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Urgent Or Emergency Support Tulsa: local programs and next steps

If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911 now.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enLocal Government ProgramCity of Tulsa Emergency ManagementTulsa Police Department - Reporting Emergencies and Non-EmergenciesFederal Government Program

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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City of Tulsa Emergency Management

Local Government Program

Coordinate emergency housing, disaster recovery, and transport assistance after local incidents; see hours & eligibility

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2

Tulsa Police Department - Reporting Emergencies and Non-Emergencies

Local Government Program

Report child endangerment or other emergencies to Tulsa Police, file reports, and access victim resources; call for intake

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
3

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Federal Government Program

24/7 confidential suicide, crisis, and substance-use crisis support by call, text, or chat; call, text, or chat now

Open provider page +1-333-333-3333
4

211 Eastern Oklahoma

Nonprofit

Centralized referrals for housing, food, benefits, and crisis services across Eastern Oklahoma; call for intake

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5

Family Safety Center Tulsa

Nonprofit

Confidential advocacy, safety planning, and referrals for domestic violence survivors; call for intake

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6

DVIS Tulsa - Emergency Shelter

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors; call for intake

Open provider page +1-918-743-5763
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Tulsa Day Center - Get Help

Nonprofit

Day services for people experiencing homelessness: meals, showers, case management, and shelter referrals; see hours & eligibility

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8

John 3:16 Mission - Emergency Shelter

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter and basic needs for adults experiencing homelessness with intake and day services; see hours & eligibility

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9

Restore Hope Ministries - Rent and Utility Assistance

Nonprofit

Short-term rent and utility assistance plus food pantry and recovery referrals; apply online

Open provider page +1-918-582-5766

Recommended next steps

  • If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911 now.
  • For suicidal thoughts or mental health crisis, call or text 988 now.
  • Call 211 for same-day triage to shelter, food, transport, and bill help.
  • If fleeing domestic violence, contact Family Safety Center or DVIS before traveling.
  • For overnight shelter, call Tulsa Day Center or John 3:16 to confirm intake times.
  • For food today, check Iron Gate meal and grocery access before going.
  • For eviction or utility shutoff, contact Restore Hope and gather notices, ID, and lease.
  • Keep your phone charged and write down key numbers in case service drops.
  • If safe, ask a trusted person to stay with you while calling services.
  • Bring photo ID, medications, and essential documents when seeking emergency shelter.

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Information and Referral

  • Community Resources