Assistance programs in West Virginia
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
West Virginia SNAP (Food Assistance)
West Virginia SNAP provides grocery benefits through the Mountain State EBT Card. Apply on WV PATH and complete the application and interview requested by DoHS.
West Virginia WIC
West Virginia WIC provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and food assistance for eligible pregnant or postpartum participants, infants and young children. Clinic
Housing assistance
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Legal Aid of West Virginia provides free help with accepted civil legal matters. Call directly when a hearing or filing deadline is within ten days instead of waiting for onli
Utility assistance
LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
West Virginia LIEAP helps eligible households with heating costs during announced application periods. The published regular February and emergency June 2026 windows have ende
Weatherization Assistance Program (West Virginia)
West Virginia weatherization improves energy efficiency for eligible households through local Community Action Agencies. Services cover all 55 counties, with a waitlist for ap
Health coverage
West Virginia Medicaid
West Virginia Medicaid has several eligibility categories. WV PATH is the recommended application route for most health coverage requests, with county office and paper options
WV CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)
WVCHIP provides health coverage for eligible West Virginia children who do not qualify for Medicaid. Start through WV PATH, HealthCare.gov or a local DoHS office.
Cash and income support
Unemployment Insurance (WorkForce West Virginia)
WorkForce West Virginia administers unemployment insurance for eligible workers. File an initial claim, enroll in Job Service and continue weekly certifications while eligibil
WV WORKS (TANF Cash Assistance)
WV WORKS is West Virginia’s TANF cash assistance program for eligible families. Apply through WV PATH or the county DoHS office and discuss the family’s work and support needs
Additional support
West Virginia 211
West Virginia 211 helps residents find community services and understand provider intake requirements. Call, text your ZIP code or search its online resource database.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.