Hampshire County
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Local offices in Hampshire County
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Human services · State office
Hampshire County Department of Human Services
24954 Northwestern Pike, Romney, WV 26757
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and help with energy bills.
- Social servicesGet help with child and adult safety, foster care, domestic violence, and other family needs.
- Child care assistanceFind out if you can get help paying for child care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Hampshire County Child Support Enforcement Office
24954 Northwestern Pike, Romney, WV 26757
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Hampshire County Health Department
16189 Northwestern Turnpike, Augusta, WV 26704
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services and information from the county health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hampshirecountyhealthdepartment.com
State office · State office
Hampshire County WIC Program
24940 Northwestern Pike, Romney, WV 26757
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support through the WIC program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Library · Regional office
Hampshire County Public Library
153 W. Main St., Romney, WV 26757
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hampshirecopubliclib.com
Older adults · Regional office
Hampshire County Committee on Aging
24781 Northwestern Pike, Romney, WV 26757
Help here
- Older adult servicesAsk about in-home care, transportation, senior centers, and nutrition services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aginginhampshire.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency
Help here
- WeatherizationApply for home improvements that can help lower energy costs.
- Family support and employment helpAsk about family support and help with training or job-related costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on easternaction.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Hampshire County Judicial Center
50 South High Street, Romney, WV 26757
Help here
- Circuit court clerk servicesContact the clerk for help with court records and filing questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on courtswv.gov
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
Hampshire County, West Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Hampshire 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