# Homelessness Help Resources - Oklahoma ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA):** - **Phone:** 1-405-848-1144 - **Website:** [https://www.ohfa.org](https://www.ohfa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, affordable housing programs, and homelessness prevention resources. - **Oklahoma Continuum of Care (CoC) Programs:** - **Phone:** [Insert contact number for regional CoC] - **Website:** [https://www.hud.gov/states/oklahoma/homeless/coc](https://www.hud.gov/states/oklahoma/homeless/coc) - **Services Provided:** Coordinated efforts to address homelessness through emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Oklahoma City - **City Rescue Mission:** - **Phone:** 405-232-2709 - **Website:** [https://cityrescue.org](https://cityrescue.org/) - **Office Location:** 800 W California Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73106 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery programs, and job readiness training. ### Tulsa - **Iron Gate Tulsa:** - **Phone:** 918-359-9007 - **Website:** [https://www.irongatetulsa.org](https://www.irongatetulsa.org/) - **Office Location:** 501 W. Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74103 - **Specialized Services:** Meals, pantry services, and resource referrals. ### Norman - **Food and Shelter, Inc.:** - **Phone:** 405-360-4954 - **Website:** [https://foodandshelterinc.org](https://foodandshelterinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 201 Reed Ave., Norman, OK 73071 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency housing, meals, and supportive services. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **Oklahoma Coalition to End Homelessness (OKCEH):** - **Website:** [https://okceh.org](https://okceh.org/) - **Description:** Offers training and educational materials to help communities address homelessness and its root causes. ## Additional Support - **Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma:** - **Phone:** 1-888-534-5243 - **Website:** [https://www.legalaidok.org](https://www.legalaidok.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal assistance for housing issues, evictions, and public benefits disputes. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency at [https://www.ohfa.org](https://www.ohfa.org/)._