Carmen

Local offices in Carmen

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

• Human services · Regional office

  Oklahoma 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211oklahoma.org

• Library · Regional office

  Carmen Public Library

  112 N 6th St, Carmen, OK 73726

  Help here

  • Library and internet accessGet a library card, borrow books, use library computers and Wi-Fi, and find learning resources.
  Call 580-987-2301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carmen.okpls.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carmen

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

Offices for all of Alfalfa County

Carmen is in Alfalfa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Alfalfa County Oklahoma Human Services Office

  101 S. Grand St, Cherokee, OK 73728

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportGet help applying for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance.Apply online
  Call 580-596-3335DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Child support · State office

  Fairview Child Support Office

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases through the office that serves Alfalfa County.Apply online
  Call 405-522-2273Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging

  202 W. Broadway, Suite A, Enid, OK 73701

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding meals, transportation, legal help, and other local services.
  Call 580-234-7475DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ltcaenid.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Alfalfa County Emergency Management

  300 S. Grand Ave, Suite 6, Cherokee, OK 73728

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet help preparing for and responding to disasters, storm alerts, road closures, and hazardous material spills.
  Call 580-596-6006DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alfalfa.okcounties.org

• State office

  Alfalfa County Tag Agency

  111 S. Grand Ave, Cherokee, OK

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle licensing and registrationVisit the tag agency for driver licensing and vehicle title or registration services.
  Call 580-596-3428DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.state.ok.us

• Library · Regional office

  Cherokee City-County Public Library

  123 S. Grand Ave, Cherokee, OK 73728

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use internet access.
  Call 580-596-2366DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cherokee.okpls.org

Everything in Alfalfa 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.
• 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