Cardinal Community House

Cardinal Community House is Oklahoma’s premiere Respite Care Center for the unsheltered. Through Oklahoma County Social Services, we serve homeless individuals recuperating from injury or illness. Oftentimes, our vulnerable homeless populations are left with few options when dealing with a chronic, sudden, or severe medical issue. Some manageable, treatable or even preventable conditions are made worse without the proper environment to recuperate. We strive to provide that environment. The Respite Care Center is a solution to achieve better outcomes for patients and to alleviate the strain on our hospital systems, the taxpayers, and our community. Individuals residing at Cardinal Community House receive housing and case management services through a collaboration with Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Individuals appropriate for housing at our center are able to still care for themselves, though Healthcare Aides may come in to help the client with dressing wounds, hygiene, or other tasks. Cardinal Community House clients receive meals, medication assistance, transportation assistance, social activities, classes, and other services. The facility also hosts visits by medical providers, both on-site and virtually, in designated private spaces. All referrals must be made by participating agency.