Welch
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Local offices in Welch
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
McDowell County Department of Human Services Office
840 Virginia Avenue, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and other family programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Utilities · City office
Welch Water and Sewer
88 Howard Street, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the city about water and sewer service or paying a utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwelch.com
Local office · City office
Welch City Hall
88 Howard Street, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwelch.com
Older adults · Regional office
Welch Senior Center
725 Stewart Street, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit the center and have lunch on weekdays.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcdowellcoa.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia Welch Office
788 Virginia Avenue, Suite 100, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, workforce services, and unemployment claims.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
State office
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Welch Office
745 Riverside Drive, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationVisit the DMV for driver license and identification services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on transportation.wv.gov
Library · County office
McDowell Public Library
90 Howard Street, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use the library's public computers and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcdowell.lib.wv.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Welch
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
Council of the Southern Mountains, Inc.
148 McDowell Street, Welch, WV 24801
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McDowell County
Welch is in McDowell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
McDowell County DoHS Office
840 Virginia Avenue, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Family assistanceGet help with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, utility assistance, and other family benefits.
- Social servicesAsk for help with child welfare, adult protection, domestic violence services, and other family needs.
- Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies and other services for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
State office
McDowell County WIC Program
17 McDowell Street, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- WIC nutrition helpWIC provides nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · County office
McDowell County Health Department
7292 Black Diamond Highway, Wilcoe, WV 24895
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
McDowell County Commission on Aging
725 Stewart Street, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Senior and disability servicesOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about meals, transportation, in-home care, and caregiver support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdowellcoa.org
Emergency help · County office
McDowell County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency planning and informationContact the county agency for local emergency management information and coordination.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ready.wv.gov
State office
Welch Regional DMV Office
92 McDowell Street, Welch, WV 24801
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, identification card, and vehicle services offered at the regional office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
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
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