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Local offices in Point Pleasant
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
West Virginia Department of Human Services, Mason County Office
1406 Kanawha Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Food and cash benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with applications for food and cash benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bfa.wv.gov
Housing help · City office
Point Pleasant Housing Authority
404 2nd Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible households.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ppha-wv.com
Utilities · City office
Point Pleasant Water and Sewer Department
400 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact the department about city water or sewer service and bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on visitpointpleasantwv.com
Local office · City office
Point Pleasant City Hall
400 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- City services and local governmentContact City Hall with questions about city services or local government.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on visitpointpleasantwv.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Gene Salem Senior Center
101 2nd Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for weekday meals and social activities.
- Senior transportationAdults age 60 and older can ask about rides to medical appointments and the senior center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masonseniors.com
State office
West Virginia DMV Point Pleasant Regional Office
1408 Kanawha Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver license, identification card, and vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
Library · County office
Mason County Public Library
508 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masoncounty.lib.wv.us
City of Point Pleasant website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Point Pleasant
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
Facing Hunger Foodbank
1327 Seventh Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
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
Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.
540 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mason County
Point Pleasant is in Mason County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mason County Department of Human Services
710 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Family assistanceVisit or contact the office to ask about state family assistance and social service programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · State office
Mason County WIC
701 22nd Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Mason County DoHS Office - Child Support
1406 Kanawha Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a support order, establishing paternity, or collecting child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Point Pleasant Housing Authority
404 2nd Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher through the authority.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ppha-wv.com
Public health · County office
Mason County Health Department
216 Fifth Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health and nursing services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on masoncountyhealthdepartment.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Mason County Circuit Clerk
200 Sixth Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Help here
- Circuit and family court recordsContact the clerk about filing and records for civil, criminal, family, and other circuit court cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on masoncountywv.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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