Fort Gay
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Local offices in Fort Gay
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Fort Gay Municipal Water and Sewer Department
3407 Wayne Street, Fort Gay, WV 25514
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceResidents can contact the town department about municipal water and sewer service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on local.wv.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Fort Gay Mayor's Office
3407 Wayne Street, Fort Gay, WV 25514
Help here
- Town government helpResidents can contact the mayor's office about town government and local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on local.wv.gov
Library · Regional office
Fort Gay Public Library
80 Rear Broadway, Fort Gay, WV 25514
Help here
- Library resources and public internetResidents can use the library's books, other materials, public computers, and Wi-Fi.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wcpl.lib.wv.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fort Gay
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
Facing Hunger Foodbank
1327 Seventh Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
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
Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.
540 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wayne County
Fort Gay is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dohs.wv.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountyhealth.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaaa.com
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