Cherokee Nation · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Tribal Emergency Assistance
Short-term crisis assistance for 24-48 hour emergencies such as hunger, imminent shelter loss, medical peril, job loss, or family breakdown. Intended as a last resort after other resources are exhausted.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only Income Based
Household must include a Cherokee Nation citizen. Income limits apply. Applicants must demonstrate they have exhausted other available resources first.
Where it's offered
County
14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma
Location:
17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464
How to apply
Contact Cherokee Nation Human Services at 918-453-5422 to request emergency intake.
Phone In-Person
Contact
Phone: 918-453-5422
Email: human_services@cherokee.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.