West Virginia Aid and Assistance Programs

Locate aid, help and assistance programs for all cities and counties in West Virginia, including Charleston and Huntington.

Assistance Programs

AccessWV
This is a health insurance plan for West Virginians who have severe, preexisting, or chronic medical conditions or illnesses. 1-866-445-8491

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
For children with certain chronic or disabling medical symptoms or conditions, this medical assistance program provides specialized medical care for those kids. 1-800-642-9704

Emergency Assistance Program (EAP)
Was created to assist families and individuals in making it through a financial crisis when they are without available resources. This aid program will help provide short-term emergency financial assistance to families in need so that they can address the crisis or emergency. Items that can be covered include food, rent, utilities, household supplies, transportation, clothing, and medical service. Click here for more information, or dial (304) 558-0684

West Virginia Golden Mountaineer Discount Card
This is a medical discount prescription drug card for those residents who are over the age 60 who live in West Virginia. Find additional ways to get free health care and save on medical bills.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP will provides monthly aid and grants in order to help eligible, low income households buy food. 800-642-8589

School Clothing Allowance (SCA)
Provided clothing grants and vouchers for low-income school aged children to help them dress properly and pay for school clothes.

WV WORKS
WV WORKS gives monthly cash assistance grants to eligible, low income families. The goal of the program is to assist economically dependent and at-risk families, and help them become self supporting, get job training and jobs, and enhance the well-being of children in these families. (304) 368-4420

West Virginia CHIP
Low-cost health insurance and care plan for any teenager and children of working, struggling families. 1-877-WVA-CHIP

Foreclosure Counseling and Mortgage Assistance
A large number of housing counselors work one on one with homeowners to offer solutions to a potential foreclosure, and access to programs that can help individuals get back on track with their mortgage. Learn more on West Virginia foreclosure counseling.

Legal Aid
Low and moderate income West Virginia families can receive free legal assistance for civil cases. Read more on how this program may be able to help you.

Groceries and Free or Low Cost Food
Dozens of food banks in West Virginia can provide help to state residents. Get information on who to call, and where to go, for free food. Click here.

Help with Utility Bills in West Virginia
Both the state and many energy companies provide cash grants and financial assistance for paying utility bills. Learn more on financial assistance programs.

Community Clinics and Medical Centers
Almost twenty percent of individuals in West Virginia use the services of community clinics in order to receive free or low cost medical care. Get more information and find the locations of West Virginia community clinics.

A number of centers also provide dental assistance. Get free or low cost services such as cleanings, check-ups, and information on dental programs. More.

Assistance From West Virginia Cities and Counties

Barbour County (Philippi)

Berkeley County (Martinsburg)

Boone County (Madison)

Brooke County (Wellsburg)

Cabell County and Huntington

Charleston

Clay County

Fayette County (Fayetteville)

Greenbrier County (Lewisburg)

Hancock County (New Cumberland)

Harrison County (Clarksburg)

Jefferson County (Charles Town)

Kanawha County (Charleston)

Marion County (Fairmont)

Marshall County (Moundsville)

Mercer County (Princeton)

Monongalia County (Morgantown)

Morgan County (Berkeley Springs)

Ohio County (Wheeling)

Pocahontas County (Marlinton)

Preston County (Kingwood)

Putnam County (Winfield)

Raleigh County (Beckley)

Randolph County (Elkins)

Ritchie County (Harrisville)

Roane County (Spencer)

Taylor County (Grafton)

Tucker County (Parsons)

Tyler County (Middlebourne)

Wayne County

Wetzel County (New Martinsville)

Wirt County (Elizabeth)

Wood County (Parkersburg)

Wyoming County (Pineville)