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02/27/2026

"NorthCare has been a lifesaver as we've transitioned into the foster system. I can't imagine how much different our journey would have been without my Community Resource Specialist from Family KINnections. She rocks and has been such an essential part to this process for us!"

– Family KINnections caregiver

When families get the support they need, kids thrive — and Family KINnections demonstrates this every single day. Through Family KINnections, kinship families never have to face the journey alone. The program helps with important needs like clothing, beds, food and hands‑on guidance so Oklahoma kids in kinship care can stay in stable homes. Here's what members of the Family KINnections team had to say about the program and its impact.

Learn more and access referral information at familykinnections.org.

02/20/2026

When hard moments happen, help is here. Our crisis team is available day or night to talk, listen and guide you through the moment. Call (405) 858‑2700, option 1, or dial 988 for immediate support.

Variety Care
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
988 - Oklahoma’s Mental Health Lifeline

02/13/2026

Representatives from the Parent Partner Program were grateful for the opportunity to attend Wednesday’s announcement naming Oklahoma as the first state to join 'A Home for Every Child,' a national initiative focused on increasing safe, stable foster homes and strengthening family support systems. The effort aims to help states achieve a foster‑home‑to‑child ratio greater than 1:1 by expanding licensed foster homes and reducing unnecessary entries into foster care.

We’re excited to see the good this partnership will bring and thankful to witness meaningful work taking shape for children and families across our state!

📸 : OKDHS

02/09/2026

It’s never too late to make a change. Together, we’re building an Oklahoma where everyone can live without limits. Program Manager Samantha Eads, MS, LPC, recently shared a story of hope from Stella — a NorthCare consumer whose journey shows the power of care that meets people where they are.

Stella began services at NorthCare in 2020 and joined the FACT team in 2023 during a time of significant instability in her life. She was experiencing homelessness, had no steady income or insurance, and struggled to meet her basic needs. She also faced challenges with her mental health, substance use and staying on her medications.

Once she joined FACT, Stella met with the team several times a week. This helped build trust and gave her the support she needed. Through a team-based approach, she received medication management, therapy, wellness services, case management and peer support — all focused on helping her stay safe, stable and connected to her goals.

Stella’s progress has been incredible. With the team’s help, she secured Social Security Disability benefits, SNAP benefits and health insurance. She moved from homelessness into safe, stable housing and now lives independently. She takes her medication regularly, stays active in treatment and attends groups at NorthCare. She also manages her own finances and has reduced high-risk behaviors.

Today, Stella shows strength, insight and hope for her future. She even plans to return to college — something she had started before her symptoms became unmanageable. Stella's story is a reminder that recovery is possible when people receive the right support at the right time.

02/05/2026

The SafeCare team was honored to join today’s Student Wellness Resource Market at Epic Charter Schools. Together with our partners, we were able to connect with Oklahomans from across the state in support of healthy, thriving families and kids. Thanks for the warm welcome!

Get familiar with our Child, Youth and Family programs — including SafeCare — at https://ow.ly/3p3e50Y9vr3.

01/26/2026

All NorthCare locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Crisis services remain available 24/7 at (405) 858-2700, option 1 or 988.

01/26/2026

All NorthCare locations will remain closed this Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Crisis Services will remain available 24/7 at (405) 858-2700, option 1 or 988.

01/23/2026

All NorthCare locations will close at noon today, Jan. 23, 2026. Afternoon appointments will be virtual. The UA department, located at 5218 N. Classen, will remain open until 1 p.m.

Walk-in Crisis Services will remain available until 3pm at our Edmond location, located at 820 W. 15th St., Edmond, OK 73013.

Virtual/phone crisis services remain available 24/7 by calling (405) 858-2700, option 1 or 988. Please keep an eye on our social channels and website for additional updates.

01/22/2026

Better together. 🩵🤝

NorthCare and Variety Care staff were honored to march in Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade! Today and every day, we strive to honor Dr. King's enduring legacy of service, peace and unity.

01/16/2026

All NorthCare locations will be closed Monday, 1/19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Crisis services are available 24/7 at 988 or (405) 858-2700.

01/14/2026

We are proud to support Oklahoma families in both good times and hard times.

The Parent Partners program gives hope and help to parents who work with the Department of Human Services (DHS). If a child is in foster care, the parent gets a mentor who has already been through the DHS system. This mentor shares advice, support and real-life experience when it matters most.

Brittany was once in the program herself. Now she walks beside parents and helps them as they work to bring their families back together and heal.

Watch the full story:

The Parent Partners program offers hope and help to parents currently involved with the Department of Human Services. Parents with children in foster care ar...

01/05/2026

Your rights, our responsibility.

Our updated Notice of Privacy Practices is available for review at any NorthCare location or online at https://www.northcare.com/index.php/privacy-policy/.