Beckley
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Local offices in Beckley
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Raleigh County Department of Human Services Office
407 Neville St, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Benefits assistanceVisit the county office to ask about state assistance programs and applying for benefits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Housing help · City office
Beckley Housing Authority
100 Beckwoods Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beckleyha.com
Utilities · City office
Beckley Sanitary Board
301 S Heber St, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Sewer service and billingStart sewer service, ask about a sewer bill, or pay a bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beckleysanitaryboard.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Raleigh County Commission on Aging
1614 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Senior services and resourcesContact the Commission for information about programs and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on raleighseniors.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia, Beckley
200 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, workforce services, and unemployment claims.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
State office
West Virginia DMV, Beckley Regional Office
107 Pinecrest Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a West Virginia driver's license or identification card.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
Library · County office
Raleigh County Public Library, Beckley Main Branch
221 N Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and media, use computers, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rcplwv.org
Local office · City office
Beckley City Hall
409 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- City government servicesGet help finding city departments, services, and public meetings.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beckley.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Maxwell Hill Community Center
Help here
- Community center rentalsReserve the community center for a meeting, party, or community event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beckley.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Beckley
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mountaineer Food Bank
484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Raleigh County Community Action Association, Inc.
111 Willow Lane, Beckley, WV 25801
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Raleigh County
Beckley is in Raleigh County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Raleigh County Department of Human Services Office
407 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesVisit or call to ask about state benefit and human services programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bms.wv.gov
Public health · State office
Raleigh County WIC
1600 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Raleigh County DoHS Office - Child Support
407 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order and collecting payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Housing help · County office
Southern WV Housing
2955 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing in Raleigh County.
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southernwvhousing.com
Local office · Regional office
West Virginia 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 for help finding local services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Public health · Regional office
Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department
1602 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet public health care, immunizations, family planning, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beckleyraleighhealthdept.org
West Virginia programs by kind of help
These are run by West Virginia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- West Virginia 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988