Whitesville

Local offices in Whitesville

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

• Library · Regional office

  Whitesville Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit or contact the library for books and other library services.
  Call 304-854-0196Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Whitesville Town Hall

  39349 Coal River Road, Whitesville, WV 25209

  Help here

  • Town services and feesContact Town Hall for city fees and questions about town services.Read more
  • Utility payment collectionThe town collects utility payments for residents.Read more
  Call 304-854-2658DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sos.wv.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Whitesville

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

Offices for all of Boone County

Whitesville is in Boone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Boone County Department of Human Services Office

  156 Resource Lane, Foster, WV 25081

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, and other family benefits.Apply online
  • Social servicesGet help with child welfare, adult protection, domestic violence, foster care, and related services.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies and help finding eligible care.
  Call 304-369-7802DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Boone County Department of Human Services Child Support Office

  Route 3, East Rock Creek Road, Foster, WV 25081

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage or support, enforcing payments, or changing a support order.
  Call 304-369-7817DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Boone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  824 Lick Creek Road, Danville, WV 25053

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply online
  Call 304-369-3442DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Boone County Health Department

  213 Kenmore Drive, Danville, WV 25053

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, immunizations, and help with health and safety concerns.
  • WICAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 304-369-7967DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Metro Area Agency on Aging, Boone County provider

  347 Kenmore Drive, Suite 1-A, Madison, WV 25130

  Help here

  • Aging servicesAsk about meals, in-home support, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
  Call 304-369-0451DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Boone County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency alertsSign up to receive alerts about emergencies in Boone County.
  • Addressing helpGet help finding or setting up a physical address so emergency responders can locate a property.Read more
  Call 304-369-7273Website

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

Everything in Boone 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