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Local offices in New Cumberland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Hancock County Senior Center
647 Gas Valley Road, New Cumberland, WV 26047
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for senior programs, activities, and help arranging services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hancocksrsvs.com
Library · Regional office
Swaney Memorial Library
210 S Court Street, New Cumberland, WV 26047
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, learning materials, and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newcumberland.lib.wv.us
Local office · City office
New Cumberland City Hall
204 N River Ave, New Cumberland, WV 26047
Help here
- City services and paymentsVisit City Hall for city services and general payments.
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills through the city's utility payment service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofnewcumberland.net
City of New Cumberland website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New Cumberland
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mountaineer Food Bank
484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Change, Incorporated
3158 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near New Cumberland
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 New Cumberland. These are the closest.
American Job Center
One Stop American Job Center - Weirton
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.9 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.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 2, 2026
American Job Center
Workforce WV - Wheeling
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
32 miles away
355 Wharton Circle, Suite 200, Triadelphia, WV 26059
Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center - Paden City
66 miles away
425 South 4th Ave., Room 21B, Paden City, WV 26159
Hours: By Appointment only American Job Center
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026
Unemployment benefits in West Virginia
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board
300 Wharton Circle, Suite 265, Triadelphia, WV 26059
Workforce board
West Virginia Workforce Development Board
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Suite 300, Charleston, WV 25305
Offices for all of Hancock County
New Cumberland is in Hancock County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Hancock County Department of Human Services Office
100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 600, Weirton, WV 26062
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food and cash assistance programs at the county office.
- Social servicesVisit the office to ask for help with social services for individuals and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Hancock County Department of Human Services Child Support Office
100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 600, Weirton, WV 26062
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the county office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
State office
Hancock County WIC
192 Industrial Park Lane, Beech Bottom, WV 26030
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Public health · County office
Hancock County Health Department
850 N. Chester Street, New Cumberland, WV 26047
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for immunizations, health education, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcountyhealthdepartment.com
Emergency help · County office
Hancock County Office of Emergency Management / 911
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county office for information about emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hancockcounty.wv.gov
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
Talk to a person
- West Virginia 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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