Agency Resources



United Way of Central West Virginia’s Information and Referral Services links individuals, families, service providers, and others with health and human service programs in Boone, Clay, Kanawha, and Putnam counties.

The staff has been instrumental in efforts to ensure 211 operational in West Virginia. 211 is a free, easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, disaster information, and volunteer opportunities 24 hours a day, seven day a week. More information can be found at the 211 web site: http://www.wv211.org/


United Way Partner Agencies
As part of the United Way family, these agencies are among the best at translating community resources into effective, successful community programs. Each agency is held accountable for the funds it receives and is required to show measurable outcomes and effective results.

United Way Partner Agency Allocations for 2008

Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter
304.343.2717; 24-hour toll-free helpline 800.491.2717 www.wvalz.org
Provides training, education, advocacy, and support services for caregivers, health care professionals, volunteers, and others who provide support and assistance to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.

American Red Cross of Central West Virginia and Putnam County
304.340-3650 www.cwv-redcross.org
Provides disaster relief, disaster planning and preparedness education, health services including HIV/AIDS education, CPR, first aid, water safety, and assistance to military personnel and their families.

Boy Scouts of America. Buckskin Council
304.340.3663 www.buckskin.org
Comprehensive youth development, including character development, citizenship training, and physical/mental fitness opportunities.

Capital Resource Agency, Elk Valley Office
304.548.5392 www.crawv.org
Emergency assistance, including rent, utilities, food, and medicine to individuals and families in the Clendenin and Big Sandy areas.

Children’s Therapy Clinic
304.342.9515 www.childrenstherapyclinic.com
Physical, occupational, and speech therapies and autism socialization program for low-income, underinsured special needs children. Services are provided free of charge to all qualifying clients.

Daymark, Inc.
304.340.3675 www.daymark.org
Daymark operates Patchwork, which provides crisis intervention, counseling, and shelter for youths ages 11-18. It also operates New Connections, which provides GED and life skills instruction for at-risk youth, ages 16-21, seeking viable independence in the community.

Family Counseling Connection
304.340.3676
Provides individual, family, and group counseling for situations involving a variety of family problems, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or sexual assault-related issues.  Other services include family counseling and sex offender treatment.

Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council
304.345.7722 www.bdgsc.org
Youth programming that provides self-esteem building and life skill development. Camping programs for young women and girls. Adult development through leadership opportunities and training.

Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, Inc.
304.346.0811 www.goodwillkv.com
Vocational rehabilitation, evaluations, and placement services for people with disabilities and other disadvantages.

HospiceCare
304.768.8523 www.hospicecarewv.org
Comfort-oriented home care for terminally ill patients. Inpatient facility available. Bereavement counseling for families. Volunteer, recruitment, and training.

Kanawha Dental Health Council, Inc.
304.348.6613
Dental care for school age children from low income families and the elderly in Kanawha County.

Kanawha County Schools Shoe Fund
304.348.1343
Shoes and socks for needy school children in Kanawha County.

Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home
304.342.8051 www.kvfh.org
Housing, rehabilitation, and recovery support for clean and sober alcoholics and drug abusers in a residential setting.

Legal Aid of West Virginia
304.343.4481 www.lawv.net
Legal assistance for victims of domestic violence.

Literacy Volunteers of Putnam County
304.757.1550 http://putnam.lib.wv.us/Literacy/literacy.html
Basic literacy training for adults. English as a second language. Parent-child reading program.

Mental Health Association
304.340.3512 www.mha-kanawha.org
Mental health education. Class advocacy for the mentally ill. Communication support services. Training workshops. Information and referral.

Mountain Mission
304.344.3407 www.mountainmission.com
Emergency assistance, including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and medicine for individuals and families in North Charleston, Tyler Mountain, and from Sissonville Road to the Jackson County line.

Nitro-St. Albans Care and Share
304.755.2280
Emergency assistance, including rent, utilities, food, and medicine for individuals and families in the Nitro and St. Albans areas.

Putnam County Dental Health Council
304.755.3931 www.putnamcounty.org/dentists.shtml
Free dental care for school children from eligible families in Putnam County.

Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center
304.340.3616 www.rslwc.org
Provides healthcare, supportive counseling, information/referral, meals, homeless outreach, reconnection with families, aftercare, and veterans assistance at the following locations: Giltinan Center (emergency housing/direct assistance for homeless men 18 years of age and older); Twin Cities Center (extended-stay facility for the chronically homeless with persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse); and Liberty Center (transitional housing for male parolee’s returning to our community).

The Salvation Army
304.343.4548 www.charlestonsalvationarmy.com
Emergency assistance for residents of Kanawha, Putnam, Roane, and Clay counties. Summer camp for children from low-income households. After school activities through Boys and Girls Club. Transitional housing.

South Charleston Community Civic Council
304.744.6741
Emergency assistance including rent, utilities, food, clothing, and medicine for individuals and families in South Charleston, Alum Creek, Tornado, and parts of St. Albans and Charleston.

Tri-County YMCA
304.757.0016 www.tri-countyymca.org
Scholarships for disadvantaged and at-risk youths in Putnam and Western Kanawha counties in the areas of youth sports and physical education, aquatics, day camp, after-school care programs, and licensed day care services. Programs focus on building life skills, self-esteem, and character development based on the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.

Tyler Mountain/Cross Lanes Community Services
304.776.5813
Emergency assistance to residents of Cross Lanes and surrounding area including rent, utilities, food, and medicine.

U.S.O. World Headquarters
202.783.8121 www.uso.org
Programs and support for military personnel and their families living overseas, including foreign language classes, educational workshops, childcare, scholarship funds, and entertainment.

West Virginia Health Right, Inc.
304.343.7003 www.wvhealthright.org
Comprehensive medical and dental care, including free diagnosis, treatment, lab work, x-ray, and medications for low income, uninsured individuals.

YMCA of Kanawha Valley
304.340.3527 www.ymcawv.org
Serves more than 21,000 program participants in sports, aquatics, childcare, and summer camps, as well as 9,000 members. Provides financial assistance to 38 percent of the children and youth in preschool, daycare, and after-school care. Scholarships and other forms of assistance are available to all that need them. Coverage area includes Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Clay, Fayette, Roane, Jackson, and Lincoln counties.

YWCA of Charleston
304.340.3550 www.ywcachaswv.org
Sojourner’s: emergency housing and direct assistance for homeless women, children, and families. Resolve Family Abuse program: safe housing for women and children facing spousal or family abuse, as well as counseling for victims and offenders. Child Enrichment Center: licensed day care services for low income families.