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

Cherokee Nation Human Services | Tribal LIHEAP | Heating & cooling bill payment; crisis assistance | Must be a Cherokee Nation tribal member; income-qualified; reside in Cherokee Nation jurisdiction | 17675 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 |(918) 453‑5422

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