Payne County

Local offices in Payne County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · State office

  Payne County Health Department WIC

  1321 W. 6th, Stillwater, OK 74074

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 405-372-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Stillwater Housing Authority

  807 S. Lowry Street, Stillwater, OK 74074

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable rental housing for eligible low-income households.Read more
  • Housing choice vouchersApply for a voucher that helps eligible households pay rent in private housing.Read more
  Call 405-372-4906DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwaterhousing.org

• Public health · State office

  Payne County Health Department

  1321 W. 6th, Stillwater, OK 74074

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health screenings, family planning, immunizations, and help connecting to health and social services.
  Call 405-372-8200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Oklahoma Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging

  400 N. Bell Avenue, Shawnee, OK 74802

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver servicesContact the agency for information and help finding services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 405-273-6410DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coedd.net

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works Stillwater Center

  3006 E. 6th Street, Stillwater, OK 74074

  Help here

  • Job seeker and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, job training, and unemployment services.
  Call 405-624-1450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Library · City office

  Stillwater Public Library

  1107 S. Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074

  Help here

  • Library resources and learningUse library materials, technology, learning resources, and programs available to Payne County residents.Apply online
  Call 405-372-3633DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwaterok.gov

Payne County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Payne County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Payne County

• Cushing
• Glencoenot checked yet
• Perkins
• Ripleynot checked yet
• Stillwater
• Yale

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