Porum

Local offices in Porum

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

• Utilities · City office

  Porum Public Works Authority

  Help here

  • Water service and billsContact the water provider about service, water emergencies, or paying your water bill.Apply online
  Call 918-484-5125Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on porumwater.com

Porum Public Works Authority website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Porum

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

Offices for all of Muskogee County

Porum is in Muskogee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Muskogee County Human Services Center

  311 Court St., Muskogee, OK 74401

  Help here

  • Food and child care assistanceVisit for help with food benefits and child care assistance.Read more
  • Child Support servicesVisit for help with child support services.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Muskogee County Health Department

  530 S. 34th St., Muskogee, OK 74401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall or visit to ask about local health services and appointments.Read more
  • WICWIC provides food, nutrition education, and support for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 918-683-0321DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging

  1012 N. 38th St., Muskogee, OK 74401

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, legal aid, and other local support.
  Call 918-682-7891DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Muskogee Office

  125 S. Main, Room 104, Muskogee, OK 74401

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a service officer for help with veterans benefits.
  Call 918-781-7766DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Muskogee County Emergency Management

  220 State St., Muskogee, OK 74403

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help with preparing for and responding to emergencies.
  Call 918-682-2551DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works American Job Center, Muskogee

  2404 W. Shawnee St., Muskogee, OK 74401

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work and connecting with workforce services.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Muskogee 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