Calhoun County

Local offices in Calhoun County

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

• Human services · State office

  Calhoun County Department of Human Services

  85 Industrial Park Road, Grantsville, WV 26147

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceAsk about programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and help with energy bills.
  • Social servicesGet help with child or adult protection, foster care, domestic violence services, or other social services.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies and other help for eligible families.
  Call 304-354-6118DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Calhoun County WIC Program

  300 Mill Street, Grantsville, WV 26147

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 304-354-6898DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Calhoun County Bureau for Child Support Enforcement

  5 Industrial Park Road, Grantsville, WV 26147

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the office about child support; call ahead to ask when a specialist will be at the Calhoun office.
  Call 304-269-6820DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, Calhoun County Office

  300 Mill Street, Grantsville, WV 26147

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and clinic appointments.
  Call 304-354-6101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on movhd.com

• Older adults · County office

  Calhoun County Committee on Aging

  105 Market Street, Grantsville, WV 26147

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder residents can ask about meals, transportation, in-home care, and Medicare counseling.
  Call 304-354-7017DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cccoa-wv.org

• 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

• Library · Regional office

  Calhoun County Public Library

  250 Mill Street, Grantsville, WV 26147

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
  Call 304-354-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on calhounlib.com

Calhoun County, West Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Calhoun County

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

Cities and towns in Calhoun County

• Grantsville

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