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Our Vision
The Oklahoma
Federation of Families for Youth and Children's Mental Health seeks
to end the isolation and stigma associated with emotional,
behavioral or mental disorders in children by empowering their
families and caregivers to advocate for the removal of barriers to
effective treatment and support.
Our Mission
The Oklahoma
Federation of Families for Youth and Children's Mental Health
provides education, information and support to families and
caregivers of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or other
mental health related issues.
Contact Us
- Telephone
405-364-8879 or
Toll
Free at
866-837-9122
- Address
1692
E. Redbud Road
Washington, OK 73093
Email
info@okfederation.org
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Federation of Families Local Chapters
The support groups in Oklahoma
that have become official Federation of Families chapters have a unique
relationship with the Federation of Families national organization and the
Oklahoma Federation of Families state organization. It is our desire that
every support group associated with Systems of Care sites in Oklahoma attain
this status.
Federation of Families groups
are specifically designed for parents and caregivers of children with complex
behavioral and emotional needs. These parents need a place to share their
experiences, find resources, and receive mutual support to continue the
important work of raising their children.
Benefits for Chapters
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Chapters receive
Federation mailings, invitations to, and opportunities to present at
Federation events.
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Chapters have an
opportunity to receive resources, technical support, and services from the
Federation national organization and the state organization.
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New chapters receive
a one-time $250 allowance from the Oklahoma Federation of Families to help get
your organization started.
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Chapters may include the
name "Federation of Families" in the title of their organization if they
desire.
Oklahoma Chapters
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Oklahoma Family CareNet*
Contact: Gerri Mullendore
4436 NW 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Phone: 405-858-2700 or 405-249-9985
Fax: 405-858-2880
Email:
GerriM@NorthCare.com
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Talk-to-Me Support Alliance*
Contact: Jeni Jamison, Linda Tarwater, or
Grace McCombs
7020 S. Yale, Suite 204
Tulsa, OK 74136-5715
Phone:
Jeni Jamison:
918-851-4116
Linda Tarwater:
918-851-4116
Grace McCombs:
918-850-7185
Fax: 918-495-0779
Email:
talktome@tulsasoc.org
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Parents Who Care
Contact: Mandi Hartness
1111 2nd St.
Woodward, OK 73801
Phone: 580-254-5322
Fax: 580-254-5335
Email:
mhartness@wpyfs.org
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Partners of Hope
Contact: Melinda Anthony
COCMHC
P.O. Box 400
Norman, OK 73070
Phone: 405-573-3903
Fax: 405-573-3806
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chapter of the Oklahoma Federation of Families, this chapter is a
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If I live in an area that doesn't
currently have a Federation of Families Support Group what should I do?
We are continually working
with communities to develop support groups. Currently, we are
working with more than a dozen communities in Oklahoma to develop and
strengthen their groups. Give us a call and we'll let you know
where the closest group is to where you live.
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What must my group do to become a
Federation of Families chapter?
You can start by contacting
us. One of our representatives will come out to one of your group
meetings to talk about the benefits and responsibilities of a chapter.
To become a local Federation
chapter, the paperwork is simple and can be completed on the spot.
The national Federation
organization, however, has specific standards chapters must meet. These
standards include such things as developing a mission statement,
agreeing on statements of philosophy, and development of a board.
It's a process designed to give your organization clarity and identity.
A group can become a local
Federation of Families chapter without pursuing the national status.
However, if your group wants to become a nationally recognized group, the Oklahoma Federation of Families organization is
here to help you through the process.
Contact us for full details.
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