Social Services
Physical Address:
584 NW Bingo Rd
Lawton, OK 73507
Mailing Address:
PO Box 908
Lawton, OK 73502
Phone:
(580) 492-3357
Fax Number:
(580) 492-3742
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mission
It is the mission of the Comanche Nation Social Services Department to provide emergency and general assistance to eligible Comanche tribal members.
Services
Social Services assists with the following:
- Utility disconnects or deposit assistance
- Rental or mortgage assistance
- General Assistance
- Bereavement
- Funeral assistance
If you need food referrals and reside in Lawton, OK, please call 580-492-3360.
About Social Services
Emergency Assistance:
This program is designed to assist eligible tribal members in need of financial assistance through direct assistance or referrals to other available resources within the tribe or outside agencies. Currently, this program only assists with utilities and rent. The applicant must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation and head of household.
Burial Assistance:
This program is designed to assist the survivors of the deceased enrolled tribal members in meeting the high cost of burial expenses by making a payment to the funeral home.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):
This program is designed for eligible tribal members to assist with emergency heating and cooling costs. Tribal members must reside in the five (5) county service areas, which are Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Kiowa, and Tillman counties, meet income guidelines, and have not received assistance from the State of Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
General Assistance:
The program's purpose is to assist eligible Comanche Tribal members with direct payment to help them meet their basic needs. It is designed for enrolled Comanche Tribal members residing in Comanche, Cotton, Caddo, Tillman, and Kiowa Counties. The member must have zero income in the home.
