Putnam County
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Local offices in Putnam County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Putnam County DoHS Office
12531 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213
Help here
- Family assistance and social servicesApply for or get help with benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, energy assistance, and child care subsidies.Apply online
- Social servicesGet help with child or adult protective services, foster care, domestic violence services, and other family needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · Regional office
Putnam County WIC Program
12535 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valleyhealth.org
Child support · State office
Putnam County DoHS Office - Child Support
12531 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing, enforcing, or changing a child support order.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Putnam County Health Department
11878 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health information, immunizations, testing, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pchdwv.org
Older adults · Regional office
Putnam Aging Program, Inc.
2558 Winfield Road, St. Albans, WV 25177
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about home care, meals, transportation, and senior centers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamaging.com
Emergency help · County office
Putnam County Office of Emergency Management
100 Emergency Lane, Winfield, WV 25213
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local information and support for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamcountywv.gov
State office
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Office
116 Liberty Square, Hurricane, WV 25526
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing and other motor vehicle services offered at this regional office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
Library · County office
Putnam County Library System
4219 WV-34, Hurricane, WV 25526
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and digital resources for learning and everyday needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnamlibrarywv.org
Putnam County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Putnam County
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
Cities and towns in Putnam 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
Talk to a person
- West Virginia 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 833-848-9905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988