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Local offices in Smithfield
We have not found offices in Smithfield on official websites yet. 211 can tell you the closest one.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Smithfield
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
Job help near Smithfield
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 Smithfield. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
WorkForce WV - Clarksburg
19 miles away
153 W. Main St., Suite B, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., M - TH, 9:00-5pm, Fri
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center - Paden City
22 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
American Job Center
WorkForce WV - Fairmont
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
416 Adams Street, Suite 220, Fairmont, WV 26554
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Mon-Thurs : 9:00am to 5:00pm Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 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
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 Wetzel County
Smithfield 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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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