The Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma

Let’s start that healing work, y’all! 💫🌈

📍Important disclaimers to consider regarding the newly released movie based on the book “It End With Us.”

🔎“It Ends With Us feeds into the very structures of toxic masculinity that it purports to combat. It romanticizes red flags and glorifies a charismatic-but-dangerous man (he’s complicated! he’s damaged!) and it ultimately delivers a decidedly anti-feminist message.”

⚠️Article contains spoiler alerts.

Stop Praising Colleen Hoover's 'It Ends With Us.' Here’s What You’re Missing - Ms. Magazine A review of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling book, It Ends With Us: The book is not a romance novel; it’s a celebration of toxic masculinity.

Today is National Financial Awareness Day. Financial abuse and control are substantial barriers to freedom.

Today is National Financial Awareness Day and a great time to brush up on the signs of financial abuse. Learn more about financial abuse and our work to end it: https://bit.ly/2JZpAAv

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UPDATE! Phones are back on. If you need immediate assistance please call our crisis line at 580-226-6424. Our admin office number is 258-226-3750. Thank you for your patience! 😊🙂🙂

Unfortunately, our phone system is intermittent today. If you need immediate assistance please message us on Facebook or email us at [email protected]. We are here for you!

Please refrain ❌ from ever telling a survivor they should just "get over" or "move on" from emotional pain, as both of these suggestions are highly insensitive. Rather, encourage them to talk about it or find support ❤️ for it by calling FSSO at 580-226-6424.

We have a BIG shred box needing some TLC- can you help? Call us at 580-226-3750 to schedule some time and help us stay organized.

Reaching out for help is the STRONGEST thing a person can do! 💪

This is AMAZING!!!!

🧡🤍💙 $450,000 RAISED for the United Way of South Central Oklahoma! 💙🤍🧡
WOW. We are floored at the amount of support the 2024 Valero United Way BBQ Showdown received this year! Thank you to everyone who came out to eat, thank you to the sponsors, competitors, volunteers, pickleball and co****le players…if you served a role in this event, we cannot thank you enough.
Special shoutout to Valero and for spearheading this event!
The United Way of South Central Oklahoma serves 5 counties across south-central Oklahoma.
If we haven’t said it enough - THANK YOU!!! 💙🤍🧡

Ready to stop avoiding? ⚠️ Call for help 580-226-6424. 📞

Abusers work hard to shape the way you think, feel, and behave. Have patience with your work to undo these deeply engrained patterns. Need help? Call us today 580-226-6424. We have free individual and group services.

Sending out compassion and ❤️💜🤍🧡💙 healing to all who have been hurt.

Learn the signs of abuse. ❌🚩

It's BBQ showdown week!! Which event are you most looking forward to chowing down on?? Cajun or BBQ?!

Pay attention to the hurt beneath your triggers. 💔❤️‍🩹

Wondering how therapy may help you heal from past trauma? Remember that FSSO offers FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services from a licensed clinical social worker whenever you are ready. To get started call 580-226-6424.

Shine BRIGHT ☀️✨⭐️as your authentic self!

Feeling validated is huge for trauma healing!

No one gets a free pass to treat you poorly. Need help separating from toxic family? We can help! Call for support and advocacy @ 580-226-6424.

We have a client in need of the below. We have checked around and all of our resources are currently out of these particular items. If you or someone you know may have one or both items available, please let us know. Thank you!

🗣🗣Are you looking to make a difference?

The Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma is a domestic violence and sexual assault program looking to add an additional part-time Resident Advocate to our Shelter Program. Schedule is Monday through Thursday from 10pm-6am. You must be willing to work holidays. Flexibility is a must. This position will provide support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking and their children in our emergency shelter as well as offer crisis line support.

About the Position:
*Experience in human service field preferred, but not required. We will train!
*Driver License and Insurance required.
*Advocates work directly with our residents and their families.
*Advocates provide emotional support, build community and help connect residents to resources.
*This position does require a flexible schedule.
*You must be able to pass a background check.
*Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!

We are an EEO employer. We do not discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, physical challenge, sexual preference, gender, creed or age in admission or participation in its programs, services or employment.

Please come by our office Monday through Friday 9-4 at 402 Pawnee Street NW, Ardmore to complete an application. Questions? Please ask at time of application pick-up or call 580-226-3750 between the hours of 9 and 4 Monday through Friday. Facebook messages will NOT be answered.

Ardmore, OK, United States

We are always happy to make new friends and we couldn't have been happier to meet these young ladies and their brother this morning when they brought water and snacks for our kids in shelter. Thank you so much! ❤️

Such a hard balancing act, but OH BOY is it ever an important thing to do! Need help? Give us a call now 580.226.6424. and one of our advocates can guide you through the challenges of boundary setting.

It’s not just physical. Abuse comes in all forms and verbal abuse can be incredibly damaging. Take a look to see if you can spot any of these in the relationships in your life.

10 Patterns of Verbal Abuse That Are Easy to Miss Abusers may monitor your phone, TAP HERE to more safely and securely browse DomesticShelters.org with a password protected app.

We have a client moving into her new apartment and in need of a few items to get her started... NEEDED by 9am Tuesday morning (tomorrow)!

twin air mattress
twin sheets
pots/pans
silverware
dishes
cups
folding tv dinner tray
small chair

Any donations are appreciated and tax deductible! Please comment below with drop off time. You can bring to our admin office at 402 Pawnee Street NW. Time sensitive! Thank you, thank you!!

Currently, millions of survivors of violent crimes including domestic abuse and child sexual violence rely on services funded under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). The VOCA Crime Victims Fund, funded with criminal fines and other non-taxpayer resources, addresses survivors' needs with services from victim assistance programs, child advocacy centers, domestic violence agencies, and r**e crisis centers.

The Crime Victims Fund is running out of money. It is $600 million underfunded compared to last year.

A solution is at hand - and your voice is needed to get it passed. The newly proposed Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act directly addresses this shortfall by redirecting funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the Crime Victims Fund through fiscal year 2029.

This is where you come in.

YOU can contact your Senators and tell them to cosponsor and support this important bill, and help survivors continue to access the services that help them heal and find safety after a crime.

Thank you for using your voice to ensure that survivors of domestic violence and millions of others who have experienced harm can access safety, justice, and healing.