch will be located inside Platt College at 201 North Eastern, in Moore, and will be
open every Wednesday beginning July 10, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clients, ages birth to 48 months,
will receive formula, food, diapers, clothing and other baby essentials by appointment. Appointments
can be made by calling (405) 528-3663. Babies and toddlers must be present to receive services.
Goodwill: Tornado Relief - 2nd & 4th Saturdays Each Month
The Goodwill Tornado Relief Distribution Site at 1320 W. Reno in OKC will be open to tornado survivors
on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month beginning July 13 from 10am-3pm, no appointment
necessary. Recipients MUST present ID and a referral sheet from the Red Cross, FEMA, Catholic
Charities, Salvation Army, Goodwill or St. Vincent de Paul. Appointments for other times may be made
by emailing your contact info and desired appointment date/time to [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Serve Moore
Serve Moore is offering spiritual care and sending out volunteers to do minor construction. These
services are provided on a case by case basis. Register on www.servemoore.com or go to the Serve
Moore location, 200 S. Howard, Moore, OK 73160 for more information.
DNA Electrical Services
Free electrical labor to homeowners of damaged Moore.
11100 E. 123rd Street, Collinsville, OK 74021
918-515-0737
COUNSELING
Mental Health Service Center: Mental Health Hotline
ODMHSAS is also offering services through the Disaster Distress Helpline, 800-985-5990. The helpline
can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help dealing emotionally with the aftermath of
the storms.
Sunbeam Family Services
If you, or someone you know, is in need of counseling please call Sunbeam at 405-528-7721. They have
counselors available and ready to help survivors of all ages.
616 NW 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse is providing mental health care to
tornado survivors. Please call 405-496-6019 for more information.
Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center
Central OK Community Mental Health Center is providing mental health care in Cleveland and McClain
County. For more information please call 405-573-3921
Moore Youth & Family Services
Moore Youth & Family Services is providing mental health care. Call 405-777-3379 to schedule an
appointment.
Gateway to Prevention and Recovery
Gateway to Prevention and Recovery is providing counseling and therapy to survivors. For more
information, survivors can call 405-273-1170.
1010 E 45th Street, Shawnee, Ok
Project Safe-OK
Project-Safe is providing support for sexual abuse, violence, assault, support, project safe, and
transitional housing. Survivors can call 405-878-9410 for more information.
130 N Broadway Ave, Shawnee, OK 74804
A Chance to Change
A Chance to Change is offering crisis intervention, family and marital counseling. Survivors must call 405840-9000 to make an appointment. Survivors must fill out the intake papers at
http://www.achancetochange.org/intake-paperwork/ and bring them in to their scheduled
appointment.
5228 Classes Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Russell Murray Hospice El Reno, OK
Russell Murray Hospice in El Reno is offering grief support counseling for tornado survivors on the first
Thursday of every month at 6pm.
221 South Bickford El Reno, OK 73036
Creoks Behavioral Health Services
Creoks is offering counseling for survivors with trauma or stress. Survivors can contact Donna Ukena at
918-623-1913.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Debris Removal Assistance
FEMA is providing debris removal assistance at Disaster Recovery Centers (see above list) and through
the FEMA hotline number. Heartline, a second organization, can also provide referrals to other
organizations providing debris removal.
FEMA Hotline: 800-621-3362
Heartline 2-1-1: 211 or 405-286-4057 (if calling from an out-of-state phone number)
Debris removal information can also be found at www.ok.gov/okstrong/ under “Debris Removal.”
OKC Emergency Management
Call 405-605-8981 for information about debris removal and demolition.
701 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
DISASTER CASE MANAGMENT
Red Cross Phone Bank: Disaster Case Management
Survivors can call the Red Cross Phone Bank if they want more information on Disaster Case
Management or have long-term recovery needs.
866-477-7276
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Cross and Crown: Immediate Needs Assistance
Survivors need to be at the location listed below AT 8am to sign up to meet with a counselor to discuss
their needs. The first fifty people who sign up will then come back at 11am the same day to meet with a
counselor and discuss their needs (ex. food, clothing, transitional housing, etc.).
1008 N. McKinley, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Hours: Mon-Wed 8am (sign-up)
405-232-7696
www.crossandcrownmission.wordpress.com
Harvest Church: Food, Clothing, Toiletries & Hygiene Products
Harvest Church is providing assorted items to survivors such as food, clothing, toiletries, and hygiene
products. Survivors need call and schedule an appointment with Harvest Church to receive items.
6450 36th Avenue, NW Norman, OK
405-902-4000
By Appointment Only
www.harvestnorman.com
Hilltop Baptist Church: Food, Water, Cleaning Supplies, First Aid Kits
Hilltop Baptist Church is offering food, water, paper products, baby items, cleaning supplies, and first aid
kits.
11710 E. Stella Road, Norman, OK
405-794-0603
Hours: Mon –Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm
http://www.hilltopbaptistfamily.org/
Christmas Connection: Household Items
Christmas connection can provide household items to survivors who provide documentation of their
FEMA registration or documentation from another volunteer organization that can verify the survivor
was impacted by the disaster.
5728 S. May, Oklahoma City, OK 73119
http://www.christmasconnection.org/
National Disaster Adoption
National Disaster Adoption offers services such as food/meals, clothing and some household items.
Survivors can access these services on a case by case basis. Starting August 7th, survivors can call 5652451 for more information.
416 South Silver Leaf Drive, Moore, OK 73160
Beacon Storage: Clothing, Household Items, Non-Perishable Food
Beacon storage has clothing, housewares, non-perishable food, and some baby items available for
tornado survivors. Please call 405-844-4949 for more details on what is available. Please call the phone
number listed before visiting the site.
820 S. Kelly, Edmond, OK 73003
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 6pm
Love Link Ministries, Inc.: Food Bank
Love Link Ministries has a food bank open to survivors twice a week, Tuesday and Friday 11-1 pm.
Survivors may come once every 30 days. All they need are a photo ID and current proof of address. For
more information survivors can call Teresa Gilihan at 405-239-6219.
1122 Linwood Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106.
http://www.lovelinkministries.org/about-us
Assembly of God
The Assembly of God is donating clothing, groceries, shoes, and batteries to survivors. For more
information survivors can contact Pastor Gibbs at 405-401-4740.
306 Maple Ave, Lincoln, OK 74832
www.ag.org
Progressive Independence, Inc. – Oklahoma
Progressive Independence is donating medical equipment and assistive devices such as wheelchairs,
walkers, mobility chairs, etc. Items are available to anyone who needs them. For more information,
survivors can contact Jeff Hughs at 405-321-3203 or email [email protected]
121 N Porter rd., Norman, OK 73071
Route 66 Project: Community Food Pantry
Clothing and Food Pantry available to those who need it. Food received should feed family for about a
week. Open on Thursdays 10am to 12pm and 6pm to 8pm. For more information, survivors can call 405396-3335.
120 E Hwy 66, Arcadia, OK
http://project66.wix.com/project66#!about-us
City Rescue Mission
The City Rescue Mission has food pantry open to survivors from 1-9pm Monday thru Friday. For more
information, call 405-232-2709.
821 W California Ave Oklahoma City, OK
Christmas Connection, Inc.
Christmas Connection has a store open to survivors Monday 9-7pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9-1pm. Survivors
must get a referral from the American Red Cross before receiving free items from the store. Food and
various household items are available.
5728 S May Ave Oklahoma City, OK
www.christmasconnection.org
Shepard House- Ministry of First Baptist Church
Shepard House has used and new clothing, housewares, and food. They are open Monday thru Thursday
8-5pm, and 8-3pm on Friday. Survivors can call 405-262-5453 for more information.
401 South Bickford Avenue El Reno, OK 73036
Powerhouse Church
Powerhouse Church is providing food, water, and cleaning supplies for survivors. For more information,
survivors can call 405-794-3647.
2009 S Eastern Ave
Moore, OK 73160
DONATIONS
First United Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian is currently accepting donations. For more information, call 405-282-0835.
102 E Noble Ave
Guthrie, OK 73044
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board: Temporary Employment
Offering paid temporary employment for survivors who are out of work because of the disaster.
3813 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 135, Oklahoma City, OK
405-815-5278
OESC Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Claims filed after June 21, 2013 will most likely not be considered and benefits will be denied, unless the
individual provides good cause for filing after this date. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
has posted their application forms and instructions at www.okstrong.ok.gov. Click on DUA Claimant
Form.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Mayflower Church
Mayflower Church is offering services such as Spiritual Care and Cash Assistance on a case by case basis.
Please call 405-842-8897 for more information.
3901 NW 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
FURNITURE
OKC Furniture Bank (10th Street Location): Used Furniture
This location is associated with the OKC Furniture Bank of Moore, but has a separate application process
and is not backed up like the main OKC Furniture Bank located in Moore. This location only has used
items, but it is still accepting applications. To apply, go to the following address between 9am-11:30am
on Wednesdays to fill out an application. They will then contact you to schedule an appointment to
“shop” their used furniture and take items home. The furniture applications will be near the food pantry
area at the location listed below:
Good Shepard
1201 N. Robinson Avenue
Walk-in from 9am-11:30am on Wednesdays to fill out an application
Lutheran Church of Christ: Some Furniture
Provides a small mixture of furniture that changes on a fairly regular basis. Survivors are encouraged to
call to inquire about their current inventory before traveling to this location.
205 E. First Street, Luther, OK 73054
405-277-3911
Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity: Low-Cost Furniture
Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity is providing very low-cost furniture to tornado survivors. Please
contact the number below for more details.
405-360-7868
HOUSING COUNSELING
Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties
Providing the following housing counseling services:
Fair housing pre-purchase education workshops
Mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling
Non-delinquency post purchase workshops
Pre-purchase counseling
Pre-purchase homebuyer education workshops
Rental housing counseling
Services for homeless counseling
405-232-0199
319 SW 25th st
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Legal Aid Services of OK
Providing the following housing counseling services:
Pre-purchase counseling
Pre-purchase homebuyer education workshops
918-428-4357 or toll free 888-534-5243
2915 N Classen Blvd ste 500
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
http://www.legalaidok.org
Neighborhood Housing Services of Oklahoma City
Providing the following housing counseling services:
Mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling
Pre-purchase counseling
Pre-purchase homebuyer education workshops
405-231-4663
www.nhsokc.org
1320 Classen Dr Ste 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
INFANT SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
Norman Family La Leche Supply Depot for Breastfeeding Mothers
Have supplies available for breastfeeding mothers (i.e. breast pumps, nursing bras and tanks, milk
storage products, nursing pillows, nursing slings, nursing clothing, etc.). For more information call the
number listed below or contact Sandy at [email protected].
1509 Oklahoma Avenue, Norman, OK
405-579-4667
Infant Crisis Services
Formula, food and diapers to babies and toddlers in times of crisis – by appointment only.
Donald W. Reynolds Center
4224 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am – 4pm, Sat 9am - 12pm
Call 405-528-3663 to make an appt.
Wesley United Methodist Church
Wesley UMC is offering infant and pet supplies. For more information, survivors can call 405-570-3776.
302 E Independence st Shawnee, OK 74804
Revival for Christ
Revival for Christ has baby items available for survivors Monday thru Saturday 10-7pm. For more
information, survivors can call 405-793-1777.
1005 SW 4th st Moore, OK 73160
www.rfcclub.org/
LEGAL SERVICES
OK Bar Association and Legal Aid Assistance
Attorneys are offering free, disaster-related legal advice to affected individuals through a partnership
with the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Disaster Relief program, FEMA and the American Bar Association’s
Young Lawyers Division. Lawyers can provides legal advice and can answer legal questions; however,
legal representation is not part of this program. Individuals seeking legal advice can visit www.okbar.org
or call 866-341-8416 from 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma’s attorneys are available to provide free legal assistance to eligible lowincome persons. To apply, please call 888-534-5243.
Oklahoma Disability Law Center
OK Disability Law Center is offering legal assistance for individuals with disabilities and advocacy.
Survivors can contact Joy Turner at 405-525-7755.
2915 Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73106
http://www.okdlc.org/
PET SERVICES
OK Dept. of Agriculture: Lost Pet Services
Pet owners searching for lost pets are encouraged to check the OKC Lost Pets’ website at
www.okclostpets.com and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture's website at www.oda.state.ok.us.
to find information on lost and found pets, and see photos of pets that have been found.
For information on pets in OKC contact Katherine English at 405-297-3088 or [email protected]
For information on pets in Moore contact Gayla Sesher at 405-793-5019 or [email protected]
For information on pet food banks contact 405-316-3663 or [email protected]
For information on injured animals’ assistance contact Katherine English at 405-297-3088 or
[email protected]
For any additional information regarding your lost pets, contact the Department of Agriculture’s hotline
at 405-837-7240 or the 2-1-1 Helpline
Central Oklahoma Humane Society
Free services such as spay/neuter, annual vaccines, and microchips may be provided to qualified
pets/pet owners. Pet food will be distributed at the adoption center. Please call the number listed below
for more information.
9300 N. May Avenue, Suite 400-281, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
405-607-8991
The Animal Resource Center
The Animal Resource Center is providing pet care and taking in lost or displaced pets. For more
information, survivors can call 405-604-2892.
7949 S. I-35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73149
http://arcokc.org/
PHOTO RESTORATION
Walgreens
All Walgreens locations are providing photo restoration services to survivors of May’s tornadoes. Call
your local Walgreens for more information or go to http://www.walgreens.com/storelocator/find.jsp to
find the closest Walgreens.
Operation Photo Rescue
Operation Photo Rescue offers free restoration of photos damaged by natural disaster, community
forums, and copy run services to disaster affected areas. For more information visit
http://www.operationphotorescue.org/ or email [email protected]
Studio Innovations: Lost and Found Photos of Moore
Studio Innovations is gathering and coordinating a lost and found for photos in Moore.
201 N. Broadway, Suite 104, Moore, OK 73160
405-626-3686
PRICE GOUGING
OK Attorney General: Price Gouging Information
Call 405-521-2029 or got to www.okstrong.ok.gov to report price gouging to the Oklahoma Attorney
General’s Office.
REFERRAL AGENCY
Heartline 2-1-1
Heartline 2-1-1 is a local referral agency with vast resources for survivors including, but not limited to:
food pantries, housing, shelters, social services, and more.
P.O. Box 12832, Oklahoma City, OK
405-840-9396
Hours: Helpline is 24/7, Office Hours 8am-5pm
http://heartlineoklahoma.org/
SENIOR SERVICES
Areawide Aging Agency, Inc.
Areawide Aging Agency is providing assistance to survivors age 60+. Survivors can receive assistance
with meals, transportation, AARP, funding, and legal issues. For more information, survivors can call
405-943-4344.
4101 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste 310
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Brand Senior Center
Provides transportation within Moore for seniors and disabled residents. For more information,
survivors can call 405-799-3130.
501 E Main St
Moore, OK 73160
STORAGE
Sheds of Hope
While families are waiting for their homes to be restored, Sheds of Hope volunteers go to properties and
build permanent structures that the families will own in order to keep their belongings and to have free
storage. Survivors will permanently retain the shed. Survivors will receive a status update from Sheds of
Hope within two weeks of registration. To request a shed please register on the website at
http://shedsofhope.com/. For more assistance call 405-928-8052 or email [email protected].
U-Haul: Free Temporary Storage for 30 days
U-Haul is offering 30 days free self-storage to tornado survivors. They have 10ft x 10ft, 10ft x 15ft, and
10ft x 20ft units available. Survivors must provide their own lock.
721 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
405-751-2525
TEMPORARY SHELTER:
SHELTER
The following shelter is currently open:
Carney Oklahoma Senior Center
301 E. Maple, Carney, OK 74832
405-865-2678
ShelterBox: Temporary Shelter Tents
ShelterBox has been distributing high-quality tents to families in rural communities of Oklahoma, which
has provided families with a temporary shelter solution. The tents are 14ft x 14ft x 8 ft and can fit
between 1 and 5 people. To request a tent please call 941-907-6036 and ShelterBox will deliver and
assemble the tent within 1-2 days.
Cedar Lake Fire Department
The fire department is providing temporary shelter, feeding facilities, and will refer survivors to other
organizations if more help is needed.
11150 South Cedar Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73047
405-250-6689
VETERAN SERVICES
OK Department of Veteran Affairs Disaster Assistance
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs is teaming up with the American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, and Disabled America Veterans to provide assistance to veterans who were affected by
the tornadoes. Financial assistance grants will be expedited for affected veterans. For more information
please call 888-655-2838 or contact any of the above Veterans Service Organizations.
Heroes for the Homeland
Heroes for the Homeland is offering assistance to veterans affected by the tornado. For more
information, survivors can call 301-200-2156 or email [email protected]
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Volunteer Tulsa: Volunteer Coordination
No walk-in volunteers, please call first.
212 E. 6th Street, Tulsa, OK
918-447-1888
www.volunteertulsa.org
Cherokee Hills Christian Church: Volunteer Housing
Cherokee Hills Christian Church is housing volunteer groups who are aiding in Moore’s recovery.
Volunteer groups in need of housing can register their group via the link listed below or call 405-8244192.
N McArthur Boulevard, Moore, OK 73132
To register a volunteer group please visit: http://chccserves.org/WorkRegistration.aspx
Help Moore Rebuild
Help Moore Rebuild has volunteer resources and placement to help Moore. Must fill out an application
online at http://helpmoorerebuild.org/request-assistance/ to receive assistance or fill out a liability
form if volunteering.
Open Tue-Sat 9-4pm
1005 Lexington Ave, Norman, OK 73069
Central OK Habitat for Humanity
Central OK Habitat for Humanity has volunteer groups ready to repair and build new homes for
survivors. Survivors can print out an application at http://www.cohfh.org/index.php/ or call
405-232-4828 to get one mailed. Survivors can also go to the office.
5005 S I-35 Service Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Harvest Church OK
Harvest Church has volunteers available. For more information, survivors can call Betsy James at 405514-6688.
6450 NW 36th Ave Norman, OK
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
PDA is preparing to send volunteer groups to the Oklahoma City area. Also, PDA is holding three events
in September and October. One for pastors, one for the medical community, and the last one for
churchgoers who were affected by the disaster. For more information, survivors can call Rev. Paul T.
Reiter at 314-795-2547.
841 Culloden Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
www.pcusa.org/pda
USEFUL WEB RESOURCES
www.OKstrong.OK.gov