Mineral County
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Local offices in Mineral County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Mineral County Department of Human Services
18 N. Tornado Way, Keyser, WV 26726
Help here
- Human services assistanceVisit or call the county office to ask about state human services programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Aging & Family Services of Mineral County
875 South Mineral Street, Keyser, WV 26726
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, in-home care, transportation, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wvaging.com
State office
Mineral County WIC Program
541 Harley O. Staggers Drive, Suite 3, Keyser, WV 26726
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible families with young children, pregnant people, and new parents get food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Eastern WV Community Action Agency
Help here
- Community action servicesThe agency serves Mineral County residents and offers help through its community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on easternaction.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wv211.org
Public health · County office
Mineral County Health Department
541 Harley O Staggers Drive, Keyser, WV 26726
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services and information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wv.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Potomac Area Agency on Aging
131 Providence Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about services for older adults, including meals, transportation, and Medicare counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on regioneight.org
Emergency help · County office
Mineral County Office of Emergency Management
392 Pine Swamp Road, Keyser, WV 26726
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe office helps residents prepare for disasters and find emergency updates and recovery information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mineralwv.gov
State office
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Keyser Regional Office
196 North Tornado Way, Keyser, WV 26726
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for state driver licensing and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
Library · County office
Mineral County Public Libraries
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, public information resources, and bookmobile service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mineralcountylibrary.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mineral County
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
Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency, Inc.
228 Clay Street, Moorefield, WV 26836
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Mineral 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.
- 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