Harrisville
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Local offices in Harrisville
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Local office · City office
Town of Harrisville
1501 E. Main St., Harrisville, WV 26362
Help here
- Town office servicesContact the town office for municipal information and help with town services.Read more
- Utility bill paymentPay a Town of Harrisville utility bill online or ask the town office for help.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofharrisville.wixsite.com
Library · County office
Ritchie County Public Library, Harrisville Main Library
608 East Main Street, Harrisville, WV 26362
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public collections and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ritchielibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Ritchie County Senior Center
521 South Court St., Harrisville, WV 26362
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, activities, and support to live at home.Read more
- TransportationCounty residents can arrange rides to health care, services, and shopping.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ritchieseniorcenter.org
State office · State office
Ritchie County Department of Human Services Office
220 West Main Street, Harrisville, WV 26362
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the office to apply for state assistance programs and get help with benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ritchie County
Harrisville is in Ritchie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, Ritchie County Office
125 West Main Street, Harrisville, WV 26362
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on movhd.com
State office · State office
Ritchie County WIC Program
125 West Main Street, Harrisville, WV 26362
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Library · County office
Ritchie County Public Library
608 East Main Street, Harrisville, WV 26362
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, learning resources, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ritchielibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwestern Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services informationGet information about aging services available to older adults in Gilmer County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on belomar.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Central West Virginia Community Action Association
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency for programs that help families address financial hardship.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centralwvaction.org
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
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