Madison
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Local offices in Madison
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Madison City Hall
255 Washington Avenue, Madison, WV 25130
Help here
- City services and feesCity Hall staff can answer questions about garbage, city fees, and other city matters.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on madisonwv.org
Library · Regional office
Boone-Madison Public Library
375 Main Street, Madison, WV 25130
Help here
- Public library servicesResidents can use the library’s books and other public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bcplwv.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Madison Civic Center
Help here
- Community eventsThe Civic Center hosts community events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on madisonwv.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Boone County
Madison is in Boone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Boone County Department of Human Services Office
156 Resource Lane, Foster, WV 25081
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, and other family benefits.Apply online
- Social servicesGet help with child welfare, adult protection, domestic violence, foster care, and related services.
- Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies and help finding eligible care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Boone County Department of Human Services Child Support Office
Route 3, East Rock Creek Road, Foster, WV 25081
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage or support, enforcing payments, or changing a support order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Boone County Health Department
213 Kenmore Drive, Danville, WV 25053
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health services, immunizations, and help with health and safety concerns.
- WICAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on boonecountyhealthdepartment.org
Housing authority · County office
Boone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
824 Lick Creek Road, Danville, WV 25053
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bchauthority.org
Emergency help · County office
Boone County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency alertsSign up to receive alerts about emergencies in Boone County.
- Addressing helpGet help finding or setting up a physical address so emergency responders can locate a property.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on boonewv.com
Older adults · Regional office
Metro Area Agency on Aging, Boone County provider
347 Kenmore Drive, Suite 1-A, Madison, WV 25130
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about meals, in-home support, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaaa.com
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988