Bernice

Local offices in Bernice

We have not checked Bernice on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Bernice

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Delaware County

Bernice is in Delaware County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Delaware County Oklahoma Human Services Office

  438 S. 9th St., Jay, OK 74346

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help with Oklahoma Human Services programs and benefits.Apply online
  Call 918-253-4213DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Child support · State office

  Jay Child Support Office

  2114 Denver Harner Drive, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases for Delaware and Ottawa counties by appointment.Apply online
  Call 405-522-2273DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Eastern Oklahoma

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211eok.org

• Public health · State office

  Delaware County Health Department

  438 S. 9th St., Jay, OK 74346

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health education, disease prevention, and help finding health resources.
  • WICWIC offers food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children.Apply online
  Call 877-253-4511DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Grand Gateway Area Agency on Aging

  333 Oak Street, Big Cabin, OK 74332

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for information about local aging services.
  • Nutrition servicesOlder adults can ask about congregate meals and home-delivered meals in the service area.Read more
  Call 800-482-4594DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grandgateway.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Delaware County Emergency Management

  432 S. 9th St., Jay, OK 74346

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and local emergency response.
  Call 918-541-7666DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on delaware.okcounties.org

Everything in Delaware County

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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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