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 4194 | 539 399 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.
918.743.5763 | 3124 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.
Food Support
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
621 E Pride St, Tulsa, OK | 918.743.4297
Rainbow Harvest provides fresh food and pantry staples in a safe, welcoming space on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Primarily for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and their families, but all are welcome. Registration is required.
Tulsa Cares
63712 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK | 918.834.4194 | tulsacares.org
Farmers' markets, monthly groceries, and emergency grocery assistance. Affirming food access for 2SLGBTQIA+ clients.
Catholic Charities
Tulsa, OK | 918.949.4673 | cceok.org
The Market offers client-choice groceries.
Iron Gate
501 W Archer St, Tulsa, OK | 918.585.2800 | irongatetulsa.org
Daily community meals and grocery pantry by registration.
Tulsa Harvest House
1439 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK | 918.382.0765 | harvesthouse.org
Weekly food support for families.
John 3:16 Mission Goods & Market
1439 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK | 918.587.1186 or 918.592.1186 | john316mission.org
Free household goods and groceries by appointment.
Safety warning: not trans friendly. Only suggested in emergency situations.
Food on the Move
Tulsa, OK | Contact Us | foodonthemoveok.com
Mobile food and community resource events.
Legal Services
Oklahoma Equality Law Center
320 S Boston Avenue, Suite 1026., Tulsa, OK | okequalitylaw.com
Public-interest legal advocacy and policy work. Began as a clinic to help transgender and gender non-conforming Oklahomans correct their identifying documents. OELC is expanding the services provided to serve the legal needs of the broader 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO)
907 S DetroitAve.. #725, Tulsa, OK | 1.888.534.5243 | legalaidok.org
Civil legal aid for low-income Oklahomans, including family law, housing, public benefits, consumer/debt issues, domestic violence, disability, and other civil matters. LASO also supports clients facing housing discrimination and serves all 77 counties.
Oklahoma Appleseed & Brent Rowland
624 S Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK | info@okappleseed.org | okappleseed.org
Public-interest legal advocacy and policy work.
Supports civil rights and systemic issues affecting marginalized communities.
Lambda Legal
3500 Oak Lawn Ave UNIT 500, Dallas, TX | 212.809.8585 | lambdalegal.org
Civil rights advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV. This is a primary 2SLGBTQIA+ civil rights legal organization.
ACLU of Oklahoma
405.524.8511 | acluok.org
Civil liberties advocacy and legal support. May assist with discrimination and rights-related issues affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Additional Oklahoma legal resources with 2SLGBTQ+ relevance:
- Oklahoma Indian Legal Services — Native American legal issues, including civil legal needs in all 77 counties.
- Oklahoma Disability Law Center — Disability rights and advocacy.
- Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services — Immigration, citizenship, and family petition support.
Youth Resources
Youth Services of Tulsa
3311 S Madison Ave, Tulsa, OK | 918.582.0061 | yst.org
- The Station drop-in center for youth ages 16 to 24 experiencing homelessness. Services include meals, showers, laundry, hygiene items, Wi-Fi, and referrals.
- Adolescent Emergency Shelter for youth ages 12 to 17, parent/guardian approval required.
- LGBTQ+ Services including support, education, identity exploration, leadership development, and GSA support.
- Coffee House for youth ages 12 to 18, with live music, Wi-Fi, and weekly activities.
- Housing Services for youth ages 16 to 24 experiencing homelessness.
- T-Town Tacos employment program for youth ages 18 to 24. 2SLGBTQIA+ services, support groups, school-based GSA support, and affirming programming for queer and trans youth.
Family and Children’s Services
2325 S Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK | 918.587.9471 | fcsok.org
- Crisis Services through COPES, available 24/7.
- Child Abuse and Trauma Services.
- Children’s Counseling and Mental Health.
- Oklahoma Healthy Transitions Initiative (OHTI) for youth and young adults ages 16 to 25.
2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults can benefit from affirming transition-age support, especially around identity, mental health, and life skills.
Black Quer Tulsa
Tulsa, OK | youthhousing@blackqueertulsa.org or 918.212.6510 | blackqueertulsa.org
Drop-In Center for ages 16 to 24 with case management and basic needs support. hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Directly serves Black queer and trans youth.
Oklahomans for Equality
621 E Pride St., Tulsa, OK | 918.743.4297 | okeq.org
Youth and community support and counseling partnerships. Friday CBT based group promoting stress management and overall wellbeing (AFFIRM, ages 14-19). Affirming services for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including youth counseling access.
Affirming Mental Health Providers
Individuals are vetted, though their affiliated organizations may not be. For details on vetting practices and organizational status, please refer to our Equality Business Alliance listings.
- Nichole Ruiz, LCSW, CST, PMH-C — Perinatal MH, sex therapy, queer families — nichole@sanamora.com
- James Craig, LCSW — Fathers, couples, families, perinatal mental health — no contact listed
- Kelsey Lasswell, LPC-S — LGBTQ+, religious trauma, trauma, life changes, anxiety — kelsey.eich@therasecure.com
- Katie Terry, LPC, NCC — LGBTQ+, sex therapy, kink, ethical nonmonogamy, professional stress — kterrylpc@gmail.com
- Mandi Porras, MS LMFT-RPT — Sex therapy, couples, ENM, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ — mandiporras@oklmft.com
- Caitlin M Stensrud, MS, LPC-S, NCC — Anxiety disorders, trauma, recovery from narcissistic abuse — stensrudcounseling@gmail.com
- Regan Gray, MS, LMFT — Couples counseling, equine-facilitated psychotherapy, perinatal mental health — regan@grayhavencounseling.com
- Katarina Norman, APRN-CNP, PMHNP — Psychiatry, Spravato, ADHD, LGBTQ+, eating disorders, addiction — 918-550-2294
- Laine Soto, LCSW — Adults, LGBTQ+, mental health — 405-848-0026
- Shylah Ridgway, LCSW — Perfectionism, depression, chronic inadequacy, anxiety, life transitions — (405) 776-9950
- Zachary Johnson, MSW, LCSW — Sexuality, depression, trauma, anxiety, men’s related issues — zjohnson@intrinsic-health.org
- Jennifer Bowen, MA, LPC, RPT — LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, neurodivergent, eating disorder — jennifer@starlightcounselingok.com
- Pat Maltby, MS LPC, LADC-MH, NCC, SAP — LGBTQIA+, kink, poly, chronic illness, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction — plmaltby@live.com
- Bradley Horn, MS, LPC, NCC — 2SLGBTQIA+, kink, poly, chronic illness, aging — admin@bradleyhornlpc.com
- Brittany Garoutte, MS, LPC — 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming, poly/ENM/open positive, sex/kink positive, trauma-informed, religious, attachment-focused, young adult — allicanbellc@gmail.com
- Lee Kelley, MS, LPC, NCC — Adult individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, trauma, anxiety, depression — info@cultivatecompassioncounseling.com
- Rebecca Hurst, PhD, HSP — Adults, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming, BIPOC, poly affirming, trauma — rebecca.hurst.phd@gmail.com
- Loren Marshall, LPC — Identity exploration, coming out, kinky, poly, trans folks, sexual trauma/concerns — Hello@desiretoconnect.com
- Laura Jacobs, LCSW — Teens and young adults with anxiety, depression, identity work, life transitions; infertility; perinatal — laura@inspiredmentalwellness.com
- Chelsea Waldrop, PA-C — 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism, PTSD, mood disorders — 405-741-2844
- Traci Schaeffer, LCSW — Teens and adults, LGBTQIA, CPTSD, chronic illness, religious trauma, neurodivergence — tracischaeffer@gmail.com
- Katt Townsend, LCSW — Adults with complex trauma / Somatic IFS EMDR — Flipflowwellness@gmail.com
- Jacob Randall, LCSW — Youth aged 12 to 18, gender diversity and neurodivergence — scondray@yst.org
- Tifany Oslin — Identity exploration, trauma, personal growth, trans/neurodivergent community members — 918-205-4018
OSU-Tulsa Counseling Services
The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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