Tulsa Help

Free & low-cost resources in Tulsa. Tap a number to call.

Emergency: call 911 · Mental health or substance crisis: call or text 988

Call first2
  • 211 Eastern Oklahoma

    24/7 referrals for food, housing, utilities, mental health. Call, text, or chat.

  • COPES crisis line (F&CS)

    24/7 mental health and substance crisis line with mobile response anywhere in Tulsa County. COPES also answers 988 calls.

Food5
  • Food Bank pantry finder

    Look up pantries, meal sites, and mobile distributions by ZIP. Emergency boxes at 1304 N Kenosha (call first).

  • SNAP application help

    Hunger Free Oklahoma's free hotline walks people through applying for SNAP (food stamps) step by step.

  • Double Up Oklahoma

    SNAP spent on fruits & vegetables at participating stores and markets is matched. Everyone on SNAP qualifies.

  • Iron Gate

    Soup kitchen, grocery pantry, and kids' pack pantry feeding Tulsa's hungry and homeless every day. 501 W Archer St.

  • DHS SNAP office (Tulsa)

    Oklahoma Human Services: apply for SNAP (food stamps) in person or online, or get help with an existing case.

Harm reduction2
  • Tulsa Health Department

    Free harm reduction kits with naloxone, plus testing, immunizations, and WIC at clinics across Tulsa County.

  • Naloxone (Narcan)

    Reverses opioid overdoses. Free at the Tulsa Day Center vending machine or by mail from the state; also sold over the counter.

Transportation2
  • MetroLink reduced fare card

    $1 bus rides for seniors 62+, Medicare holders, and riders with disabilities. Apply at Denver Avenue Station, 319 S Denver.

  • SoonerRide

    Free rides to medical & treatment visits for SoonerCare members. Call 3+ business days ahead.

Shelter & housing7
  • Housing Solutions: Get Help

    Full Tulsa shelter, drop-in, shower, and veteran list. Coordinated entry, the main route into housing programs.

  • Tulsa Day Center

    Drop-in, showers, clinic, case managers, shelter. Free naloxone vending machine. 415 W Archer St.

  • John 3:16 Mission

    Men's shelter at 506 N Cheyenne (918-587-1187). The Refuge, men & women, at 575 N 39th W Ave.

  • Salvation Army Center of Hope

    Tulsa's largest emergency shelter, at 102 N Denver Ave. Adds extra beds and stays open around the clock during extreme cold.

  • DVIS

    Emergency shelter and a 24-hour crisis line for women and children escaping domestic violence.

  • Youth Services of Tulsa

    Emergency shelter for ages 12–17 and The Station drop-in center for ages 16–24. 311 S Madison Ave.

  • Tulsa Housing Authority

    Public housing and housing vouchers across Tulsa. Applications for housing are taken online.

Recovery & mental health6
  • 12 & 12 (GRAND Mental Health)

    Detox, residential, and outpatient addiction treatment, now part of GRAND Mental Health. 6333 E Skelly Dr.

  • Women in Recovery (F&CS)

    Alternative to prison for Tulsa County women facing drug-related sentences: a year+ of treatment, job help, and family reunification.

  • Human Skills & Resources

    Outpatient detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioids, and drug testing. 2140 S Harvard Ave.

  • Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health

    State-run psychiatric hospital for adults (18+) offering crisis triage, evaluation, and inpatient care. 2323 S Harvard Ave.

  • Mental Health Assn. OK / Denver House

    Supportive housing, peer recovery, drop-in centers, street outreach, and employment support. 252 W 17th Pl.

  • Resonance

    Substance use treatment, reentry help, and transitional sober living for women leaving prison or recovering from addiction.

Women & families13
  • DVIS

    Emergency shelter and a 24-hour crisis line for women and children escaping domestic violence.

  • Family Safety Center

    Protective orders, advocates, police, and legal help for domestic violence, all in one place.

  • WIC (Tulsa Health Department)

    Food, formula, and nutrition help for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5 at Tulsa Health Department clinics.

  • Emergency Infant Services

    Free diapers, wipes, formula, and clothing for kids 5 and under and pregnant women, regardless of income.

  • CAP Tulsa

    Free early childhood education for young children at centers across Tulsa, plus support and resources for parents.

  • John 3:16 Family & Youth Center

    Tutoring, parenting classes, and a free grocery store (Mission Market). 2027 MLK Jr Blvd.

  • Restore Hope Ministries

    Rent help after a sudden loss of income, food pantries, school supplies each August, and Thanksgiving baskets.

  • DHS child care assistance

    Oklahoma Human Services' child care subsidy helps eligible families pay for day care. Apply online.

  • Block Builderz

    Founded by D'Marria Monday, helps justice-involved women find housing, jobs, and transportation. 1044 E Pine St.

  • Women in Recovery (prison alternative)

    Alternative to prison for Tulsa County women facing drug-related sentences: treatment, job help, and family reunification.

  • Resonance (women's recovery & reentry)

    Substance use treatment, reentry help, and transitional sober living for women.

  • Still She Rises (legal defense, mothers)

    The first defense office dedicated to representing mothers, serving women in North Tulsa.

  • Youth Services of Tulsa (ages 12–24)

    Emergency shelter for ages 12–17 and The Station drop-in center for ages 16–24. 311 S Madison Ave.

IDs & documents2
  • Service Oklahoma

    Get or replace a state ID or REAL ID. Youth experiencing homelessness can get an ID for free. Find a location online.

  • OSDH Vital Records

    Birth certificates. For help with ID or certificate fees, ask the Day Center or the person's shelter case manager.

Reentry & jobs4
  • CEO Tulsa

    Paid transitional jobs and CDL/IT training. Needs a probation or parole referral.

  • Goodwill Career Center

    Free job search & interview help at 1665 S Yale. Career Academy job training (918-584-7291). Free SNAP Employment & Training.

  • Tulsa Reentry One-Stop

    Job training and employment help for people returning to Tulsa from prison. 533 E 36th St N.

  • Oklahoma Works job center

    State job center for job search help. Tulsa site: Oasis Fresh Market, 1725 N Peoria Ave, Tue & Thu 8:30–4:30.

Hispanic community · Comunidad hispana8
  • Recursos para inmigrantes (City of Tulsa)

    City of Tulsa's guide in Spanish: immigration legal help, free English classes, health clinics, and school enrollment.

  • Catholic Charities Immigration Legal

    Low-cost immigration legal help from DOJ-accredited staff, in Spanish, by appointment. ESL classes: 918-508-7102.

  • YWCA Immigrant & Refugee Program

    Low-cost immigration legal help, plus English and citizenship classes (539-302-0691). 8145 E 17th St.

  • Community Health Connection

    Bilingual clinic with medical, dental, OB-GYN, pediatric care, and a pharmacy. Fees on a sliding scale by income.

  • Hispanic Resource Center (Martin Library)

    Spanish-speaking staff, bilingual storytimes, and Spanish books and programs. Martin Regional Library, 2601 S Garnett Rd.

  • EIS El Centro (diapers & formula, any status)

    Free diapers, wipes, and formula regardless of income or residency status. 1801 S Garnett Rd, M–F 10–5.

  • TCC free ESL classes (Spanish line)

    Free English (ESL) classes at Tulsa Community College. This number is the Spanish-language info line.

  • Avoid “notarios”

    In the US, a notary can't give legal advice. Only licensed attorneys or DOJ-accredited reps can help with immigration.