McMechen

Local offices in McMechen

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Benwood-McMechen Housing Authority

  2200 Marshall Street, Benwood, WV 26031

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about applying for affordable housing and check the applicant portal for updates.Apply online
  Call 304-233-0830DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on benwood-mcmechenhousing.com

• Utilities · City office

  McMechen Water and Sewer Department

  325 Logan Street, McMechen, WV 26040

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the department about city water and sewer service and your water bill.
  Call 304-232-3140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of McMechen City Offices

  325 Logan Street, McMechen, WV 26040

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact the city office for help with city services and local government questions.
  Call 304-232-3140DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Benwood-McMechen Public Library

  201 Marshall Street, McMechen, WV 26040

  Help here

  • Library resources and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing and notary services.
  Call 304-232-9720DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  McMechen Recreation

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationContact the city about recreation programs and renting city parks, shelters, or gym space.
  Call 304-232-3140Website

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

City of McMechen website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve McMechen

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

Job help near McMechen

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 McMechen. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce WV - Wheeling

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.4 miles away

  355 Wharton Circle, Suite 200, Triadelphia, WV 26059

  Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 304-232-6280DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center - Paden City

  29 miles away

  425 South 4th Ave., Room 21B, Paden City, WV 26159

  Hours: By Appointment only American Job Center

  Call 304-337-4029DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center

  One Stop American Job Center - Weirton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 350, Weirton, WV 26062

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

  Call 304-723-5337DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 2, 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 Marshall County

McMechen is in Marshall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Marshall County DoHS Office

  400 Teletech Drive, Suite 2, Moundsville, WV 26041

  Help here

  • Public assistance and family servicesVisit the county office for help with state family and assistance services.
  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, enforcing, or changing a child support order.
  Call 304-843-4120DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Marshall County WIC

  500 Tele Tech Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 304-845-7426DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Marshall County Health Department

  513 Sixth Street, Moundsville, WV 26041

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health department.
  Call 304-845-7840DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Marshall County Circuit Court Clerk

  Marshall County Courthouse, 600 Seventh Street, Moundsville, WV 26041

  Help here

  • Court information and clerk servicesContact the clerk for information about court filings and county court services.
  Call 304-845-2130DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Marshall County Committee on Aging

  805 Fifth Street, Moundsville, WV 26041

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesContact the local senior services provider for help and programs for older adults.
  Call 304-845-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Marshall County Office of Emergency Management

  601 Seventh Street, Suite 2, Moundsville, WV 26041

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for emergencies in Marshall County.
  Call 304-843-1130DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Marshall 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