Ardmore
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Local offices in Ardmore
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
United Way of South Central Oklahoma 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwsco.org
Child support · State office
Ardmore Child Support Office
410 Travertine, Suite B, Ardmore, OK 73402
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or managing a child support case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Ardmore Water Billing Office
23 S Washington, Ardmore, OK 73402
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help with your city utility account and paying your bill.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ardmoreok.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
City of Ardmore
23 S Washington St, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall the city for help finding the right department or city service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ardmorecity.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Ardmore Oklahoma Works Center
2421 Autumn Run, Suite 8, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, career services, and information about unemployment claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swb-ok.com
Library · City office
Ardmore Public Library
320 E Street NW, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- Library cards, books, computers, and learning resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, or find learning resources.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ardmore.okpls.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Ardmore Parks and Recreation
2704 N Rockford Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind city recreation programs, activities, events, and facilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ardmorecity.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ardmore
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
BIG FIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
1502 North First Ave, Durant, OK 74701
Listed on okcommerce.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Carter County
Ardmore is in Carter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Oklahoma Human Services, Ardmore Office
925 W. Broadway, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- BenefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, TANF, child care, and energy assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Public health · State office
Carter County Health Department
405 S. Washington, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccines, health screenings, disease prevention services, and help finding care.Read more
- WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 of Southeastern Oklahoma
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for help finding local health, housing, food, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211.org
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on soda-ok.org
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works, Ardmore
2421 Autumn Run, Suite B, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training options, and unemployment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Library · Regional office
Southern Oklahoma Library System
601 Railway Express, Ardmore, OK 73401
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital resources, and get tutoring or job search help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southernoklibrarysystem.org
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
- United Way of South Central Oklahoma 211
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.
Call 988Text 988