Women’s Resources
Emergency Numbers
Poison Control: 800-222-1222
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Veteran’s Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673
Adult/Child Abuse Hotline: 800-352-6513
National Human Trafficking Resource Center:
888-373-7888
or text: 233733
WV State Police: 304-425-2101
SAFE of WV(Emergency Lodging): 800-688-6157
Help304: Call 1-877-HELP304, text 877-435-7304 or chat (www.help304.com)
HELP4WV: Call or text 844-HELP4WV (844-435-7498)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Bureau for Behavioral Health: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bbh/Pages/default.aspx
Mental Health Resource Search: https://www.help4wv.com/resources
WV Community Mental Health Centers: https://wvsystemofcare.org/interactive-provider-directory/community-mental-health-centers/
National Alliance On Mental Health: https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate?state=WV
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/chapter/west-virginia
Medicaid: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Pages/Medicaid.aspx
What to Expect When Calling a Helpline: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/therapy-medication/calling-a-helpline.htm
West Virginia Family Planning Program: https://www.wvdhhr.org/fp/
Find a Birth Control Provider in your Area: https://www.wvfree.org/our-work/loveyourbirthcontrol/find-a-provider/
Women’s Health Center of West Virginia (WHCWV): https://www.womenshealthwv.org/West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Abuse: http://wvcadv.org/partners/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence
Branches Domestic Violence Shelter: https://www.branchesdvs.org/
Resources for Victims of Abuse: https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/wv/advocates-and-shelters/local-programs
SAFE, Inc: https://www.safeincwv.org/
Substance Abuse and Domestic violence: A Volatile Mix: https://www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/treatment-programs/substance-abuse-and-domestic-violence/
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/domestic-violence/
Finding Courage and Hope: Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/financial-help-women-abusive-relationships/
HUD: https://www.hud.gov/states/west_virginia/renting
WV Housing Development Fund: https://www.wvhdf.com/
LOCAL TENANT RIGHTS, LAWS, AND PROTECTIONS: https://www.hud.gov/states/west_virginia/renting/tenantrights
LIHEAP: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Documents/DFA-LIEAP-1%20Rev%2011-21.docx.pdf
Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program: https://www.wvhdf.com/mountaineer-rental-assistance-program
Dollar Energy Fund: https://www.dollarenergy.org/need-help/westvirginia/west-virginia-utility-assistance-program/
Weatherization: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1886
Rental Assistance Toolkit: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities/?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=renthelp
Emergency Rental Assistance: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program
Runaway and Homeless Youth Program: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/runaway-homeless-youth
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development(HUD): https://www.hud.gov/
National Reentry Resource Center: https://nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/
Eviction Protection: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/what-to-do-if-youre-facing-eviction/
WV Coalition to End Homelessness: https://wvceh.org/
Appalachian Center for Independent Living: http://www.acilwv.org/index
School Clothing Allowance: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Documents/SCA_Allowance_6_30_21.pdf
Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Food & Nutrition Services: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program
WIC: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
PATH: https://wvpath.org/
Monongalia County Food Pantries:
Canyon Presbyterian Church: – 766 Canyon Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, 304-594-2143, Mondays 10 AM – 1 PM
Catholic Charities: – 20 Scott Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26508, 304-292-6597, Monday & Friday 9 AM – 12 PM
Christian Help: – 219 Walnut Street, Morgantown, WV 26505, 304-296-0221, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM – 4 PM and Friday 9 AM – 2 PM
Clay Battelle Area Family Services: – 6061 Mason Dixon Highway, Blacksville, WV 26521, 304-432-7200, Tuesday 10 AM.-2 PM and 6 PM -8 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM – 2 PM
Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church: – 802 Green Bag Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, 304-292-6050, 3rd Saturday of each month 8 AM – 10 AM, Call for emergency food orders Monday through Friday 9 AM – 4 PM
Monongalia County Starting Points: – 4021 Fairmont Road, Morgantown, WV 26501, 304-983-2432, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 1 PM – 3 PM or by appointment
Rock Forge Presbyterian Church: – 3085 Earl L Core Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, 304-241-4831, Monday 9 AM – 2 PM by appointment only
Salvation Army: – 1264 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505, 304-296-3525, Monday. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 AM – 12 PM
Scotts Run Settlement House: – 41 Ladybug Drive, Osage, WV 26543, 304-599-5020, or text 657-600-9191, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM by appointment
St Ursula’s Food Pantry and Outreach: – 87 Pursglove Road, Pursglove, WV 26543, 304-599-3822, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wadestown Food Pantry: – 1890 Range Road. Wadestown, WV 26590, 304-622-9201, 1st – 4th Wednesdays from 9 AM – 12 PM, Emergency food orders by appointment
WV Works: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Pages/WV-WORKS.aspx
LIHEAP: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Services/familyassistance/Documents/DFA-LIEAP-1%20Rev%2011-21.docx.pdf
Dollar Energy Fund: https://www.dollarenergy.org/need-help/westvirginia/west-virginia-utility-assistance-program/
Weatherization: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1886
Unemployment Insurance: https://www.benefits.gov/categories/Unemployment%20Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf
Achieving a Better Live Experience (ABLE) National Resource Center: https://www.ablenrc.org/
PATH: https://wvpath.org/
Benefits.gov:
Medicaid Waiver Programs (WVDHHR Bureau for Medical Services):
304-558-1700
https://dhhr.wv.gov/bms/Programs/WaiverPrograms/Pages/default.aspx
Social Security Disability Insurance:
800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/
Social Security Supplemental Income:
800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/
Financial Resources and Grants for Women-Owned Businesses:
https://www.moneygeek.com/business/resources/grants-for-women-owned-business/
Women’s Guide to Financial Independence:
https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/womens-guide-to-financial-independence/
Intervention and Prevention Resources: https://djcs.wv.gov/grant-programs/all-general-programs/STOP%20VAWA/Documents/FRISViolenceResources.pdf
RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/
Rape & Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC): 304-291-5100 SAFE, Inc.: https://www.safeincwv.org/sexual-violence
West Virginia Rape Crisis Centers: http://www.fris.org/CrisisCenters/WVCrisisCenters.html
Ride-Sharing Sexual Assault Safety Guide: https://cutterlaw.com/sexual-assault-ride-sharing-guide/
Help & Hope WV:
Stigma Free WV:
HELP4WV: https://www.help4wv.com/
Addicted.org: https://www.addicted.org/west-virginia-long-term-drug-rehab.html
Find Treatment: https://www.findtreatment.gov/
SAMHSA: 800-662-4357 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
WV211: https://wv211.org/
Postpartum Depression and Addiction: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/postpartum-depression-addiction/
Alcohol Help:
https://www.alcoholhelp.com/treatment/
Women and Alcohol:
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/women-alcoholism/
Personal Finance for People in Recovery From Drug and Alcohol Addiction: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/guide-financial-recovery-after-addiction/
SNAP Employment & Training: The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ DHHR SNAP Employment & Training Program (SNAP E&T) is a free service available to most SNAP participants who want to increase their skills and knowledge and reduce their need for SNAP. All SNAP E&T participants receive a coach who will help navigate each person’s individual goals. SNAP E&T can help with:
- Applying for in-demand jobs
- Gaining a high school equivalency or navigating the FASFA
- Developing a plan that focuses on achieving short-term and long-term goals
- Resources to overcome barriers
- Pre-employment skills
- Paid on-the-job training opportunities
- Industry-recognized apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs
- Paid short-term trainings that lead to high-wage employment
WorkForce WV: https://workforcewv.org/
Job Corps: https://www.jobcorps.gov/students
Job Squad(for people receiving social security disability benefits): https://www.jobsquadinc.org/cep
National Labor Exchange WV: https://usnlx.com/jobs/?location=west%20virginia
WorkForce WV Job Announcement Flyers: https://www.workforcewv.org/job-seekers/step-6
Department of Transportation Open Job Postings: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot
DHHR Open Positions Across WV: https://dhhr.wv.gov/Pages/Career-Opportunities.aspx
Path to Pro Network Skilled Labor Jobs: https://www.pathtopro.com/findjobs/
Department of Education Job Opportunities: https://wvde.us/human-resources/jobs-careers/job-opportunities/
CareerOneStop: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Headed2 Career Simulator: https://wv.headed2.com/
WV Joint Apprenticeship Program: http://wvapprenticeships.com
WV Small Business Development Center: https://wvsbdc.com/
MOXY – The Voice of Women in Infrastructure: https://www.themoxyvoice.com/resources/womens-orgs
Adult & Dislocated Worker Career Planners:
Marion & Taylor Counties Caleb Davis – cdavis@hrdfwv.org Phone: (681) 404-6338 320 Adams Street, Suite 103 Fairmont, WV 26554Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, & Lewis Counties: Lorrie Mayle – lmayle@hrdfwv.org Phone: (681) 285-5629 153 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Monongalia & Preston Counties: Tabetha Burch – tburch@hrdfwv.org Phone: (304) 296-8223 Ext. 24 1644 Mileground, Morgantown, WV 26505
Barbour, Randolph, Tucker, & Upshur Counties: Daniel Crouch – dcrouch@hrdfwv.org Phone: (681) 298-4309 1200 Harrison Avenue, Suite 115, Elkins, WV 26241
All Counties- Employer Representative/OJT & Apprenticeship Eligibility: Tracey Kennedy – tkennedy@hrdfwv.org Phone: (681) 404-6305
Youth Career Planners
Marion, Monongalia, & Preston Counties: Suzanne Lewis – slewis@hrdfwv.org Phone: (681) 404-6199 320 Adams Street, Suite 103, Fairmont, WV 26554
Harrison, Doddridge, & Taylor Counties: Bethany McBee – bmcbee@hrdfwv.org Phone: (304) 623-6367 1384 Anmoore Road, Suite 101, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Barbour, Randolph, Tucker, & Upshur Counties: Crystal Replogle – creplogle@hrdfwv.org Phone: (304) 637-0718 1200 Harrison Avenue, Suite 103, Elkins, WV 26241
Lewis, Braxton, & Gilmer Counties: Trecie Coleman – tcoleman@hrdfwv.org Phone: (304) 940-0356 113 Main Street, Weston, WV 2545
Region VI One Stop Coordinator – All Counties:
April Pierson – apierson@hrdfwv.org Phone: (681) 404-6377 320 Adams Street, Suite 103, Fairmont, WV 26554
A Career Guide for Moms Re-Entering the Workforce:
https://dreambound.com/career-guide-for-momsChildcare Resource Center: https://ccrcwv.org/families/
Division of Early Care & Education: https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/ece/Pages/default.aspx
Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) Army Child Care Fee Assistance Program: https://www.childcareaware.org/fee-assistancerespite/military-families/army/
Childcare and Development Fund(CCDF): https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/615
Early Head Start: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/programs/article/early-head-start-programs
Dependent Care Flexibility Spending Account: https://www.fsafeds.com/explore/dcfsa
Legal Aid of West Virginia: 304-296-0001
West Virginia Senior Legal Aid: 1-800-229-5068
Mountain State Justice: https://mountainstatejustice.org/get-help/
Child Support: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/614
VA Legal Aid: https://www.valegalaid.org/issues/family-and-domestic-and-sexual-violence/child-support
Justice Related Assistance: https://www.nlg.org/massdefenseprogram/
Protection and Advocacy- National Disability Rights Network: https://www.ndrn.org/
The Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund: Helpline Request Form:
1-800-649-0297
https://www.legalmomentum.org/get-help-formGood News Mountaineer Garage: https://www.goodnewsmountaineergarage.org/?nav=home
Transportation Provider Directory: https://transportation.wv.gov/publictransit/Pages/OnlineDirectory.aspx
West Virginia DMV: https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx
DEAF Community Advocacy Network – DEAF C.A.N.!:
248-332-3331
Deaf Self-Advocacy Training Toolkit:
http://www.interpretereducation.org/deaf-self-advocacy/deaf-self-advocacy-training-toolkit/
Disability Rights of WV:
304-346-0847
The Family Advocacy, Support & Training (FAST) Program:
304-414-5453
https://legalaidwv.org/our-programs/legal-services/special-education-fast/
Fair Shake Network:
304-766-0061
I’m Determined:
Homepage
National Gateway to Self-Determination:
https://domyessay.com/blog/how-to-increase-student-success-self-determination-instruction
People First:
304-422-3151
https://peoplefirstwv.org/
Self-Advocacy Online:
http://selfadvocacyonline.org/learning/
State of WV Equal Employment Opportunity Office:
304-558-0400
WV Advocates:
304-364-0847
WV Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
304-558-1675
https://dhhr.wv.gov/cdhh/Pages/default.aspx
WV Developmental Disabilities Council:
304-558-0416
https://ddc.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
WV Olmstead Council:
304-352-0786
https://www.wvdhhr.org/oig/olmstead.html
West Virginia State ADA Coordinator:
304-558-0400 ex 25906
1-844-HELP4WV:
1-844-435-7498
Comeback TV:
Show made by young adults for young adults with mental health conditions to help them on their path to successful independent lives.
Set To Go:
https://jedfoundation.org/set-to-go/
Transitions RTC:
https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/
WVDHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities:
304-356-4811
Job Accommodation Network’s Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR): https://askjan.org/soar.cfm
WV Assistive Technology System (WVATS): 800-841-8436 https://wvats.cedwvu.org/
WV Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 304-558-1675 https://dhhr.wv.gov/cdhh/Pages/default.aspx
WV Relay Service: 800-676-3777 https://westvirginiarelay.com/
American Council of the Blind:
American Foundation for the Blind:
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Transition Resources:
https://www.ahead.org/membership/students-families
Bookshare:
https://www.bookshare.org/cms/
Center for Parent Information and Resources: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities:
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/
Described and Captioned Media Program:
FamilyConnect:
Guide to Visual Disabilities, How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students Succeed:
A Guide to Visual Disabilities
Pacer’s National Center on Transition and Employment:
https://www.pacer.org/transition/
Perkins School for the Blind eLearning, Paths to Transition:
http://www.perkinselearning.org/transition
Project Aspiro:
http://www.projectaspiro.com/en/Pages/default.aspx
West Virginia Commission Special Services Library:
https://librarycommission.wv.gov/special-services/Pages/default.aspx
WV Division of Rehabilitation Services, Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired:
http://www.wvdrs.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.displaystory&groupID=84&itemid=12
WV SenseAbilities:
http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/learnwithus.html
Financial Resources for Individuals With Visual Impairments: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources-for-individuals-with-visual-impairments/
Beginnings:
Gallaudet University:
https://gallaudet.edu/asl-connect/
Hands & Voices:
https://handsandvoices.org/index.htm
Lions Club Affordable Hearing Aid Project:
https://temp.lionsclubs.org/all/pdfs/lcif/lcif128.pdf
Pepnet, Getting a Job:
https://dcmp.org/learn/466-getting-a-job-module-for-students-who-are-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing
Pepnet, Map It What Comes Next:
https://dcmp.org/learn/465-map-it-what-comes-next-module
WV Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
https://dhhr.wv.gov/cdhh/Pages/default.aspx
WV Department of Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources:
http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/hearingresources.html
WV Hands & Voices:
http://www.wvhandsandvoices.org/
Your Guide to Care and Maintenance of Hearing Aids:
https://www.pathwayswv.org/docs/eGuide_Care_Maintenance_Hearing_Aids.pdf
Financial Assistance and Resources for People With Hearing Loss:
https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/support-for-people-with-hearing-loss/
WV Association of Free Clinics:
WV Center for Local Health:
https://dhhr.wv.gov/localhealth/pages/map.aspx
WVRX Prescriptions for WV:
877-388-9879
Encouraging Women in STEM: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/paying-for-college/resources/women-in-stem/
Scholarships:
Guide to Scholarships For Women: https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/paying-for-college/scholarship-resources/women-guide/No Wrong Door – your guide to local resources for work, education and training: https://nowrongdoor.wv.gov/
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