Shawnee
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Local offices in Shawnee
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Local office · City office
City of Shawnee City Hall
16 W 9th St, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- City information and helpContact City Hall for help finding city services and offices.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneeok.org
Utilities · City office
City of Shawnee Utility Billing
16 W 9th St, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- Water, sewer, and utility billsAsk questions about your city utility account or pay your bill.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneeok.municipalonlinepayments.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Shawnee Parks and Recreation
401 N Bell Ave, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation classes, activities, and events for people of all ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneeok.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee
601 W 7th St, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing choice voucher.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneeha.org
Jobs and training · State office
Oklahoma Works American Job Center, Shawnee
1010 E 45th St, Shawnee, OK 74804
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding work, building a résumé, and connecting with training.
- Unemployment insurance helpGet in-person help with questions about unemployment insurance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Child support · State office
Oklahoma Child Support Services, Shawnee Office
24 W Main St, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office to ask about a child support case or request an appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
City of Shawnee, Oklahoma website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Pottawatomie County
Shawnee is in Pottawatomie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Pottawatomie County Emergency Management
13503 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK 74804
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet emergency alerts and information to help prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pottawatomiecountyok.gov
Public health · State office
Pottawatomie County Health Department
1904 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Child support · State office
Shawnee Child Support Office
24 W. Main Street, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and submitting case documents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee
601 W. 7th Street, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and Section 8 rental assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on shawneeha.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency, Pottawatomie County
2 East Main Street, Shawnee, OK 74801
Help here
- Basic needs assistanceAsk about help with rent, utilities, housing costs, and referrals for food and other needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cocaa.org
Library · Regional office
Pioneer Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library system to borrow materials, access online resources, and find learning programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pioneerlibrarysystem.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 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.
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