Parsons

Local offices in Parsons

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

• State office

  Tucker County Department of Human Services Office

  9346 Seneca Trail, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and help with energy bills at this office.
  Call 304-478-3212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Parsons City Hall

  341 Second Street, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact the city office for water and sewer service, utility billing, and help with your bill.Read more
  Call 304-478-2311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofparsonswv.com

• 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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org

• Library · Regional office

  Five Rivers Public Library

  301 Walnut Street, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its educational, information, cultural, and recreation services.Read more
  Call 304-478-3880DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fiverivers.wvlibrary.info

City of Parsons, West Virginia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Parsons

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

Offices for all of Tucker County

Parsons is in Tucker County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Tucker County WIC Program

  206 Senior Lane, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 304-478-3096DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  North Central West Virginia Community Action Association, Tucker County Office

  513 Central Avenue, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about income-eligible rental housing in Tucker County and how to request an application.
  Call 304-478-3536DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncwvcaacorp.net

• Public health · County office

  Tucker County Health Department

  206 1/2 Third Street, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health information, and disease testing and follow-up services.
  Call 304-478-3572DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Tucker County Circuit and Magistrate Courts

  211 First Street, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesContact the court clerks for information about Circuit Court and Magistrate Court matters in Tucker County.
  Call 304-478-2606DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtswv.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Upper Potomac Area Agency on Aging

  131 Providence Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about services for older adults, including meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
  Call 304-257-1221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Tucker County Senior Center

  217 Senior Lane, Parsons, WV 26287

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesPeople age 60 and older can contact the center about its services and membership.
  Call 304-478-2423DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tucker 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