Cowen
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Local offices in Cowen
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · Regional office
Cowen Public Service District
7017 Webster Road, Cowen, WV 26206
Help here
- Water service and bill paymentGet information about water service and ways to pay your bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cowenpsd.com
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Library · Regional office
Cowen Public Library
47 Mill Street, Cowen, WV 26206
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials or use a public computer.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cowenpubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
Cowen Municipal Building
91 Erbacon Road, Cowen, WV 26206
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcowen.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cowen
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Mountaineer Food Bank
484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mountain CAP of West Virginia Inc
26 North Kanawha Street, Suite 201, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Webster County
Cowen is in Webster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Webster County Department of Human Services Office - Child Support
110 North Main Street, Suite 201, Webster Springs, WV 26288
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or changing a child support order and collecting payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
State office
Webster County Department of Human Services Office
110 North Main Street, Suite 201, Webster Springs, WV 26288
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceResidents can apply for food, medical, cash, child care, and energy assistance at this office.Apply online
- Child supportParents can get help establishing, enforcing, or changing a child support order.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
State office
Webster County WIC Program
65 Main Street, Suite 102, Webster Springs, WV 26288
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides eligible families with food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Public health · County office
Webster County Health Department
112 Bell Street, Webster Springs, WV 26288
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunizations, family planning, and community health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wv.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Seneca Health Services - Webster Springs
70 Parcoal Road, Webster Springs, WV 26288
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careGet help with mental health, substance use, crisis care, or intellectual disability support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on shsinc.org
Older adults · County office
Webster County Senior Citizens Inc
148 Court Square, Webster Springs, WV 26288
Help here
- Senior servicesAsk about senior center programs, in-home care, and transportation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wvdscs.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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