Comanche Residential Youth Shelter (CRYS)

Physical Address:
584 NW Bingo Rd
Lawton, OK 73507

Mailing Address:
PO Box 908
Lawton, OK 73502

Phone:
(580) 492-3240

Fax:
(580) 492-4445

Hours of Operation:
Always Open


Mission

Our mission is to provide a secure, stable environment for our children while they are in our care.

Services

CRYS provides the following:

  • Emergency shelter placement (placement in shelter 24 hours or less)
  • Residential placement (placement in a shelter for several months or longer)
  • Independent Living Skills (15 yrs. of age and up preparing monthly for daily living skills outside of shelter care, shared program between DHS & Tribal liaison)
  • Respite services (up to 4 days per month termed care for children in tribal custody, requiring placement due to foster family emergency)
  • The staff consists of diverse, educated, trained, and experienced individuals who nurture and nourish children in our care.
  • Services provided are meals, snacks, individual rooms, clothing, events, outings, cultural events, counseling, and medical and dental care.