Hinton

Local offices in Hinton

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Hinton City Hall

  322 Summers Street, Hinton, WV 25951

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city government services and information.
  • Utility bill paymentPay a City of Hinton utility bill online or contact City Hall for help.Apply online
  Call 304-466-3255DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Summers County Council on Aging

  120 Second Avenue, Hinton, WV 25951

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, in-home care, and senior activities.Read more
  Call 304-466-4019DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Summers County Public Library

  201 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use the internet, and get help with library resources.
  Call 304-466-4490DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Hinton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hinton

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

Job help near Hinton

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 Hinton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  WorkForce WV - Beckley

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  200 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV 25801

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 800-252-JOBS(5627)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 26, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkForce WV - Greenbrier Valley

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  330 Red Oaks Shopping Center, Suite 1, Ronceverte, WV 24970

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 14, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkForce WV - Mercer

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  195 Davis Street, Suite 102, Princeton, WV 24739

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Summers County

Hinton is in Summers County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Summers County DoHS Office

  320 Summers Street, Suite A, Hinton, WV 25951

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceApply for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, child care help, and other family benefits.Apply online
  • Social servicesAsk for help with child or adult protection, foster care, domestic violence services, and other social services.
  Call 304-466-2807DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Summers County WIC Program

  204 Washington Street, Hinton, WV 25951

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 304-466-5900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Summers County Health Department

  151 Pleasant Street, Hinton, WV

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, screenings, family planning, and other health services.
  Call 304-466-3388DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summerscountywv.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Summers County Courts

  120 Ballengee Street, Suite 107, Hinton, WV 25951

  Help here

  • Court information and formsFind county court contacts and information about court forms and services.
  Call 304-466-7103DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtswv.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Appalachian Area Agency on Aging

  1460 Main Street, Box 2, Princeton, WV 24740

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsGet information about aging services and local providers serving Nicholas County.
  Call 304-425-1147DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Summers County Office of Emergency Management and Enhanced 911

  451 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Hinton, WV 25951

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for emergencies.
  Call 304-466-5613DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summerscountywv.gov

Everything in Summers 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