IPS Research Company was founded in 1996 by Dr. Louise Thurman with a focus on integrity, people and service, IPS has become a leader in innovative research practices across the United States. In partnership with our patients and pharmaceutical clients, we achieve the finest clinical trial performance by collecting better data through better clinical practice. Together we serve a greater need for the world while making an impact at the individual level.

Below you will find several advocacy organizations in your area. Please feel free to reach out if you need support, education or want to get involved as an advocate for yourself and community. You will soon have the opportunity to participate in Project RockSTARR and have a donation made in your honor to one of organizations below. If you want to know more about Project RockSTARR, please go HERE.


IPS Research Company Local Advocacy Organizations:

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Your local NAMI Affiliates and volunteer leaders work in communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy, and support group programs.

NAMI Greater OKC is a local affiliate of NAMI providing support to those with serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression and anxiety disorders and their family members. We offer a variety of free support groups, education programs, information and referral, and advocacy. Volunteer peers and family members provide almost all of the services at NAMI Greater OKC.

NAMI Greater OKC
P.O. Box 5304
Edmond, OK 73083
Phone: (405) 408-0886
Email: edmond.nami@gmail.com
www.namiedmond.org


MHA is a powerful voice for healthy communities throughout the nation and offers information, referrals, and resources for individuals living with any type of mental illness. One of MHA’s services includes online screening, which is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible.

Mental Health America Oklahoma (MHAOK) is an affiliate of Mental Health America, the country’s leading organization dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. We support Oklahoma community by guiding people to mental health services that may not otherwise be accessible. We believe in inclusivity and work with ALL individuals and their families through each step on the path to wellness, from making initial referrals, to providing free mental health services, to helping maintain stability and productivity once they are achieved.

Mental Health America Oklahoma
400 North Walker, Suite 190
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Phone: 918.585.1213 and 405.943.3700
https://mhaok.org/


Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) changes lives, saves lives and impacts lives, through education, peer support groups and advocacy for those diagnosed with a mental health illnesses and empowers their family and friends to embrace their independence, advocate for improved services, and to love them for who they are.

DBSA OKC is a locally-run, independent affiliate of the National DBSA and offers peer-led support groups providing a place where people with mood disorders and those who care about them can share experiences, discuss wellness skills, and offer hope to one another. We’ve been there. We can help.

DBSA Oklahoma City Northside
DBSA Oklahoma City Northside
Oklahoma City, OK
Email: dbsaokcity@gmail.com
Danny Stone: (405) 812-4580
www.dbsaok.org

DBSA Midwest City
Oklahoma City, OK
Jimmy Roberts: (405) 600-7305
www.dbsaok.org


 

This list only includes those advocacy organizations that The STARR Coalition is affiliated with.  If you know of other advocacy organizations that could be included in this list, please contact us at starrcert@thestarr.org.  Thank you!