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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in West Virginia
West Virginia programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
WorkForce West Virginia
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary benefits to eligible people who lose work or have reduced hours.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner
Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation provides benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses through an employer's insurer.
Ways to apply:Paper
West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
DRS helps eligible people with disabilities prepare for, find, or keep a job.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
West Virginia Department of Health
Vital Registration
Vital Registration issues certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Driver's Licenses and State Identification Cards
The DMV issues West Virginia driver's licenses and state identification cards.
Ways to apply:In person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
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.
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