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No cost and Low Cost Health and Mental Health Care in West Virginia

Find free clinics, community health centers, Medicaid and crisis lines in West Virginia, including HELP4WV and 988.

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Hi friend. You deserve care, even without insurance. West Virginia has free clinics, sliding fee health centers and crisis lines you can call any time.

Call or text 988HELP4WVDial 211

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What if I'm in crisis or thinking about suicide?

Call or text 988. SAMHSA also runs a free, confidential treatment referral line at 1 800 662 HELP, which is 800 662 4357, open 24 hours a day.

Official page: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Who can I call for mental health or drug and alcohol help?

HELP4WV is a 24 hour call, text and chat line for anyone in West Virginia struggling with addiction or a mental health issue. Call 1 844 HELP4WV or text 844 435 7498. Many staff are peer support specialists in recovery themselves.

Official page: help4wv.com

Where are the free clinics?

The state lists free clinics for uninsured adults, including WV Health Right in Charleston at 304 414 5930, Ebenezer Medical Outreach in Huntington at 304 529 0753, Milan Puskar Health Right in Morgantown at 304 292 8234, Wheeling Health Right at 304 233 9323, Beckley Health Right at 304 253 3577 and Health Access in Clarksburg at 304 622 2708.

Official page: dhhr.wv.gov/dpc/Free_Clinics/Pages/default.aspx

Are there clinics that charge by income?

Community Health Centers offer care for all ages, and sliding fee schedules are available for those who qualify. Some also offer dental and behavioral health care. Not every service is at every site.

Official page: dhhr.wv.gov/dpc/primarycare/Pages/default.aspx

How do I apply for Medicaid?

Apply online at WV PATH or call your local DoHS office. You can also call DoHS Customer Service at 1 877 716 1212.

Official page: bfa.wv.gov/frequently-asked-questions-faq

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Who to call in West Virginia

Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.

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West Virginia Primary Care Association

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Official page: wvpca.org

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