Sophia
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Local offices in Sophia
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Local office · City office
Sophia Town Hall
100 E Railroad Ave, Sophia, WV 25921
Help here
- Town office servicesContact the town office for help with town services and local government questions.
- Sanitation and sewer service questionsContact the town about sanitation service and sewer-related questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sophiawv.com
Library · County office
Sophia Branch, Raleigh County Public Library
103 1st Street, Sophia, WV 25921
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and movies, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rcplwv.org
Community action · Nonprofit
The Hope Center
410 W Main Street, Sophia, WV 25921
Help here
- Community resource centerVisit the center for community activities and support for local youth, families, and adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hopeinthemountains.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Raleigh County
Sophia is in Raleigh County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Raleigh County Department of Human Services Office
407 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Benefits and human servicesVisit or call to ask about state benefit and human services programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bms.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Raleigh County DoHS Office - Child Support
407 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801
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
Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department
1602 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet public health care, immunizations, family planning, and environmental health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on beckleyraleighhealthdept.org
Public health · State office
Raleigh County WIC
1600 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wv.gov
Housing authority · County office
Southern WV Housing
2955 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing in Raleigh County.
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southernwvhousing.com
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
1460 Main Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults stay independent.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaoa.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 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