Assistance programs in Cabell County
Struggling residents in the Huntington WV area and Cabell County can find churches, charities, or government organizations that provide financial help or free items, including food or medical care. It is possible to get help with paying rent or electric bills, free food from pantries or school supplies from charities, and even free health or dental care. Learn where to get financial help near where you live in Cabell County.
Organizations that help with rent, housing, food and utility bills
The City of Huntington West Virginia, Huntington City Mission, and Cabell County, receive federal government aid to help people who are behind in their housing payments or who may be currently experiencing homelessness. There is immediate financial help so they can stay in their homes or apartment, with money to pay rent. Or the funds can help re-house and stabilize the families if they are currently homeless. The money can be used to provide either short or medium-term help with rent or relocation too.
- The faith based charity has other programs for struggling people or even the homeless. Whether a free hot meal, or clothes or personal hygiene supplies, the City Mission helps people. Whether homeless or low-income, help is offered.
Huntington City Mission is based at 624 10th St, Huntington, WV 25701 and call (304) 523-0293. Or find more information on rental assistance in Cabell County.
Huntington WV area free soup kitchens and food pantries feed struggling families. They also help the homeless, children, and single parents among others. Not only may they offer food, but most have holiday meal boxes or Christmas toys. Other assistance may be clothing items, hygiene supplies, free school supplies, and more, in addition to food. More on Cabell County free food pantries.
Many single mom (parents) regional charities and government run options are out there. They include cash assistance from welfare type programs or free health care from the government Medicaid or CHIP services. Working parents can apply for free or low cost day care vouchers. Charities or state groups offer other support too, including rent help for low income single moms that can sometimes include cash assistance from the federal government.
Southwestern Community Action Council is a leading non-profit. This non profit organization, located at 540 5th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701 (call 304-525-5151) offers families a diverse range of assistance programs. Examples include job training, energy saving weatherization assistance, help with paying heating bills, grants for rent, and applications to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The focus in on helping low income families and those facing poverty with getting back on track to self-sufficiency.
- Financial help to pay for housing costs, including back rent or utilities in Cabell County.
- Food assistance may also be administered by referrals to pantries or applications for SNAP food stamps.
- They also run a low income housing unit in the Huntington area known as Simms Housing Project.
- Credit repair, budgeting and debt relief services are arranged too. These can help stability a households finances, and learn more about debt help from counseling.
- If case managers can’t meet your needs, referrals may be offered to other charities or non-profits in Cabell County or national. The places to try include national charities or the government human services office. Both financial aid and referrals may be offered. Find more details on getting help from charities for bills.
There are many other resources provided by the regional community action. Read Southwestern Community Action Council assistance programs.
Another local agency that people can turn in the Huntington area to for emergency social services is the Cabell County Salvation Army. They are one of the more important agencies in the area and are based at 1227 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. They offer a number of programs, including help for heating bills, mortgage or rent payments. They also assist with low cost substance abuse counseling.
- They also operate seasonal programs and pass out free winter coats, Christmas toys from Angel Tree, or turkey meals or school supplies for students from low income families in Cabell County. In some cases, free vouchers are given for a hotel room (during the winter) or a tank of gas for work. Call (304) 529-2401, or read more on Salvation Army Huntington WV assistance programs.
Harmony House is mostly a homeless shelter, but they also work to rehouse people too. There is also transitional housing at 627 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. The shelter is for short term stays and call (304) 523-2764 or look here for a shelter in your area for the homeless.
Faith in Action of the River Cities is at 1900 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25703. The charity offers non-emergency help to senior citizens and people with a disability. There are services such as non-emergency medical rides, assistance devices and even information on how to get your home repair for free. Meals on Wheels is offered too and call (304) 697-1274.
Cabell County DoHS Office helps people living in or near poverty get government benefits. Get applications to SNAP food stamps to help pay for food or WV WORKS, which is the state of WV cash benefit program. Social services also includes Medicaid insurance, home care as well as a wide range of employment services from 2699 Park Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704. Main phone is 304-528-5800
United Way of the River Cities provides support in Cabell County and the area. The location is 820 Madison Ave, Huntington, WV 25704. There are programs that help the youth and that address health as well as long term financial security. Or get referrals to government grant money and local non-profits from the 211 service. For details call (304) 523-8929 or look here for details https://unitedwayrivercities.org/.
Another option is the Cabell County Information and Referral at the Huntington Library. The address is 455 9th St, Huntington, WV 25701. The center will help people apply for assistance for their bills. They may also be able to provide help for prescription drug bills, rent, free food, homeless shelters and more. Stop by the library for resources or call (304) 528-5660.
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