Walters

Local offices in Walters

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

• Housing authority · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Walters

  500 E California St, Walters, OK 73572

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
  Call 580-875-2310DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Oklahoma 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211oklahoma.org

• Utilities · City office

  City of Walters City Hall and Utilities

  129 E Colorado St, Walters, OK 73572

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact city staff with questions about city services or local concerns.
  • Utility billingPay water, electric, or other city utility bills online or contact city staff for help.Read more
  Call 580-875-3337DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waltersok.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Oklahoma Works at Walters Public Library

  202 N Broadway St, Walters, OK 73572

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpMeet with Oklahoma Works staff for help with job search and workforce services on the first Thursday of each month.
  Call 580-875-2006DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Library · City office

  Walters Public Library

  202 N Broadway, Walters, OK 73572

  Help here

  • Library and computer servicesBorrow books, use computers, and get help with printing, copying, faxing, and scanning.
  Call 580-875-2006DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waltersok.org

City of Walters website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Walters

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

Offices for all of Cotton County

Walters is in Cotton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Oklahoma Human Services, Cotton County Office

  1501 S 7th St, Walters, OK 73572

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportVisit for help applying for food, cash, child care, and energy assistance.Apply online
  Call 580-875-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Public health · State office

  Cotton County Health Department

  1501-A S 7th St, Walters, OK 73572

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services and help finding medical care for people of all ages.
  • WICWIC provides food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 580-875-6121DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oklahoma.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  ASCOG Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging information and assistanceGet help finding local services for older adults, caregivers, and families.
  • Nutrition servicesEligible older adults can ask about group meals or home-delivered meals.
  Call 580-736-7965Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ascog.org

Everything in Cotton 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.
• 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