Sophia

Local offices in Sophia

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

• Local office · City office

  Sophia Town Hall

  100 E Railroad Ave, Sophia, WV 25921

  Help here

  • Town office servicesContact the town office for help with town services and local government questions.
  • Sanitation and sewer service questionsContact the town about sanitation service and sewer-related questions.Read more
  Call 304-683-4456DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  The Hope Center

  410 W Main Street, Sophia, WV 25921

  Help here

  • Community resource centerVisit the center for community activities and support for local youth, families, and adults.
  Call 304-683-1110DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Sophia Branch, Raleigh County Public Library

  103 1st Street, Sophia, WV 25921

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow books and movies, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
  Call 304-683-5990DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Sophia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sophia

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

Offices for all of Raleigh County

Sophia is in Raleigh County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Raleigh County Department of Human Services Office

  407 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801

  Help here

  • Benefits and human servicesVisit or call to ask about state benefit and human services programs.Read more
  Call 304-256-6930DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Raleigh County WIC

  1600 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 304-255-9034DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Raleigh County DoHS Office - Child Support

  407 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order and collecting payments.
  Call 304-256-6973DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Southern WV Housing

  2955 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV 25801

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about affordable public housing in Raleigh County.
  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on southernwvhousing.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

• Public health · Regional office

  Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department

  1602 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801

  Help here

  • Public health and clinical servicesGet public health care, immunizations, family planning, and environmental health services.
  Call 304-252-8531DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Raleigh 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