Although eradicating homelessness is not the direct mission of Downtown Tulsa Partnership, homelessness is an issue that affects Downtown Tulsa every day. Through our involvement with Housing Solutions, the lead agency of A Way Home for Tulsa, and other partners, DTP seeks to do its part to serve those experiencing unsheltered homelessness Downtown.
To expand these efforts, in June 2022 DTP launched a pilot Outreach Program through a grant from Ascension St. John. As part of the Downtown Ambassador team, DTP Outreach Coordinator Toni Foster works directly with those experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Downtown Tulsa.
With the collaboration of other organizations, Toni is able to meet immediate needs, as well as provide connections to resources such as medical care, housing assistance, case management, and rehabilitation. Regardless of an individual's needs, Toni provides a listening ear and truly cares about each person she encounters.
OUTREACH RESOURCES
HOMELESS STREET OUTREACH TEAM
If you are experiencing homelessness in Tulsa County and are in need of assistance, please submit a Street Outreach Request online here.
DOWNTOWN TULSA AMBASSADOR TEAM
For Downtown cleaning, safety, and outreach services, call or text 918.202.4093 or email Service@DowntownTulsa.com.
DTP has developed the following collateral pieces, which our Downtown Ambassadors hand out daily:
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY: If you or someone else is hurt or in danger, call 911.
211: 24/7 Health, Housing & Human Services (877.826.2111)
988: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
311: Non-Emergency City Services
411: Directory Assistance
711: Hearing- or Speech-Impaired Service (translate text-to-phone and phone-to-text)
800.722.3611: GRAND Mental Health 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team
918.744.4800: COPES Crisis Line