Emergencies Happen We Can Help

Life has a way of throwing you unexpected curves. At Northeast Oklahoma Community Action Agency (NEOCAA), we understand that a temporary emergency, such as the loss of a job, unexpected medical costs or a car repair that threatens your employment, can put individuals and families in crisis.

Emergency Services at NEOCAA provides emergency assistance to qualifying residents of Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware and Ottawa counties who are faced with loss of a utility service or actual eviction from their rental homes due to economic hardship.

If you have experienced an unexpected emergency that causes you to use your normally budgeted utility or rent money to fix the unexpected problem, we may be able to help.

Available Services

Emergency Services also provides assistance to eligible residents for the following services:

• Rental or Utility Assistance

• Disaster Relief

• Rental Assistance to Prevent Eviction

• Housing for the Homeless

• Referrals

Call (918) 253-4683, ext. 169 or 127 to see if you are eligible for emergency assistance.

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Once your eligibility has been determined, you will need to fill out and submit the application linked below.

To receive emergency assistance, applicants must also provide the required documentation, including:

  • Valid Driver’s License or Photo ID

    (If you do not have an Oklahoma driver’s license or ID, you must provide a lease agreement or current utility bill to prove residency.)

  • Social Security Cards for All Household Members

  • Verification of the Most Recent 30 Days of Income

  • Receipts or Bank Statements Documenting Your Expenses for the Last 30 Days

  • Proof of an Unexpected Emergency or Occurrence

Those requesting assistance with a utility service must also provide a utility bill and 6-month payment history from the utility company.

For rental assistance, applicants must also complete the General Rent Documentation form and W-9 linked below. The forms can be filled out and submitted online or printed out, completed and returned to NEOCAA Emergency Services. Both the General Rent Documentation form and the W-9 must be completed by the applicant’s landlord.

Individuals with a qualifying emergency may ask for assistance once each grant year as funds are available.

For more information, call Emergency Services at (918) 253-4683, ext. 169 or 127.