The Virtue Center

The Virtue Center The Virtue Center is a place of help & hope for people facing addiction and mental health challenges. H.N. No on is refused service based on inability to pay.

Norman Alcohol Information Center (NAIC) dba The Virtue Center is a United Way of Norman Partner Agency, was founded in September 1972 by the Reverend Richard "Dick" Virtue through an initial grant provided by the National Episcopal Churchwomen and matching gifts from Norman civic leaders. Father Dick served as founding executive director for 30 years before retiring in 2002. "Sonny" Scott served as our leader for 6 years before our current executive director, Teresa Collado, took the reins in 2008. In 1973, United Way of Norman accepted NAIC for funding. In 1975, NAIC became the first agency in the state with whom the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services contracted to provide substance abuse treatment. In October of 2017, to honor our founder, Richard Virtue, our name was changed to The Virtue Center. Today The Virtue Center provides a full spectrum of services from prevention to aftercare for clients of all ages. The Virtue Center is certified for outpatient treatment services for substance abuse and gambling by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Virtue Center is supported through the United Way of Norman, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, grants, foundations, individual gifts, and memorial contributions. The Virtue Center also accepts Medicaid, insurances and sliding scale fees for services.

09/11/2025

Happy Birthday to our friends at The Virtue Center! 53 looks good on you! šŸŽ‚šŸŽ‰

09/11/2025

First Presbyterian was well represented today at Birthday Bash. It was great to see their new building and all the people working to make a difference in our community.

09/11/2025
TVC is 53!šŸŽˆšŸŽ‰This morning, we held The Virtue Centerā€™s 53rd birthday bash where we raised money for a new outdoor therape...
09/11/2025

TVC is 53!šŸŽˆšŸŽ‰

This morning, we held The Virtue Centerā€™s 53rd birthday bash where we raised money for a new outdoor therapeutic space for our clients.

Werenā€™t able to make it but still want to support us? You can make a birthday donation that goes towards the outdoor space by visiting thevirtuecenter.org/give-help

Thank you so much to all who attended, we have so much more to come from this wonderful day!

09/10/2025

Shop United is TODAY! Support your favorite local shops and United Way of Norman - all with one purchase. Donā€™t miss this chance to shop for good!
See what you find at each location by following the links to the stores here - https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/shopunited

TODAY! Between 1 and 3PM!We hope to see you there.
09/10/2025

TODAY! Between 1 and 3PM!

We hope to see you there.

šŸ“£FREE health screenings will be held at The Virtue Center on September 10th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm!

No need to RSVP ā€” just come on in! All are welcome!



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šŸŽ‰The Virtue Centerā€™s 53rd Birthday Bash is THIS WEEK! Itā€™s not too late to come celebrate with us! Join us as we celebra...
09/09/2025

šŸŽ‰The Virtue Centerā€™s 53rd Birthday Bash is THIS WEEK! Itā€™s not too late to come celebrate with us!

Join us as we celebrate 53 years of help, hope, and healing!

šŸ—“ļøSeptember 11th, 2025 from 8:00AM to 9:30AM with special remarks at 8:30AM.

Your birthday support is helping us to contribute a new outdoor therapeutic space for our clients. You can make a donation to help us blow out our candles at the event, through your RSVP, or via our website.

RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-virtue-centers-53rd-birthday-bash-53-years-of-help-hope-tickets-1556833764699?aff=oddtdtcreator
DONATE: www.thevirtuecenter.org/give-help

September marks the beginning of National Recovery Month which is a time to raise awareness, celebrate hope, and support...
09/05/2025

September marks the beginning of National Recovery Month which is a time to raise awareness, celebrate hope, and support those on their way to recovery. This yearā€™s theme is Recovery is REAL: Restoring Every Aspect of Life.

With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. At The Virtue Center, we see every day how connection & care can change lives.

Follow along with us this month as we share ways that The Virtue Center supports recovery and transforms support into REAL lives changed.

This is why it is more important than ever to support your local community organizations!
09/05/2025

This is why it is more important than ever to support your local community organizations!

573 contracts with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services are under review, and more than 300 of them are not being renewed.

Link to the full story is in the comments below.

šŸ“£FREE health screenings will be held at The Virtue Center on September 10th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm!No need to RSVP ā€” just...
09/03/2025

šŸ“£FREE health screenings will be held at The Virtue Center on September 10th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm!

No need to RSVP ā€” just come on in! All are welcome!



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2457 Wilcox Drive
Norman, OK
73069

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+14053210022

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The Virtue Center is a United Way of Norman Partner Agency, was founded in 1972 as Norman Alcohol Information Center (NAIC) by the Reverend Richard "Dick" Virtue through an initial grant provided by the National Episcopal Churchwomen and matching gifts from Norman civic leaders. Father Dick served as founding executive director for 30 years before retiring in 2002. H.N. "Sonny" Scott served as our leader for 6 years before our current executive director, Teresa Collado, took the reins in 2008. In 1973, United Way of Norman accepted The Virtue Center for funding. In 1975, The Virtue Center became the first agency in the state with whom the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services contracted to provide substance abuse treatment. In 1996,we relocated to our current spacious building from a small house next to St. John's Episcopal Church. The purchase of this building was made possible through grants from the Sarkeys, Kerr, Mabee, and McCasland foundations. In October of 2017, the board decided to change the name of the organization to The Virtue Center in celebration of its 45th anniversary and to honor its founder. Today The Virtue Center provides a full spectrum of services from prevention to aftercare for clients of all ages. The Virtue Center is certified for outpatient treatment services for substance abuse and gambling by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Virtue Center is supported through the United Way of Norman, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, grants, foundations, individual gifts, and memorial contributions. The Virtue Center also accepts Medicaid, insurances and sliding scale fees for services. No on is refused service based on inability to pay.