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Oklahoma 2-1-1
Oklahoma 2-1-1 provides information about a variety of resources, including utility bill assistance, crisis helplines, emergency shelter, low cost healthcare, employment assistance, disaster assistance and more. To find information about specific resources, dial 2-1-1 on your phone or click here to visit their website.
988 Mental Health Lifeline
988 is a direct, three-digit line to trained behavioral health professionals. Click here to learn more.
Local Resources
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please reach out to the community resources below. Click the tab for the services needed to learn more about what is available.
- Southern Oaks Church of Christ - (405) 224-1821
- Clothing Closet open Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Food Pantry open Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Intervention & Crisis Advocacy Network - (405) 222-1818
- Services offered for victims of Domestic Violence: counseling, meals, clothing and legal aid
- Heidi Helping the Homeless - (405) 779-0889
- Open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Services offered include Food Assistance, Clothing Assistance, Store, Tents, Bedding, Laundry, Showers and Computers
- Michigan Avenue Baptist Church - (405) 222-5379
- Open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Services offered include clothing assistance, food assistance, back to school, wedding ministry, dinner and Bible Study
- Resurrection House/Life Skills Institute - (866) 277-4788
- Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Shelter open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Services offered include Shelter, Food Pantry, Life Skills Program, RU Addictions Meetings
- Chickasha Adult Learning Center - (405) 222-6562
- Offers adult basic education, scholarships, pre-testing, ESL and GED testing
- Equus Workforce Solutions - (405) 695-5169
- Employment, training and education for youth and adults
- Michigan Avenue Baptist Church - (405) 222-5379
- Open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Services offered include clothing assistance, food assistance, back to school, wedding ministry, dinner and Bible Study
- FUTURE PROGRAM YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - (405) 297-7735
- Curriculum for helping those in poverty (not offered in Chickasha at this time)
- Resurrection House/Life Skills Institute - (866) 277-4788
- Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Shelter open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Services offered include Shelter, Food Pantry, Life Skills Program, RU Addictions Meetings
- The Salvation Army - (405) 224-5647
- Open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Services offered include Food Assistance, Utility Assistance, Hygiene, Seasonal Christmas for Children
- Epworth United Methodist - (405) 224-3320
- Food Pantry open Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. once per month
- Offers Utility Assistance in Chickasha
- Marie Detty Outreach - (580) 337-6141
- Offers housing and utility assistance
- ASCOG - (580) 736-7029
- Services offered includes 55+ Medical, Nutrition, Utilities, etc.
- Masonic Grant
ASCOG has received funding from the Masonic Charitable Foundation to assist seniors who need assistance for basic needs such as hearing aids, dentures, glasses, ADA ramps, minor home repairs, etc. Click here for more information.
- First Baptist Church of Chickasha - (405) 224-5196
- Open the last Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for food distribution
- Services offered include food assistance and utility assistance (by appointment)
- Washita Valley Community Action Council
- Washita Calley Community Action Council provides Head Start programs along with trasnportation, housing and weatherization services and more. Learn more at https://www.washitavalleycac.com.
- Low Income Home Water Assistance Programs (LIHWAP) Crisis Program
- This federally-funded program, administered through DHS, helps income-eligible families with their water utility bill that is in crisis.
- If your water has been turned off or will be turned off within 72 hours, contact the Energy Assistance Contact Center staff at (405) 522-5050. A LIHWAP crisis referral can be completed over the phone. You will need to provide the following information:
- The specific name of your water provider (City of Chickasha)
- Your case number and name
- Your phone number
- Your water utility account number
- The date of cut off for the water (must be within 72 hours or already cut off)
- LIHWAP is a one-time program that was created and funded under the Consolidated Appropriations Act and American Rescue Plan Act. It provides funds to assist low-income households with water and wastewater bills. The water crisis program provides assistance with a one-time payment per fiscal year for: households who meet the income and resource guidelines outlined in the LIHEAP program and have a verifiable water crisis, disconnected service or will be disconnected within 72 hours, and the public drinking water or waste water company is a participating provider.
- Life Choices - (405) 222-5483
- Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Offers services and classes for expecting mothers
- Masonic Grant
ASCOG has received funding from the Masonic Charitable Foundation to assist seniors who need assistance for basic needs such as hearing aids, dentures, glasses, ADA ramps, minor home repairs, etc. Click here for more information. - Grady County DHS - (405) 574-7400
- The OKDHSLive! web site is an easy way to see if you might be eligible for Food Benefits or SoonerCare Medicaid. You may also use the web site to renew your eligibility for SNAP, SoonerCare or Child Care, or to apply for these benefits. Visit their website at http://www.okdhslive.org.
- The Salvation Army - (405) 224-5647
- Open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Services offered include Food Assistance, Utility Assistance, Hygiene, Seasonal Christmas for Children
- Washita Valley Community Action Council
- Washita Calley Community Action Council provides Head Start programs along with trasnportation, housing and weatherization services and more. Learn more at https://www.washitavalleycac.com.
- Resurrection House/Life Skills Institute - (866) 277-4788
- Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Shelter open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Services offered include Shelter, Food Pantry, Life Skills Program, RU Addictions Meetings
- The Salvation Army - (405) 224-5647
- Open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Services offered include Food Assistance, Utility Assistance, Hygiene, Seasonal Christmas for Children
- Southern Oaks Church of Christ - (405) 224-1821
- Clothing Closet open Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Food Pantry open Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Intervention & Crisis Advocacy Network - (405) 222-1818
- Services offered for victims of Domestic Violence: counseling, meals, clothing and legal aid
- Epworth United Methodist - (405) 224-3320
- Food Pantry open Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. once per month
- Offers Utility Assistance in Chickasha
- Chickasha Soup Kitchen - (405) 999-5761
- Open Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Serves lunch every weekday
- Heidi Helping the Homeless - (405) 779-0889
- Open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Services offered include Food Assistance, Clothing Assistance, Store, Tents, Bedding, Laundry, Showers and Computers
- ASCOG - (580) 736-7029
- Services offered includes 55+ Medical, Nutrition, Utilities, etc.
- Michigan Avenue Baptist Church - (405) 222-5379
- Open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Services offered include clothing assistance, food assistance, back to school, wedding ministry, dinner and Bible Study
- TSET
- Services offered include nutrition, wellness, tobacco resources and food pantry
- First Baptist Church of Chickasha - (405) 224-5196
- Open the last Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for food distribution
- Services offered include food assistance and utility assistance (by appointment)
- Grady County DHS - (405) 574-7400
- The OKDHSLive! web site is an easy way to see if you might be eligible for Food Benefits or SoonerCare Medicaid. You may also use the web site to renew your eligibility for SNAP, SoonerCare or Child Care, or to apply for these benefits. Visit their website at http://www.okdhslive.org.
- Intervention & Crisis Advocacy Network - (405) 222-1818
- Services offered for victims of Domestic Violence: counseling, meals, clothing and legal aid
- SWYFS - (405) 222-5437
- Open Monday - Thursday
- Offers Counseling, Court Ordered Issues
- Resurrection House/Life Skills Institute - (866) 277-4788
- Open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Shelter open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Services offered include Shelter, Food Pantry, Life Skills Program, RU Addictions Meetings
- ASCOG - (580) 736-7029
- Services offered includes 55+ Medical, Nutrition, Utilities, etc.
- TSET
- Services offered include nutrition, wellness, tobacco resources and food pantry
- Grady County DAV
Open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: 101 North 6th Street, Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018
Phone: (405) 448-5110
Provides assistance to Veterans for filing VA claims.
"Our Vision is that all Veterans have a place to get help, hang out or Volunteer. We are building something awesome for the Future. Come and see us and what we have to offer. Grady County Chapter 17 is the oldest Veterans Service Organization in the State of Oklahoma. We are here to assist Veterans in order to have a better quality of life."
https://www.facebook.com/GCVetCenterDAV17/
A note for organizations
If you are a board or staff member of a local nonprofit that provides services to Chickasha residents in need of assistance, and would like your organization to be included on this list, please email info@chickasha.org. Thank you for serving our neighbors!
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities in Chickasha, please fill out this interest form.