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:
An Activity Director is available each weekday for 6 hours. Eldercare provides the SEARCH (Support, Encouragement and Assistance to Residents of Community Housing) Program at each elderly development. Specifically the program provides case management services to those lower-income persons residing in those developments. The case management services include:
The ultimate goal of the program is to coordinate services that address an individual's needs in an effort to postpone the time a person is no longer able to reside in their own apartment because their needs can only be met by a skilled nursing facility. Service Coordinators are on-site at each Senior development. 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.
Over 50 residents have been placed into employment as a result of the program.
Foreign Language An "English as a Second Language" program and conversational Spanish language course is available for residents and staff. 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.
Scholarship Opportunities for Adult Residents The Oklahoma City Housing Authority is extremely proud of our economic and education opportunities for residents of public housing. The adult scholarships we offer enhance our residents self-sufficiency possibilities by granting them the opportunity to improve their skills. Up to five (5), $500.00 scholarships are available each semester paid to the college or university of the recipient's choice. Scholarship funds are deposited with the school for credit to the student's account, and may be used for tuition, books, and school fees only. 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. 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. It's All About People In May, 1990, OCHA re-instituted its organization-wide newsletter. Residents receive a copy with their monthly rent statements. The purpose of the newsletter is to better inform residents and staff alike about ongoing activities, special events, OCHA policy, drug prevention information, and a format for recognition for individual accomplishment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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