Social Services

Phone: Social Services 918-759-2334
School Clothing 918-756-2024
Social Security 918-756-3093

Toll Free 1-800-482-1979

Fax: Social Services 918-759-9988
School Clothing 918-756-2118
Social Security 918-756-2051

Mailing Address:  PO Box 580, Okmulgee, OK 74447

Physical Address:  2971 N. Wood Dr. (Hwy. 75), Okmulgee, OK 74447

OFFICE HOURS:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Social Services Department of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation is to counsel, aid, advocate, and provide referrals for Native American households requiring financial assistance.  Fifteen programs are available to assist with certain specified unmet essential needs.  Social Services shall act to provide necessary assistance to eligible Native American households when assistance or services are not available to them through any other federal, state or local welfare agencies.  The primary focus of this department is to promote self-sufficiency, family unity, and economic stability.

PROGRAMS: 
   
1.    Air Conditioner Program
2.    BIA General Assistance Program
3.    BIA Burial Assistance Program
4.    Emergency Hardship Program
5.    Food for Funeral Program
6.    Housing Assistance (formerly titled Rental Assistance)   
7.    Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
8.    Medical Travel Program
9.    Natural Disaster Program
10.  School Clothing Assistance Program
11.  Social Security Assistance Program
12.  Tribal Burial Program
13.  Tribal Energy Program
14.  Original Allottee Fund
15.  Original Allottee Burial

FIELD SCHEDULE:

Koweta 2nd Tuesday 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Wetumka Every Monday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Beginning July 12 at Creek Nation Offices)
Bristow 2nd Thursday 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Eufaula 3rd Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sapulpa 3rd Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Checotah 3rd Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Okemah 2nd Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Holdenville 4th Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Weleetka 2nd Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

STAFF:

Julie Ziriax, Manager - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Heather Sunday, Caseworker Supervisor  -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Caseworkers: 
           Adrianne Brown
           Redeena Butler
           Whitney Jones
           Melissa Selvidge
           David Smith
           Jeremy Smith
           Martin Wade

Jill Green, Support Supervisor -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Support Staff:   
            Dala Frank, Receptionist
            Johnnie Wesley, Office Clerk II
            Paula Wesley, Records Tech

Lillian Thomas, Social Security Liaison Coordinator - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Staff:
           Meske Wind, Intake Specialist I
          Edna Brown-Cruz, Intake Specialist II

Robbin Hayes, School Clothing Coordinator -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Staff: 
         Meske Harding, Office Clerk II
         Tina Jack, Office Clerk II