Petersburg
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Local offices in Petersburg
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · Regional office
West Virginia 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Utilities · City office
City of Petersburg Business Office
21 Mountain View Street, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit or call the city office for city services and help with utility accounts.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpetersburgwv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Grant County Senior Center
111 Virginia Avenue, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about senior center programs, in-home care, and transportation.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wvdscs.org
Library · County office
Moomau-Grant County Public Library
18 Mountain View Street, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library computers, Wi-Fi, copying, fax, and notary services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on moomau-grant.lib.wv.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Petersburg
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mountaineer Food Bank
484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency, Inc.
228 Clay Street, Moorefield, WV 26836
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grant County
Petersburg is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Grant County Department of Human Services Office
53 Kiess Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for food, medical, cash, energy, and other family assistance programs.
- Social servicesGet help with child and adult protection, foster care, domestic violence services, and related needs.
- Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies and other early care services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · State office
Grant County WIC Program
23 Hospital Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support and breastfeeding help for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.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
Public health · County office
Grant County Health Department
739 North Fork Highway, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local clinical, environmental health, and emergency preparedness services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcwestvirginia.com
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Potomac Area Agency on Aging
131 Providence Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about services for older adults, including meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on regioneight.org
Emergency help · County office
Grant County Office of Emergency Management
155 Technology Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- Emergency information and coordinationGet county emergency updates and information about local disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountywv.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