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Local offices in Bethany
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Bethany Sanitation/Sewer Service
Help here
- Sanitation and sewer serviceContact the town about its sanitation service and sewer charges on your utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bethanywv.org
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
Local office · City office
Town of Bethany
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- Town government servicesContact the town about local government services and town matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bethanywv.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Town of Bethany Community Center
Help here
- Community center rentalContact the town to reserve the community center for a gathering or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bethanywv.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bethany
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
Change, Incorporated
3158 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brooke County
Bethany is in Brooke County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Brooke County Department of Human Services Office
100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 600, Weirton, WV 26062
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for or get help with Medicaid, SNAP, cash assistance, utility assistance, and other family benefits.Apply online
- Social servicesAsk for help with child or adult protective services, foster care, domestic violence services, or other social services.
- Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies and other early care and education services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
State office
Brooke County WIC Program
192 Industrial Park Lane, Beech Bottom, WV 26030
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides eligible families with nutrition support and help getting healthy foods.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Brooke County Health Department
204 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor, Wellsburg, WV 26070
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call for county health services, nursing, health education, and environmental health help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brookecountyhealthdepartment.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Brooke County Judicial Center
620 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070
Help here
- Court information and family courtContact the county judicial center for court information and family court services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtswv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwestern Area Agency on Aging
105 Bridge Street Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Help here
- Aging services and informationContact the agency for information and support for older adults and local senior service providers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belomar.org
Local office · Regional office
West Virginia 211
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to connect with information and support for local needs, including health, financial, and disaster-related help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wv211.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.
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