Ambassadors OutreachFree Help in Tulsa & Broken Arrow

Free help in Tulsa

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Free, 24/7. Shelter, food, rent help and more. Or call 918-836-4357, or text your ZIP code to 877-836-2111.

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Ambassadors Outreach serves lunch every Saturday at 10 am, unless it rains or snows, in front of the Tulsa Day Center, 415 W Archer St. Sack lunch and water while supplies last, other supplies when we have them, and prayer if you want it.

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Shelter — a Place to Sleep Tonight

Emergency Shelters — Walk in
  • Salvation Army Center of Hope · 102 N Denver Ave · 918-582-7201 · men, women & families · check-in 4:30 pm daily · meals
  • John 3:16 Mission · 506 N Cheyenne Ave · 918-587-1187 · men · arrive by 5:45 pm · photo ID · sober · dinner for all
  • Tulsa Day Center · 415 W Archer St · 918-583-5588 · night beds for women & men 55+ · pet kennel
  • Tulsa County Emergency Shelter · 2401 Charles Page Blvd · 918-596-5591 · singles & families with children
  • Winter shelter (last year at BeHeard, 7216 E Admiral, Nov–Mar, pets OK)
  • The Harbor (new 24/7 low-barrier, planned Dec 2026) Not sure where there's a bed tonight? Call 2-1-1
Day & Drop-in Centers
  • Tulsa Day Center · 415 W Archer · open to all by day · showers, clinic, case managers
  • Denver House (Mental Health Assoc. OK) · drop-in · 918-382-2435
  • The Merchant · 605 S Peoria · 918-260-6605 · no-barrier drop-in
  • BeHeard · 7216 E Admiral · 918-992-0212
  • Northwest Tulsa Hub · 19 S 49th W Ave · 539-867-3692
Families & Youth
  • Family Promise · 1616 N Gilcrease Museum Rd · 918-392-4959 · families with kids · 30–90 days
  • Youth Services of Tulsa shelter · 311 S Madison Ave · 918-582-0061 · ages 12–17 · 24/7
  • The Station (Youth Services) · drop-in ages 16–24 · M–F 11–4 · 918-582-0061
  • Bethesda · girls 12–18 · 918-224-6349
Longer-stay & Transitional Housing
Re-entry & Recovery Housing
Cold Weather
  • Freezing tonight? Call 2-1-1 for warming stations, overflow beds & a ride · Danger signs (confused, numb, white skin): 911 Warm by day: Tulsa Day Center · Central Library · Never use fire or heaters inside a tent
Safe Shelter — Trafficking & Abuse
Safe Shelter — Within 1 Hour
Women, Moms & Families

Food

Food — No Address Needed
  • Iron Gate · 501 W Archer · hot breakfast every day 8:30–10:30 · pantry M/W/F 1–2:20 (register 918-879-1702 opt 5)
  • John 3:16 Mission · 506 N Cheyenne · dinner every day, doors 4:30, arrive by 5:45
  • Tulsa Dream Center (no address required listed)
  • North: 200 W 46th St N · Tue & Thu groceries 10 am, hot meals 11–1
  • West: 4122 W 55th Pl · Thu meals 12–1 & 5:30–6, groceries 6 pm
  • Harvest House · 1439 E 71st · Wed groceries 918-884-7667
  • St. Mark's · 10513 E Admiral Pl · Thu 10–noon
  • Night Light · 202 N Maybelle · Thu 6:30–9:30 pm · meals, food, dog food
  • Burkett Care Center · 1301 S Canton · last Sat 10–noon
  • Free food boxes — take what you need, no questions, any time: Boston Avenue Church blessing box · 1301 S Boston Ave · NW corner of north parking lot
  • Select Auto Sales box · 6305 E 11th St
  • Christ Church Episcopal pantry · 10901 S Yale Ave (corner of parking lot)
Food Help for Your Home
  • Bring photo ID + lease or utility bill · usually once a month
  • Restore Hope · 2960 Charles Page Blvd or 6910 S 101st E Ave · Mon–Thu 12:30–3:30
  • Catholic Charities · 2450 N Harvard · 918-508-7135
  • John 3:16 Market · 2027 N MLK Jr Blvd · 918-592-1186 · by appt
  • First Baptist Caring Center · 305 S Detroit · Mon–Thu 10–11:45
  • Loaves & Fishes · 11321 E 19th · 918-234-8577
  • GUTS Church · 9120 E Broken Arrow Expy · Fridays 9:30–10:30
  • Christ for Humanity · 6413 E 13th · 918-836-2424 · Kids under 5: Emergency Infant Services · 1110 S Denver Need something today? Free food boxes are open to everyone — see #7

Health Care

Free Medical & Dental
  • Tulsa Day Center Clinic · 415 W Archer St · 918-583-5588 · Mon–Fri 8–4 (lunch 12–1) · all who sign up are seen
  • OU Bedlam Evening Clinic · 1111 S St. Louis Ave · 918-619-4400 · Tue & Thu, arrive by 4:30 pm · appt · uninsured only
  • Good Samaritan Mobile Clinics · 918-710-4222 · 13 sites · free visits & medicine · arrive 2 hrs early
  • Neighbors Along the Line · 500 Charles Page Blvd · 918-584-1111 · uninsured only
  • Islamic Center Clinic · near 51st & Sheridan · Sundays 1–4 pm · open to all
  • Dental: Catholic Charities · 2450 N Harvard · extractions: call 918-508-7191 Tue 9–noon · $10, no one turned away · Neighbor for Neighbor · 505 E 36th St N · 918-425-5578 · Mon–Thu 9–3
  • Have SoonerCare? Morton Health 918-587-2171
Leaving the Hospital with Nowhere to Go
  • Before you leave, ask for the hospital social worker or case manager · tell them you're homeless · ask for your prescriptions filled, medical equipment, a ride & a follow-up appointment
  • Shelter while you heal: Tulsa Day Center (night beds for women & men 55+, free clinic) · 415 W Archer · 918-583-5588 · Salvation Army 918-582-7201 · Tulsa County TLC 918-596-5591
  • Free medicine: Tulsa County Pharmacy · 2401 Charles Page Blvd · 918-596-5560
  • Free wheelchairs & walkers: Ability Resources · 918-592-1235 · Not sure where to go? Call 2-1-1
Free & Low-cost Prescriptions
  • Tulsa County Social Services Pharmacy · 2401 Charles Page Blvd · 918-596-5560 · free or low-cost meds for low-income residents & SNAP members
  • Good Samaritan Mobile Clinics · 918-710-4222 · free visits & medicine Tribal members: Indian Health Care Resource Center pharmacy · 918-588-1900
Eye Exams & Glasses
  • Neighbor for Neighbor · 505 E 36th St N · 918-425-5578 · eye exams & glasses for adults and kids
  • Morton Health · 918-295-9360 · eye care & glasses on a sliding fee · SoonerCare accepted Tribal members: Indian Health Care Resource Center · 918-588-1900
Health Testing & Harm Reduction
  • HOPE Clinic · 3354 E 51st St · 918-749-8378 · free rapid HIV test · free or low-cost hepatitis C & STI testing and treatment · free harm reduction supplies · Mon & Thu 10–7 by appt
  • Tulsa Health Department · 918-582-9355 · STI testing, shots, WIC
  • Free Narcan: Iron Gate · state I'm Ready program mails free naloxone & test strips
Pregnant or New Baby
  • Pregnant? SoonerCare covers prenatal care · mysoonercare.org · 1-800-987-7767
  • WIC (food & formula, pregnancy to age 5) · Tulsa Health Department · 918-582-9355
  • Emergency Infant Services · 1110 S Denver Ave · diapers, wipes, formula, clothes for kids under 5
  • Birthright of Tulsa · 6600 S Yale Ave, Ste 1307 · 918-481-4884 · free pregnancy tests, diapers, maternity & baby clothes
  • Madonna House (pregnant women needing housing) · 918-508-7140

Mental Health & Disability

Mental Health & Addiction
  • COPES 24/7 918-744-4800 · team comes to you · 988 call/text · danger: 911, ask for CIT officer
  • GRAND Urgent Recovery Center · 6333 E Skelly Dr · walk in 24/7 · detox · 1-800-722-3611
  • H.O.W. Foundation (men) · 5649 S Garnett Rd · 918-252-5739 · free 6-month recovery Counseling: Family & Children's 918-587-9471 · CREOKS 918-382-7300 · Free Narcan at Iron Gate
Mental Health Crisis — Help 24/7
  • COPES · 918-744-4800 or call/text 988 · free · kids & adults · a team can come to you
  • CrisisCare Center · 1055 S Houston Ave · 918-921-3200 · open 24/7 · adults 18+ · free screening & short stays to stabilize
  • GRAND Urgent Recovery Center · 6333 E Skelly Dr · walk in 24/7 In danger: 911 — ask for a CIT officer
Walk-in Counseling & Case Management
  • Family & Children's Services — Graves Center · 2325 S Harvard Ave · 918-712-4301 · walk-ins M–F 8–3
  • Family & Children's — Sheridan office · 2029 S Sheridan Rd · 918-587-9471 · same-day help M–F 8–5
  • Mental Health Assoc. OK · 1870 S Boulder Ave · 918-585-1213 · case management & housing
  • CREOKS · 918-382-7300
  • Crossroads Clubhouse · 3500 S Peoria · 918-749-2150 · support, jobs & housing in recovery
Disability Benefits (SSI / SSDI)
  • Apply with Social Security · 1-800-772-1213 · most first applications are denied — get help & appeal Mental illness? Mental Health Assoc. OK case management · 1870 S Boulder Ave · 918-585-1213
  • Denied or need a lawyer? Legal Aid 918-584-3338 · Disability Law Center 918-743-6220
  • Crossroads Clubhouse · 3500 S Peoria · 918-749-2150 · support, jobs & housing for people in mental health recovery
Disability Help & Equipment
  • Ability Resources · 110 W 7th St, Ste 200 · 918-592-1235 · run by & for people with disabilities · peer counseling, advocacy, donated wheelchairs & medical equipment, in-home care help
  • Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services (vocational rehab) · 907 S Detroit Ave, Ste 505 · 918-836-5556 · free job training & job placement
  • Oklahoma Disability Law Center · 918-743-6220
Door-to-door Rides (LinkAssist)
  • For people whose disability keeps them from riding the regular bus (age 5+) · apply at metrolinkok.org · a doctor signs a form · answer in about 21 days 918-982-6882 · $4 a ride · veterans & personal care attendants ride free · M–Sat 5 am–8 pm
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • State Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing · 8740 E 11th St, Ste F · videophone 918-894-6554 · office 918-836-5556 · job help, interpreters, hearing aid help
  • TSHA · 8740 E 11th St, Ste A · 918-832-8742 · free 24/7 emergency ASL interpreters, advocacy, sign classes
  • Free or low-cost captioned phones, flashing doorbells, weather radios: OK-TEDP · 1-866-309-1717 Call any hearing person through a relay operator: dial 711
Blind or Low Vision
  • State Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired · 907 S Detroit Ave, Ste 500 · 918-551-4900 · job training & daily living skills
  • Free talking books + player mailed to you · Oklahoma Library for the Blind · 1-800-523-0288 Free eye exams & glasses: see #30

Showers, Clothes & Staying Connected

Showers · Laundry · Haircuts · Job Help
  • BeHeard Movement · 7216 E Admiral Pl · 918-992-0212 · showers, laundry, haircuts, clothes, phone charging, mail · call for days, come early · ask about ride from downtown
  • Tulsa Day Center · 415 W Archer · showers & clothing room daily
  • Compassion Ministries · 2821 W 40th St · Sat 9–noon · showers, food, clothes
  • Resumes & interviews: Goodwill Career Center · 1665 S Yale Ave · 918-747-1334 · Mon–Fri 8:30–5
Clothes · Hygiene · Summer Heat
  • Free clothes: Day Center clothing room · Night Light Thu 7–9 pm · Compassion Ministries Sat 9–noon · First Baptist Caring Center 918-594-5012 · Harvest House Wed
  • Hot weather: Salvation Army cooling station · 102 N Denver · daytime
Library · Internet · Charging
  • Central Library · 400 Civic Center (5th & Denver) · 918-549-7323 · M–Th 9–9, F 9–6, Sat 9–5, Sun 1–5 Free Wi-Fi at all 24 libraries, even outside 9 am–9 pm · computers, laptops, $3 free printing/month with library card

Id, Phone, Mail & Getting Around

Get Your ID
  • Order: birth certificate → Social Security card → state ID
  • The Merchant · 605 S Peoria Ave · 918-260-6605 · call for hours
  • Family & Children's outreach · 918-587-9471 · at Salvation Army, Iron Gate & library Salvation Army guests: ask case manager 918-582-7201 · Families: Family Promise 918-392-4959 · Age 21 & under: free state ID
  • OK birth certificate: 877-817-7364 ($20) · pick up at James O. Goodwin Health Center, 5051 S 129th E Ave
  • SS card (free): 1-800-772-1213
Keep Your Things & Papers Safe
  • Tulsa has no public storage-locker program we could confirm · ask your shelter or day center if they hold belongings
  • Protect your papers: take phone photos of your ID, SS card, birth certificate & benefit letters · email them to yourself · ask your case manager to keep copies
  • Lost everything? Start over with card #5 (Get Your ID) · The Merchant 918-260-6605
Free Cell Phone (Lifeline)
  • EASY Wireless · 6207 S Peoria Ave, Ste C · 539-525-0785 · Mon–Fri 12–7 pm · no appointment
  • Assist Wireless · 11027 E 41st St, Ste D (near Reasor's, 41st & Garnett) · 918-622-4868 · Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat–Sun 10–5 · ask about Tribal Lifeline free phone
  • Bring: photo ID + proof of SNAP, SoonerCare, SSI, VA pension or housing aid · 1 per household
A Mailing Address
  • Benefits, IDs & job offers come by mail
  • BeHeard · 7216 E Admiral Pl · 918-992-0212 · mail service for guests
  • General Delivery: the U.S. Post Office holds mail at the main Tulsa post office for people without an address · ask at any post office Ask your shelter or case manager if they accept mail for you
Free Bus Code: THEC25
  • 1) Download the free GoPass app · 2) Make an account, choose Tulsa · 3) Tap Redeem / Promo Code, enter THEC25 · 4) Activate the pass right before you board and show the driver · Help: metrolinkok.org or 2-1-1
Ride Free or Half Price
  • Ride free: ages 75+ with Super Senior ID ($1, bring proof of age) · kids 4 & under with a paying adult · youth with a school or MetroLink student ID · LinkAssist (disability) card holders & their helper on regular routes
  • Veterans & active military: show military ID or veteran driver's license — free or half price
  • Half price — Reduced Fare ID ($1): ages 62+ (proof of age + photo ID) · anyone with a Medicare card · people with a disability (doctor-signed form) · veterans Get your ID at Denver Avenue Station · 319 S Denver Ave · M–F 8–5 (closed 12–1) · 918-982-6882 Half-price fares: $1 for 3 hrs · $2 day · $10 for 7 days · $25 for 31 days
Free Bus Tokens & Passes
  • Tulsa Day Center · 415 W Archer · 918-583-5588 · ask a case manager (for work)
  • Harvest House · 1439 E 71st St · 918-884-7667 · Wed by appointment · for job interviews & doctor visits
  • Veterans: VA homeless program · 877-424-3838 or walk in at 10159 E 11th St
  • Free code THEC25 in the GoPass app (see #2) Have a case manager anywhere? Ask them — many programs keep passes for clients
Free Rides to the Doctor
  • SoonerRide (SoonerCare members) · 877-404-4500 · Mon–Sat 7 am–6 pm · call ahead
  • Cherokee Nation Claremore Health Center patients · transportation services · 918-342-6200
Buying a Pass
  • Regular fares: $2 for 3 hours · $4 day pass · $20 for 7 days (GoPass app) · $50 for 31 days Buy on the bus (tell the driver first) · participating
  • QuikTrip stores · GoPass app
  • Denver Avenue Station (4th & Denver) or Memorial Midtown Station (7952 E 33rd St), M–F 8–5 In extreme cold, buses are often free

Jobs, School, Income & Benefits

Work & Job Training
  • A Better Way · 918-518-1134 · paid day work, lunch, case manager
  • BeHeard job program 918-992-0212
  • Tulsa Community WorkAdvance · 907 S Detroit Ave, Ste 210 · 918-442-2200 · free training & job placement · NextUp ages 18–24
  • Goodwill Career Center · 1665 S Yale · 918-747-1334
  • Oklahoma Works 918-796-1200 · Just out of prison: CEO Tulsa (ask parole officer)
Re-entry Jobs (after Jail or Prison)
  • Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) · paid crew work & job coaching · referral from probation/parole
  • Tulsa Reentry One-Stop (Community Service Council) · 918-585-5551 · jobs, ID, housing help after prison
  • Women: Resonance Center for Women & Take 2 Café (paid transitional work, downtown 3rd & Main)
  • Exodus House · 6-month housing for men & women leaving DOC · 918-382-0905
Day Labor — Work This Week
  • Labor Finders · 1241 S Peoria Ave · 918-583-5200 · 6 am–6 pm · walk in
  • PeopleReady · 902 S Boulder Ave · 918-295-0224 · M–F 7–5, Sat 7–11 · JobStack app Bring photo ID + SS card or birth certificate · No ID? The Merchant 918-260-6605
GED & Adult Education — Free
  • Family & Children's Services Adult Education · 918-949-4100 · free GED & HiSET prep and testing help, reading & math, career readiness · ages 16+ · you don't need to be an FCS client
  • Tulsa City-County Library · 918-549-7323 · ask about free online high school diploma (ages 25+, library card) & computer classes
  • Goodwill Career Center · 1665 S Yale · 918-747-1334 · job skills & digital training
Childcare So You Can Work
  • Childcare help (subsidy): Oklahoma Human Services · apply at okdhslive.org · 405-522-5050 · Tulsa office 918-581-2401
  • Children experiencing homelessness still qualify — tell them you are unhoused
  • Free Head Start / early childhood: CAP Tulsa · 918-382-3200
  • Families in shelter: ask Family Promise 918-392-4959 or your case manager
  • DVIS offers free childcare for abuse survivors · 918-743-5763
Benefits & Housing
Free Tax Filing (VITA)
  • Free if you earned $67,000 or less, have a disability, are 60+, or need language help · even with little income you may be owed a refund or the Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Tulsa Responds · 5 locations · book at tulsaresponds.org/taxes
  • Goodwill Tulsa · goodwilltulsa.org/freetaxprep
  • CAP Tulsa · 918-382-3200 Usually late January–April 15 · bring photo ID, Social Security cards for everyone on the return, W-2s or 1099s

Housing, Rent & Bills

Stay Housed — Rent & Eviction
  • Restore Hope rent line 918-922-8282 · Mon–Thu 9–noon · Tulsa County
  • Eviction Help Hub at Iron Gate · 501 W Archer · Mon–Thu 1–4:30
  • GO TO YOUR COURT HEARING
  • Legal Aid 918-584-3338 · ZIPs 74105, 74133, 74135, 74136, 74145: Right to Counsel 918-984-4636 · Section 8: myportal.tulsahousing.org
More Rent Help
Utilities & Bills
  • Shutoff notice? Salvation Army utility help 918-587-7801 · M–F 8–5 · bring ID, bills, proof of hardship
  • PSO 833-776-7697
  • Oklahoma Natural Gas : ask about Share the Warmth · City water: 311
  • LIHEAP heating/cooling help: okdhslive.org · apply the first day it opens
More Bill Help
Furniture (newly Housed)
  • John 3:16 Mission Goods · 575 N 39th W Ave · 918-587-1186 · by appt · bring ID + lease · bring a ride
  • Sharehouse Tulsa · 3726 E Admiral Pl · 918-815-3016 · $75 fee (ask case manager to cover) · 9 am–noon
  • Tulsa CAN Furniture to Families · tulsacan.org · church volunteers deliver
More Furniture & Move-in Help
  • Got housed through a program? Ask your case manager — the Day Center, Salvation Army & Housing Solutions can refer you to Sharehouse and may cover the fee
  • Veterans: VA homeless program can help with move-in needs · 877-424-3838
  • Dishes, bedding & household items: John 3:16 Mission Goods · 918-587-1186 · Tulsa CAN Furniture to Families gift certificates · tulsacan.org

Veterans

Veterans — Housing, Health & More
  • Homeless or about to be? Call first: National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 24/7 877-424-3838 — connects you to the Tulsa VA homeless team
  • VA homeless program helps with: shelter & transitional housing · HUD-VASH housing vouchers · rent/deposit help to stop homelessness · job training & paid work therapy · help after jail · addiction & mental health care · health & dental
  • bus tokens for jobs & doctor visits
  • Ernest Childers VA Clinic · 8921 S Mingo Rd · 918-252-8000
  • Tulsa Vet Center (free counseling) · 14002 E 21st St, Ste 200 · 918-252-8888
  • Crisis: 988, press 1 · text 838255
  • Ride MetroLink free or half price with military ID or veteran license Other-than-honorable discharge? Still call — many programs can help
Walk in for Homeless Veteran Help
  • Tulsa Eleventh Street VA Clinic · 10159 E 11th St (Guaranty Building) · M–F 7 am–6 pm
  • No appointment or referral needed for homeless veteran care, mental health, addiction, PTSD & military sexual trauma care · same-day help, even if not enrolled in VA health care Care coordinators help with shelter, housing, jobs, re-entry from jail & money to prevent homelessness
Rent, Deposits & Keeping Housing (SSVF)
  • Oklahoma Veterans United (Community Service Council) · 115 W 3rd St, Ste 600 · 918-600-1406 · 918-588-8401 For veterans who are homeless or facing eviction within 30 days · any discharge except dishonorable · income limits apply Case management, temporary financial help, help with landlords, VA benefits & legal help
VA Claims, Benefits & Legal
  • Bring your DD-214 (lost it? the VA can help you request a copy)
  • Free help filing VA claims: Disabled American Veterans · 3131 E Pine St · 918-834-4643 · American Legion Post 1 · 1120 E 8th St · 918-584-4274 · VFW Post 577 · 1109 E 6th St · 918-585-9148
  • National Association for Black Veterans · TCC Northeast Campus, 3727 E Apache · 918-595-3418
  • Facing charges? Ask your lawyer or the Public Defender (918-596-5530) about Tulsa County Veterans Treatment Court — treatment instead of jail

Seniors 55+

Senior Help Lines & Case Management
  • LIFE Senior Services SeniorLine · 918-664-9000 · toll-free 866-664-9009 · M–F 8–5 · one call for senior help: case management, caregiver support, behavioral health, tax help · 5950 E 31st St
  • INCOG Area Agency on Aging · 918-579-9477 · senior meal sites, in-home help, long-term care ombudsman
Medicare & Benefits for Seniors
  • Free Medicare help: LIFE Medicare Assistance Program · 918-664-9000 · choosing plans, extra help paying for prescriptions 1-800-MEDICARE
  • Social Security & SSI · 1-800-772-1213 Low-income seniors may also qualify for SoonerCare, SNAP & heating help
Meals for Seniors
  • Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa · 5151 E 51st St · 918-627-4105 · M–F 8–4 · home-delivered meals for homebound seniors · PAWS program helps seniors' pets
  • Senior meal sites (lunch with others): INCOG 918-579-9477
  • Muscogee citizens 55+ · 918-549-2426 Daily free meals for anyone: Iron Gate breakfast · John 3:16 dinner
Senior Centers & Adult Day Care
  • LIFE Roma Berry Center for Seniors · 4821 S 72nd E Ave · 918-664-9000 · active senior center, adult day health, LIFE PACE (all-in-one medical care)
  • LIFE Adult Day Health – North · 902 E Pine St · 918-664-9000
Shelter, Rides & Safety for Seniors
  • Tulsa Day Center · 415 W Archer · 918-583-5588 · night beds for men 55+ & women Ride MetroLink free at 75+ with Super Senior ID
  • half fare at 62+ · 4th & Denver · 918-982-6882
  • Senior housing: Tulsa Housing Authority 918-582-0021 · LIFE Vintage Housing 918-664-9000
  • Elder abuse, neglect or scams: Adult Protective Services · 1-800-522-3511 · danger: 911

Native American Services

Native American Health Care
  • No insurance needed · bring your tribal card (CDIB or citizenship card)
  • Indian Health Care Resource Center · 550 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa · 918-588-1900 · for members of any federally recognized tribe · medical, dental, eye care, pharmacy, counseling
  • Cherokee Nation Claremore Health Center · 101 S Moore Ave, Claremore · 918-342-6200 · any federally recognized tribe
  • ER open 24/7 · clinic M–F 7–5:30 · dental, eye, pharmacy, behavioral health, addiction treatment (MAT), transportation
  • Muscogee Nation Sapulpa Indian Health Center · 1125 E Cleveland, Sapulpa · 918-224-9310 · M–F 8–5 · any federally recognized tribe · medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health
  • Osage Nation Wahzhazhe Health Center (Pawhuska) · 918-287-9300 Pregnant with a future tribal citizen? You may qualify for tribal prenatal care
Cherokee Nation Citizens
  • Human Services · 918-453-5422 · human_services@cherokee.org
  • Emergency Housing Assistance: one-time rent or mortgage help · priority for people in shelters, on the street or in cars, elders & disaster victims
  • Emergency Assistance: urgent help within 24–48 hours to prevent hunger, losing shelter or losing a job
Muscogee (creek) Nation Citizens
Other Tribes & Tips
  • Osage Nation citizens: ask the Wahzhazhe Health Center 918-287-9300 for social services Any tribe: call your nation's human or social services office — many offer rent, utility, food & re-entry help
  • Lost your tribal card? Your tribe's registration office can replace it — it also helps prove ID Native Americans are exempt from the new SNAP work rules

Family & Home Help

Lost Your Job
  • File for unemployment online at unemployment.state.ok.us · Oklahoma Employment Security Commission · 405-557-0200 · file the first week you're out of work
  • Help filing or finding a new job: Oklahoma Works American Job Center · 918-796-1200 More job help: see #14 & #15 · lower your bills while you look: see #20 & #25
Car Trouble & Gas
  • Gas money (Broken Arrow, Bixby, Coweta): Arms Around BA · 840 S Elm Pl · 918-258-7714
  • Single moms: The Hub Garage works with Christian Brothers Automotive (Tulsa Hills) to cover repairs · a church or nonprofit must make the referral — ask your local church
  • No car? Rides to the doctor: SoonerRide · 877-404-4500 (see #3)
Home Repairs & Safety (homeowners)
  • Broken Arrow, 62+: City Senior Home Repair Program · grants up to $3,000 for handrails, small roof, plumbing & electrical repairs · 918-259-2400
  • Free smoke detector delivered (Broken Arrow) · BA Fire · 918-259-8360
  • Tulsa city limits only: Revitalize T-Town · free roofs, insulation, grab bars, handrails, ramps · low income, owned 5+ years · 918-742-6241 ext. 202
  • City of Tulsa Emergency Repair Grants · up to $7,500 · 918-576-5552
Debt & Money Stress
  • Free money coaching (Tulsa residents): Tulsa Financial Empowerment Center (Goodwill) · 918-802-7279 · debt, collectors, credit, budgeting, getting out of payday loans
  • Free credit & debt counseling: American Consumer Credit Counseling · 6666 S Sheridan Rd · 877-440-1773
  • Medical bills: ask the hospital for its financial assistance (charity care) application — nonprofit hospitals must have one Free tax filing: see #42
Holiday Help (call in October)
  • Broken Arrow Neighbors holiday program (families with kids 15 & under) · 918-251-7781
  • Salvation Army Angel Tree (Tulsa) · 918-582-7201 · sign-ups usually Oct–Nov
  • Toys for Tots (Broken Arrow): broken-arrow-ok.toysfortots.org
  • Child of someone in prison: Prison Fellowship Angel Tree · angeltree.org
  • Thanksgiving: Restore Hope baskets (Tulsa County, early Nov) · 918-582-5766 · Loaves & Fishes turkeys · 918-234-8577 Dates change every year — call ahead
Grief & Family Struggles
  • GriefShare (Broken Arrow): Arrow Heights Baptist Church · 3201 S Elm Pl · Tuesdays 6–8 pm through Dec 8 · more groups at griefshare.org
  • Low-cost counseling for families, couples & kids: Family & Children's Services · 918-587-9471
  • Parenting & divorce classes: fcsok.org/classes
  • In crisis: COPES 918-744-4800 or 988
A Family Member's Addiction
  • Al-Anon (families of people who drink) · 23 Tulsa meetings · near BA: Strength & Hope, Mon 6:30 pm, 2720 S 129th E Ave · Going to Any Lengths, Mon 7:30 pm, 9515 E 51st St
  • Alateen (teens): Courage to Change · Mon 6:30 pm · 8707 E 51st St
  • Nar-Anon (families of people who use drugs): nar-anon.org
  • Celebrate Recovery (Christian): Asbury UMC, Mon 7 pm, 6767 S Mingo · Believers Church, Tue 6 pm, 4705 S Memorial Ready for treatment? See #21 & the rehab bracelet
Kids & School
  • Broken Arrow students without stable housing (incl. staying with friends/family or in a motel): free supplies, clothes, meals, rides to school & birth certificate help · Valeri Radford · 918-259-7497
  • Diapers, formula, car seats (kids under 5): Emergency Infant Services · 1110 S Denver
  • Teen in crisis: COPES for Kids 918-744-4800 · Youth Services of Tulsa 918-582-0061
Caring for An Aging Parent
  • Caregiver support & respite (a break for caregivers): INCOG Area Agency on Aging · 918-579-9477
  • Memory loss & dementia: Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline · 1-800-272-3900
  • One call for senior help: LIFE SeniorLine · 918-664-9000
  • In-home care help: Ability Resources · 918-592-1235 More: see #32 Seniors
Storms, Fires & Disasters
  • House fire or disaster: American Red Cross · 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS) · emergency lodging, food, clothing & recovery help
  • After a declared disaster: FEMA · 1-800-621-3362 · disasterassistance.gov
  • Broken Arrow: sign up for free CodeRED emergency alerts · free smoke detector 918-259-8360
  • Starting over: BA Neighbors restart program (household basics) · 918-251-7781

Pets

Pets
  • Feeding the Pets of Tulsa's Homeless · under bridge, 202 N Maybelle · Thu 7–9 pm · food, collars, coats, vaccine clinic
  • Oklahoma Alliance for Animals · near 71st & Sheridan · Thu 10–4 · free pet food
  • Day Center kennel (up to 10 pets) 918-583-5588
  • DVIS kennel
  • Pause4Paws foster during treatment
More Pet Food & Vet Care
  • Tulsa SPCA Pet Pantry · tulsaspca.org · for people with a Tulsa address · once a month · daily except Wed 10–12 & 2–4 · apply online first
  • Humane Society of Tulsa · adoption center near 6th & Sheridan · holds free pet food & free vaccine events · watch facebook.com/TulsaHumane
  • Low-cost pop-up clinics ($15 shots, $30 spay/neuter in past events) · Tulsa Animal Services, Humane Society & SPCA · call 311 or check Humane Society Facebook
  • Oklahoma Alliance for Animals also holds free vaccine days in north Tulsa
Keep Your Pet While You Get Help
  • Tulsa Day Center kennel (up to 10 pets, free shots with pet agreement) · 918-583-5588
  • Winter shelter was pet-friendly last year
  • The Harbor (planned Dec 2026) will have a 38-dog kennel
  • DVIS abuse shelter kennel · 918-743-5763
  • Pause4Paws foster care while you're in the hospital or treatment (ask a case manager)
  • Seniors: Meals on Wheels PAWS program · 918-627-4105 Lost pet or found a stray? Tulsa Animal Services · call 311

Burial & Funeral Help

Burial & Funeral Help
  • Tulsa County Cremation & Burial Assistance (families with no way to pay) · a funeral home on the county list applies for you · to find one, call the Medical Examiner 918-295-3400 or ask the hospital · questions 918-596-5560
  • Looking for a friend who may have died? Medical Examiner · 918-295-3400
  • Veterans: free burial in a national cemetery · 1-800-535-1117
  • Tribal members: many tribes help pay — call your tribe's social services
  • Social Security pays a one-time $255 to a surviving spouse or child · 1-800-772-1213

Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow — Food
  • Broken Arrow Neighbors · 315 W College Ave · 918-251-7781 · Mon–Wed 8–4 · Thu by appt · Fri 8–2 · client-choice food pantry · Broken Arrow & Coweta residents · bring ID, proof of address & income (no income limit) · kids need ID such as a birth certificate
  • Arms Around BA · 840 S Elm Pl · 918-258-7714 · Mon, Wed, Fri 10–3 & Mon 6–8 pm · groceries · Broken Arrow, Bixby & Coweta residents · ID & proof of address dated within 30 days
  • Free food boxes — take what you need, no questions, any time: green Broken Arrow Blessing Box downtown · off 1st St between College & Detroit (112 E College St)
  • Bread of Life box · 1100 N 5th St (side of church)
  • St. Patrick's box · 4250 W Houston St
  • GUTS Church · 9120 E Broken Arrow Expy · Fri 9:30–10:30
  • Broken Arrow Church of Christ pantry · 505 E Kenosha · 918-258-9602 · call for days & times
Broken Arrow — Bills, Rent & Basic Needs
  • Broken Arrow Neighbors · 918-251-7781 · limited rent & utility help · need a shut-off or eviction notice · once a year · by appointment · Jump Start job mentoring
  • Arms Around BA · 918-258-7714 · utility help, clothing, gas money, emergency lodging · free volunteer medical clinic one evening a week (call for the day)
  • Ministry of Compassion · 1012 E Fort Worth St · 918-994-1251 · limited help with overdue rent & utility shut-offs
Broken Arrow — Safety, Shelter & Staying Connected
  • No homeless shelter in Broken Arrow — nearest are in Tulsa (see #10) or call 2-1-1
  • Unsafe at home? Broken Arrow Police (non-emergency 918-259-8400) & BA Neighbors can arrange a hotel stay · DVIS 918-743-5763 (24/7)
  • Broken Arrow Library · 300 W Broadway Ave · 918-549-7323 · Mon–Thu 10–8 · Fri 10–6 · Sat 10–5 · free Wi-Fi, computers & phone charging

Ready to quit drugs or alcohol?

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