Spencer
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Local offices in Spencer
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Spencer Housing Authority
601 Market Street, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about income-based housing and applying for the housing waitlist.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on spencerhousingauthority.org
Utilities · City office
Spencer Waterworks
116 Court Street, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Water billsPay your water bill or ask the Waterworks office about your account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofspencerwvcd.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
City of Spencer City Hall
116 Court Street, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit the city office for help with city services and questions for the mayor or city clerk.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofspencer.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Roane County Committee on Aging
811 Madison Avenue, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the Committee on Aging about senior center services, in-home care, and transportation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wvdscs.org
Veterans · State office
West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance, Spencer Office
216 Market Street, Suite 301, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Veterans assistanceAsk a veterans service officer for help with veterans benefits and claims.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on veterans.wv.gov
State office
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Spencer Office
115 Church Street, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing, identification cards, vehicle titles, and registration.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.wv.gov
Library · County office
Spencer Branch, Roane County Public Library
110 Parking Plaza, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and ask staff for help finding information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on roanewvlib.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Spencer
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
Community Resources, Inc.
1037 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Roane County
Spencer is in Roane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Roane County Department of Human Services
677 Ripley Road, Suite 3, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceApply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, child care help, and other family assistance.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help applying for child support, establishing parentage, or enforcing a support order.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bfa.wv.gov
Public health · State office
Roane County WIC
200 East Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.wv.gov
Public health · Regional office
Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, Roane County Office
200 East Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on movhd.com
Older adults · Regional office
Roane County Committee on Aging, Inc.
811 Madison Avenue, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults can contact the committee for local meals and other aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on metroaaa.com
Emergency help · County office
Roane County 911 Center and Emergency Management
205 East Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Emergency managementContact the county office for local emergency preparedness and response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roanewv.com
Jobs and training · State office
WorkForce West Virginia affiliate site at Roane County Committee on Aging
811 Madison Avenue, Suite 315, Spencer, WV 25276
Help here
- Employment and workforce servicesGet help with job search and workforce services at this local affiliate site.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.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