"Volunteers of America has taken the stress out of my life and I’m so grateful for the support that helped me to stay in my home."
-Billie, Payee Services client in Muskogee
2D Payee Services
Payee Services helps adults manage finances
Setting a budget and paying bills is difficult for many people who have not acquired the skill or are challenged by substance abuse, mental illness and disability. As the state’s largest Organizational Representative Payee, Volunteers of America Oklahoma Payee Services provides money management services to individuals ensuring rent, utilities and basic needs are met to prevent eviction and homelessness.
How the program works
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes Volunteers of America Oklahoma as an Organizational Representative Payee. Payee Services provides assistance to help adults manage their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Individuals 18 years of age and older who receives benefits from SSA is eligible for the program. Some participants are required by SSA to have a representative payee, while others may choose to have a representative payee . Volunteers of America Oklahoma's Payee Services program is voluntary; it is up to the individual to choose to use our services.
Once the client is enrolled, a dedicated Payee Services coordinator and the client set financial goals and a budget. The Social Security Administration directs benefits through Volunteers of America, on behalf of the client, to housing management and utility companies to ensure stable housing. Clients are provided a weekly disbursement through check or debit card for discretionary spending. A small fee is charged monthly to the client for service.
Clients served in these counties: Canadian, Cherokee, Cleveland, Comanche, Creek, Delaware, Garvin, Grady, Hughes, Jackson, Logan, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Pawnee, Payne, Pittsburg, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Seminole, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner and Woodward. Coming soon: Pontotoc county
Office Locations:
Tulsa - 9605 E. 61st Street (61st & Mingo)
918-307-1500
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Muskogee - 3536 Chandler Road
918-683-1590
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Oklahoma City - located at The Homeless Alliance, 1724 N.W. 4th Street
405-415-8448 or 405-415-8447
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Ada - located at Ada Homeless Services, 317 W 12th St
580-495-0075 | ktalkington@voaok.org
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Apply or Make a Referral
To apply for the Volunteers of America Oklahoma Payee Services program, click on the link, complete the form and submit. A Payee Services representative will be in contact with you. Community partners may also use this form to refer a client for services.
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