Assistance Programs

Help for Those in Need

There are numerous local and state organizations that can lend a hand during your financial crisis. These organizations may assist with paying your LREC electric bill or with other financial needs.

Cherokee County

Oklahoma DHS – Cherokee Co. Office | LIHEAP | Electric/gas heating & cooling bills (LIHEAP); emergency assistance (ECAP) | Income-based (varies by household size); must pay home energy or water bills directly; U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant | 1298 W 4th St, Tahlequah, OK 74464 | (405)522-5050

NEOK Community Action Agency | Emergency Utility & Housing Aid | Past-due utility bills; rent/housing assistance | Low-income households facing utility shutoff or eviction; must provide income proof | Serves Cherokee County (main office: 856 E Melton, Jay, OK) | (918) 253‑4683

2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma | Referral Hotline | Connects callers to local programs for electric, gas, water bills | Dial 2‑1‑1

Muskogee County

OKDHS - LIHEAP | Heating & cooling (electric, gas, propane) | Phone: (405) 522-5050 | https://www.okdhslive.org/

Muscogee (Creek) Nation -LIHEAP | Heating & cooling (electric, gas, propane) |Phone: (918) 732-7720 | Apply via Muscogee Nation Social Services

Ki Bois | Utility bills | Low-income households in financial crisis | Apply through the local KI BOIS office | Phone: (918) 486-6222

Salvation Army Muskogee | Utility bills | Low-income individuals and families |Apply in person at the Salvation Army office | Phone: (918) 682-3384

Gospel Rescue Mission | Utility bills | Individuals with disconnection notice | Apply in person at Gospel Rescue Mission | Phone: (918) 682-3489

Community Food Pantry | Utility bills | Individuals with disconnection notice | Apply in person at Community Food Pantry | Phone: (918) 687-5401

2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma | Utility bills | No specific eligibility; referral service | Dail 2-1-1

Adair County

Adair County DHS | LIHEAP & LIHWAP Utility Assistance | Section Line Rd, Rt 1 Box 42, Stilwell, OK 74960 | (405)522-5050

Northeast Oklahoma Community Action Agency (NEOCAA) | Emergency Utility Assistance | 856 E Melton, Suite C, Jay, OK 74346 (serves Adair County) | (918) 253-4683

2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma | Utility Assistance Referral Hotline | Dail 2-1-1

Mayes County

Oklahoma DHS – LIHEAP & ECAP | Heating & cooling (electric, gas, propane) | Mayes County DHS Office, 501 S Elliott, Pryor, OK 74361 | (405) 522-5050

Grand Gateway Emergency Fund (Mayes only) | Utilities & minor home repair (one-time aid) | Age 55 or older, Mayes County resident, low income, no other resources available, limited to once every 3 years | Grand Gateway Community Center, Big Cabin, OK | 1-800-482-4594 ext 217

NE Oklahoma Community Action (CARD) | Utility bill assistance | Low-income households facing crisis, emergency utility shut-off prevention | Pryor, OK office (serves Mayes County) | (918) 825-3423

2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma | Referrals for electric, gas, water | Dial 2-1-1

Rogers County

Oklahoma DHS – LIHEAP & LIHWAP | Heating/cooling (electric, gas, propane), Water/sewer bills | Income ≤150% FPL, U.S. citizen/legal resident, responsible for bill | Apply online at OKDHSLive.org | (405) 522-5050

Community Action Resource and Development (CARD) | Emergency utility assistance | Low-income households in Rogers County; income proof required | 705 W Lowry Rd, Claremore, OK 74017 | (918) 341-5000

Salvation Army – Rogers County | Emergency utility bill assistance | Low-income individuals/families needing help | 2300 Southaven, Claremore, OK | (918) 341-1765

2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma | Referral to utility assistance programs | Varies by program; free referral service | Dial 2-1-1

Wagoner County

Oklahoma DHS – LIHEAP & ECAP | Heating & cooling (electric, gas, propane) | Income ≤150% FPL, U.S. citizen/legal resident, responsible for utility bill | Apply online at OKDHSLive.org | (405) 522-5050

Wagoner Area Neighbors | Utility bills (emergency, disconnection only) | Must have disconnection notice; Wagoner County residents | Local nonprofit (contact for location) | (918) 485‑2309

Wagoner Community Outreach | Utility assistance programs referral | Based on need; offers info on rent & utility help via programs | Wagoner area office | (918) 485‑6830

Community Action Resource & Development, Inc. (CARD) | Emergency utility assistance, weatherization | Low-income, crisis households; utility past‑due/shutoff prevention | CARD office, Claremore, OK | (918) 341‑5000

2‑1‑1 Eastern Oklahoma | Referral to utility assistance programs | Dial 2-1-1

Sequoyah County

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) – LIHEAP | Heating & cooling (electric, gas, propane) | Income ≤150% of federal poverty level, U.S. citizen or legal resident, responsible for utility bill | https://www.okdhslive.org/ | Phone: (405) 522-5050

KI BOIS Community Action Foundation | Electric, gas, and heating fuel utility bills | Low-income households in financial crisis | Apply through local KI BOIS office | Phone: (918) 775-4463

Cherokee Nation – LIHEAP | Heating & cooling (electric, gas, propane) | Cherokee Nation citizens, reside in service area, not received LIHEAP through other agencies | Apply through Cherokee Nation Social Services | Phone: (918) 775-6834

2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma | Referral to utility assistance programs | Dial 2-1-1

Tribal Assistance Contact Info

When you contact each tribe, ask for Social Services, Human Services, or Energy/LIHEAP Coordinator for assistance programs.

Tribe	Headquarters Address	Phone Number(s)	Website
Cherokee Nation	17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464	918-453-5422, 800-256-0671	cherokee.org
Choctaw Nation	1802 Chukka Hina, Durant, OK 74701	580-924-8280, 800-522-6170	choctawnation.com
Muscogee (Creek) Nation	2951 N. Mission St., Okmulgee, OK 74447	918-732-7600	muscogeenation.com
Ponca Tribe	20 White Eagle Dr., Ponca City, OK 74601	580-762-8104	ponca-nsn.gov
Wichita & Affiliated Tribes	1 ½ miles N. on Hwy 281, Anadarko, OK 73005	405-247-2425	wichitatribe.com
Pawnee Nation	881 Little Dee Dr., Pawnee, OK 74058	918-762-3621	pawneenation.org
Sac & Fox Nation	920883 S Hwy 99, Stroud, OK 74079	918-968-3526	sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov
Osage Nation	627 Grandview Ave., Pawhuska, OK 74056	918-287-5555	osagenation-nsn.gov
Seminole Nation	36645 Hwy 270, Wewoka, OK 74884	405-257-7200	sno-nsn.gov
Citizen Potawatomi Nation	1601 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801	405-275-3121	potawatomi.org
Eastern Shawnee Tribe	10135 S. Bluejacket Rd., Wyandotte, OK 74370	918-666-2435	estoo-nsn.gov
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma	335588 E 750 Rd., Perkins, OK 74059	405-547-2402	iowanation.org
Kaw Nation	698 Grandview Dr., Kaw City, OK 74641	580-269-2552	kawnation.gov
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma	202 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354	918-541-1300	miamination.com
Modoc Nation	22 N Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354	918-542-1190	modocnation.com
Otoe-Missouria Tribe	8151 Hwy 177, Red Rock, OK 74651	580-723-4466	omtribe.org
Ottawa Tribe	13 S. 69A, Miami, OK 74354	918-540-1536	ottawatribe.org
Quapaw Nation	5681 S. 630 Rd., Quapaw, OK 74363	918-542-1853	quapawnation.com
Seneca-Cayuga Nation	23701 S. 655 Rd., Grove, OK 74344	918-787-5452	sctribe.com
Tonkawa Tribe	1 Rush Buffalo Rd., Tonkawa, OK 74653	580-628-2561	tonkawatribe.com
Wyandotte Nation	5 N. Eight Tribes Trail, Wyandotte, OK 74370	918-678-2297	wyandotte-nation.org
Kiowa Tribe	100 Kiowa Way, Carnegie, OK 73015	580-654-2300	kiowatribe.org
Comanche Nation	584 NW Bingo Rd., Lawton, OK 73507	580-492-3240	comanchenation.com
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma	511 E Colorado Dr., Anadarko, OK 73005	405-247-9493	apachetribe.org
Fort Sill Apache Tribe	43187 US Hwy 281, Apache, OK 73006	580-588-2298	fortsillapache-nsn.gov

Faith-Based Resources

Some churches have ministerial alliances that provide assistance on local levels.

Monk Monastery | Our Lady of Clear Creek Abby | provides limited funding for local emergencies in small denominations | 918-772-2454

First United Methodist Church | 918-825-0346

First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ | 918-341-1199

Catholic Charities Helping Center | 918-775-6111

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