1400 Virginia Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-9613
Contact: Varies. Reception will guide call based on individual need.

www.wvdhhr.org

Provides monthly food purchase benefits to help eligible households buy food. Eligibility to receive benefits is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. The income and asset limits are determined by the federal government. Food Stamp benefits may only be used to purchase food for human consumption and seeds/plants to grow food at home. Food Stamp benefits cannot be used for: household items, grooming products, tobacco, alcohol products, pet food, etc.

Fayette County Emergency Food Assistance

Rt. 16 & Talbert Avenue
PO Box 735
Fayetteville, WV 25840
574-3733
Contact: Any volunteer can assist in needs.
Additionally, Amy Marie Underwood, Director

Food Assistance provided for persons needing supplemental food supplies on both an emergency and monthly basis. Must meet income guidelines, or have DHHR referral, provide proof of income, proof of address and social security numbers for all household members. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Fayette County Senior Program

108 Lewis Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-8484

Provides delivered meals to elderly who are not mobile and are unable to leave their homes. Meals also available on site for those who are mobile. No referral necessary. Must register for services, phone applications possible. Transportation to nutrition sites available.

Good News Outreach Mission

Across from Meadow Bridge Clinic
PO Box 112
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
484-6106
Contact: Rebecca Cyrus

Food available through food pantry, although supplies are limited. Clothing closet for families or individuals. No referral needed for clothing. No charge for services. Referral not necessary, but helpful. Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday 9-5.

Fayetteville Baptist Church

104 Ankrom Street
Fayetteville WV, 25840
574-1074
Contact: Ron George

Assistance consist of $25 worth of food from Daniels Fresh Market if funds are available. Must have referral from DHHR. Call for details and availability, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Hand ‘N Hand

98 Buzzy Street,
Summerlee Road
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-0306 (alternate phone) 574-3110
Located in the Old Company Store
Contact: Rev. Randy McGuire

Provides food assistance to those in need, no referral necessary. Clothing assistance also occasionally available. Must call ahead for clothing and food support. Weekly distribution of foods and other items given Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Meadow Bridge United Methodist Church

Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
Rt. 20, Across from doctors office
484-7952
Contact: Church Receptionists

Supplies food sources as available and needed, first come first serve. Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 9-5.

Montgomery Presbyterian Church

4^th and Washington Street

Montgomery, WV 25136
Contact: Joan Stewart
779-2870

Falls View Presbyterian Church

PO Box 5
Charlton Heights, WV 25040
Located on Rt. 60 in Falls View
779-2870
Contact: Joan Stewart

Baby clothing and accessory pantry, weekly on Wednesday, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Assistance includes clothing for children 0 to 5 years of age, accessories such as cribs and car seats, as items are available, diapers and wipes are usually available. Also partners with WIC to provide baby formula, baby food, and milk. Must meet WIC income guidelines and criteria to receive food and formula. Call to confirm they are open before visiting. No fee for services.

SHARE Food Co-op

PO Box 247
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465- 6117
Jean Skaggs

Provides basic food products, such as meats, fruits, vegetables and staples at a reduced price to allow individuals and families to maximize the use of their monthly cash incomes and food stamps. The food provided comes in packages worth $30.00-$35.00 and can be purchased for $15.00, in cash or food stamps, plus a commitment to do 2 hours of community service. This service is open to everyone, regardless of income, situation or other factors. Call Contact person for specific sign up information and distribution dates.

SHARE at Southern Appalachian Labor School (SALS)

Beards Fork Rd.

Beards Fork, WV  25173

779-2280

SALS has a SHARE program and distributes emergency food as a FEMA agency.

Oak Hill United Methodist Church

250 Main St.
Oak Hill, WV 25901
469-4126

http://oakhillumc.com/
Provides food to those in need, every 4th Wednesday of the month, except in November and December, when it’s the 3rd Wednesday of the month. To qualify, individuals must provide ID, proof of income, and social security number. No charge for services.

West Virginia University Extension Service

104 E. Wiseman Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
574-4253
Contact: Amber Jones

Those in need can participate in basic nutrition and cooking class to receive food provisions. Food preservation information available, as well as one-on-one and group breastfeeding support and promotion. No fee for services.

The Salvation Army

312 S. Fayette St.
Beckley, WV 25801-5416
253-9541
Contact: Varies, Any employee can direct in assistance

Provides food, clothing and assistance with utility bills and some rental assistance. Must have referral from DHHR to receive any of these services. Funds for utilities and rental assistance occasionally not available. Call for information on availability. Assistance includes food, clothing, kitchen items available to those who are homeless, victims of fire, victims of flooding, or a resident of the Women’s Resource Center.

TSN/WIC Program

1822 E. Main Street,
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-5314
Contact: Reception

Nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 by appointments. Provides nutritional assistance to pregnant women, postpartum women (up to 6 months after delivery), breast feeding women (up to 12 month after delivery), infants & children up to age 5. Foods available through local grocers: milk, juice, cheese, tuna, infant juice, infant cereal, infant formula, eggs, cereal, peanut butter, carrots. To qualify bring birth certificates, proof of income and address, proof of pregnancy, Social Security Cards, immunization records, and WIC ID folder if you have it. No charge for services.
Incomes levels for WIC are quite high, a family of 4 can have income of up to $671.00 per week and still qualify.

St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Page, WV 25152
465-8641,
Church Study
Contact: Delmas Wolfe

Possible food and/or utility assistance to individuals living in the immediate surrounding area. Call for assistance

Fayetteville Methodist Church

120 High Street
Fayetteville, WV 25840
574-0187
Contact: Pastor David Stockpole

Food Pantry - the 4^th Thursday of every month, except November and December, when the pantry will be open the 3^rd

Thursday. No referral needed, but must live in Fayetteville or immediate surrounding area. Bring in a utility bill for proof of address. Occasional funds for utility assistance. A $25.00 assistance will be given once a year. Must have DHHR or CRA referral for utility assistance. Call for information on utility assistance.

Christian Worship Center

201 Maple Avenue

Oak Hill, WV  25901

465-4882

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The Christian Worship Center offers a free, weekly hot meal on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. starting November 17, 2007.  Generation Promise camp dates for 2008:  May 23-25 and September 10-12, 2008.

Capital Resource Agency (CRA)

Kimberly Office
Upper Kanawha Valley Community Center 
14 Old School House Street
Kimberly, WV 25118
442-2018
Dorothy Davila, Service Coordinator I

CRA partners with the Upper Kanawha Valley Community Center in Kimberly, WV to provide hot and nutritious lunches Monday - Friday to qualified individuals in the Valley area. Garden seeds are available to qualified individuals in the spring to supplement their nutritional needs. Staff partner with local agencies to instruct and provide informational pamphlets on how to can and freeze vegetables. 
CRA can provide direct payments on qualified customers' utility bills, housing bills, eyeglass and prescriptions costs. CRA also administers a Handyman Program for small home improvement projects to promote home safety and accessibility.
CRA in partnership with the WVCAP purchases baby food to distribute to low- income families throughout West Virginia.

DHHR referrals.

Lions Club Vision Assistance

Contact: Mark Miller
469-3376**

Organization can assist with eyeglasses recycling, obtaining vision treatment, sight partnerships with local medical professional for treatment, and Sight First grants to help educate individuals of the major causes of blindness such as cataract, river blindness, trachoma.

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

306 Stanaford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
255-3000

Most forms of insurance accepted. Does have a charity program that people can apply for, based on proof of income. Also has a psychiatric ward and detoxification program. Billing open Monday-Friday 8-4

Health Check-DHHR

1400 Virginia Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-9613
Contact: Dinah Perdue

Fayette County Health Dept.

202 Church Street
Fayetteville, WV 25840
574-1617
Contact: Reception

Offers family planning; sexually transmitted disease/HIV/AIDS awareness, education and testing; birth control; breast and cervical cancer screenings; various immunizations; hypertension education; tuberculosis education; epidemiology; provider education and general community education. Clinics for services vary, call for appointment and clinic schedule. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. No charge for services.

West Virginia Breast and Cervical Screening Program

Contact: Sharon Cope, Rainelle Medical Center, 484-6188, ext. 1076

Various Screening locations include:

Provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings. Mammograms for women ages 50-64, Pap tests and pelvic exams for women ages 25-64 and breast exams by doctor or nurse for women ages 25-64. Must meet age and income guidelines. People who do not have health insurance or current health insurance does not cover breast and cervical cancer screenings are also eligible.

Income guidelines are as follows:

New River Health Association Family Practice

Located at Women’s Health and Birth Center
469-4996

Services offered for ADULTS: General practice; internal medicine; chronic health services; screenings for cancer, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease; care and monitoring of respiratory and lung diseases; hearing loss evaluation and treatment; health education programs; diabetes clinics, education and support groups; nutritional counseling; mental health counseling; therapy; nursing home care; and in-patient hospital care.

Services offered for WOMEN: Complete Well-Women care services; gynecological exams; family planning and pregnancy tests; prenatal and obstetrical care; childbirth classes; well-pregnancy education; birth education; mental health counseling; and referrals to other maternal organizations.

Services offered for CHILDREN AND TEENS: Infant, child and adolescent health care; immunizations, well-child and school examinations; mental health assessment and counseling; nutritional counseling; primary and preventative care offered in schools through school-based wellness centers.

Support Services also offered: Pharmacy services, including prescription by mail program; laboratory and X-Ray services; mental health services; benefit eligibility assistance and referrals for other organizations.

New River Family Health Association facilities and pharmacy accepts several forms of insurance, as well as operates on a sliding and reduced fee scale. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in will be taken. Additional health coverage program, The Promise Program, is also available. Contact Faye Smith at administrative offices.

Plateau Medical Center

430 Main Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
469-8600
Contact: Reception

General hospital facilities. Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Most insurances accepted. Can apply for charity with proof of income. Business offices open Monday-Friday

Rainelle Medical Clinic

645 Kanawha Avenue
Rainelle, WV
438-6188
Contact: Reception

Meadow Bridge Clinic

1502 Meadow Bridge Street
Meadow Bridge, WV
484-7755
Contact: Reception

General and family medical practice. Accepts most forms of insurance, and offers reduced sliding fee scale. Offers prescription services; cancer prevention and treatment for patients over age 40; family planning; maternal health; and pediatrics.

Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIPS)

1-877-WVA-CHIP (1-877-982-2447)
1400 Virginia Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-9613

Assists children gee the necessary and preventive health care. Child must be under age 18 and meet income guidelines. Application may be mailed to home or referral may be made to local DHHR office. Services covered through CHIPS include medical office visits, hospitalization, urgent or after hours clinic visits, prescription drugs, immunizations, dental service, oral surgery, accident-related dental services, vision services, vision therapy, well-child care, mental health, and chemical dependency services.

Medicaid

DHHR
1400 Virginia Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
465-9613

Medicaid is the federal-state program that provides free medical care to children and adults. It provides both basic health and long term care services. Must meet income and eligibility guidelines. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment for a child’s physical or mental condition if such services are medically necessary are provided until age 21.

WVU Institute of Technology

Department of Dental Hygiene
6th floor. Davis Hall
Montgomery, WV 25136
442-3345
Contact: Reception, Department of Dental Hygiene

Student of the dental hygiene program provide free adult and child dental cleanings and screenings; periodontal scaling and root planning, variety of X-rays (copies can be sent to primary dentist,) amalgam polishing; dental sealants; fluoride treatments; oral cancer screening; blood pressure screening; and oral hygiene education and instruction. Appointments scheduled August –thru December, Monday – Wednesday, and

January thru May, Monday – Thursday. Must have appointment.

Donated Dental Services

National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
165 Scott Avenue, Suite 101
Morgantown, WV 26505
269-9005
1-800-447-4940
Contact: Ann Byrge

Provides assistance in finding a dentist that volunteers dental services. Must meet medical guidelines such as disability, elderly or medically compromised, and have no other way of paying for dental care.

Health Check-DHHR

400 Virginia Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
469-9613
Contact: Dinah Perdue