Community and Human Services
Muscogee Nation Community and Human Services (CHS)
Muscogee Nation Community and Human Services provides assistance and resources delivered through programs targeted to assist children and families, elders, and people with disabilities.
Carmin Tecumseh-Williams, Secretary of Community and Human Services
Erin Saltsman, Deputy Secretary
Kristie Jackson, Executive Assistant
Adult Protective Services Program (APS)
The mission of the Adult Protective Services Program of the Muscogee Nation is to protect tribal elders and incapacitated adults living within the boundaries of the reservation from abuse and/or neglect. Services promote the safety and well-being of Muscogee elders and adults and include immediate and appropriate intervention through assessment and investigation.
Services Provided
- Investigation of reports of elder or incapacitated adult abuse or neglect
- Assessment to determine if an elder or incapacitated adult is at risk of harm
- Protective services to protect an elder or incapacitated adult from harm, which may include case management, coordination with appropriate health care providers, and guardianship (if necessary).
- Protective placement may include placement of an elder or incapacitated adult in a hospital, nursing home, residential care facility, or the transfer of an elder from one such institution to another
- Court advocacy
APS is an ancillary office of MCN Elder Services.
Contact APS
Rena Tiger, APS Director
If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call. After hours, call Lighthorse Police.
APS Ombudsman Manager (918) 549-2489
Call Lighthorse Police (918) 732-7800
ATTN: MCN Adult Protective Services
PO Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Caregiver Support Program (CSP)
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Caregiver Support Program (CSP) assists tribal citizens (age 55+) caring for elders, disabled adults, or children, providing resources for caregivers to ease the burden of caregiving.
Services Provided
CSP provides the following services to Muscogee (Creek) citizens within the Muscogee Nation reservation:
- Information and Referral
- Counseling, Training and Support Groups
- Respite Services
- Supplemental Services
- Lending Closet
Terms
Caregiver: A person, 18 or older, who cares for an elderly recipient; or an older relative, 55 or older, who cares for children or disabled adults, and does not receive payment for care.
Recipient: Elder (55 or older), Disabled Adult (19-54), Child (0-18).
Respite Worker: Person, 18 or older, who gets paid to help/relieve the caregiver.
Caregiver Support Program is an ancillary office of Food Services.
Contact CSP
Anna Sterner, Food Distribution Manager
Application | Caregiver Support
Caregiver Support Program (CSP) Locations
Okmulgee CSP
Muscogee Nation Food Distribution
2975 Martha Berryhill Avenue
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Wetumka CSP
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Food Distribution Wetumka
614 Spokoke Circle
Wetumka, OK 74883
Center for Victim Services (CVS)
The Center for Victim Services provides advocacy and support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in an effort to achieve safety, justice, and healing for individuals and their families. The CVS includes the SANE Program and Warriors Honor Women. The CVS also works with different communities to bring together key players in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other community systems to develop strategies and procedures focusing on domestic/sexual violence and the practices related to victims and offenders.
Services Provided
- Assistance in Locating Emergency Shelter
- Assistance with Filing Protective Orders
- Court Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Assistance in Locating Medical Services
- Accompaniment to Sexual Assault Nurse Exam
- Legal Advocacy*
- Safety Planning
- Emergency Transportation*
- Child Sexual Assault Advocacy & Family Support
- Sexual Assault Exams
- Counseling Referrals
- Limited Financial Assistance*
- Referrals for additional services depending on an individual’s needs
* Assistance provided is based on individual needs and must be directly related to the victimization.
Contact CVS
For assistance or more information, please call. After hours, call Lighthorse Police.
Clients Served Family Violence Prev.
Children and Family Services Administration (CFSA)
The mission of Children and Family Services is to preserve, protect and strengthen the children and families of the Muscogee Nation. Presentations on programs, identification, and reporting of child abuse/neglect and foster/adoptive care recruitment are available upon request.
Contact CFSA
Michelle Bender, CFS Director
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
The Elderly Nutrition Program provides meals to participants at a number of Elderly Nutrition Centers throughout the Muscogee Reservation. ENP is an ancillary office of MCN Food Services.
Eligibility
A completed intake form, along with MCN Tribal Enrollment, is required.
- Participant must be a Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizen, and 55 years of age or older.
- Legal spouse of an eligible participant will be eligible.
- Individuals with a disability residing in the same household as an eligible participant will be considered. The qualifying eligible participant must accompany the disabled participant to the congregate meal site OR be eligible for home-delivered meal service.
- A non-native widow/widower of an eligible participant will be eligible, provided the couple had been active participants before the death of the eligible participant.
Contact Elderly Nutrition
Intake Form | Elderly Nutrition
MCN Elderly Nutrition Program
2975 Martha Berryhill Avenue
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Wyiquita Lindsey, Elderly Nutrition Program Manager
Elder Nutrition Lunch Menu
Elder Nutrition Center Locations
Elderly Nutrition Centers+Delivery Schedule
Food Truck Delivery Schedule
Subject to change due to weather.
Twin Hills: Tue, Thu @ 11am–12pm
Weleetka: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 11–11:30am
Dustin: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 11:45am–12pm
Hanna: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 12:15–12:45pm
Bristow ENC
121 West Lincoln Avenue
Bristow, OK 74010
Dewar ENC
903 East 6th Street
Dewar, OK 74431
Eufaula ENC
800 1/2 Bikes Road
Eufaula, OK 74432
Holdenville ENC
224 East Poplar
Holdenville, OK 74848
Okemah ENC
1112 South Woody Guthrie
Okemah, OK 74859
Okmulgee ENC
2975 Martha Berryhill Avenue
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Sapulpa ENC
1020 North Brown
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Wetumka FDC
608 N. Creek
Wetumka, OK 74883
Koweta FDC
30901 East 141 Street South
Coweta, OK 74429
Elder Services Department
The Muscogee Nation Elder Service Department was created in 1999 to further develop and enhance services for the growing elderly population. This responsibility includes establishing supportive services to improve the quality of life for citizens that are 55 years of age or older, the frail, the impaired, and for those citizens who are in need.
We also provide an avenue for social interaction and development through a monthly elders meeting, local trips, and group travel to cultural activities and events such as Elder Games, Grandparents Day Celebrations, and a Holiday Luncheon.
All communities, churches, ceremonial grounds, and elder groups are encouraged to share information about activities with the Elders Department in order to disburse information and create unity nationwide.
Contact Elder Services
Cynthia Smith, Elder Services Director
ElderServices@MuscogeeNation.com
Elder Services CHR (Community Health Representatives)
The Muscogee Nation Elder Services CHR (Community Health Representatives) office has moved to their new location!
Contact Elder Services CHR
MCN Elder Services CHR
1509 W. Columbia St.
Okemah, OK 74859
Elder Services CHR (918) 623-1925
Randy Colbert, Tribal Community Health Representatives Manager
Elder Lawn Services
Muscogee Nation Senior Services Department asks that each MCN Community within the Nation make a list of the type of work requested so we can create a daily schedule. We will need names, addresses, contact telephone numbers, and roll numbers.
Elder Lawn Services (918) 732-7963
Program Guidelines
- Must present Muscogee (Creek) Citizenship Card
- Must be 55 years or older
- Must sign a release of liability and guidelines prior to mowing
- Must be home while the crew is mowing on the first visit
- The citizen is responsible for mowing the lawn in between supplemental mowings. We may refuse to mow the lawn if the grass is over 12 inches high.
- The crew must be warned of any hazards (pipes, boards, tree stumps, etc)
- The yard must be clear of debris, trash, bottles, etc. (Yards that are not cleaned will not be mowed)
- Will only mow up to one acre
- We DO NOT brush hog
- Must reside inside the Muscogee (Creek) Nation jurisdiction
Elder Lawn Services (918) 732-7963
ElderServices@MuscogeeNation.com
Elder Winter Services
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Senior Services Department asks that each Community within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation make a list of the type of work requested so we can create a daily schedule. We will need names, addresses, contact telephone numbers, and roll numbers.
Elder Winter Services (918) 549-2913
Program Guidelines
- Must present Muscogee (Creek) Citizenship Card
- Must be at least 55 years or older
- Must be home while the crew is there
- Animals must be placed indoors or tied up
- Light Maintenance (changing light bulbs, batteries in smoke detectors, some weatherizing)
- Spray for insects around the outside of the home
- Cut/Gather/Deliver firewood (as schedule allows)
- Clean Gutters
- Must reside within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Elder Winter Services (918) 549-2913
ElderServices@MuscogeeNation.com
Food Services Program (FSP)
MCN Food Services provides USDA donated foods to qualifying low-income Native American households as an alternative to the SNAP program. The Food Services Program’s goal is to provide timely services to any eligible household, while preserving their pride and dignity.
New Online Options
The Food Distribution Program now has several online options for appointments, applications, and ordering. To receive a link to participate, contact your nearest Food Distribution Program. We still offer appointments by phone and in person.
Home Delivery
Home delivery services are available for Elders and disabled participants. An application for this service can be requested at any Food Distribution site. Please contact your nearest Food Distribution Center (FDC) for instructions.
Food Services Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must provide:
- CDIB Card/Citizenship Card/Official Document;
- Current utility bill with name and address;
- Income for the past thirty days.
Note: It is a USDA regulation that residents of cities with a population of 10,000 or greater are not eligible for benefits. These cities within the Muscogee Reservation include:
- Sand Springs
- Tulsa
Food Services Income Guidelines
Effective: October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
| Household Size | Gross Monthly Income |
| 1 | $1,547 |
| 2 | $2,021 |
| 3 | $2,494 |
| 4 | $2,979 |
| 5 | $3,492 |
| 6 | $4,005 |
| 7 | $4,478 |
| 8 | $4,952 |
| Each additional member: | $474 |
Contact Food Services
Anna Sterner, Food Distribution Manager
Food Distribution (918) 549-2401
Appointments
Appointments by phone and in-person.
Food Distribution Calendar
Note: The store closes for inventory. Inventory days take place on the last two (2) business days of each month.
Distribution Calendars + USDA Foods FY26
FDA Nondiscrimination Statement
FNS Handbook 501 for FDPIR | USDA.gov…
Food Distribution Centers (FDC)
MCN Food Distribution Centers List
For applications, orders, and additional information, please visit or contact a Food Distribution Center (FDC) near you. Home delivery services are available for Elders and disabled participants.
9am–4pm; Mon–Fri
OKMULGEE FDC
3001 North Wood Drive
PO Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447
WETUMKA FDC
Closed 12pm-1pm
614 Spokoke Circle
Wetumka, OK 74883
KOWETA FDC
Closed 12pm-1pm
31830 East OK 51
Coweta, OK 74429
Mvskoke Nation Youth Services (MNYS)
Mvskoke Nation Youth Services (MNYS) works to empower Mvskoke youth by connecting them to culture, community, and resources. Program goals include fostering advocacy, encouraging wellness, creating support, promoting civic engagement, and providing resources. MNYS provides opportunities to primarily youth, ages 12-24 residing within the Muscogee reservation. Activities include the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council, Mvskoke Mentors, cultural events, and a variety of wellness activities.
The Mvskoke Youth Opportunity Grant is yearly funding to support youth to participate in opportunities. This service is available to all Muscogee citizens ages 24 and under regardless of residence.
Contact Youth Services
James Bender, Youth Services Director
Mvskoke Royalty Scholarship Pageant
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Pageant provides an educational scholarship opportunity for young Mvskoke women. Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and Junior Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation both represent our Nation as goodwill ambassadors.
Their year-long reign includes various educational, social, cultural and public appearances as well as speaking engagements. Through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Pageant, young women develop their sense of self-confidence, poise, public speaking skills, social skills, and expand their cultural knowledge of Mvskoke history, customs and traditions. MCN Royalty is an ancillary office of Mvskoke Nation Youth Services.
News | 2026 Scholarship Pageant, June 7
News | 2026 Pageant Activities
- Royalty Retreat: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Royalty Ready: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Pageant Day: Sunday, June 7, 2026
October 31, 2026
Photos of Former Mvskoke Royalty
Muscogee Nation • Mvskoke Royalty Program
Details
News | Mvskoke Royalty Photographs
The Mvskoke Royalty Program is working to preserve and honor the history of Muscogee (Creek) Nation Royalty by collecting photographs and information from former Miss & Junior Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation royalty during their reigning years.
Call or text if you need to arrange a drop-off/pick-up.
Submit photos and information by: October 31, 2026
Please Include…
- Name
- Title Held
- Year Held
Contact Royalty
Alyssa Kelough, Mvskoke Royalty Manager
Application | 2026 Scholarship Pageant
Office of Child Care (OCC)
The Office of Child Care’s mission is to increase the availability, affordability and quality of child care for low-income families by providing financial assistance and consumer education for parents that are working, training or attending educational program. To provide a nurturing, wholesome and fostering environment for children that would enable them to attain their potential while in their most formative years—early childhood—and to provide a sense of security and confidence to parents that their children are receiving the utmost in development and facilitative care while entrusted to the child development center.
Contact Child Care
Yolanda Lewis, Child Care Director
Social Services Department
The mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Social Services Department is to counsel, advocate, and provide referrals for Native American households to meet certain unmet essential needs. Social Services shall provide necessary assistance to eligible Native American households striving to enhance their quality of life while promoting self-sufficiency and financial stability.
Contact Social Services Department
Social Services (918) 549-2880
QUICK LINKS | Social Services Programs
- BIA Burial Assistance Program
- BIA General Assistance Program
- BIA IIM Assessment
- Disaster Assistance Program
- Hardship Program
- LIHEAP Program
- Medical Travel Program
- NAHASDA Program
- School Clothing Programs
- Tribal Burial and Support Programs
- Tribal Energy Heating and Cooling Assistance
Southern Regional Office (SRO)
Mondays | 8am–5pm | Except Holidays
MCN SRO
333 South Washita Street
Wetumka, Oklahoma 74883
Wetumka_SRO@MuscogeeNation.com
Holdenville Regional Office (HRO)
Wednesdays | 8am–5pm | Except Holidays
801 Kingsberry Road
Holdenville, OK 74848
Holdenville_SRO@MuscogeeNation.com
Tribal Juvenile Justice (TJJ)
The Muscogee Nation Tribal Juvenile Justice Program (TJJ) provides case management services and behavior oversight for youthful offenders who are members of a federally recognized Tribe within Muscogee Nation’s jurisdiction. As the first point of contact when youth that commit crimes are apprehended, Tribal Juvenile Justice works in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General to determine appropriate measures for holding youthful offenders accountable.
Case workers respond to juvenile delinquency by preparing deferred adjudication agreements, cultivating treatment plans, and identifying diversionary programs. Tribal Juvenile Justice workers maintain regular contact with families throughout their engagement in the Muscogee Nation justice system to ensure completion of agreed upon plans and to identify further treatment or detainment facilities if need be.
In an effort to improve the Juvenile Justice system, Tribal Juvenile Justice identifies and applies effective programs that defend community safety, hold youthful offenders accountable, and provide treatment and rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of juveniles and their families.
Contact Juvenile Justice
Texanna James, Tribal Juvenile Justice Director
Tribal TANF Program (TANF)
The mission of the MCN Tribal TANF Program is to strengthen American Indian and Alaskan Native Families’ ability to attain self-sufficiency by proving financial assistance, work experience opportunities, and career coaching in a consultative manner that educates, encourages, and promotes self-reliance.
Contact TANF
Lauren Randall, Tribal TANF Director
Women Infants Children Program (WIC)
The mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation WIC Program is to provide supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost to eligible pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children residing in Oklahoma. The WIC Program shall serve as an adjunct to good healthcare during critical times of growth and development, to prevent health problems and improve these persons’ health status.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. You do not have to be Native American to apply for WIC.
Contact WIC
Katura M. Bunner, WIC Program Director
Women Infants Children Program (WIC) page
SECTIONS
- Adult Protective Services (APS)
- Caregiver Support Program (CSP)
- Center for Victim Services (CVS)
- Children and Family Services (CFSA)
- Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
- Elderly Lunch Menu (ENP)
- Elderly Nutrition Centers (ENP)
- Elder Services
- Elder Services CHR
- Elder Lawn Services
- Elder Winter Services
- Food Services Program (FSP)
- New Online Options (FSP)
- Eligibility & Income Guidelines (FSP)
- Food Distribution Calendar (FSP)
- Food Distribution Centers (FSP)
- Mvskoke Nation Youth Services (MNYS)
- Royalty Scholarship Pageant
- Office of Child Care (OCC)
- Social Services
- SRO, Wetumka
- HRO, Holdenville
- Tribal Juvenile Justice (TJJ)
- Tribal TANF
- WIC Program
Muscogee Nation Community and Human Services (CHS)
Monday–Friday; 8am–5pm
Main: 918-549-2503
Toll-free: 1 (800) 482-1979
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LEADERSHIP
Carmin Tecumseh-Williams, Secretary of Community and Human Services
Carmin (918) 549-2545
Erin Saltsman, Deputy Secretary
Erin 918-549-2551
Kristie Jackson, Executive Assistant
Kristie 918-549-2503
LOCATION
Citizen Services Building
MCN Complex
1800 Wind Street
Okmulgee, OK 74447
ATTN: MCN Community and Human Services
PO Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447