Handley

Local offices in Handley

We have not checked Handley on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Handley

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

Offices for all of Kanawha County

Handley is in Kanawha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Kanawha County Department of Human Services

  4190 Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313

  Help here

  • Family and food assistanceApply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, emergency assistance, and help with child care and utility costs.Apply online
  • Social servicesGet help with child or adult protection, foster care, adoption, domestic violence services, and other family needs.
  Call 304-746-2360DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Kanawha Bureau for Child Support Enforcement

  231 Capitol Street, Suite 111, Charleston, WV 25301

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help establishing or enforcing child support and medical support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-249-3778DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Kanawha County WIC Program

  4188 West Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25313

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 304-746-7880DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Coalfield Community Action Partnership

  1626 West 3rd Avenue, Williamson, WV 25661

  Help here

  • Weatherization assistanceApply for help making your home more energy efficient and lowering heating costs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-234-1706DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority

  1525 Washington Street West, Charleston, WV 25387

  Help here

  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for a Housing Choice Voucher to help pay rent when the waiting list is open.
  Call 304-348-6451DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Kanawha-Charleston Health Department

  108 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV 25301

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including clinic care, health education, and environmental health help.
  Call 304-344-5243DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Kanawha 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