Classes and individual programs are provided free of charge for people who want or are required to learn life management skills. Training is done by an experienced mentor or facilitator with certifications that span: Clinical Pastoral Equivalency (VA), Anger Management/Domestic Violence Prevention (Court Related Services); Psychology of the Hearing Impaired (NSU)…
Trainings are for people and families who are veterans, deaf, homeless, recovering from addiction, developmentally challenged, ex-offenders and others who may be meeting court or social service program requirements, i.e., court-related community services, family reunification, pre-release, parole, etc.
Individual sessions are by appointment only. Please call 918-682-8411 to schedule your appointment with your mentor (advisor, coach) for help to manage problem areas of your life or relationships with people or the Lord.
Coping with Signs and Symptoms of PTSD for Veterans
Discussion group on recognizing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and developing the skills needed to face and deal with the condition. Discussions are held every Thursday from 1:30-2:30 pm after the Honoring Veterans lunch at the Ark. Over 12 months, discussions will deal with the 12 different signs or symptoms of PTSD. Occasional guest speakers and facilitators will participate.Women Helping Women
Spring (Feb-May) and Fall (Oct-Dec) monthly women’s luncheons are held from noon-2:30pm on the 2nd Saturday. An invited guest shares her testimony, there is a featured musical soloist and the program is followed by group sharing and prayer. Open to all women.Inclement Weather Relief
During business hours (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm and Coffeehouse Fridays 8:00pm-11:00pm) seniors, homeless persons and others who need a break from heat, cold or bad weather are welcome to shelter in the Ark’s temperature-controlled great room. We have books, bibles and games (cards, dominoes, board games, like chess, scrabble, etc.). If you need Internet services, please go to the Muskogee Public Library.Anger Management/Domestic Violence Prevention
Currently one class is scheduled in the Fall of each year and one in the Spring to be held on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm when a minimum number of 6 people enroll. Courts and service programs require us to verify that enrollees complied with 100% attendance, participation and completion mandates. Plans are to expand to offer these classes quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)Anger Management for Teens
Geared specifically for the issues of teenagers, these classes are held as needed when there are a minimum of 6 teens who enroll under court order or social service agency requirement to complete. Courts and service programs require us to verify that enrollees complied with 100% attendance, participation and completion mandates.Conquering Co-Dependency (for Men)
To support the work of area social programs, classes are held as needed when there are a minimum of 6 men who can commit to learning the skills to break the habits of codependency. Courts and service programs require us to verify that enrollees complied with 100% attendance, participation and completion mandates.Conquering Co-Dependency (for Women)
To support the work of area social programs, classes are held as needed when there are a minimum of 6 women who can commit to learning the skills to break the habits of codependency. Courts and service programs require us to verify that enrollees complied with 100% attendance, participation and completion mandates.Deaf Signing Classes
Classes are scheduled as needed for Tuesdays, 7-9pm, when a minimum number of 6 people enroll. Taught by a fluent speaker of Exact English and American Sign Language (EESL, ASL). By special permission, qualified families of autistic children who communicate by sign may enroll.Suicide Prevention for Native Americans
The Ark lends support to various missions, just as we are supported by other ministries. Native American teens have the highest suicide rate in the USA. A young California couple, Robert & Regina Ornales, have taken to heart the prevention of Native American teen suicide. They work with churches in Seminole and have participated at our Coffeehouse and “All Tribes” events in Tahlequah when they are called to Oklahoma. We are coming together to stop suicide in Native American teens. Programs are currently in development. If you can help, please complete our Volunteer Form and note Native American Teens in the comments:More Veterans’ Workshops
Programs are currently in development to provide workshops for the top issues for veterans: Jobs, PTSD, Homelessness, and issues particular to female veterans. If you can help, please complete our Volunteer Form and note Veteran's Issues in the comments section.
