At Oklahomans for Equality, we believe in strengthening our community by ensuring access to essential services and asking no one to go it alone. Below are trusted local resources offering assistance with food, mental health, technology access, and more, available to queer and gender-expansive individuals, their families, and the broader community.
Hotlines
211 Eastern Oklahoma
A free, confidential link to help and hope for those in need 24/7. Get connected to thousands of community resources and services near you, including crisis support.
www.csctulsa.org/211eok
Catholic Charities
Emergency assistance available:
- Wednesday & Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
www.cceok.org/emergency-assistance
Emergency Infant Services
Provides basic needs help for children five and under.
www.eistulsa.org
Tulsa Area United Way
Find COVID-19 resources and community support.
www.tauw.org/tauw/COVID-19.asp
Food Pantries
Christ for Humanity
6314 E 13th St, Tulsa, OK 74112
918-836-2424
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
www.christforhumanity.com
Iron Gate Tulsa
Self-serve grocery bags of basics and fresh produce, no documentation required.
Wednesday & Friday: 12 – 1 p.m. | Saturday: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
www.irongatetulsa.org/programs
Loaves and Fishes
Call for an appointment if you’re in a high-risk group for COVID-19: 918-234-8574 (8 a.m. – noon).
www.loavesandfishes.net/#needhelp
Restore Hope Ministries
Emergency food pantry at Asbury United Methodist Church (SOUTH location only).
Monday–Thursday: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. www.restorehope.org/get-help
Oklahoma Food Bank
Find food resources across Eastern Oklahoma.
okfoodbank.org
Mental Health Resources
COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services)
Free, confidential 24/7 telephone crisis line and mobile crisis support for adults and children in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
918-744-4800
www.fcsok.org/services/crisisservices
Disaster Helpline
Get information, updates, and help during disasters.
1-800-985-5990
The Calm Center
Support for youth (ages 10–17) experiencing behavioral or substance abuse crises is available 24/7.
918-394-2256
www.crsok.org/the-calm-center
Technology Assistance
Oklahoma Lifeline Program
Provides discounted phone service (minimum $9.25/month) for qualifying low-income residents. Lifeline helps people connect with jobs, health care, family, and emergency services.
oklahoma.gov/occ/divisions/public-utility/telephone/lifelinehome.html