Lamar

Local offices in Lamar

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Lamar Senior Center

  3238 Walnut St, Lamar, OK 74850

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals and senior activities.
  Call 405-379-2005DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lamar

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

Job help near Lamar

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Lamar. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - McAlester

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  1414 E Wade Watts Avenue, Mcalester, OK 74501

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 918-423-6830DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 18, 2026

• American Job Center

  Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Seminole

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  229 North 2nd Street, Seminole, OK 74868

  Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday

  Call 405-382-4670DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Okmulgee

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  37 miles away

  1601 S. Wood Drive, Okmulgee, OK 74447-7843

  Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, closed for Lunch from 12:00 (Noon to 1:00pm) Not closed for lunch

  Call 918-304-3160DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 18, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Hughes County

Lamar is in Hughes County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Hughes County Oklahoma Human Services

  801 Kingsberry Road, Holdenville, OK 74848

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesResidents can apply for food, cash, and other family assistance through Oklahoma Human Services.Apply online
  Call 405-379-7231DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Hughes County Health Department

  200 McDougal Drive, Holdenville, OK 74848

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides clinic services and information to help prevent disease and support community health.Read more
  • WICWIC helps eligible women, infants, and children get nutritious foods and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 405-379-3313DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Oklahoma Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging

  416 N Broadway Ave, Shawnee, OK 74801

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local services, support, and resources.
  Call 405-273-6410DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coedd.net

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works Holdenville Outreach

  Grace M. Pickens Library, 209 E. 9th Street, Holdenville, OK 74848

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpOklahoma Works staff offer job seekers workforce help at the library on Wednesdays.
  Call 405-379-3245DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

Everything in Hughes 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