Salem
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Local offices in Salem
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Salem City Hall
229 West Main Street, Salem, WV
Help here
- City services and water bill paymentsContact City Hall for city services or to pay your water bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on salemwestvirginia.com
Library · Regional office
Salem Branch Library
2265 W Main St., Salem, WV 26426
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on clarksburglibrary.org
City of Salem, West Virginia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Harrison County
Salem is in Harrison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Harrison County Department of Human Services
153 West Main Street, Suite D, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact this office for help with SNAP, Medicaid, WV WORKS, child care, and social services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bms.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Harrison County Department of Human Services Child Support Office
153 West Main Street, Suite D, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order and collecting payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · Regional office
Harrison-Clarksburg Health Department
330 W Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services, health information, and help with environmental health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hchealthdepartment.org
State office · State office
Harrison County WIC Clinic
103 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on monchd.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Clarksburg-Harrison Regional Housing Authority
433 Baltimore Avenue, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Help here
- Public housingApply in person for public housing at the housing authority office.Apply online
- Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceApply in person for rental assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chrha.net
Veterans · State office
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance, Clarksburg Office
153 W Main Street, Suite C, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing for veterans benefits and connecting with services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.wv.gov
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 833-848-9905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988