Buckhannon
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Local offices in Buckhannon
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Upshur County DHHR Office
34 Auction Lane, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the state benefits office to ask about SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and energy assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Buckhannon Housing Authority
23 ½ Hinkle Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing or get help with an existing housing application.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buckhannonha-wv.com
Utilities · City office
Buckhannon Utility Billing
70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Utility bill paymentPay a city utility bill or ask for help with a payment or service disconnection.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buckhannonwv.municipalonlinepayments.com
Older adults · County office
Upshur County Senior Center
1 Senior Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, activities, transportation, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on upwvsc.org
Library · Regional office
Charles W. Gibson Public Library
105 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the public library to use its collections and library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on charlesgibson.wvlibrary.info
Local office · City office
Buckhannon City Hall
70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- City services and informationGet help with city services, public information, and city matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buckhannonwv.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Stockert Youth & Community Center
79 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Youth and community programsFind youth activities, recreation, sports, and community programs for adults and seniors.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buckhannonwv.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Buckhannon
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
Mountain CAP of West Virginia Inc
26 North Kanawha Street, Suite 201, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Upshur County
Buckhannon is in Upshur County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Upshur County Department of Human Services
34 Auction Lane, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with state benefits and family services at the county office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Upshur County Bureau for Child Support Enforcement
34 Auction Lane, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support through the county office, which is open Mondays and Thursdays.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcse.wv.gov
State office
Upshur County WIC
33 Southfork Plaza Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Upshur County Health Department
15 North Locust Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services and information from the county health department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upshurhealthwv.com
Older adults · Regional office
Central WV Aging Services, Inc.
8 North Spring Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about services for older adults and people with disabilities in Upshur County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralwvaging.org
Emergency help · County office
Upshur County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county office for emergency preparedness information and local emergency coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upshurcounty.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