Upshur County

Local offices in Upshur County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Upshur County Department of Human Services

  34 Auction Lane, Buckhannon, WV 26201

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state benefits and family services at the county office.Read more
  Call 304-473-4230DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov

• Child support · State office

  Upshur County Bureau for Child Support Enforcement

  34 Auction Lane, Buckhannon, WV 26201

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support through the county office, which is open Mondays and Thursdays.
  Call 304-269-6820DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bcse.wv.gov

• State office

  Upshur County WIC

  33 Southfork Plaza Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children get food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 304-472-4714DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhr.wv.gov

• Public health · County office

  Upshur County Health Department

  15 North Locust Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services and information from the county health department.
  Call 304-472-2810DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upshurhealthwv.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central WV Aging Services, Inc.

  8 North Spring Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about services for older adults and people with disabilities in Upshur County.
  Call 304-472-0395DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralwvaging.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Upshur County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessContact the county office for emergency preparedness information and local emergency coordination.
  Call 304-472-4983Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upshurcounty.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  WorkForce West Virginia, Elkins

  1023 North Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet in-person help with job services and workforce programs serving Upshur County.
  Call 800-252-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcewv.org

• Library · County office

  Upshur County Public Library

  1150 Route 20 South Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201

  Help here

  • Library and internet accessBorrow books and use library computers, internet, and learning resources.
  Call 304-473-4219DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upshur.wvlibrary.info

Upshur County, West Virginia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Upshur County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Upshur County

• Buckhannon

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