Paden City
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Local offices in Paden City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Paden City Utilities Office
208 W. Main Street, Paden City, WV 26159
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation billsPay bills or get help with water, sewer, and sanitation charges.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpadencity.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Paden City American Job Center
425 South 4th Avenue, Room 21B, Paden City, WV 26159
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help finding jobs, training, and other employment resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on npworkforcewv.org
Library · Regional office
Paden City Public Library
114 South 4th Avenue, Paden City, WV 26159
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use online resources, and attend programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on padencitylibrary.org
Local office · City office
Paden City City Hall
208 W. Main St., Paden City, WV 26159
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpadencity.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Paden City
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
Community Resources, Inc.
1037 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wetzel County
Paden City is in Wetzel County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Wetzel County Department of Human Services Office
1236 WV-2, New Martinsville, WV 26155
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceVisit or call the county office to ask about state family assistance programs.
- Child supportContact the county office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · State office
Tyler/Wetzel County WIC Program
430 S. 2nd Ave., Paden City, WV 26159
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · Regional office
Wetzel-Tyler Health Department
425 S. 4th Ave., Paden City, WV 26159
Help here
- VaccinesMake an appointment for adult, child, or infant vaccines.
- Public health servicesContact the department about health programs, lab services, and local permits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wetzeltylerhealthdepartment.com
Older adults · Regional office
Wetzel County Committee on Aging
145 Paducah Drive, New Martinsville, WV 26155
Help here
- Older adult and disability servicesAsk about local services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on belomar.org
Emergency help · County office
Wetzel County 911 Center and Emergency Management
911 Emergency Service Ln., New Martinsville, WV 26155
Help here
- Emergency dispatchCall 911 for police, fire, medical, or other emergencies in Wetzel County.
- Emergency alertsSign up to receive county emergency alerts by phone.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wetzelcountywv.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia - Parkersburg
300 Lakeview Center, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Help here
- Workforce and unemployment assistanceContact the Parkersburg office for help finding work or accessing unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
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.
Call 988Text 988