Tulsa CARES

Tomorrow, we’re heading to the LIFE Senior Services’ Senior LIFEstyle & Wellness Expo! Admission is free. Join us at the Exchange Center at Expo Square starting at 8:30AM! 💚

Did you know? 💡
Between 2010–2019 in Oklahoma, chlamydia rates among adults 55 and over increased 518.8%, gonorrhea rose 695.4%, and HIV prevalence increased 136.2% (CDC).

Stop by the Tulsa CARES & CARES Health booth (G-113) to learn about HIV and STI prevention, testing, primary care, and other resources. If navigating the expo feels overwhelming, our team and members of our Client Advisory would be happy to walk around with you!

We had such a great time hosting an on-site kitmaking volunteer opportunity for our staff back in May! ✨

Now, it's your turn! If you've got an hour (or two) to spare on Wednesday, join Take Control Initiative and help pack kits that expand access to emergency contraception across our community. Details below!

You're invited to volunteer with us next week, Wednesday, July 15th! 🛍🛍 Our public kitmaking events are powered by local volunteers to help fulfill our 'just in case' kit distribution.

Interested? Sign up is quick and easy. Just head to our bio/story to register! 🤩

https://www.takecontrolinitiative.org/events/

CLOSED: Tulsa CARES will be closed today, Friday, July 3. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

For assistance and resources, please call 2-1-1 or go to 211eok.org.

SUMMER HOURS UPDATE! 🌞
Beginning this week through September 4, Tulsa CARES will close at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays for the summer season.

CLOSED: Tulsa CARES will be closed today, Monday May 25. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

For assistance and resources, please call 2-1-1 or go to 211eok.org.

In case you missed it, Tulsa CARES was also selected as a 2026 recipient of the Cherokee Nation's Public Health and Wellness Partners Grant, receiving $25,000 to support the implementation of public health vending machines!

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief signs Hepatitis C awareness proclamation, announces grant to Tulsa CARES TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring May 2026 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month and May 19, 2026 as the Cherokee Nation National Day of Testing. The signing took place at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah, ...

Join us in celebrating Sheridan on earning her Master of Social Work from OU School of Social Work !🎉🎓

Clients first met her through the NOURISH-OK Study, but she officially became part of our team this past semester as an intern while completing her practicum requirements.

It’s bittersweet to see her time with Tulsa CARES come to an end, but we are so grateful for the care, compassion, and enthusiasm she brought to our team and clients.

Congratulations, Sheridan! We’ll be cheering you on in your future endeavors!

What started as a one-time testing event in January has grown into something even bigger! Due to the strong community response, this has become a monthly testing event.

We're so proud to partner with Guiding Right Inc. - Tulsa and CREOKS Behavioral Health Services to bring these services to the community.

🗓 Every Second Wednesday
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 2566 E Kenosha St, Broken Arrow
*Gift cards are available for individuals who complete testing.