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Local offices in McAlester
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
McAlester Housing Authority
520 W Kiowa Ave, McAlester, OK 74501
Help here
- Public housingApply for income-based public housing and ask about the waiting list.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about help paying rent through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcalesterhousing.com
Utilities · City office
McAlester Utility Billing and Collection
28 E Washington Ave, McAlester, OK 74501
Help here
- Utility bills and payment plansPay a city utility bill or ask about a payment arrangement if you cannot pay the full amount.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmcalester.com
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, McAlester Vocational Rehabilitation
321 S 3rd St, Suite 2, McAlester, OK 74501-5410
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationGet help with services that support people with disabilities as they prepare for or keep a job.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
State office
McAlester Motor License Agent
201 S Strong Blvd, McAlester, OK 74501
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the motor license agent for driver licensing and related motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.ok.gov
Library · City office
McAlester Public Library
401 N 2nd St, McAlester, OK 74501
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmcalester.com
Local office · City office
McAlester City Hall
28 E Washington Ave, McAlester, OK 74501
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmcalester.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve McAlester
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
1304 N. Kenosha Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 727, STIGLER, OK 74464-0727
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pittsburg County
McAlester is in Pittsburg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · Regional office
Oklahoma 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211eok.org
Public health · State office
Pittsburg County Health Department
1400 East College Avenue, McAlester, OK 74501
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet public health information and access health department clinic services.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesThe Area Agency on Aging connects older adults with local support and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on keddo.org
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works McAlester
1414 East Wade Watts Avenue, McAlester, OK 74501
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, or accessing employment and training services.
- Unemployment benefitsGet help with an unemployment claim or questions about unemployment benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Oklahoma programs by kind of help
These are run by Oklahoma and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Eastern Oklahoma 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988