John A. Ketcher Youth Services Center

Free 24/7 emergency youth shelter for runaway, homeless, abused, or neglected youth. Also operates a first-time offender program for ages 10-17 and community outreach and counseling. Open to all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, or religion.

AvailableCounty

Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Open to All

Open to ALL youth regardless of race, gender, nationality, or religion. Services are free.

How to apply

PhoneWalk-In

Call 918-458-4440 at any time — the shelter operates 24/7. Walk-ins welcome.

Where it's available

Tahlequah, OK — serves youth throughout the reservation and surrounding communities

Tahlequah, OK

Get in touch

Phone918-458-4440 Websitewww.cherokee.org/all-services/human-services/youth-services-special-projects/john-a-ketcher-youth-services-center

OfficeTahlequah, OK

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John A. Ketcher Youth Services Center

Who's eligible

Open to All

Open to ALL youth regardless of race, gender, nationality, or religion. Services are free.

Where it's offered

County

Tahlequah, OK — serves youth throughout the reservation and surrounding communities

Location:

Tahlequah, OK

How to apply

Call 918-458-4440 at any time — the shelter operates 24/7. Walk-ins welcome.

Phone Walk-In

Contact

Phone: 918-458-4440

Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.