Alva
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Local offices in Alva
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Oklahoma Human Services, Alva office
1616 Oklahoma Blvd., Alva, OK 73717
Help here
- Benefits and child care assistanceGet information about state benefits and child care assistance for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Alva Utilities
415 4th Street, Alva, OK 73717
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help with water, sewer, and trash bills or make a utility payment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alvaok.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
415 4th Street, Alva, OK 73717
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services or information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alvaok.gov
State office · State office
Oklahoma Human Services, Woods County Children and Family Services Center
509 Barnes Street, Alva, OK 73717
Help here
- Children and family servicesThe center supports families involved in the child welfare system.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Library · City office
Alva Public Library
504 7th Street, Alva, OK 73717
Help here
- Library cards, books, and learning resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, and use learning resources and library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alva.okpls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alva
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
3355 S. Purdue, Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Opportunities, Inc.
117 West Russworm, P.O. Box 569, Watonga, OK 73772
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Woods County
Alva is in Woods County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Oklahoma Human Services, Woods County Children and Family Services Center
509 Barnes St., Alva, OK 73717
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesResidents can get help with applications for benefits and support for families involved with child welfare services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Oklahoma
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 for free, confidential information and referrals to social services and community help at any time.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on heartlineoklahoma.org
Public health · State office
Woods County Health Department
511 Barnes Ave., Alva, OK 73717
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, disease prevention, family health services, and health referrals.Read more
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Eastern Oklahoma Development District Interim Administrative Organization
1012 N. 38th St., Muskogee, OK 74401
Help here
- Aging services and referralsThe regional aging organization connects older adults with services and support in their area.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eoddok.org
Veterans · State office
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, Northwest Team
2132 NE 36th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can contact a service officer for help with claims and benefits; call to arrange service for Woods County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
State office · State office
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Alva Vocational Rehabilitation Office
326 7th St., Suites 3 and 4, Alva, OK
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationThe office helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep work.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- Oklahoma 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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