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Natural Disaster Resources & Supports

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Our students are in every region of the US and around the world. Resources will vary based on where you are, but we want to make you aware of some general resources and also, additionally, resources specific to major events that occur in our Oklahoma campus region. Not all resources will be available at a given time but access may be attempted to see if qualifies for assistance.

National Resources Open Close

National Suicide and Crisis Hotline 988
Emergency Medical Services 911

Immediate help is available for those affected by, or who may need additional assistance, after experiencing a natural or human-created disaster. The Disaster Distress Helpline is a toll-free, multilingual crisis support service available 24/7 via telephone (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (text “TalkWithUs” to 66746). The Disaster Distress Helpline is a federally funded resource provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

American Psychological Association Recovering Emotionally From Disaster

Federal Disaster Assistance

US Department of Homeland Security Disaster Assistance

Oklahoma Resources Open Close

Oklahoman’s seeking non-emergency disaster or human services should contact 2-1-1

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management

Residents Report Property Damage

Situation Updates from the severe weather event April 25-28 (includes locations of Red Cross shelters and other supports)

Marietta:

  • Food and toiletries at the Marietta Primary Gym use the facebook page What’s happening Marietta?! to request deliveries of these supplies;
  • SORTS transportation providing bus trips from 910 West Main, Marietta to Ardmore Wal-Mart for grocery shopping on 4/29.  Check www.bigfive.org for updates on other future dates and services.

Ardmore:

  • Tetanus Vaccination by Health Department staff at 975 South Plainview Road, Ardmore, OK 73401
Campus Resources Open Close

Trouble completing your classes?  Email your professors and work directly with them to make arrangements, or contact Student Affairs at 580-745-2368 for further assistance.

CIDT: Reach out for problems with your Canvas, Respondus, some Microsoft issues, InSpace, Yugi, etc.

Campus Ministry:

  • Baptist Collegiate Ministry: 580-212-3222
  • Church of Christ Student Bible Center: Jared Hyatt 580-239-2672
  • Wesley Center: Fasiri Ellison 405-595-9079 ; Facebook- Southeastern OK Wesley, IG- @wesleyc_sosu

Counseling: Face-to-face and/or zoom counseling is available for consultations by calling 580-745-2988.  You may also use the Learn to Live platform to learn effective strategies to manage your stress and anxiety as you recover.

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American Red Cross: Monetary donations can be made by texting REDCROSS to 90999 or by visiting www.redcross.org/donate

  • Donations taken in Sulphur at Murray County Expo, 3490 West Highway 7.  Some items needed: leather gloves; tools to help remove debris; towels; wipes; rubbermade totes; cell phone chargers for all types and ages; large trash bags
  • Donations in Carter County: Gravel parking lot south of Plainview Early Education Center (PEEC) @ 975 South Plainview Road, Ardmore, OK 73401; Drive-thru drop-off location (do not get out of vehicle); Open daily 9am-2:30pm and 4pm-8pm until the need is satisfied.  Donations requested: drinking water; sealed and pre-packaged snack items (crackers, chips, etc); cleaning supplies; work gloves; hand tools (shovels, rakes, etc); flashlights; flashlight batteries; tarps; yard/contractor grade trash bags