Community Resources

Community Resources (1)

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

Housing Assistance / Emergency Shelter

Tulsa Cares
Rent and Utility Assistance-Tulsa CARES offers financial assistance including long-term planning, mortgage, rent, utility, and deposit assistance. Client participation requires case management and the development of a housing plan of action to
address barriers to stable housing.

For individuals simply in need of housing information regarding subsidized/Section 8 housing, landlord-tenant laws, and affordable housing options, the housing team is available for assistance. This support is provided to any person living with HIV and Hepatitis C in Northeastern Oklahoma and does not require care coordination services.

To receive financial housing assistance, you must be referred by a primary care coordination site. You will be further screened on eligibility guidelines, and any client receiving financial assistance must complete a comprehensive housing needs assessment and care plan.

The Charles Faudree Center | 3712 East 11th St., Tulsa, OK
918 834 4194539 399 5470 (Español) | tulscares@tulsacares.org

Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc. (DVIS)
The DVIS shelter is a temporary 91+ bed facility, which allows survivors to stay safe, away from their abusers, for an average of 30-45 days. The DVIS shelter is the only facility in Oklahoma that is able to serve survivors of ALL backgrounds. This includes both male and female survivors, as well as People of Color, low-income, LGBTQ2+, Deaf and hard of hearing, people with disabilities, documented and undocumented immigrants, and those with limited English proficiency.

Rapid rehousing -to those in DV, and Transitional housing that has 2–3-bedroom apartments for a longer-term care to help survivors get on their feet.

918.743.57633124 E. Apache St. Tulsa, OK 74110

Tulsa Youth Services of Tulsa
Adolescents’ emergency services provided to those between the ages of 12-17 food, bed, and essentials open 24/7. Housing Services, helping youth aged 16 to 24 who are currently experiencing homelessness through housing assistance and support services.

918.582.0061 | 331 S Madison Ave | YST Housing

Black Queer Tulsa (BQT)
The BQT Drop-In Center provides housing services, provides youth-centered case management as well as access to basic necessities, for anyone aged 16-24, in Tulsa County.

918.212.6510 | l youthhousing@blackqueertulsa.org | Black Queer Tulsa

Tulsa Day Center
Hudson Villas: 60 units at Hudson Villas apartment complex with Rapid Rehousing, Tulsa landlords to place individuals and families experiencing homelessness into permanent, safe and affordable housing. Assist with move-in costs such as security and utility deposits, short- to medium-term rental subsidies and
provide intensive social services while families are in their own homes.

Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless | 415 W Archer St., Tulsa, OK | 918.583.5588

Tulsa County Transitional Living Center (Social Services)
The TLC program helps people who are going through hard times and don’t have a place to stay. We serve men, women, couples, and families who are temporarily homeless. Each family gets a furnished room to stay in and joins classes that teach about money, jobs, and life skills.

This program helps individuals and families transition into stable housing within 90 days, depending on availability and individual needs. It provides furnished rooms, meals, clothing, laundry, and access to computers. Participants must maintain employment, manage finances, and work toward securing affordable housing.

Tulsa County Transitional Living Center | 918.596.5591

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