Morgan County assistance programs

Help with heating bills

If you are having trouble or struggling with paying your heating bills, you may one of the thousands of families who are eligible and take advantage of a heating bill assistance program. There are resources and options for people who live in both West Virginia and Ohio that can help you pay your bills and stay warm, no matter what your heating source is.

Some of the options include the Washington/Morgan Community Action, which has the regular HEAP, or "Home Energy Assistance Program," which helps low income families pay both their heating and utility bills. This program is funded by the federal government, but it is run at the state level. In addition, there is also a Winter Crisis Program that can prevent the disconnection of utilities and heating service. This will provide people who are facing an emergency with a cash grant.

For more information or to apply to these programs, just call (740) 373-3745. For Morgan County, call (740) 962-3827. You can apply yearly from about November through March 31.

If you have never applied for aid before, or if you don't have a previous case with the program, be sure to bring the information that is required to apply, including verification of household income and a copy of the heating or utility bill you're requesting help with.

Weatherization program

In addition, the Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency (304) 538-7711 also offers weatherization assistance. This is another federal government assistance program, but this one will help you save on your energy bills. The program will provide you with free energy saving upgrades to your home, such as additional insulation, weather stripping, caulking, and more. Contact the agency to learn more or apply for weatherization.