Roane County

Local offices in Roane County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Roane County Department of Human Services

  677 Ripley Road, Suite 3, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • Benefits and family assistanceApply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, child care help, and other family assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help applying for child support, establishing parentage, or enforcing a support order.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 304-927-0956DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bfa.wv.gov

• Public health · State office

  Roane County WIC

  200 East Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 304-927-4977DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wv.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, Roane County Office

  200 East Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
  Call 304-927-1480DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on movhd.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Roane County Committee on Aging, Inc.

  811 Madison Avenue, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can contact the committee for local meals and other aging services.
  Call 304-927-1997DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaaa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Roane County 911 Center and Emergency Management

  205 East Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • Emergency managementContact the county office for local emergency preparedness and response information.
  Call 304-927-0911DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roanewv.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkForce West Virginia affiliate site at Roane County Committee on Aging

  811 Madison Avenue, Suite 315, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • Employment and workforce servicesGet help with job search and workforce services at this local affiliate site.
  Call 304-927-1909DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org

• State office

  West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Spencer Office

  115 Church Street, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, identification cards, vehicle titles, and registration.
  Call 304-558-3900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov

• Library · County office

  Roane County Public Library

  110 Parking Plaza, Spencer, WV 25276

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and use library programs and learning resources.
  Call 304-927-1130DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roanewvlib.com

Roane County, WV website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Roane County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Roane County

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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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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