Apply for help at South Charleston Community Civic Council. They administer emergency assistance programs for individuals and families in South Charleston, Alum Creek, Tornado, and parts of St. Albans and Charleston. They can also refer people to other government programs or charities.

Another option is the Tyler Mountain/Cross Lanes Community Services. Contact this non-profit agency at 304.776.5813. They help people in Cross Lanes, Tyler Mountain, and surrounding areas, and can assist with rent arreages, prescription drugs, unpaid utility bills, and food. Or click here to find prescription assistance programs.

Rivesville Free Methodist Church Food Pantry helps people both in Charleston, Rivesville, and throughout Kanawha County West Virginia. They offer several programs including providing financial assistance and money to pay utilities, housing expenses, and transportation. Food vouchers and groceries are also available. All aid is on a limited basis. Dial (304) 278-5702.

Union Mission - Family Services (phone (304) 925-0366) provides low income and qualified individuals with an on site food pantry, clothing, baby supplies, furniture, household items, financial assistance including rent and utilities, and a thrift shop.

The following agency focuses mostly on South Charleston West Virginia, however some services are available to others in the greater Kanawha County area. Heart and Hand House administers a short term emergency financial assistance program for individuals or families. Among other things, access a clothing store, Christmas food and toys, limited emergency assistance, and food pantry. (304) 744-6741

Salvation Army, Chas - Financial Assistance, which can be reached at (304) 343-4548, is tasked with helping low income, the working poor, and other qualified families and individuals with the basic human needs they need to make it through the day. The services they offer include clothing, furniture, utilities and heating bill assistance, rent help, medical prescriptions, seasonal Christmas program (Food and Toy Shop, Angel Tree), charitable activities, and food.

 

 

Weatherization Program

This is another service that is offered by Capital Resource Agency, Inc. They administer the Weatherization program, which provides assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and the disabled in West Virginia. This federal government funded program assists qualified families or individuals by performing some energy conserving and weatherization work in their homes to improve energy efficiency and help them lower their energy bills. These services and updates can include repair and/or replacement of furnaces and air conditioners, repair and/or replacement of windows, and installing new insulation in the home. Phone number is 304.548.5392.

Job Training

Government funds from the stimulus plan, formally called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), have been extended to Capital Resource Agency, Inc. so that they can offer low income residents of Kanawha job training programs. The program, known as "Avenues to Employment", are completely free to low income participants.

The "Avenues to Employment" Programs include assistance starting in-home day cares, Certified Nursing Assistant classes, LPN educational supports, job placement, career development, and family development, as well as a partnership with Skylink to train technicians for DirecTV installations and opportunities.

Dental Care

Receive free dental care for school-age children, low income and the elderly. The Kanawha Dental Health Council, Inc. provides this service to meet individuals dental needs. Call them at 304.348.6613.

Other Programs

Receive free schools, clothes, and uniforms for school aged children from the Kanawha County Schools Shoe Fund. This organization can be reached at 304.348.1342, and they want to ensure that children have the supplies and clothes they need to be successful in school.

 

 

Medical care from community clinics

Upper Kanawha Medical Center of Cedar Grove West Virginia (phone (304) 595-1770) offers some services on a sliding fee scale. Access a full program of comprehensive primary health care, medical and dental care. In addition specialist services include prenatal case management, general surgery, specialized occupational respiratory care, urology and family planning services. Find other ways to get medical bill help.

West Virginia Health Right offers limited aid on a first come first serve basis to Charleston WV residents. Services offered include Health Care; Prescription Assistance; Health Department; Information & Referral; Medical Care and much more. (304) 343-7000