Bethel Acres

Local offices in Bethel Acres

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Bethel Community Center

  18101 Bethel Road, Shawnee, OK 74801

  Help here

  • Community centerContact the center for information about local events and community activities.
  Call 405-275-4128DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbethelacresok.net

Town of Bethel Acres website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bethel Acres

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

Offices for all of Pottawatomie County

Bethel Acres is in Pottawatomie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Shawnee Child Support Office

  24 W. Main Street, Shawnee, OK 74801

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and submitting case documents.Apply online
  Call 405-522-2273DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee

  601 W. 7th Street, Shawnee, OK 74801

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and Section 8 rental assistance.
  Call 405-275-6330DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Pottawatomie County Health Department

  1904 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet vaccines, health screenings, family health services, and help finding care.Read more
  • WICEligible women, infants, and children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 405-273-2157DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Oklahoma Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can ask about nutrition programs, information, referrals, and caregiver support.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coedd.net

• Emergency help · County office

  Pottawatomie County Emergency Management

  13503 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK 74804

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet emergency alerts and information to help prepare for disasters.
  Call 405-878-2332DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works American Job Center, Shawnee

  1010 E. 45th Street, Shawnee, OK

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and training resources.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Pottawatomie 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