Fort Gay

Local offices in Fort Gay

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

• Utilities · City office

  Fort Gay Municipal Water and Sewer Department

  3407 Wayne Street, Fort Gay, WV 25514

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceResidents can contact the town department about municipal water and sewer service.
  Call 304-648-5246DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on local.wv.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town of Fort Gay Mayor's Office

  3407 Wayne Street, Fort Gay, WV 25514

  Help here

  • Town government helpResidents can contact the mayor's office about town government and local services.
  Call 304-648-8177DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on local.wv.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Fort Gay Public Library

  80 Rear Broadway, Fort Gay, WV 25514

  Help here

  • Library resources and public internetResidents can use the library's books, other materials, public computers, and Wi-Fi.
  Call 304-648-5338DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wcpl.lib.wv.us

Town of Fort Gay website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fort Gay

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

Job help near Fort Gay

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 Fort Gay. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  WorkForce WV - Huntington

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  2699 Park Avenue, Suite 240, Huntington, WV 25704

  Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Mon-Thur and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Fri

  Call 1-800-252-JOBS(5627)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkForce WV - Logan

  38 miles away

  130 Stratton Street, Ste 116, PO Box 600, Logan, WV 25601-1619

  Hours: Mon-Thur 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 9am-5pm

  Call 1-800-252-JOBS(5627)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 20, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce WV - Charleston

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  57 miles away

  5707 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25304

  Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30

  Call 1-800-252-JOBS(5627)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Wayne County

Fort Gay is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Wayne County Department of Human Services Office

  26452 East Lynn Road, Wayne, WV 25570

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceApply for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and energy assistance.
  • Social servicesGet help with services such as child protection, adult protection, foster care, and homelessness support.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies for eligible families.
  Call 304-272-6311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Wayne County Department of Human Services Child Support Office

  203 Kenova Avenue, Wayne, WV 25570

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage or support, enforcing payments, or reviewing a support order.
  Call 681-313-2370DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Wayne County WIC Program

  42 McGinnis Drive, Wayne, WV 25570

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition support, and referrals.
  Call 304-272-3951DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County Health Department

  217 Kenova Avenue, Wayne, WV 25570

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and information.Read more
  Call 304-272-6761DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Metro Area Agency on Aging

  824 Cross Lanes Drive, Cross Lanes, WV 25313

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information about services for older adults and caregivers in Lincoln County.
  Call 304-720-6858DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Wayne County

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