Lewis County

Local offices in Lewis County

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

• Human services · State office

  Lewis County Department of Human Services Office

  91 Arnold Drive, Weston, WV 26452

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceApply for food, cash, health coverage, utility, and other family assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 304-269-6820DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Lewis County WIC Program

  2 Brown Avenue, Weston, WV 26452

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.
  Call 304-269-1318DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Lewis County Health Department

  125 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services, including vaccines, family planning, and harm reduction services.
  Call 304-269-8218DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lewis County Circuit Clerk

  117 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesContact the circuit clerk for court records and help with court filing procedures.
  Call 304-269-8210DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Upper Potomac Area Agency on Aging

  131 Providence Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about services for older adults, including meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
  Call 304-257-1221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lewis County Veterans Service

  110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceContact the county to ask about veterans assistance and available services.
  Call 304-269-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lewis County Office of Emergency Management

  201 Orchard Street, Weston, WV 26452

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local emergency preparedness, alerts, and non-emergency response.
  Call 304-269-8235DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Lewis County Public Library and Archives

  Help here

  • Library and research servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use research resources, or ask a librarian for help.
  Website

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

Lewis County, West Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lewis County

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

Job help near Lewis County

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 Lewis County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkForce WV - Clarksburg

  18 miles away

  153 W. Main St., Suite B, Clarksburg, WV 26301

  Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., M - TH, 9:00-5pm, Fri

  Call 1-800-252-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkForce WV - Elkins

  33 miles away

  1023 North Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

  Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 to 5:00 pm Friday

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

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkForce WV - Fairmont

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  416 Adams Street, Suite 220, Fairmont, WV 26554

  Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Mon-Thurs : 9:00am to 5:00pm Friday

  Call 1-800-252-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 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.

Cities and towns in Lewis County

• Jane Lew
• Weston

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