Hinton
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Local offices in Hinton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
West Virginia 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 for help finding local services for needs such as housing, food, health care, and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Local office · City office
Hinton City Hall
322 Summers Street, Hinton, WV 25951
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city government services and information.
- Utility bill paymentPay a City of Hinton utility bill online or contact City Hall for help.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hintonwva.com
Older adults · Regional office
Summers County Council on Aging
120 Second Avenue, Hinton, WV 25951
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, in-home care, and senior activities.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on summersseniors.com
Library · Regional office
Summers County Public Library
201 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use the internet, and get help with library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on summerscountylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hinton
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 Action of South Eastern West Virginia, Inc.
355 Bluefield Avenue, Bluefield, WV 24701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Summers County
Hinton is in Summers County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Summers County DoHS Office
320 Summers Street, Suite A, Hinton, WV 25951
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, child care help, and other family benefits.Apply online
- Social servicesAsk for help with child or adult protection, foster care, domestic violence services, and other social services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
State office
Summers County WIC Program
204 Washington Street, Hinton, WV 25951
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Summers County Health Department
151 Pleasant Street, Hinton, WV
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, testing, screenings, family planning, and other health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summerscountywv.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Summers County Courts
120 Ballengee Street, Suite 107, Hinton, WV 25951
Help here
- Court information and formsFind county court contacts and information about court forms and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtswv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
1460 Main Street, Box 2, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- Aging services information and referralsGet information about aging services and local providers serving Nicholas County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaoa.org
Emergency help · County office
Summers County Office of Emergency Management and Enhanced 911
451 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Hinton, WV 25951
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about preparing for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summerscountywv.gov
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988