West Virginia Reentry Housing

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West Virginia Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes West Virginia housing resources that may support people on probation, parole, court supervision, reentry supervision, community corrections, transitional release, diversion, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways across West Virginia.

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Coverage: Statewide West Virginia. This section keeps statewide reentry housing, homelessness access, affordable housing, recovery housing, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so later regional sections can focus on direct local providers.
📍 Statewide Statewide Housing Access & Reentry Planning
West Virginia Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation — Offender Services / Reentry Planner State corrections resource connected to release preparation, reentry planning, community transition, identification documents, and supervision-related planning. Use this for reentry documentation and to coordinate housing approval through the appropriate supervising authority.
Reentry Planning DCR-linked Approval required
Contact DCR Offender Services Main: (304) 558-2036 1409 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311
Prep Release date, proposed address, county of return, supervision status, identification documents, and transition plan Ask whether the proposed address must be approved before move-in
Area Statewide West Virginia
West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness — Coordinated Entry Statewide Balance-of-State homelessness access point for many West Virginia counties, connecting people experiencing homelessness to coordinated entry, housing assessment, referrals, outreach, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and local provider routing where available.
Coordinated Entry Homelessness Access County routing varies
Contact wvceh.org Coordinated Entry: 833-722-2014 ces@wvceh.org
Bring ID, current sleeping location, income information, household members, release paperwork if applicable, and contact information Ask whether a housing assessment or verification letter can support supervision review
Area Balance-of-State counties / statewide routing
West Virginia Housing Development Fund — Affordable Rental Properties Statewide affordable-housing resource with searchable affordable rental properties by city, county, property name, and population served. Not reentry-specific, but useful for longer-term housing research after emergency or transitional stabilization.
Affordable Housing Rental Search Property screening varies
Contact Affordable rental search Main: (800) 933-9843 / (304) 391-8600 5710 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25304
Ask Availability, income limits, waitlist status, deposit, application fee, criminal-history screening, and voucher compatibility Contact each property manager directly before paying fees
Area Statewide West Virginia
WV Community Advancement and Development — Recovery Housing Program State recovery-housing funding pathway supporting stable housing for individuals in recovery while they work toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Access depends on funded local providers, program eligibility, and availability.
Recovery Housing State Program Provider availability varies
Access Recovery Housing Program Use program information to identify funded recovery-housing pathways and local partners.
Ask Current funded providers, eligibility, length of assistance, recovery requirements, referral process, and documentation Confirm whether the residence is compatible with supervision conditions
Area Statewide / provider-based access
🛠️ Eligible Recovery Housing, Private Housing & Confirm-First Paths
Oxford House West Virginia — Recovery Housing Vacancies Peer-run recovery housing network with West Virginia houses and vacancy access. Each house controls its own interview, membership, fees, recovery expectations, house rules, and supervision-compatibility decisions.
Recovery Housing Vacancy Search House interview required
Search oxfordhousewv.org State contact: (304) 989-2532 Oxford vacancy locator
Ask Current vacancy, interview time, move-in cost, weekly fee, drug testing, curfew, medication rules, and verification letter availability Confirm whether probation, parole, community corrections, or court-supervised residents are accepted at that house
Area Statewide / house-specific
West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residences — Recovery Residence Standards West Virginia recovery-residence organization connected to standards, ethics, certification, and recovery-housing quality. Use this as a verification layer when considering sober living or recovery residence options.
Recovery Residence Quality Standards Confirm certification
Access wvarr.org NARR affiliate profile
Ask Whether the residence is certified or registered, current openings, fees, house rules, curfew, employment expectations, and medication policy Request written rules before submitting an address for supervision approval
Area Statewide recovery housing
West Virginia Office of Inspector General — Recovery Residence Information State-level recovery residence information for understanding registration, complaints, and recovery residence requirements. Useful when confirming whether a sober living or recovery residence is legitimate before move-in.
Recovery Residence Registration / Oversight Verify before payment
Access Recovery residence information Complaint line for non-certified recovery residences: (304) 558-0050
Check Registration status, complaint route, house rules, fee structure, refund policy, and written move-in terms Do not rely on verbal promises when supervision approval is needed
Area Statewide West Virginia
West Virginia Sober Living — Morgantown & Charleston Area Homes Recovery housing provider with homes serving men, women, and women with children in the Morgantown and Charleston areas. Intake, fees, recovery requirements, house rules, and supervision compatibility must be confirmed directly.
Sober Living Morgantown / Charleston Intake required
Contact westvirginiasoberliving.com Housing line: (304) 413-4300 info@wvsls.com Charleston peer support: (304) 602-3304 Morgantown peer support: (304) 602-3305
Ask Openings by house, gender eligibility, children policy, program fees, rules, transportation, employment expectations, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, community corrections, or court-supervised residents are accepted
Area Morgantown / Charleston areas
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, rental history, income requirements, county placement, and address approval issues vary by property.
Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees. Ask for written rental terms, house rules, and move-in conditions.
Bring Income proof • ID • references • release paperwork if relevant Full landlord or property contact information
Area Statewide West Virginia

Kanawha Valley — Charleston Area

Counties: Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Clay, Lincoln, and nearby Charleston-area communities. This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional housing, recovery housing, and housing-support providers serving the Charleston region.
🛠️ Confirm-first Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing & Supportive Housing
Union Mission Ministries — Men’s Shelter Charleston-area emergency shelter and supportive services provider. Confirm current intake hours, eligibility, bed availability, rules, and whether the location can be used for supervision address approval.
Emergency Shelter Men Call first
Contact unionmission.com Men’s Shelter: (304) 343-4352 503 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV 25301
Ask Bed availability, intake hours, ID requirements, curfew, program rules, mail/address use, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, or court-supervised residents are accepted
Area Charleston / Kanawha County
Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center Charleston homelessness-services provider connected to temporary housing, counseling, emergency shelter, and transitional housing resources. Confirm the correct intake location and program fit before referral.
Shelter / Transitional Homeless Services Intake varies
Contact Main: (304) 414-0109 jthompson@rslwc.org 1015 Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Ask Current shelter access, transitional housing availability, program site, referral requirements, and verification documentation Ask whether supervision status affects placement or address approval
Area Charleston / Kanawha County
YWCA Charleston — Resolve Family Abuse Program Domestic violence and family-abuse program serving Kanawha, Clay, and Boone Counties with emergency shelter, advocacy, safety planning, and support. Not a general shelter, but critical when housing instability is connected to violence, coercion, stalking, or safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact YWCA Resolve ywcacharleston.org 24-hour hotline: (304) 340-9266 Charleston, WV
Ask Emergency shelter access, safety planning, confidentiality, advocacy, transportation, documentation, and child-related services Do not disclose confidential shelter information without provider guidance
Area Kanawha, Clay, and Boone Counties
Covenant House — Housing Assistance & Emergency Assistance Charleston nonprofit providing housing-related assistance, emergency support, eviction/utility assistance pathways, and community housing support. Assistance depends on eligibility, documentation, and available funds.
Housing Assistance Emergency Support Eligibility varies
Contact Housing Assistance Main: (304) 344-8053 600 Shrewsbury Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Bring ID, eviction or utility notice if applicable, income information, lease or landlord contact, household information, and supervision paperwork if relevant Ask what documents are required before visiting
Area Charleston / Kanawha County
🛠️ Confirm-first Recovery Housing, Treatment-Linked Housing & Stabilization
Prestera Health Services — Kanawha County Behavioral-health and substance-use provider serving Kanawha County. Prestera operates treatment and recovery-support services, with some transitional living / residential treatment programs depending on location and eligibility.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Program screening required
Contact Prestera Kanawha County Transitional living information Use location-specific intake for current access.
Ask Assessment process, residential or transitional options, treatment requirements, waitlist status, insurance/payment, and documentation Confirm whether court, probation, parole, or community corrections participation is accepted
Area Kanawha County / regional programs
West Virginia Sober Living — Charleston Area Homes Recovery housing provider with Charleston-area sober living options. Confirm the specific house, current openings, fees, rules, transportation, and whether the address can be approved for supervision before move-in.
Sober Living Recovery Housing Intake required
Contact WVSLS housing Housing line: (304) 413-4300 info@wvsls.com Charleston peer support: (304) 602-3304
Ask Openings, gender eligibility, children policy, fees, curfew, testing, medication rules, employment expectations, and verification letters Confirm compatibility with probation, parole, community corrections, or court supervision
Area Charleston / Kanawha County
Peak Living Services — Charleston Charleston-area housing and recovery-support provider. Confirm current program status, housing availability, eligibility, fees, and whether the residence can provide documentation for supervision approval.
Recovery Housing Charleston Confirm current status
Contact Peak Living Services (681) 661-6023 Charleston, WV
Ask Current openings, intake criteria, program rules, weekly/monthly cost, testing, curfew, transportation, and verification letters Ask directly whether justice-involved residents are accepted
Area Charleston / Kanawha County
Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority Local housing authority serving Charleston and Kanawha County with public housing and voucher-related programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term housing stability where screening rules, waitlists, and eligibility permit.
Housing Authority Longer-Term Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact ckha.com Ask for public housing, voucher, and waitlist information.
Ask Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, income rules, household eligibility, required documents, and appeal/review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before signing a lease
Area Charleston / Kanawha County

Cabell & Tri-State — Huntington Area

Counties: Cabell, Wayne, Mason, and nearby Tri-State communities. This section focuses on direct shelter, housing assistance, recovery housing, transitional housing, and stabilization providers serving the Huntington region.
🛠️ Confirm-first Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing & Housing Support
Huntington City Mission Emergency shelter and supportive services provider in Huntington. Confirm bed availability, intake hours, program rules, Project Hope transitional living status, and whether the location can support supervision address approval.
Emergency Shelter Transitional Living Call first
Contact hcmwv.org Main: (304) 526-8051 624 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25701
Ask Bed availability, intake hours, ID requirements, curfew, program rules, mail/address use, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, community corrections, or court-supervised residents are accepted
Area Huntington / Cabell County
Harmony House — Housing Assistance Programs Huntington housing-focused provider connected to outreach, Housing First, rapid rehousing, supportive services, and housing assistance for people experiencing homelessness. Referral and eligibility rules vary by program.
Housing Assistance Rapid Rehousing Eligibility varies
Contact harmonyhousewv.com Housing assistance Main: (304) 522-2063 627 4th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
Bring ID, current sleeping location, income information, household information, release paperwork if applicable, and contact information Ask whether a housing assessment or verification letter can support supervision review
Area Huntington / Cabell County
Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless Huntington-area homelessness and housing-stability organization connected to outreach, supportive services, and housing navigation. Confirm current program access, referral rules, and whether direct intake is available.
Housing Navigation Homeless Services Referral may vary
Contact cabellhuntingtoncoalition.org Huntington, WV
Ask Housing navigation access, coordinated entry connection, documentation required, and available local housing-support programs Confirm whether supervision status affects placement or address documentation
Area Huntington / Cabell County
Huntington West Virginia Housing Authority Local housing authority serving the Huntington area with public housing and voucher-related programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term housing stability where eligibility, screening, and waitlist rules allow.
Housing Authority Longer-Term Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact huntingtonhousing.com Main: (304) 524-4403 300 W. 7th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
Ask Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, income limits, household eligibility, required documents, and appeal/review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before signing a lease
Area Huntington / Cabell County
🛠️ Confirm-first Recovery Housing, Treatment-Linked Housing & Supportive Services
Prestera Health Services — Cabell County / Huntington Area Regional behavioral-health and substance-use provider with treatment, recovery support, residential, and transitional-living related services depending on location, assessment, and eligibility.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Assessment required
Contact prestera.org Transitional living information Use location-specific intake for current access.
Ask Assessment process, residential or transitional options, waitlist status, treatment requirements, insurance/payment, and referral paperwork Confirm whether court, probation, parole, or community corrections participation is accepted
Area Huntington / Cabell County / regional programs
Recovery Point West Virginia — Huntington Men’s Program Long-term residential recovery program in Huntington for men with substance-use disorder. Confirm eligibility, application process, program expectations, length of stay, and supervision compatibility.
Residential Recovery Men Application required
Contact recoverypointwv.org Huntington Men’s Program: (304) 523-3200 2425 9th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25705
Ask Application steps, bed availability, program length, rules, work requirements, medication policy, and documentation for supervision Ask whether probation, parole, drug court, or community corrections referrals are accepted
Area Huntington / Cabell County
Marshall Health — MOMS Program Huntington-area program supporting pregnant and parenting women with substance-use recovery needs. Housing access may be treatment-linked or referral-based, so confirm current residential, recovery, and case-management options directly.
Women / Parenting Recovery Support Program screening required
Contact Marshall Health MOMS Main: (304) 696-3846 Huntington, WV
Ask Eligibility, residential or recovery-housing referrals, case management, treatment requirements, documentation, and transportation needs Confirm whether court or supervision participation can be coordinated
Area Huntington / Cabell County
Lily’s Place — Family Recovery Support Huntington family-support provider serving infants and families affected by substance exposure. Not a general shelter, but relevant for parenting individuals who need recovery-linked family stabilization and referrals.
Family Support Recovery-Linked Referral support
Contact lilysplace.org Main: (304) 524-3830 1320 7th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
Ask Family-support referrals, recovery-related services, housing-stability referrals, documentation, and case-management coordination Ask whether supervision or court-related documentation can be coordinated when appropriate
Area Huntington / Cabell County

North-Central West Virginia — Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg & Bridgeport

Counties: Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Taylor, Preston, and Doddridge. This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional housing, supportive housing, recovery housing, and longer-term housing resources serving North-Central West Virginia.
🛠️ Confirm-first Shelter, Transitional Housing & Housing Navigation
Bartlett Housing Solutions — Morgantown Triage & Housing Programs Morgantown homelessness and housing-stability provider with triage center access, shelter connection, family support, housing navigation, and supportive housing programs. Confirm the correct intake route before arrival.
Shelter / Triage Housing Navigation First come / call first
Contact bartletthousingsolutions.org Main: (304) 292-0101 Triage Center: 20 Scott Avenue, Morgantown, WV
Ask Current triage access, shelter availability, family intake, documentation, housing assessment, and verification letters Ask whether supervision-related address documentation can be provided
Area Morgantown / Monongalia County
Union Rescue Mission — Fairmont Fairmont shelter and community-support provider serving people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Confirm intake hours, bed availability, eligibility, program rules, and documentation requirements.
Shelter Housing Support Call first
Contact urmwv.org Main: (304) 363-0300 urmweb@urmwv.org 107 Jefferson Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
Ask Bed availability, intake schedule, ID requirements, curfew, program rules, address/mail use, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, or court-supervised residents are accepted
Area Fairmont / Marion County
Clarksburg Mission Clarksburg shelter and long-term recovery-oriented program providing food, shelter, clothing, and structured support in a drug-free environment. Confirm intake status, eligibility, rules, and program expectations.
Shelter Long-Term Program Screening required
Contact clarksburgmission.org Main: (304) 622-2451 312 North 4th Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Ask Current openings, intake process, program length, substance-use rules, work expectations, curfew, and verification documentation Ask whether court, probation, parole, or community corrections referrals are accepted
Area Clarksburg / Harrison County
HOPE, Inc. — Crisis Shelter & Housing Support Domestic violence and crisis-service provider serving North-Central West Virginia. Not a general shelter, but relevant when housing instability is connected to violence, coercion, stalking, or safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact 24-hour hotline: (304) 367-1100 Fairmont, WV
Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, confidentiality, documentation, transportation options, and advocacy services Do not disclose a confidential shelter address without guidance from the provider and officer/court where applicable
Area Marion, Harrison, Taylor, Doddridge, and nearby counties
🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Recovery Housing & Longer-Term Stabilization
Morgantown Housing Authority Local housing authority serving Morgantown and Monongalia County with public housing and voucher-related programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term housing where screening, eligibility, and waitlist rules permit.
Housing Authority Longer-Term Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact morgantownhousing.com Ask for public housing, voucher, and waitlist information.
Ask Waitlist status, criminal-history screening, income limits, household eligibility, documentation, and appeal/review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before signing a lease
Area Morgantown / Monongalia County
Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Housing authority serving Marion and Monongalia area communities with public housing and voucher-related programs. Confirm current waitlists, screening rules, and application requirements before relying on this path.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Voucher Screening / waitlists
Contact fmhousing.com Use official application and waitlist information.
Ask Open waitlists, eligibility, criminal-history screening, income limits, required documents, and unit locations Ask how address approval should be handled before lease signing
Area Fairmont / Marion County / Morgantown area
Clarksburg-Harrison Regional Housing Authority Housing authority serving Harrison County with public housing and affordable housing programs. Relevant for longer-term stabilization where screening rules, waitlists, and eligibility permit.
Housing Authority Affordable Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact chrha.net Main: (304) 623-3322 433 Baltimore Avenue, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Ask Open waitlists, property locations, income limits, criminal-history screening, required documents, and review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before lease signing
Area Clarksburg / Harrison County
Homes for Harrison County Harrison County housing-support resource listed in county resource materials. Confirm current services, eligibility, availability, and whether assistance is direct, referral-based, or limited by funding.
Housing Support Harrison County Confirm current funding
Contact (304) 266-6239 Mendi-HomesForHarrison@outlook.com Harrison County, WV
Bring ID, income information, current housing status, eviction or utility notice if applicable, landlord contact, and supervision paperwork if relevant Ask whether written confirmation can be provided for court or supervision review
Area Harrison County

Eastern Panhandle — Martinsburg, Charles Town, Berkeley Springs & Romney

Counties: Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy, Grant, and Mineral. This section focuses on direct shelter, housing assistance, crisis housing, recovery support, housing authorities, and stabilization providers serving the Eastern Panhandle.
🛠️ Confirm-first Shelter, Transitional Housing & Housing Assistance
Community Networks, Inc. — Bethany House Martinsburg emergency shelter for women and children, with additional housing-related services through Community Networks. Confirm current bed availability, intake process, eligibility, and whether case management can provide documentation for supervision review.
Women / Children Emergency Shelter Call first
Contact communitynetworksinc.org Bethany House: 216 E. John Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 Main: (304) 269-9778
Ask Bed availability, intake hours, ID requirements, family eligibility, length of stay, case management, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, or court-supervised residents are accepted when appropriate
Area Martinsburg / Berkeley County
Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center — Emergency Shelter & Housing Advocacy Confidential domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and human-trafficking service provider with emergency shelter and advocacy. Not a general shelter, but critical when housing instability is connected to safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact epecwv.org Main: (304) 263-8522 24/7 Hotline: (304) 263-8292 236 W. Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Ask Emergency shelter access, safety planning, confidentiality rules, documentation, transportation, advocacy, and housing-related support Do not disclose a confidential shelter address without provider guidance
Area Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties
Immanuel’s House — Martinsburg Martinsburg community support and shelter-related resource listed locally for people experiencing homelessness or immediate housing instability. Confirm current shelter status, cold-weather availability, intake process, and address-use rules before relying on placement.
Shelter Support Cold Weather / Community Confirm current status
Contact 713 Buxton Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 Confirm through local provider contact or direct outreach before arrival.
Ask Current operating hours, shelter or warming access, intake requirements, documentation, rules, and whether verification can be provided Ask whether supervision-related address approval is realistic before listing this as a residence
Area Martinsburg / Berkeley County
Community Alternatives to Violence — Martinsburg Local violence-intervention and support resource in Martinsburg. Not a housing provider by itself, but relevant when court conditions, family violence, safety planning, or referral needs affect housing stability.
Safety / Violence Intervention Referral Support Program fit varies
Contact (304) 262-4424 314 Wilson Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Ask Referral options, documentation, program requirements, safety planning, and whether housing-related coordination is available Confirm whether participation is court-compatible if the person is under supervision
Area Martinsburg / Berkeley County
🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Recovery Support & Longer-Term Stabilization
Housing Authority of the City of Martinsburg Local housing authority serving Martinsburg with public housing and voucher-related programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term housing stability where screening rules, eligibility, and waitlists permit.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Voucher Screening / waitlists
Contact martinsburghousing.com Main: (304) 263-8894 703 Porter Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Ask Open waitlists, criminal-history screening, income limits, required documents, voucher status, and review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before lease signing
Area Martinsburg / Berkeley County
Charles Town Housing Authority Housing authority serving Charles Town and Jefferson County area residents. Use for longer-term housing research where public housing, vouchers, eligibility, screening, and waitlists may apply.
Housing Authority Longer-Term Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact Main: (304) 725-2608 Charles Town, WV
Ask Waitlist status, application process, income limits, property locations, criminal-history screening, and required documents Ask how address approval should be handled before lease signing
Area Charles Town / Jefferson County
Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency — Housing & Emergency Assistance Community action agency serving Eastern Panhandle counties with poverty, emergency assistance, and household-stability services. Assistance may include referrals, utility/rent support, or documentation help depending on funding and eligibility.
Community Action Rent / Utility Support Funding varies
Contact ewvcaa.org Ask for county-specific housing or emergency assistance access.
Bring ID, income proof, utility or eviction notice if applicable, lease/landlord information, household members, and supervision paperwork if relevant Ask whether written assistance confirmation can be provided
Area Eastern Panhandle counties
Mountaineer Behavioral Health — Martinsburg Area Behavioral-health and substance-use treatment provider serving the Martinsburg region. Housing may be treatment-linked or referral-based, so confirm current residential, recovery-support, and stabilization options directly.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Assessment required
Contact mountaineerrecovery.com Main: (304) 901-7629 3094 Charles Town Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430
Ask Assessment process, treatment-linked housing referrals, recovery housing coordination, insurance/payment, transportation, and documentation Confirm whether court, probation, parole, or community corrections participation is accepted
Area Berkeley / Jefferson County area

Mid-Ohio Valley — Parkersburg, Vienna, St. Marys, Ripley & Spencer

Counties: Wood, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Jackson, and Roane. This section focuses on direct shelter, crisis housing, housing authority access, recovery-related residential treatment, and stabilization providers serving the Mid-Ohio Valley.
🛠️ Confirm-first Shelter, Crisis Housing & Housing Support
Latrobe Street Mission Parkersburg emergency shelter serving people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Confirm bed availability, intake process, hours, program rules, and whether the site can provide verification for supervision review.
Emergency Shelter Homeless Services Call first
Contact latrobestreetmission.org Main: (304) 893-9460 1725 Latrobe Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Ask Bed availability, intake hours, ID requirements, curfew, program rules, mail/address use, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, or court-supervised residents are accepted
Area Parkersburg / Wood County
Family Crisis Intervention Center — Safe Haven Shelter Domestic violence and victim-services provider with emergency shelter in Wood County and services across Region V. Not a general shelter, but critical when housing instability is connected to abuse, stalking, violence, or safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact fcichaven.org Wood County Office: (304) 428-2333 Hotline: 1-800-794-2335 Mail: P.O. Box 695, Parkersburg, WV 26102
Ask Emergency shelter access, safety planning, confidentiality, transportation, advocacy, documentation, and child-related services Do not disclose confidential shelter information without provider guidance
Area Wood, Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, and nearby counties
Parkersburg Housing Authority Local housing authority serving Parkersburg with public housing and rental-assistance programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term stabilization where screening, eligibility, and waitlist rules permit.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Voucher Screening / waitlists
Contact parkersburghousing.com Main: (304) 428-6753 pha@parkersburghousing.com 1901 Cameron Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Ask Open waitlists, criminal-history screening, income limits, required documents, voucher status, property locations, and review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before lease signing
Area Parkersburg / Wood County
Wood County Community Services — Housing & Crisis Resource Routing County resource page listing local community services, including emergency shelter, domestic violence services, advocacy, case management, and related support. Use for confirming county-recognized local providers and intake routes.
County Resource Local Routing Confirm provider directly
Access Wood County community services Use only to confirm local provider routing; contact providers directly for intake.
Check Correct provider, current phone number, eligibility, funding availability, intake hours, and documentation requirements Do not rely on a directory listing without calling the provider
Area Wood County / Parkersburg area
🛠️ Confirm-first Recovery, Residential Treatment & Stabilization
Westbrook Health Services — Parkersburg Comprehensive behavioral-health and substance-use provider serving the Parkersburg region. Housing may be treatment-linked or referral-based, so confirm current residential, recovery, and stabilization options directly.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Assessment required
Contact westbrookhealth.org Main: (304) 485-1721 Crisis: (304) 485-1725 / 1-800-579-5844 2121 Seventh Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Ask Assessment process, residential or transitional options, crisis access, treatment requirements, insurance/payment, and referral paperwork Confirm whether court, probation, parole, or community corrections participation is accepted
Area Parkersburg / Wood County / regional programs
Westbrook Health Services — Exodus Residential Program Clinically managed residential treatment program for adult men with substance-use and co-occurring needs. This is treatment-linked residential care, not general housing, and requires assessment and program acceptance.
Residential Treatment Men Assessment required
Access Exodus program information Start with Westbrook intake: (304) 485-1721
Ask Eligibility, assessment steps, bed availability, program length, medication policy, rules, court documentation, and discharge planning Ask whether supervision participation can be coordinated with the program
Area Parkersburg / Wood County
Westbrook Health Services — Amity Treatment Center Parkersburg-area residential treatment resource for substance-use and co-occurring needs. Confirm current program status, eligibility, bed availability, location, referral requirements, and whether court or supervision documentation can be coordinated.
Residential Treatment Recovery Support Program screening required
Contact Westbrook intake: (304) 485-1721 Listed Amity contact: (304) 485-1781 1011 Mission Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Ask Current residential treatment access, eligibility, program length, medication policy, rules, payment, documentation, and discharge housing plan Confirm whether probation, parole, drug court, or community corrections referrals are accepted
Area Parkersburg / Wood County
Help4WV — Treatment & Recovery Placement Support West Virginia substance-use and mental-health help line that can assist with treatment and recovery referrals. Use as a treatment-navigation support when housing is tied to detox, residential treatment, recovery housing, or stabilization needs.
Treatment Referral Recovery Navigation Referral-based
Contact help4wv.com Call/Text: 1-844-435-7498
Ask Available detox, residential treatment, recovery housing referrals, transportation options, and admission documentation Confirm whether the receiving program accepts court or supervision-related referrals
Area Mid-Ohio Valley / statewide treatment navigation

Northern Panhandle — Wheeling, Weirton, Moundsville & New Martinsville

Counties: Ohio, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler. This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional housing, crisis shelter, housing authority access, recovery-related services, and stabilization providers serving the Northern Panhandle.
🛠️ Confirm-first Shelter, Transitional Housing & Housing Support
Youth Services System — Winter Freeze Shelter Wheeling-area emergency shelter resource operated seasonally for people experiencing homelessness during cold-weather periods. Confirm current seasonal schedule, intake rules, location, and whether verification can be provided.
Emergency Shelter Seasonal / Winter Confirm dates
Contact YSS Winter Freeze Shelter Main: (304) 231-3669 Wheeling, WV
Ask Seasonal operating dates, intake time, location, transportation, ID requirements, rules, and verification letters Ask whether the location is usable for supervision contact or only temporary overnight shelter
Area Wheeling / Ohio County
Catholic Charities West Virginia — Wheeling Neighborhood Center Community support provider serving Wheeling-area residents with basic needs, stabilization assistance, and referrals. Housing-related help may depend on eligibility, funding, documentation, and local program availability.
Stabilization Support Basic Needs Funding varies
Contact catholiccharitieswv.org Wheeling Neighborhood Center: (304) 232-4234 125 18th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Bring ID, income information, eviction or utility notice if applicable, household details, landlord contact, and supervision paperwork if relevant Ask what assistance is currently available before visiting
Area Wheeling / Ohio County
Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless Wheeling-area housing and homelessness provider connected to supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and housing-stability services. Confirm referral process, eligibility, available programs, and current intake procedure.
Housing Programs Supportive Housing Referral / eligibility varies
Contact wheelinghomeless.org Main: (304) 232-9690 84 15th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Ask Current intake route, rapid rehousing availability, supportive housing eligibility, documentation, and verification letters Confirm whether supervision status affects placement or address approval
Area Wheeling / Ohio County / Northern Panhandle
YWCA Wheeling — Family Violence Prevention Program Domestic violence and crisis-services provider with shelter, safety planning, advocacy, and support for survivors. Not a general shelter, but important when housing instability is connected to violence, stalking, coercion, or safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact ywcawheeling.org 24/7 Hotline: (304) 232-0515 1100 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, confidentiality, advocacy, transportation, child-related services, and documentation Do not disclose confidential shelter information without provider guidance
Area Wheeling / Northern Panhandle
🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Recovery Support & Longer-Term Stabilization
Wheeling Housing Authority Local housing authority serving Wheeling with public housing and voucher-related programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term housing stability where screening, waitlists, and eligibility allow.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Voucher Screening / waitlists
Contact wheelinghousing.org Main: (304) 242-5200 11 Community Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Ask Open waitlists, criminal-history screening, income limits, property locations, voucher status, required documents, and review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before lease signing
Area Wheeling / Ohio County
Weirton Housing Authority Housing authority serving Weirton-area residents with public housing and voucher-related programs. Relevant for longer-term housing research where waitlists, screening, income rules, and eligibility permit.
Housing Authority Longer-Term Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact weirtonhousing.org Main: (304) 748-2452 525 Cove Road, Weirton, WV 26062
Ask Open waitlists, property locations, eligibility, criminal-history screening, required documents, and review process if denied Ask how address approval should be handled before lease signing
Area Weirton / Hancock and Brooke County area
Northwood Health Systems — Northern Panhandle Behavioral-health and substance-use provider serving the Northern Panhandle. Housing may be treatment-linked or referral-based, so confirm current residential, recovery-support, and stabilization options directly.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Assessment required
Contact northwoodhealth.com Main: (304) 233-5633 2121 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Ask Assessment process, residential or recovery referrals, crisis services, treatment requirements, payment/insurance, and documentation Confirm whether court, probation, parole, or community corrections participation is accepted
Area Ohio, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, and nearby counties
Wheeling Treatment Center Substance-use treatment provider serving the Wheeling region. Not a housing provider, but relevant when stable housing is tied to treatment compliance, recovery support, medication-assisted treatment, or referral coordination.
Treatment Support Recovery Referrals Not housing by itself
Contact Wheeling Treatment Center Main: (304) 907-8080 40 12th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Ask Treatment intake, documentation, court/supervision coordination, recovery housing referrals, transportation, and schedule compatibility Confirm whether treatment participation can support a housing-stability plan
Area Wheeling / Ohio County

Southern & Mountain West Virginia — Beckley, Bluefield, Princeton, Logan & Welch

Counties: Raleigh, Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, Mingo, Logan, Summers, Monroe, and Fayette. This section focuses on direct shelter, recovery housing, crisis shelter, housing authority access, treatment-linked housing, and stabilization providers serving Southern West Virginia.
🛠️ Confirm-first Shelter, Crisis Housing & Housing Support
Helping Hands Resource Center — Beckley Beckley-area homeless services and emergency-support resource. Confirm current shelter access, hours, eligibility, bed availability, documentation, and whether verification can be provided for supervision review.
Homeless Services Emergency Support Confirm current access
Contact Main: (304) 253-4200 Beckley, WV
Ask Current shelter or resource-center access, intake hours, documentation, transportation, case management, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, or court-supervised residents can use the address or receive documentation
Area Beckley / Raleigh County
Raleigh County Community Action Association — Housing & Emergency Assistance Community action provider serving Raleigh County with household-stability support, emergency assistance, and local referrals. Housing help may depend on eligibility, documentation, and available funds.
Community Action Rent / Utility Support Funding varies
Contact rccaa.org Main: (304) 252-0123 111 Willow Lane, Beckley, WV 25801
Bring ID, income information, eviction or utility notice if applicable, lease/landlord contact, household information, and supervision paperwork if relevant Ask what assistance is currently open before visiting
Area Beckley / Raleigh County
Women’s Resource Center — Beckley Domestic violence and sexual assault service provider with emergency shelter, advocacy, safety planning, and support. Not a general shelter, but important when housing instability is connected to violence, stalking, coercion, or safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact wrcwv.org 24-hour hotline: (304) 255-9848 Beckley, WV
Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, confidentiality, transportation, advocacy, child-related services, and documentation Do not disclose confidential shelter information without provider guidance
Area Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas, Summers, and Wyoming Counties
SAFE — Mercer County Domestic Violence Shelter & Advocacy Mercer County domestic violence and crisis support resource. Not a general housing provider, but relevant when emergency shelter or safety planning is needed due to violence, coercion, stalking, or family safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Support Confidential intake
Contact 24-hour hotline: (304) 436-0050 Mercer County, WV
Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, confidentiality, transportation, child-related needs, and documentation Coordinate carefully when court or supervision conditions affect housing location disclosure
Area Bluefield / Princeton / Mercer County
🛠️ Confirm-first Recovery Housing, Housing Authorities & Longer-Term Stabilization
Recovery Point West Virginia — Bluefield Women’s Program Long-term residential recovery program for women in Bluefield. Confirm application process, bed availability, program expectations, length of stay, medication policy, and supervision compatibility before referral.
Residential Recovery Women Application required
Contact recoverypointwv.org Bluefield Women’s Program: (304) 523-4673 900 Highland Avenue, Bluefield, WV 24701
Ask Application steps, current bed availability, program length, rules, work expectations, medication policy, and verification letters Ask whether probation, parole, drug court, or community corrections referrals are accepted
Area Bluefield / Mercer County
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center Behavioral-health and substance-use provider serving Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming counties. Housing may be treatment-linked or referral-based, so confirm current residential, recovery, and stabilization options directly.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Assessment required
Contact shcmhc.com Main: (304) 425-5500 200 12th Street Extension, Princeton, WV 24740
Ask Assessment process, recovery referrals, residential or transitional options, treatment requirements, payment/insurance, and court documentation Confirm whether probation, parole, or community corrections participation is accepted
Area Princeton / Bluefield / Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming Counties
Beckley Housing Authority Local housing authority serving Beckley with public housing and voucher-related programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term housing where screening, eligibility, and waitlist rules permit.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Voucher Screening / waitlists
Contact Main: (304) 256-4812 100 Beckwoods Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Ask Open waitlists, criminal-history screening, property locations, income limits, required documents, voucher status, and review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before lease signing
Area Beckley / Raleigh County
Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield Housing authority serving Bluefield with public housing and voucher-related programs. Relevant for longer-term stabilization where criminal-history screening, income rules, and waitlists permit.
Housing Authority Longer-Term Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact bluefieldhousing.com Main: (304) 325-3115 1600 Hill Avenue, Bluefield, WV 24701
Ask Waitlist status, property locations, eligibility, criminal-history screening, required documents, and appeal/review process if denied Ask how address approval should be handled before lease signing
Area Bluefield / Mercer County

Central Appalachia & Rural Counties — Elkins, Buckhannon, Weston, Summersville, Lewisburg & Keyser

Counties: Randolph, Upshur, Lewis, Braxton, Nicholas, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Tucker, Barbour, Webster, Pendleton, Grant, Hardy, and Mineral. This section focuses on direct shelter, rural housing support, crisis shelter, recovery support, housing authority access, and stabilization resources serving Central Appalachia and rural West Virginia.
🛠️ Confirm-first Shelter, Crisis Housing & Rural Housing Support
Davis House — Elkins Area Crisis Shelter & Advocacy Domestic violence and sexual assault service provider serving the Elkins region. Not a general shelter, but important when housing instability is connected to violence, coercion, stalking, or safety risk.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact davishousewv.org 24-hour hotline: (304) 636-2913 Elkins, WV
Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, confidentiality, transportation, advocacy, documentation, and child-related services Do not disclose confidential shelter information without provider guidance
Area Randolph, Tucker, Barbour, Pocahontas, and nearby counties
Upshur Cooperative Parish House — Buckhannon Community assistance provider serving Upshur County residents with basic needs, emergency assistance, and local support. Housing-related help may depend on eligibility, documentation, and available funds.
Emergency Assistance Basic Needs Funding varies
Contact parishhouse.org Main: (304) 473-8530 68 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Bring ID, income information, eviction or utility notice if applicable, lease or landlord contact, household information, and supervision paperwork if relevant Ask what assistance is currently available before visiting
Area Buckhannon / Upshur County
Family Refuge Center — Greenbrier Valley Domestic violence and sexual assault service provider serving Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas, and Summers Counties. Not a general shelter, but relevant when housing instability involves safety risk, violence, coercion, stalking, or abuse.
Crisis Shelter Safety Planning Confidential intake
Contact familyrefugecenter.org 24-hour hotline: (304) 645-7200 Lewisburg, WV
Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, confidentiality, legal advocacy, transportation, documentation, and child-related services Coordinate carefully if supervision conditions affect address disclosure
Area Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas, and Summers Counties
North Central West Virginia Community Action Association Regional community action agency serving multiple rural counties with household-stability services, emergency assistance, and referrals. Housing help may depend on county, funding, eligibility, and documentation.
Community Action Rural Assistance County rules vary
Contact ncwvcaa.org Main: (304) 636-4000 Elkins, WV
Bring ID, income information, household members, eviction or utility notice if applicable, lease/landlord contact, and supervision paperwork if relevant Ask for the county-specific office and current funding availability
Area North-Central rural counties
🛠️ Confirm-first Housing Authorities, Recovery Support & Rural Stabilization
Randolph County Housing Authority Housing authority serving Randolph County and the Elkins area with affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing-stability programs. Relevant for longer-term housing where screening, eligibility, and waitlist rules permit.
Housing Authority Affordable Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact rchawv.org Main: (304) 636-6491 Elkins, WV
Ask Open waitlists, property locations, voucher status, criminal-history screening, income limits, required documents, and review process if denied Confirm whether the unit address can be approved before lease signing
Area Elkins / Randolph County
Greenbrier County Housing Authority Housing authority serving Greenbrier County with affordable housing and rental-assistance programs. Not reentry-specific, but relevant for longer-term stabilization where screening, waitlist, and income rules permit.
Housing Authority Longer-Term Housing Screening / waitlists
Contact Main: (304) 645-4960 Greenbrier County, WV
Ask Open waitlists, property locations, voucher status, income limits, criminal-history screening, required documents, and review process if denied Ask how address approval should be handled before lease signing
Area Lewisburg / Greenbrier County
Appalachian Community Health Center — Elkins Region Behavioral-health and substance-use provider serving rural North-Central counties. Housing may be treatment-linked or referral-based, so confirm current residential, recovery-support, and stabilization options directly.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Assessment required
Contact achcinc.org Main: (304) 636-3231 725 Yokum Street, Elkins, WV 26241
Ask Assessment process, treatment-linked referrals, recovery housing coordination, crisis access, documentation, and transportation barriers Confirm whether court, probation, parole, or community corrections participation is accepted
Area Elkins / Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Upshur area
Seneca Health Services — Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas & Webster Area Behavioral-health and substance-use provider serving rural mountain counties. Housing may be treatment-linked or referral-based, so confirm recovery-support, stabilization, and transportation options directly.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Assessment required
Contact shsinc.org Main: (304) 872-3364 Regional offices include Lewisburg, Summersville, Marlinton, and Webster Springs area access.
Ask Assessment, recovery referrals, residential or stabilization options, crisis access, insurance/payment, transportation, and documentation Confirm whether supervision or court participation can be coordinated
Area Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Webster, and nearby counties
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