Terra Alta
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Local offices in Terra Alta
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Utilities · City office
Town of Terra Alta Mayor’s Office
701 A E. State Ave., Terra Alta, WV 26764
Help here
- Town services and utility billsVisit or contact the town office about town services and pay the combined utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on terraalta.wv.gov
Library · Regional office
Terra Alta Public Library
701-B East State Ave., Terra Alta, WV 26764
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials and services, including copies, faxing, and notary service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on terraalta.lib.wv.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Terra Alta Senior Center
212 E. Washington Avenue, Terra Alta, WV 26764
Help here
- Meals, activities, and help for older adultsOlder adults can get meals, join activities, and ask about health, transportation, and financial services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on prestonseniors.org
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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Preston County
Terra Alta is in Preston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Preston County Department of Human Services Office
18351 Veteran’s Memorial Highway, Kingwood, WV 26537
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and heating assistance.
- Social servicesGet help with child and adult protective services, foster care, and other family services.
- Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Preston County Health Department
106 W Main St, Unit 203, Kingwood, WV 26537
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prestoncountywv.gov
State office · State office
Preston County WIC Program
1343 N. Preston Hwy, Suite 2, Kingwood, WV 26537
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Emergency help · County office
Preston County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency preparedness and response information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prestoncountywv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Preston County Senior Citizens, Inc.
108 Senior Center Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prestonseniors.org
Community action · Nonprofit
North Central West Virginia Community Action Association, Inc. - Preston
117 S Price Street, Kingwood, WV 26537
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about housing help, weatherization, emergency support, and other community programs.
- Veteran family supportEligible veteran families can get housing case management and help finding benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ncwvcaacorp.net
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