Wister

Local offices in Wister

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the Town of Wister

  702 Senior Drive, Wister, OK 74966

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about its public housing program and how to apply.
  Call 918-655-3323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Wister Public Works Authority

  101 Caston St, Wister, OK 74966

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash serviceStart or manage water, sewer, and trash service, and pay your utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 918-655-7421DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Wister Public Library

  211 Plum Street, Wister, OK 74966

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use library resources, or ask about library programs.
  Call 866-261-3592DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Wister City Hall

  101 Caston St, Wister, OK 74966

  Help here

  • City services and informationAsk about town services, staff, meetings, or where to get help.Read more
  Call 918-655-7421DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Wister website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wister

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

Job help near Wister

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 Wister. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Poteau

  Also helps young people

  9.9 miles away

  3109 N. Broadway, Poteau, OK 74953

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

  Call 918-647-3124DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 20, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Oklahoma Works Latimer County

  Also helps young people

  35 miles away

  1301 W. Main, Gunning Hall, Wilburton, OK 74578

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Closed noon to 1:00 pm for lunch)

  Call 918-465-1780DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 31, 2026

• American Job Center

  Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - McAlester

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  58 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

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 Le Flore County

Wister is in Le Flore County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Poteau Child Support Office

  204 Wall St., Poteau, OK 74953

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps parents with child support cases and related documents.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  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

  LeFlore County Health Department

  1204 Dewey Ave., Poteau, OK 74953

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesThe health department offers clinic services and helps residents find medical care.Read more
  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 918-647-8601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging servicesThe Area Agency on Aging connects older adults with local support and services.
  Call 918-465-2367Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works, Poteau

  3109 N Broadway St., Poteau, OK 74953

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesThe job center helps people connect with employment services and job opportunities.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aem-prod.ok.gov

Everything in Le Flore 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