Kingwood

Local offices in Kingwood

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

• Utilities · City office

  Kingwood Utilities

  313 Tunnelton Street, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, garbage, and recycling serviceContact the city to start water, sewer, or trash service, ask about city waste services, or get help with a utility bill.Apply online
  Call 304-329-1225DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kingwoodwv.org

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org

• Local office · City office

  Kingwood City Hall

  313 Tunnelton Street, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • City services and permitsVisit City Hall for city services, permits, licenses, and municipal records.
  Call 304-329-1225DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kingwoodwv.org

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Preston County Senior Center

  108 Senior Center Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can get meals, join activities, and ask about health, transportation, and financial support services.
  Call 304-329-0464DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prestonseniors.org

• Library · Regional office

  Kingwood Public Library

  205 W. Main Street, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a free library card, use the internet, borrow books, and take part in library programs.Read more
  Call 304-329-1499DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kingwoodpubliclibrary.com

City of Kingwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kingwood

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

Offices for all of Preston County

Kingwood is in Preston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Preston County Department of Human Services Office

  18351 Veteran’s Memorial Highway, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceApply for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and heating assistance.
  • Social servicesGet help with child and adult protective services, foster care, and other family services.
  • Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies for eligible families.
  Call 304-329-4340DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov

• State office · State office

  Preston County WIC Program

  1343 N. Preston Hwy, Suite 2, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 304-329-1957DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  North Central West Virginia Community Action Association, Inc. - Preston

  117 S Price Street, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • Community assistanceAsk about housing help, weatherization, emergency support, and other community programs.
  • Veteran family supportEligible veteran families can get housing case management and help finding benefits.Read more
  Call 304-329-1028DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncwvcaacorp.net

• Public health · County office

  Preston County Health Department

  106 W Main St, Unit 203, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 304-329-0096DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prestoncountywv.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Preston County Senior Citizens, Inc.

  108 Senior Center Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537

  Help here

  • Older adult supportOlder adults can get help with meals, transportation, in-home care, and referrals.Read more
  • Medicare counselingGet help understanding Medicare coverage, bills, claims, and plan choices.Read more
  Call 304-329-0464DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prestonseniors.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Preston County Office of Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet county emergency preparedness and response information.
  Call 304-329-1855Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prestoncountywv.gov

Everything in Preston 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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