West Virginia Reentry Financial Help
West Virginia Rent, Utilities, Food & Benefits Support
This directory helps you find emergency financial assistance, benefit programs, food support, and community action agencies across West Virginia. Programs change often—always confirm eligibility, documents needed, and availability directly with the provider.
Tip: If you don’t know where to start, call 2-1-1 (WV 211) and ask for “rent help,” “utility help,” “food pantry,” or “benefits application help.”
Statewide Entry Points
Counties: All 55 West Virginia counties (start here if you’re unsure).
✅ Verified Start Here (Hotlines + Official Programs)
West Virginia 211 (United Way)
Free statewide referral line for rent help, utility assistance, food pantries, shelters, and more.
Free statewide referral line for rent help, utility assistance, food pantries, shelters, and more.
Statewide
WV PATH (Benefits Application Portal)
Apply online for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF (WV WORKS), and other public benefits.
Apply online for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF (WV WORKS), and other public benefits.
Statewide
WV Emergency Assistance (Bureau for Family Assistance)
Short-term emergency support for crises (may include rent, utilities, food, and essential needs).
Short-term emergency support for crises (may include rent, utilities, food, and essential needs).
Statewide
LIHEAP / LIEAP (Energy Assistance)
Helps eligible households with heating/cooling and energy crises (seasonal windows).
Helps eligible households with heating/cooling and energy crises (seasonal windows).
Statewide
WorkForce West Virginia
Unemployment services, job search tools, and workforce training connections.
Unemployment services, job search tools, and workforce training connections.
Statewide
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Free civil legal help for eligible clients (housing/eviction, benefits, family law, and more).
Free civil legal help for eligible clients (housing/eviction, benefits, family law, and more).
Statewide
West Virginia Community Action Partnership (Agency Finder)
Directory of Community Action Agencies (CSBG) that often administer emergency assistance programs.
Directory of Community Action Agencies (CSBG) that often administer emergency assistance programs.
Statewide
🛠️ Eligible Common Supports (Confirm Funding/Eligibility)
Mountaineer Food Bank
Regional food bank supporting partner pantries across much of WV. Use site to locate help.
Regional food bank supporting partner pantries across much of WV. Use site to locate help.
Statewide
Facing Hunger Foodbank
Foodbank serving multiple WV counties (plus KY/OH). Find partner pantries and programs.
Foodbank serving multiple WV counties (plus KY/OH). Find partner pantries and programs.
Huntington + Region
WV Housing Development Fund (Housing Stability / Rental Help)
Housing stability partners and resources for renters at risk (check current availability).
Housing stability partners and resources for renters at risk (check current availability).
Statewide
Dollar Energy Fund (Utility Assistance via Local Partners)
Utility assistance program in some service areas—availability depends on partner agency.
Utility assistance program in some service areas—availability depends on partner agency.
Varies
West Virginia WIC Program
Nutrition benefits for eligible pregnant/postpartum people and young children.
Nutrition benefits for eligible pregnant/postpartum people and young children.
Statewide
Charleston / Kanawha Valley
Counties: Kanawha, Putnam, Clay, Boone, Lincoln, Roane (varies by provider)
✅ Verified Major Assistance Hubs
EnAct Community Action
Community Action Agency—programs vary by funding (often includes emergency help and referrals).
Community Action Agency—programs vary by funding (often includes emergency help and referrals).
Charleston
WV 211 (Ask for Kanawha-area rent/utility resources)
Fast referrals to local programs, including seasonal utility assistance.
Fast referrals to local programs, including seasonal utility assistance.
Charleston
WV PATH / DHHR Benefits (Local Office Support)
Apply online and request help in-person if you have trouble completing applications.
Apply online and request help in-person if you have trouble completing applications.
Charleston
🛠️ Eligible Local/Seasonal Programs
Covenant House (Charleston)
Support services for people facing homelessness (confirm current programs and intake).
Support services for people facing homelessness (confirm current programs and intake).
Charleston
Legal Aid of WV (Housing/Benefits Issues)
Help with eviction defense, benefits appeals, and related civil issues (eligibility-based).
Help with eviction defense, benefits appeals, and related civil issues (eligibility-based).
Region
Huntington / Tri-State
Counties: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Putnam, Mason, Mingo (varies by provider)
✅ Verified Food + Community Action Assistance
Facing Hunger Foodbank (Get Help)
Find partner agencies, pantry programs, and regional food resources.
Find partner agencies, pantry programs, and regional food resources.
Huntington
Southwestern Community Action Council (SCAC)
Community Action Agency—case management and temporary assistance depending on funding.
Community Action Agency—case management and temporary assistance depending on funding.
Huntington
WV 211 (Ask for Cabell/Wayne rent & utility programs)
Referrals to local emergency payment help and pantry networks.
Referrals to local emergency payment help and pantry networks.
Region
🛠️ Eligible Local Support Services
Cabell County Community Services Organization (CCCSO)
Community services hub (programs vary—call/visit for current assistance options).
Community services hub (programs vary—call/visit for current assistance options).
Huntington
LIHEAP / LIEAP (Apply via DHHR)
Seasonal energy assistance—check application windows and documentation requirements.
Seasonal energy assistance—check application windows and documentation requirements.
Region
North-Central (Morgantown • Fairmont • Clarksburg)
Counties: Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Taylor, Upshur, Barbour, Preston, Lewis, Randolph (varies)
✅ Verified Community Action + Emergency Help
Christian Help (Morgantown)
Emergency financial assistance, food support, and resource navigation (eligibility-based).
Emergency financial assistance, food support, and resource navigation (eligibility-based).
Morgantown
North Central WV Community Action (NCWVCAA)
Community Action Agency serving multiple counties—services vary (weatherization, referrals, support).
Community Action Agency serving multiple counties—services vary (weatherization, referrals, support).
Fairmont
Mountain CAP of WV, Inc.
Community action-style programs including family services and housing/community development (confirm eligibility).
Community action-style programs including family services and housing/community development (confirm eligibility).
Buckhannon
🛠️ Eligible Benefits + Utility Help
WV PATH (SNAP/Medicaid/WV WORKS)
Online applications—local DHHR offices can assist if you hit a barrier.
Online applications—local DHHR offices can assist if you hit a barrier.
Region
LIHEAP / LIEAP Energy Assistance
Help with heating/cooling—confirm seasonal application windows.
Help with heating/cooling—confirm seasonal application windows.
Region
Eastern Panhandle
Counties: Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy, Grant, Mineral, Pendleton
✅ Verified Community Action + Utility Help
Eastern Action
Community Action Agency serving the Eastern Panhandle (services vary; call for county-specific options).
Community Action Agency serving the Eastern Panhandle (services vary; call for county-specific options).
Eastern Panhandle
The Salvation Army — Martinsburg (Emergency Assistance)
May assist with utilities/heating season support (funds and requirements vary).
May assist with utilities/heating season support (funds and requirements vary).
Martinsburg
WV 211 (Eastern Panhandle Referrals)
Ask for “rent help,” “utility shutoff notice help,” or “food pantry near me.”
Ask for “rent help,” “utility shutoff notice help,” or “food pantry near me.”
Region
🛠️ Eligible Benefits + Legal Support
WV PATH / DHHR Benefits
SNAP, Medicaid, TANF (WV WORKS) and other benefits—apply online and follow up locally as needed.
SNAP, Medicaid, TANF (WV WORKS) and other benefits—apply online and follow up locally as needed.
Region
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Housing/eviction and benefits support for eligible clients (apply for help online).
Housing/eviction and benefits support for eligible clients (apply for help online).
Region
Mid-Ohio Valley (Parkersburg)
Counties: Wood, Jackson, Wirt, Ritchie, Roane, Pleasants, Tyler, Wetzel, Calhoun, Gilmer, Doddridge (varies)
✅ Verified Community Action + Stabilization
Community Resources, Inc. (CRI)
Community Action Agency serving multiple Mid-Ohio counties (weatherization, case management, referrals).
Community Action Agency serving multiple Mid-Ohio counties (weatherization, case management, referrals).
Parkersburg
WV 211 (Mid-Ohio Valley Referrals)
Quick way to find local rent/utility help and pantry sites by zip code.
Quick way to find local rent/utility help and pantry sites by zip code.
Region
🛠️ Eligible Benefits + Energy Help
LIHEAP / LIEAP (Energy Assistance)
Seasonal energy help—apply via DHHR (often supported locally through agencies).
Seasonal energy help—apply via DHHR (often supported locally through agencies).
Region
WV PATH (SNAP/Medicaid/WV WORKS)
Apply online and track updates; keep documentation ready (ID, income, lease, bills).
Apply online and track updates; keep documentation ready (ID, income, lease, bills).
Region
Northern Panhandle (Wheeling • Weirton)
Counties: Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel
✅ Verified Community Action + Supportive Services
CHANGE, Inc.
Community Action Agency with supportive services (utility/housing supports vary by program).
Community Action Agency with supportive services (utility/housing supports vary by program).
Weirton
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley (211 Info)
Dial 211 in WV for referrals; this United Way operates 211 support in the region.
Dial 211 in WV for referrals; this United Way operates 211 support in the region.
Wheeling
WV 211 (Northern Panhandle Referrals)
Ask for emergency payments, food pantries, or housing stability resources.
Ask for emergency payments, food pantries, or housing stability resources.
Region
🛠️ Eligible Benefits + Legal Help
WV PATH / DHHR Benefits
SNAP/Medicaid/WV WORKS applications and renewals—apply online.
SNAP/Medicaid/WV WORKS applications and renewals—apply online.
Region
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Housing/benefits support for eligible clients across WV (apply online / call).
Housing/benefits support for eligible clients across WV (apply online / call).
Region
Southern Coalfields (Beckley • Princeton • Welch)
Counties: Raleigh, Mercer, Wyoming, McDowell, Mingo, Logan, Boone, Fayette, Summers, Monroe (varies)
✅ Verified Community Action Agencies (Local Help)
Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia (CASEWV)
Family stabilization and housing-related supports (programs vary by county and funding).
Family stabilization and housing-related supports (programs vary by county and funding).
Princeton + Region
MountainHeart Community Services
Community action agency serving southern WV—programs include energy assistance connections and support services.
Community action agency serving southern WV—programs include energy assistance connections and support services.
Matheny + Region
Coalfield Community Action Partnership
Community action agency—CSBG and related supports (including energy assistance processing in some cases).
Community action agency—CSBG and related supports (including energy assistance processing in some cases).
Williamson
Council of the Southern Mountains (Emergency Assistance)
Emergency help for utilities/food/shelter (requirements like disconnect notices may apply).
Emergency help for utilities/food/shelter (requirements like disconnect notices may apply).
Welch
🛠️ Eligible Utility + Rent Help (Confirm Current Funding)
Nicholas Community Action Partnership (Emergency Utility Assistance)
Helps prevent utility termination for eligible households (documentation required).
Helps prevent utility termination for eligible households (documentation required).
Summersville
LIHEAP / LIEAP (Energy Assistance)
Seasonal program—apply during open periods and keep copies of bills/disconnect notices.
Seasonal program—apply during open periods and keep copies of bills/disconnect notices.
Region
WV Emergency Assistance (BFA)
State program for short-term crises—may help with rent/utilities/essential needs if eligible.
State program for short-term crises—may help with rent/utilities/essential needs if eligible.
Region
Directory Use Disclaimer
OACRA provides publicly available information to help you locate financial help and support services. OACRA is not a government agency, court, probation office, or law firm.
- Always confirm eligibility, required documents, hours, and current funding with the provider.
- Programs change frequently—links and requirements may update without notice.
- OACRA does not guarantee acceptance or availability of any program listed.
- If you are under supervision, follow your conditions and keep proof of participation when relevant.
- Listing does not imply affiliation with any West Virginia agency.
