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Local offices in Altus
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Child support · State office
Altus Child Support Office
203 S. Main, Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and scheduled hearings.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
State office
Oklahoma Human Services Jackson County Office
201 S. Main St., Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with SNAP, child care, cash, and energy assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Altus Utilities
Help here
- Utility billingPay or get help with city utility bills for water, sewer, and sanitation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altusok.gov
Local office · City office
Altus Municipal Complex
509 S. Main Street, Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- City servicesGet help with city government services and find the right city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altusok.gov
Older adults · City office
Altus Senior Activity Center
221 N. Park Lane, Altus, OK
Help here
- Senior activities and nutritionOlder adults can attend activities and get information about the senior nutrition program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on altusok.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works Altus
711 W. Tamarak Rd, Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, training for a job, or returning to work.Read more
- Unemployment supportGet in-person help with unemployment claims and benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cowib.org
State office
Oklahoma Driver License Office at OHP Headquarters
901 Veterans, Altus, OK
Help here
- Driver license and ID applicationsApply for or transfer a driver license, get an ID card, or take a driver test.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Library · Regional office
Altus Public Library
421 N. Hudson, Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library technology, and join learning programs for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spls.lib.ok.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Altus
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
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc.
PO Box 1088, Altus, OK 73522-1088
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Altus is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Agency
900 S. Carver Road, Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- Community action supportAsk about programs that help eligible people and families in Greer County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socag.squarespace.com
Public health · State office
Jackson County Health Department
401 W. Tamarack Road, Altus, OK 73521
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Western Oklahoma Development Authority Area Agency on Aging
Building 420, Sooner Drive, Burns Flat, OK 73624
Help here
- Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local support, meals, transportation, and other aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swoda.org
Emergency help · County office
Jackson County Emergency Management
101 N. Main, Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county office for information about local emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on altusok.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works American Job Center, Altus
201 S. Main St., Altus, OK 73521
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, résumés, training, and unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Library · Regional office
Southern Prairie Library System
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, internet, and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spls.lib.ok.us
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
- Oklahoma 211
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