Pontotoc County
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Local offices in Pontotoc County
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Human services · State office
Pontotoc County Human Services Center
2320 Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or call to get help with applications for benefits and other family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Child support · State office
Ada/Wewoka Child Support Office
2320 Arlington St, Ste A, Ada, OK 74820
Help here
- Child support servicesContact this office for help with a child support case or to submit case documents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Housing help · City office
Ada Housing Authority
1100 N. Stockton, Ada, OK 74820
Help here
- Rental assistance and public housingContact the housing authority about its low-rent and Section 8 programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Public health · State office
Pontotoc County Health Department
2330 Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the clinic about health services, screenings, and appointments for your family.Read more
- WICWIC helps eligible women, infants, and children with healthy foods and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Courts and legal help · Nonprofit
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - Ada
410 S. Mississippi Ave, Ada, OK 74820
Help here
- Civil legal helpPontotoc County residents can contact this office to ask about free civil legal help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southern Oklahoma Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services information and referralsThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on soda-ok.org
State office
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Ada Office
1400 Hoppe Blvd, Suite A, Ada, OK 74820
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationPeople with disabilities can get help with job training and finding or keeping work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Emergency help · County office
Pontotoc County Office of Emergency Management
1710 N. Broadway Ave, Ada, OK 74820
Help here
- Emergency planning and alertsGet help preparing for hazards and finding local warnings and response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pontotoc.okcounties.org
Library · Regional office
Pontotoc County public libraries
Help here
- Public library servicesUse local public libraries for books, learning resources, and public information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pontotoc County
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
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
3355 S. Purdue, Oklahoma City, OK 73179
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
BIG FIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
1502 North First Ave, Durant, OK 74701
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Pontotoc County
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
- 2-1-1 of Southeastern Oklahoma
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