Where to store your belongings

Ask service providers first

• Some shelters and day centers have lockers, bins, or limited storage for guests or clients. Ask about hours, size limits, prohibited items, and how long belongings can remain there.
• Churches, community centers, outreach programs, or other local organizations may know of storage programs even when they do not provide storage themselves.
• If you have a trusted friend or family member, storing a small amount of important property with them may be safer than carrying everything.

If paid storage is the only option

• Ask self-storage facilities whether they have small units, introductory discounts, or assistance programs, but make sure you understand the recurring cost before signing anything.
• Do not place identification, medication, or anything you may need urgently somewhere you cannot access outside business hours.

Protect the most important items

• Keep identification, benefit cards, medications, phone, charger, and essential paperwork together and protected from rain.
• Photograph important documents and store copies in a secure online account when possible.
• Avoid leaving valuables unattended in shopping carts, open camps, vehicles, or other unsecured locations.

If you still cannot find what you need

Call 211 for Oklahoma community-resource referrals. For mental-health or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, call 911.