Alderson
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Local offices in Alderson
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Local office · City office
Town of Alderson Town Office
311 Monroe Street South, Alderson, WV 24910
Help here
- Town services and informationContact the town office for help with town services, forms, and local government questions.
- Water utility billingPay a town utility bill through the town's online payment portal or ask the town office for billing help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aldersonwv.org
Library · Regional office
Alderson Public Library
115 Walnut Ave., Alderson, WV 24910
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alderson.lib.wv.us
Older adults · Regional office
Alderson Senior Center
228 S Monroe Street, Alderson, WV 24910
Help here
- Senior center mealsOlder adults can visit for weekday meals and ask about meal delivery for people who cannot come in.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mccoawv.net
Parks and recreation · Nonprofit
Alderson Community Center
Help here
- Community meeting and recreation spaceResidents can contact the center about rooms for community meetings, events, and recreation.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on min7th.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Greenbrier County
Alderson is in Greenbrier County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Greenbrier County Health Department
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenbrierwv.gov
Emergency help · County office
Greenbrier County Homeland Security & Emergency Management
171 Arbuckle Ln., Maxwelton, WV 24957
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and recovering after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenbrierwv.gov
Older adults · County office
Greenbrier County Committee on Aging
1003 Greenbrier Street, Rupert, WV 25984
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the Committee on Aging for services and support for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wvdscs.org
State office · State office
Greenbrier County Department of Human Services Office
150 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, child care, and emergency assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
State office · State office
Greenbrier County WIC Program
170 Coleman Drive, Suite 7, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food and nutrition support through the WIC program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
State office · State office
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance, Lewisburg Office
330 Red Oaks Shopping Center, Suite 2, Ronceverte, WV 24970
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing or appealing a benefits claim.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.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.
- 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