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No cost Help for Veterans in West Virginia: Housing, VA Care and Crisis Support

Help for West Virginia veterans: the Veterans Crisis Line, the VA homeless call center, state benefits offices and VA medical centers.

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911Danger or emergency right now988Call or text. Crisis or thinking about suicide. 24 hours211Shelter, food, bills, anything else1 800 799 7233Someone hurting you at home. Text START to 88788

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Hi friend. Thank you for your service. If you need housing, care or someone to talk to, there are free places to start, day or night.

Call or text 988, press 1VA homeless help, 24 hoursDial 211

Quick answers

What if I'm in crisis?

Call or text 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp

I'm a veteran without a home. Who do I call?

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838, available 24 hours a day. They can help you find housing support or VA services near you.

Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp

Who can help me file for benefits?

The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance runs 15 benefits offices around the state. Its Veteran Service Officers explain the benefits you earned and help you claim them, free. The main office phone is 304 558 3661, and its listed hours are 8 am to 5 pm.

Official page: veterans.wv.gov/contact-us

Where are the state benefits offices?

Offices are in Beckley, Charleston, Clarksburg, Elkins, Huntington, Lewisburg, Logan, Martinsburg, Moorefield, Parkersburg, Princeton, Spencer, Summersville, Teays Valley and Wheeling. The Huntington site is a claims office.

Official page: veterans.wv.gov/benefits-office-locations

Can I get food through Mountaineer Food Bank?

Mountaineer Food Bank runs a Veterans Table program for veterans. Call 304 364 5518 to ask how to take part.

Official page: mountaineerfoodbank.org

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Bunkly tip: bring your discharge papers, DD 214, if you have them. If you don't, a Veteran Service Officer can help you ask for a copy.

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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Sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.

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