Oklahoma · Caregiver Support
Caring for an aging loved one is one of the hardest jobs there is — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Below are 30 verified Oklahoma programs offering emotional support, respite, training, financial help, peer groups, and legal planning — most of them completely free.
Last updated July 2026
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OKDHS Aging Services — Area Agencies on Aging
One call connects Oklahoma family caregivers to free counseling, respite, training, and support groups through their local Area Agency on Aging.
Statewide — 11 Area Agencies on Aging covering all 77 counties
Oklahoma's primary caregiver entry point. Free information, referrals, and connection to all caregiver services through 11 regional AAAs. Oklahoma DHS Aging Services Division oversees NFCSP, respite, ombudsman, and all aging services statewide.
Contact your local AAA — OKDHS Aging Services: 405-521-2281. Also access caregiver supports at oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/cap/fcs.html
Statewide — Tulsa HQ and Oklahoma City office
Around the clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and care consultations for dementia caregivers. Oklahoma Chapter serves all 77 counties from two offices. 70,000+ Oklahomans living with Alzheimer's; 175,000 caregivers providing 232 million hours annually.
Tulsa: 918-392-5000 | OKC: 405-319-0780. Two offices serve all 77 counties — virtual options available statewide
Statewide — Oklahoma City based with statewide reach
Oklahoma's dedicated caregiver coalition providing education, advocacy, and access to resources for all Oklahoma caregivers. Online Resource Directory searchable by location and need. Partners with OKDHS, Sooner SUCCESS, and Alzheimer's Association.
Free resource directory at okcares.org — unique Oklahoma coalition focused specifically on caregiver needs and advocacy
Statewide
Free 24/7 confidential emotional support for caregivers experiencing burnout, distress, or crisis. Available by call or text. Oklahoma has high rates of caregiver stress particularly in rural and Native American communities.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — call or text
Statewide
Free 24/7 connection to local health and human services including emotional support, crisis intervention, and caregiver resource referrals across all 77 Oklahoma counties.
Call or text 211 anytime — also available online at www.211oklahoma.org/
Statewide — University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Free information and referrals to respite care options for Oklahoma caregivers of any age with any disability. Sooner SUCCESS Lifespan Respite Grant Voucher program offers vouchers to caregivers who do not qualify for other respite programs. Call for options.
Call 877-441-0434 for respite options — Lifespan Respite Voucher Program available for caregivers who don't qualify for Medicaid or other respite programs
Statewide — through 11 Area Agencies on Aging
NFCSP-funded temporary respite care for family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's through Oklahoma's 11 AAAs. In-home and adult day options available statewide.
Contact your local AAA through OKDHS at 405-521-2281 — respite availability varies by region
Statewide
Oklahoma's Medicaid HCBS waiver providing respite care for waiver-enrolled individuals. Consumer-directed option available. Allows eligible family members to be paid caregivers. Contact Oklahoma Health Care Authority at 800-435-4711.
Must be SoonerCare-eligible — contact OHCA at 800-435-4711 or local AAA for eligibility screening and application
Statewide — search by Oklahoma zip code
Searchable database of nearly 3,000 respite providers. Search by Oklahoma zip code to find local respite options beyond state programs.
Run by ARCH National Respite Network
Statewide — Veterans only
At least 30 days annual respite for caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Oklahoma City VA, Muskogee VA, and community clinics serve Oklahoma veterans.
Must be caring for veteran enrolled in VA healthcare — OKC VAMC: 405-456-1000 | Muskogee VAMC: 918-683-3261
Statewide — Tulsa and OKC offices, virtual statewide
Free education programs for dementia caregivers across all 77 Oklahoma counties. ALZ Talks webinars, Savvy Caregiver workshops, care consultations. Virtual options available statewide including Native American communities.
Virtual options available statewide — call helpline or visit chapter website for current Oklahoma schedule
Statewide — OU Health Sciences Center, Tulsa, and virtual
Free dementia caregiver education through the Oklahoma Center for Geroscience at OU Health. Savvy Caregiver series, Healthy Brain Healthy Mind for Caregivers, and Powerful Tools for Caregivers — all free, all statewide. Partners with Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative.
Free to any Oklahoma caregiver — email ohai@ouhsc.edu for class registration. Virtual programs extend reach to all 77 counties
Statewide — OSU Extension offices in all 77 counties
Evidence-based caregiver education through OSU Extension's statewide network. Caregiving classes, aging-in-place resources, and family caregiver programs in all Oklahoma counties including rural and tribal communities.
OSU Extension in every Oklahoma county — including rural and tribal communities across the state
Statewide
Education resources and training opportunities for Oklahoma caregivers through the OK Cares coalition. Online resource directory, caregiver tips, and connection to local classes and programs statewide.
Free online resources at okcares.org — searchable by location and need
National — available to all Oklahoma caregivers
Comprehensive caregiver education library including fact sheets, online programs, and Oklahoma-specific resource directory. Especially valuable for rural and tribal community caregivers.
No registration required for most online resources
Statewide — Oklahoma City office
Free caregiver tools, guides, and education in English and Spanish. AARP Oklahoma reports 529,000+ family caregivers providing $7.3 billion in unpaid care annually. AARP guides available for Caring for Caregivers Tax Credit.
AARP membership not required — AARP OK provides guidance on claiming Oklahoma's Caring for Caregivers Tax Credit enacted 2024
Statewide
Nonrefundable tax credit of up to $2,000/year for eligible unpaid family caregivers for qualifying out-of-pocket caregiving expenses. Up to $3,000 for caregivers of veterans. Enacted 2023, effective for tax year 2024. Contact Oklahoma Tax Commission for Form 560-F.
File with Oklahoma state income taxes — Form 560-F. Contact Oklahoma Tax Commission at 405-521-3160. Unique Oklahoma benefit — one of few state caregiver tax credits nationally
Statewide
Oklahoma Medicaid entitlement program (no waiting list) allowing family members to be paid as personal care attendants. Adult children and relatives eligible — spouses and legal guardians not eligible. Self-directed option available. Income limit $2,982/month in 2026.
No waiting list — entitlement program. Contact OHCA at 800-435-4711 to begin eligibility screening. SoonerCare (Medicaid) required
Statewide
Oklahoma's Medicaid HCBS waiver allowing consumers to direct their own care and hire family members as paid personal care providers. Broader service array than SPPC. Must meet nursing facility level of care. Income limit $2,982/month in 2026.
Must meet SoonerCare and nursing facility level of care — contact OHCA at 800-435-4711 or local AAA. ADvantage covers broader services than SPPC
Statewide — Veterans only
Monthly stipend for caregivers of eligible veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability. Also includes CHAMPVA health insurance. VA legacy cohort protected through September 2028.
Must be caring for veteran with 70%+ service-connected disability rating
Statewide — through 11 Area Agencies on Aging
Federal program providing information, counseling, training, respite, and supplemental services to family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Grandparent kinship caregiver services also available statewide.
Contact OKDHS or local AAA — no income limits for Older Americans Act programs in Oklahoma
Statewide — in person and virtual
Free caregiver support groups throughout Oklahoma from Tulsa to Oklahoma City to Lawton. Virtual groups essential for caregivers in rural and tribal communities. ALZConnected online community available 24/7.
Call helpline or visit chapter website to find group by zip code — virtual options bridge Oklahoma's rural geography
Statewide
Connection to caregiver support groups statewide through the OK Cares online resource directory. Search by location to find local support groups for general caregiving, Alzheimer's, and specific conditions.
Free searchable directory at okcares.org — find support groups near you by county or zip code
Statewide — OU Health and virtual
Peer support and educational programs for dementia caregivers through OkDCN. Monthly caregiver education events and community engagement programs available statewide through OU Health and virtual platforms.
Free programs — email ohai@ouhsc.edu for current schedule and virtual program access
National — available to all Oklahoma caregivers
Free online peer community of 25,000+ caregivers active 24/7. Especially valuable for Oklahoma caregivers in rural or tribal areas where local in-person groups may not be available.
AARP membership not required — virtual peer support 24/7
Statewide — offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, and other communities
Free civil legal services to low-income Oklahomans including elder law, advance directives, healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, SoonerCare, housing, and consumer protection. Elder law services for adults 60+ statewide.
Income eligibility requirements — adults 60+ receive priority for elder law matters. Statewide toll-free 888-534-5243. Also serves tribal communities
Statewide — Oklahoma Insurance Department
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Oklahoma beneficiaries and caregivers. Certified counselors help navigate Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D drug plans. Accessible through Oklahoma Insurance Department and local AAAs.
Unbiased — not affiliated with insurance industry. Also accessible through your local AAA
Statewide — through OKDHS Aging Services and 11 AAAs
Free advocacy for caregivers with concerns about nursing home or assisted living quality of care. Investigates complaints and protects residents' rights across all 77 Oklahoma counties.
Also accessible through OKDHS Aging Services at 405-521-2281 or your local AAA
Statewide — Oklahoma City office
Free legal advocacy for Oklahomans with disabilities and their caregivers. Oklahoma's federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency. Covers disability rights, public benefits, housing, SoonerCare access, and abuse/neglect investigations.
Toll-free: 800-880-7755. Free services for people with disabilities and their family caregivers — all 77 Oklahoma counties
Statewide
Connects Oklahoma caregivers to elder law attorneys for advance directives, powers of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship, and Medicaid planning. Initial consultation available at reduced fee.
Referral fee may apply — income-eligible Oklahomans should contact Legal Aid Services first for services at no cost to you. Also: Volunteer Lawyers Project at 405-419-3260
Honest answers to what Oklahoma family caregivers ask most.
Your care plan keeps every Oklahoma caregiver resource — phone numbers, eligibility, and next steps — in one calm, organized place.
Always free — no credit card required.
Source: LTCareNav.com research, updated on July 2026. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change frequently — please verify contact information directly with each organization before referral. This page is informational and not legal, medical, or financial advice.