Tupelo

Local offices in Tupelo

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Tupelo Senior Citizens/Community Center

  102 4th St, Tupelo, OK 74572

  Help here

  • Senior center programsContact the center about programs and services for older adults.
  Call 580-845-2412DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on soda-ok.org

• Local office · City office

  Tupelo City Hall

  102 4th St, Tupelo, OK 74572

  Help here

  • City government informationContact the city office for information about city government and local services.
  Call 580-845-2142DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tupelo

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

Offices for all of Coal County

Tupelo is in Coal County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Oklahoma Human Services, Coal County Office

  1 N Main St, Coalgate, OK 74538

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportGet help applying for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportApply for child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 580-927-2379DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Coalgate Housing Authority

  51 Levy Annex, Coalgate, OK 74538

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs.
  Call 580-927-2575DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Oklahoma 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, and other services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Coal County Health Department

  1404 S Broadway St, Coalgate, OK 74538

  Help here

  • Public health care and referralsGet immunizations, health screenings, care referrals, and help applying for health coverage.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 580-927-2367DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southern Oklahoma Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with local services and support.
  Call 800-211-2116Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on soda-ok.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Coal County Emergency Management

  4 N Main, Suite 9, Coalgate, OK 74538

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information and help preparing for emergencies in Coal County.
  Call 580-258-0603DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Coal 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