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Local offices in Belmont
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Belmont City Hall / City Clerk
218 Main St, Belmont, WV
Help here
- City services and utility billingAsk about water, sewer, and trash bills, starting city services, or other city clerk services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbelmont.info
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Belmont
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
Community Resources, Inc.
1037 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Belmont
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Belmont. These are the closest.
American Job Center
WorkForce WV - Parkersburg
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
19 miles away
300 Lakeview Center, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon-Thur; 9am-5pm Fri (Closed daily from Noon-1pm for lunch)
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 28, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center - Paden City
23 miles away
425 South 4th Ave., Room 21B, Paden City, WV 26159
Hours: By Appointment only American Job Center
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkForce WV - Clarksburg
50 miles away
153 W. Main St., Suite B, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., M - TH, 9:00-5pm, Fri
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
Unemployment benefits in West Virginia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Investment Board Mid-Ohio Valley
600 18th Street Box 3, 600 18th Street Box 33 (mailing), Parkersburg, WV 26101
Workforce board
West Virginia Workforce Development Board
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Suite 300, Charleston, WV 25305
Offices for all of Pleasants County
Belmont is in Pleasants County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Pleasants County Department of Human Services Office
1655 South Pleasants Highway, St. Marys, WV 26170
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and energy assistance.
- Social servicesGet help with child and adult protective services, foster care, and other family needs.
- Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · Regional office
Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department WIC, Pleasants County
605 Cherry Street, St. Marys, WV 26170
Help here
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on movhd.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
Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, Pleasants County Office
605 Cherry Street, St. Marys, WV 26170
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department about its local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on movhd.com
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging, Fairmont Region
Help here
- Aging servicesConnect with aging services for older adults and people with disabilities in Pleasants County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaoa.org
Emergency help · County office
Pleasants County 911 / Emergency Management
301 Court Lane, St. Marys, WV 26170
Help here
- Emergency managementContact the county about emergency planning and coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pleasantscountywv.gov
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.
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