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Local offices in Morgantown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Monongalia County Department of Human Services Office
114 South High Street, Morgantown, WV 26507
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, and energy assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority
430 Spruce Street, 2nd Floor, Morgantown, WV 26505
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing choice vouchers and other housing programs for eligible residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fmhousing.com
Utilities · Regional office
Morgantown Utility Board
278 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501
Help here
- Water, sewer, and Westover garbage billingContact MUB about water and sewer service, bills, and the Westover garbage charge included on utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mub.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Local office · City office
City of Morgantown Customer Service
389 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Help here
- City service requestsReport non-emergency problems such as potholes, street lights, or damaged signs through Morgantown 311.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on morgantownwv.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia Morgantown Center
40 Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Westover, WV 26501
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, workforce services, and unemployment questions at the local center.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
State office · State office
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Morgantown Office
1525 Deckers Creek Boulevard, Morgantown, WV 26505
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license and state identification services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
Library · Regional office
Morgantown Public Library
373 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505
Help here
- Library access and programsGet a library card and borrow books, media, and digital materials or find library programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mympls.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC)
705 East Brockway Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26501
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for recreation programs, activities, and facility reservations.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on boparc.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Morgantown
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
North Central West Virginia Community Action Association, Inc.
146 Terrace Manor, Fairmont, WV 26554
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Monongalia County
Morgantown is in Monongalia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Monongalia County Department of Human Services Office
114 S. High Street, Morgantown, WV 26507
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for or get help with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, and other family benefits.Apply online
- Social servicesGet help with adult and child protective services, foster care, homelessness, and other family needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Monongalia County WIC Clinic
1311 Pineview Drive, White Birch Tower II, Suite 400, Morgantown, WV 26505
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monchd.org
Child support · State office
Monongalia County DoHS Office - Child Support
118 South High Street, Morgantown, WV 26501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
North Central West Virginia Community Action Association, Monongalia County Office
Help here
- Community action servicesGet connected with local help for housing, weatherization, emergency needs, and family support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncwvcaacorp.net
Public health · County office
Monongalia County Health Department
453 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet vaccines, health screenings, STI testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monchd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging, Fairmont Office
Help here
- Aging and disability supportContact the agency for aging and disability resources serving Marion County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaoa.org
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
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