Summersville
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Local offices in Summersville
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Local office · City office
Summersville City Hall
400 North Broad Street, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city office for help with city services, forms, and public information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on summersvillewv.org
Utilities · City office
City of Summersville Utilities
400 North Broad Street, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Water and sewer billingCall the city to ask about water or sewer bills and payment options.Apply online
- Water and sewer serviceContact city utility staff about water and sewer service or maintenance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on summersvillewv.org
Library · Regional office
Summersville Public Library
6201 Webster Road, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, get a library card, use digital library resources, or ask about programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on summersvillepubliclibrary.org
Older adults · County office
Nicholas County Senior Center
400 North Broad Street, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can visit for social activities, events, regular meals, and organized trips.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on summersvillewv.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia Summersville
830 Northside Drive, Suite 123, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Workforce and job servicesVisit or call to connect with West Virginia workforce and job services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
State office · State office
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Summersville
2 Armory Way, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesVisit the DMV office for driver licensing and other motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
State office · State office
Nicholas County Department of Human Services Office
707 Professional Park Drive, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsAsk the office about applying for SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and help with utility costs.
- Child care assistanceAsk the office whether your family can get help paying for child care.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dohs.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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nicholas County
Summersville is in Nicholas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Nicholas County DoHS Office
707 Professional Park Drive, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for help with food, health coverage, utility bills, and cash assistance.Apply online
- Child and adult servicesGet help with child welfare, adult protective services, foster care, and related family services.
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the local DoHS office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Nicholas County Health Department
1 Stevens Road, Suite 201, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information and services from the county health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicholashealthwv.com
State office · State office
Nicholas County WIC Program
852 Northside Drive, Suite 22, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Emergency help · County office
Nicholas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management/E911
449 Water Street, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about local emergency preparedness and response coordination.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicholascountywv.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia Summersville
830 Northside Drive, Suite 123, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help with job searches and other employment services at the local WorkForce office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Nicholas Community Action Partnership, Inc.
1205 Broad Street, Summersville, WV 26651
Help here
- Utility assistanceAsk about help when your household is at risk of losing utility service.Apply online
- WeatherizationAsk about home improvements that can reduce energy use and utility costs.Apply online
- Senior servicesOlder residents can ask about transportation, meals, and in-home respite care.
- Head StartFamilies can ask about school readiness services for children ages three and four.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncapwv.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