Brooke County

Local offices in Brooke County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 304-794-3060DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 304-394-5090DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 304-737-3665DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 304-737-3662DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 304-242-1800DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 898-211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wv211.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkForce West Virginia, Weirton Office

  100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 300, Weirton, WV 26062

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, workforce services, and unemployment questions.
  Call 800-252-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org

• State office

  West Virginia DMV, Weirton Regional Office

  Suite 100 Municipal Plaza, Route 2 & Cove Road, Weirton, WV 26062

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing and other DMV services.Apply online
  Call 304-558-3900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov

• Library · County office

  Brooke County Public Library

  945 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
  Call 304-737-1551DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brookecountylibs.org

Brooke County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brooke County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Brooke County

• Beech Bottom
• Bethany
• Follansbee
• Wellsburg
• Windsor Heights

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