Wayne County
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Local offices in Wayne County
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Human services · State office
Wayne County Department of Human Services Office
26452 East Lynn Road, Wayne, WV 25570
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and energy assistance.
- Social servicesGet help with services such as child protection, adult protection, foster care, and homelessness support.
- Child care assistanceAsk about child care subsidies for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Child support · State office
Wayne County Department of Human Services Child Support Office
203 Kenova Avenue, Wayne, WV 25570
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage or support, enforcing payments, or reviewing a support order.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Wayne County Health Department
217 Kenova Avenue, Wayne, WV 25570
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for local public health services and information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyhealth.org
State office · State office
Wayne County WIC Program
42 McGinnis Drive, Wayne, WV 25570
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition support, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Emergency help · County office
Wayne County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency management contactContact the county emergency management office for local emergency information and coordination.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountywv.org
Library · Regional office
Western Counties Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, public internet access, and other library services at locations in the system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcpl.lib.wv.us
Older adults · Regional office
Metro Area Agency on Aging
824 Cross Lanes Drive, Cross Lanes, WV 25313
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information about services for older adults and caregivers in Lincoln County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaaa.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Southwestern Community Action Council
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the agency serving Wayne County to ask about available help for local residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wvcap.org
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
Wayne County, West Virginia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Wayne County
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