SoonerCare, Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Apply online or by paper form. Helpline Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Official page: oklahoma.gov/ohca/contact-us
Free and Low Cost Health and Mental Health Help in Oklahoma
How to find health coverage and care in Oklahoma: SoonerCare, county health departments, community health centers, 988 and urgent mental health care.
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Hi friend. You deserve care, even if money is tight. Start with health coverage, then find a clinic. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 right now.
Quick answers
How do I get SoonerCare?
Apply online, or mail a paper form in English or Spanish. For help with the form or the online application, call the SoonerCare Helpline at 800 987 7767, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Official page: oklahoma.gov/ohca/individuals/mysoonercare/apply-for-soonercare-online/where-to-apply
I'm 65 or older or have a disability. How do I apply?
Apply through Oklahoma Human Services. You can visit your local county office, use the PS 1 Request for Services form, or apply at okdhslive.org. You can also call 405 522 5050 for help with the online form.
Official page: oklahoma.gov/ohca/individuals/mysoonercare/apply-for-soonercare-online/where-to-apply
What if I'm in crisis or thinking about suicide?
Call or text 988, or chat at chat.988lifeline.org. It is free and private, any time of day. For Spanish, call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988. Veterans can call 988 and press 1.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
Is there urgent mental health care without a hospital visit?
Oklahoma has Urgent Recovery Centers for people in a mental health crisis. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center page lists a center for adults 18 and older that provides crisis intervention and emergency assessments. Call 988 first if you are unsure where to go.
Official page: oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/about/odmhsas-facilities/occic.html
Where can I get low cost care?
Search for a health center near you at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Ask about sliding fees. County health departments offer services like immunizations, family planning and well baby clinics. Use the county map on the Oklahoma State Department of Health site.
Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
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Who to call in Oklahoma
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Free and private support by call, text or chat. Spanish is available.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
State agency with treatment, recovery and crisis services. Department office 405 248 9200. See OKIMREADY.org for substance use treatment.
Official page: oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html
Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center
Crisis intervention and emergency assessments for adults 18 and older. Call 988 if you are not sure where to go.
Official page: oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/about/odmhsas-facilities/occic.html
Oklahoma State Department of Health, county health departments
Immunizations, family planning and well baby clinics. Find your county with the County Map.
Official page: oklahoma.gov/health/locations/county-health-departments.html
HRSA Find a Health Center
Search by address for a health center near you. Ask about sliding fees.
Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
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