Pocahontas County
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Local offices in Pocahontas County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Pocahontas County Department of Human Services
211 Valhalla Lane, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this office for help with SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, and other family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bfa.wv.gov
Public health · State office
Pocahontas County WIC Program
819 Third Avenue, Suite 100, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Pocahontas County Child Support Enforcement
211 Valhalla Lane, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- Child support servicesContact this office for help with child support payments and enforcement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
MountainHeart Community Services, Inc.
248 Red Oaks Shopping Center, Ronceverte, WV 24970
Help here
- Community action servicesMountainHeart serves Pocahontas County with programs that include weatherization and family support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mthtwv.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Public health · County office
Pocahontas County Health Department
900 10th Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for immunizations, testing, family planning, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pocahontashd.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Pocahontas County Circuit and Magistrate Court Clerks
Pocahontas County Courthouse, 900 Tenth Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- Court informationContact the court clerks for help with court records, filings, and basic court information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courtswv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about senior services, nutrition, transportation, and support for living independently.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaoa.org
Emergency help · County office
Pocahontas County Emergency Management & 911
1008 Jury Street, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- Emergency management and addressingContact this office for county emergency planning and help with 911 address and mapping questions.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pocahontascountywv.gov
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia, Snowshoe Mountain Career Center
206 8th Street, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- Employment and career servicesContact the career center for help finding work, career guidance, and training opportunities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
Library · County office
Pocahontas County Libraries & Visitor Information Centers
500 8th Street, Marlinton, WV 24954
Help here
- Library servicesThe county library system offers books, online resources, computers, and help finding information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pocahontaslibrary.org
Pocahontas County Commission website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pocahontas County
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
Cities and towns in Pocahontas 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
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