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Programs that help pay for home heating, cooling and phone service. If you get a shutoff notice, contact your utility company and these programs as soon as you can.

We share this list to help you find services in our area. Except for CCHSC's own programs, such as Recovery 918, CCHSC does not run or endorse the organizations listed. Details can change, so please call ahead to confirm.

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2 services listed

  • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) – Oklahoma Human Services

    Helps eligible low-income households pay winter heating and summer cooling bills, and helps with energy emergencies such as a shutoff. You apply online when enrollment is open.

    Phone
    Who can use it
    Based on household income and size. You must pay your own home energy bill and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Households with a tribal citizen may apply here or through a tribal program, but not both for the same help in the same year.
    Area served
    Oklahoma (statewide)

    Good to know: Enrollment opens a few times a year for winter heating, crisis help (ECAP) and summer cooling. In 2026 it opened in January, April and July. Check okdhslive.org for open dates. Help for a life-threatening crisis is available all year: call and choose the energy assistance options.

    Visit website for Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) – Oklahoma Human Services(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • Lifeline phone and internet discount

    Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service for eligible households. After you are approved, you get the discount through a participating phone or internet company.

    Phones
    Who can use it
    Household income at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines, or someone in the household gets SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, a Veterans Pension or certain tribal assistance programs. Limit one Lifeline benefit per household.
    Area served
    Nationwide, with a larger discount on qualifying tribal lands

    Good to know: Use "Companies Near Me" on the Lifeline website to compare companies. One company, Assist Wireless, has a store at 1398 S. Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah. CCHSC does not endorse any company. Free-phone offers change and may apply only to new Tribal Lifeline sign-ups.

    Visit website for Lifeline phone and internet discount(external site)

    Last checked October 2026