Ottawa County

Local offices in Ottawa County

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

• Human services · State office

  Oklahoma Human Services, Ottawa County Office

  2114 Denver-Harner Drive, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, child care, and energy assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportApply for child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 918-541-2400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Miami

  205 B Street NE, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and affordable housing help.
  Call 918-542-6691DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Oklahoma 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Ottawa County Health Department

  1930 N. Elm, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local health services, health education, and help finding care.Read more
  • WICWIC provides food, nutrition education, and support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  • SoonerCare application helpStaff can help eligible residents apply for SoonerCare coverage.Read more
  Call 918-540-2481DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  CREOKS Miami Clinic

  203 2nd Avenue SW, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careContact the clinic about behavioral health services for individuals and families.
  Call 918-542-6412DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Ottawa County Emergency Management

  123 East Central, Suite 103, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
  Call 918-541-9391DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works Miami

  9 S. Main Street, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help with career planning, finding work, and training options.
  Call 918-541-2478DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Miami Public Library

  200 North Main Street, Miami, OK 74354

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other items, or use library computers and learning resources.
  Call 918-541-2292DirectionsWebsite

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

Ottawa County, Oklahoma website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ottawa County

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

Job help near Ottawa County

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Oklahoma Works - Miami

  Also helps young people

  1 mile away

  2114 Denver Harner Drive, Department of Human Services, Miami, OK 74354

  Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

  Call 918-541-2478DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 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.

Cities and towns in Ottawa County

• Afton
• Commerce
• Fairland
• Miami
• North Miami
• Peoria
• Quapaw
• Wyandotte

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