Oklahoma Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
The largest residential energy efficiency program is the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program. The mission is to make dwellings of low-income persons energy efficient to decrease the cost of utility bills and increase energy efficiency. WAP insulates housing particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users and households with a high energy burden, to conserve needed energy and to aid those least able to afford higher utility costs.
WAP provides for an energy audit and weatherization options such as caulking, weatherstripping and attic and wall insulation. Learn more about the WAP services and how to apply. If you are a single mother, Call 405-815-6552 or 800-879-6552.
For Tribal Weatherization information go to this page.
Free Medical Clinics
When money is in short supply you cannot pay for everything. For a number of people that means they cannot afford to see a healthcare provider. If you are low-income and uninsured the free medical clinics in Oklahoma can help. There are a number of clinics in the Oklahoma City Metro area. Find a free clinic near you. Locate a clinic in your city.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for single mothers
In Oklahoma, food benefits are issued to more than 600,000 adults and children each month. It is SNAP’s purpose to provide supplement food to people with low-incomes.
SNAP makes available the same food choices to all persons in an effort to meet a variety of individual issues.
Eligibility for SNAP benefits is based on need. This means the amount of food benefits is based on the number of people in the household and the amount of income available to the households. Recipients of benefits use an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to purchase food in most grocery stores.
Oklahoma State Information/Hotline Number: 1-866-411-1877 or 405-521-3444 . If you are a single mother, locate your local SNAP office.
Lifeline Phone Discount
It can be so important to have telephone service. ATT offers two different programs to help customers afford a phone.
The Regular Lifeline Oklahoma service makes basic phone service more affordable for eligible customers with discounted phone service along with the ability to add additional services and features.
Enhanced Lifeline Oklahoma makes basic phone service less expensive for qualified Oklahoma customers who live on current or former reservation or tribal land, offering discounted phone service. As with Regular Lifeline additional services and features are offered. If you want to find out if you are eligible for assistance apply now.
Rental Assistance for single moms
USDA Rural Development provides affordable housing, vouchers, and rental assistance for struggling rural families and single mothers. Beneficiaries tend to be low-income residents, disabled, and the elderly. The USDA Rural Development Program provides cash assistance directly to the landlord in the form of a voucher. The amount provided is based on what a fair rent should be for that part of the state and the community. Housing units must be safe and pass an inspection. If you are behind on your rent, do all that you can to maintain communication with your landlord. Visit the Rural Development website for more information.
Utility Assistance for single moms
The Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) company has several assistance programs to help customers pay their utility bill. Share the Warmth is a program funded by contributions and donations from customers and corporations. The money that the company raises is transferred to local Salvation Army branches, which administers the program and distribute the funds and grants to those people in need. The Share the Warmth program is available in all 67 counties in the Oklahoma Natural Gas service area. Call 800-664-5463 to learn more or to apply for assistance. Learn more about Share The Warmth.
Prescription Help
Are you a single mom? Do you need medication but you do not have money or insurance to pay for it?
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance for Oklahoma helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines by matching them with the right assistance programs. Many will get their medications free or nearly free. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance for Oklahoma will help you find the program that’s right for you, free of charge. Start an application to see if you are eligible for help with your prescriptions.