Petersburg

Local offices in Petersburg

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

• State office · Regional office

  West Virginia 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health, and other needs.
  Call 833-848-9905Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org

• Utilities · City office

  City of Petersburg Business Office

  21 Mountain View Street, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingVisit or call the city office for city services and help with utility accounts.
  Call 304-257-4944DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpetersburgwv.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Grant County Senior Center

  111 Virginia Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about senior center programs, in-home care, and transportation.
  Call 304-257-1666DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Moomau-Grant County Public Library

  18 Mountain View Street, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers, Wi-Fi, copying, fax, and notary services.
  Call 304-257-4122DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on moomau-grant.lib.wv.us

City of Petersburg website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Petersburg

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

Job help near Petersburg

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 Petersburg. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Region 7 Workforce Development Board/Career One Stop

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  8.2 miles away

  151 Robert C Byrd Industrial Park Rd., Suite 2, Moorefield, WV 26836

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Call 304-530-3917DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  WorkForce WV - Elkins

  39 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 - Morgantown

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  63 miles away

  40 Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Morgantown, WV 26508

  Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

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

  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.

Offices for all of Grant County

Petersburg is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Grant County Department of Human Services Office

  53 Kiess Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceApply for food, medical, cash, energy, and other family assistance programs.
  • Social servicesGet help with child and adult protection, foster care, domestic violence services, and related needs.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies and other early care services for eligible families.
  Call 304-257-4211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Grant County WIC Program

  23 Hospital Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support and breastfeeding help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 304-257-4936DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Grant County Health Department

  739 North Fork Highway, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about local clinical, environmental health, and emergency preparedness services.
  Call 304-257-4922DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Emergency help · County office

  Grant County Office of Emergency Management

  155 Technology Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • Emergency information and coordinationGet county emergency updates and information about local disaster response.
  Call 304-257-5451DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grant 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