Senior Developments

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Senior Developments

Senior Developments

Resident Services

Salvation Army Supportive Services

The Salvation Army has been working with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority since 1972 in providing support services to and for our residents. The support services provided include the following:

	Information and referral
	Meals
	Transportation
	Facilitation of health services
	Adult education
	Recreation and free-time activities
	Outreach and companionship

A full-time center director is on-site at three of our Senior Centers.

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Areawide Aging Agency Services

In 1997, Areawide Aging began providing meal programs for seven of our Senior Community Centers. The programming was expanded in 2000 to include:

	Facilitation of health services
	Adult education
	Recreation and free-time activities
	Outreach and companionship

An Activity Director is available each weekday for 6 hours.

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The Learning Center Job-Training Program at Oak Grove Computer Lab

Section 3 is a requirement under the Housing and Urban Development Act which states a preference must be granted to low-income persons in all government contractual and hiring decisions. In order to address this requirement, OCHA entered into a contract with an independent contractor for the purpose of increasing public housing resident's qualifications for employment. Training is conducted at Oak Grove. Residents are transported each day to the computer lab.
The goals of the training program are:

	Prepare individuals to take full advantage of employment and job skills training.
	Help individuals improve their personal daily lives and relationships.
	Strengthen each persons intra-personal skills as a requisite to becoming self-sufficient.
	Teach a core set of job skills common to construction and maintenance trades.
	Match individuals who are job ready with prospective employers.

Over 50 residents have been placed into employment as a result of the program.

Other Programs available through the Oak Grove Learning Center:

	Fundamentals of Employment,
	GED Classes,

	ESL (English as a Second Language),
	Literacy program.

Foreign Language

An "English as a Second Language" program and conversational Spanish language course is available for residents and staff.

Health Clinic

The Oklahoma City/County Health Department established an on-site health clinic at the Oak Grove Development. Free clinic services will be provided to OCHA residents.
Clinic services that are provided include, but not limited to:

	Child and adult immunizations;
	Women's cancer screening;
	Health education classes;
	Translator services;
	An annual Health Fair.

Drug and Crime Hot-Line

In January, 1989, the Oklahoma City Housing Authority established a special Hot-Line. By calling 232-OCHA, residents may report any resident or unit they believe is involved in any illegal activity. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Oklahoma City Housing Authority Protective Services

The OCHA recognized the need for a security patrol as a preventative maintenance measure and the OCHA Security Department was established in 1974.

Security is provided through uniformed guards who patrol on a regular basis to maintain a safe living environment for adults and children. A centralized phone number will secure assistance at any time, day or night. (405) 232-1041.

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