A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
You do not have to solve everything at once. Begin with what matters most to you—a respectful conversation, a safer path through the home, or help understanding local options. Support should respect your choices and the meaning your belongings hold.
Start here - Fight the Blight
Fight the Blight is the nonprofit front door and offers virtual peer-support groups; ask about current fit and capacity from Elizabeth or elsewhere. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway; confirm service area and fees. Unburied is digital peer support for people and supporters, not therapy or emergency support. Wirt County’s Family Resource Network is a local nonprofit information and connection point. Listings are independent options, not endorsements; confirm current access, eligibility, cost, and fit directly.
For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical response, call 911. For urgent emotional distress or behavioral-health crisis support, call or text 988 or Westbrook’s regional crisis line. Survivor-support services are separate; use a safe contact method if that pathway fits your needs. Routine office numbers and resource referrals are not emergency dispatch.
First conversations
You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.
A separate private-pay pathway for hoarding-related support. Ask directly about scope, location, availability, and current fees before making plans. It is distinct from the nonprofit grant pathway and is not emergency care.
Unburied is a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by clutter and hoarding concerns and for friends or family. It can offer ongoing peer connection and practical tools; it is not clinical treatment, crisis response, or emergency service.
The Wirt County FRN/FSC shares local and statewide resources and community connections. Its current site posts a 2026 resource guide. Contact the office to ask what is active, who can use a program, and whether an appointment is needed; a directory is not a promise of available help. This is not emergency response.
Safety and stability
These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.
Call 911 for an urgent police, fire, or medical response. Elizabeth has no town police department; the sheriff and West Virginia State Police have jurisdiction. Do not use routine office numbers, referral lines, or online forms when emergency dispatch is needed.
Westbrook states its voluntary crisis services cover Wirt County and seven other Mid-Ohio Valley counties. Call or text for crisis support and ask what response is available. This is a behavioral-health crisis pathway, not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate physical danger, fire, or urgent medical response.
Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or behavioral-health crisis support. It is not a housing, cleanup, or case-management program. For immediate physical danger, fire, or emergency medical dispatch, call 911.
Help4WV offers free, confidential phone, text, and chat support statewide and can help callers explore treatment and recovery options. A referral does not guarantee an opening or eligibility. This is not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger or suspected overdose.
West Virginia’s children’s crisis and referral pathway can help families look for behavioral-health support for children and youth. Confirm current service details through the helpline. It is not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical needs.
The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence lists the Family Crisis Intervention Center as serving Wirt County and identifies its local contact number. Services are free, but specific local options and hours should be confirmed. Digital communication may not be fully secure; call only if it is safe to do so. For immediate danger, call 911.
A national option for confidential support, information, and safety planning for domestic violence. Use a device and contact method that feel safe; online or digital communication may leave a trace. This is not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger.
A community resource specialist can help search for food, housing, utility, health, and other human-service options. Referrals do not guarantee an opening, funding, or eligibility. This is not crisis dispatch; call 911 for an emergency.
People and practical help
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
The local Family Resource Network publishes a 2026 county resource guide. Listings are a starting point, not a promise of service, funding, eligibility, or open appointments; verify hours and access directly before relying on a contact.
The Wirt County FRN/FSC maintains a county food-pantry page with local contacts and posted schedules. Verify the specific pantry, current hours, eligibility, and available items before traveling. Food assistance is not emergency medical or crisis care.
The local Family Support Center page describes monthly personal-care and household supplies, plus diapers and emergency food for enrolled FSC clients with children living in the home. The same page describes the center as developing; contact the FRN/FSC to confirm whether the program is currently open and what eligibility applies. Not emergency response.
The county office lists applications and information for Medicaid, WVCHIP, SNAP, TANF, child-care subsidy, energy assistance, and other state programs. Program rules and current funding determine eligibility; confirm before making plans. Not emergency dispatch.
Use the state portal to screen for or apply to listed benefits such as SNAP and health coverage. A screening result is not an official eligibility decision; seasonal programs may be closed or out of funds. Not emergency help.
The state health department lists the MOVHD office at 88 Senior Circle, Lower Washington Street, Elizabeth, phone 304-275-3131, weekdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Ask which public-health services and appointments are currently available. Not an emergency department; call 911 for urgent medical emergencies.
WIC provides nutrition and related support for eligible participants. Wirt County resource information directs residents to the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department; call to confirm the current Wirt intake location, appointment process, and eligibility. Not emergency care.
Coplin lists its Wirt County Family Care clinic in Elizabeth, phone 304-275-3301, with weekday hours 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and a noon–1 p.m. closure. Call to confirm current services, same-day access, charges, and insurance or sliding-fee options. It is not an emergency department; call 911 for urgent emergencies.
Coplin lists a Wirt County Schools Wellness Center in Elizabeth and says its school-based centers see children from birth through age 18; children do not need to attend the school. Call to confirm current services, walk-in availability, and payment details. Not emergency care.
Westbrook states it serves Wirt County as part of its eight-county Mid-Ohio Valley area and offers outpatient behavioral-health and substance-use services. The organization lists a sliding-fee scale and says inability to pay alone will not prevent care. Contact intake to confirm service fit, appointment availability, insurance, and current payment terms. Not emergency dispatch.
CRI lists a Wirt office at 90 Senior Circle, Room 1, Elizabeth, phone 304-275-4306. Ask about currently open community-action services and program requirements. A general agency contact does not guarantee that funds or a particular service are available. Not emergency assistance dispatch.
CRI describes home energy audits and weatherization work, with household income and program criteria. Homeowners or renters should ask about landlord permission, eligibility, wait times, current funding, and whether the home is in the service area. Not emergency repair or an emergency heat source.
HUD directs West Virginians to approved housing counselors and public-housing agency contacts. Call 800-569-4287 or use HUD’s locator to ask about renting, eviction, home repair, foreclosure, or local housing programs. HUD is not a direct shelter provider; waitlists and openings vary. Not emergency shelter dispatch.
Search the statewide directory or speak with a resource specialist about local and regional services. Eligibility, openings, response times, and funding are set by each organization and are not guaranteed. This is a referral service, not emergency response.
The state senior-services directory lists the Wirt County Committee on Aging and identifies senior-center, in-home-care, and transportation services. Ask about age or disability criteria, service area, cost, scheduling, and current capacity. Not emergency transportation.
West Virginia’s Bureau for Medical Services says eligible Medicaid and WVCHIP members can arrange non-emergency rides to covered services through Modivcare. Ask about advance notice, trip distance, escort needs, and current eligibility. This is not ambulance or emergency transportation; call 911 for emergencies.
Legal Aid of WV screens for civil legal help, including some housing and public-benefit issues. Its services are free for eligible clients, though court filing fees can remain; it does not handle criminal cases. Apply directly to learn whether the issue and household qualify. Not legal advice through this resource listing or emergency response.
The Wirt County Commission is the county governing body. The county’s current contact page lists the courthouse at 304-275-4271; call for office routing, current public-meeting notices, and the correct department. Not emergency dispatch.
The official county page describes County Clerk functions including public records, election administration, and probate-related duties. Confirm required documents, office hours, and any filing or copy costs before visiting. Not legal representation or emergency help.
The county Assessor’s office maintains property assessment information and describes homestead and disability exemptions. Contact the office about the property, required documentation, and current deadlines; the office does not provide cleanup or legal advice. Not emergency service.
The Circuit Clerk is the official court-records contact for Wirt County. The Judiciary lists the courthouse and clerk phone; confirm filing requirements, fees, access, and deadlines directly. The clerk cannot replace a lawyer or provide emergency response.
The county’s official page lists the magistrate office and contact number. Contact the clerk for court-specific information and current procedures; this listing does not recommend enforcement contact as a hoarding-support pathway. Not emergency dispatch.
The official county directory lists the Wirt County Sheriff’s office at 304-275-4222. This is a routine office contact, not a crisis-support service; calling may result in an official response. For immediate danger or urgent dispatch, call 911.
The Town’s current contact page lists Town Hall at 73 Town Hall Lane and phone 304-275-3200, with water and wastewater operators. Contact the town to confirm municipal boundaries, account service, billing, and water-related details. Not emergency dispatch.
WorkForce WV’s current office directory lists the Parkersburg office; the agency’s regional contact roster includes Wirt County in its service area. Call to confirm the right office, current job-search or training services, and whether an appointment is needed. Not emergency support.
Wirt County’s 2026 resource guide describes Career Connections as offering work experience, career exploration, training, and readiness support for ages 16–24. Check with the program about current enrollment, service area, documentation, and funded slots. Not emergency support.
The county lists Wirt County Schools as the local public-school system. Contact the board or school for enrollment, student services, and current family-support information. This is not a general adult service or emergency resource.
The West Virginia Library Commission lists the Dora B. Woodyard Memorial Library at 411 Mulberry Street, Elizabeth. Contact the library to confirm hours, borrowing eligibility, public-computer access, and current programs. Not emergency service.
WVU lists its Wirt County Extension office at 303 Juliana Street, Elizabeth, phone 304-275-3101. Programs span youth development, food and nutrition, home gardening, agriculture, and other community topics. Ask what is currently offered and whether fees or enrollment apply. Not emergency support.
WVU Extension lists Wirt County 4-H clubs and youth-development information. Club schedules and enrollment can change; contact the county Extension office before attending. Not a counseling or emergency service.
WVU Extension says Wirt County residents can request a 4-by-8-foot raised bed at the Community Hope Garden to grow produce. Contact Extension to ask about current space, season, materials, and participation. Not food delivery or emergency assistance.
The state describes LIEAP as a short seasonal heating-assistance program with a crisis component; applications are accepted only while a component is open and funds remain. The page also describes a 20% reduced-rate program with separate qualifying criteria. Check current dates and requirements with DoHS before relying on assistance. Not emergency heat or power service.
FirstEnergy lists Mon Power customer service at 800-686-0022 and outage reporting at 888-544-4877. Ask about account-specific payment arrangements and assistance programs. For downed wires, stay away and contact emergency services or the utility through its official emergency guidance; this is not 911 dispatch.
Mountaineer Gas lists 800-834-2070 for service questions and gas emergencies. Use the utility’s emergency instructions for a suspected gas leak and call 911 if there is immediate danger. Account service and payment options depend on the address and customer circumstances.
A.A.’s official locator searches local service offices and meeting information. Call the local office or group to verify the time and venue; the locator does not promise a meeting in Elizabeth. A.A. identifies participation as free. It is peer mutual aid, not medical care or emergency response.
N.A. World Services directs people to local N.A. communities for current in-person meetings and provides a separate virtual meeting finder. Confirm the meeting format and time with the local group. Peer mutual aid is not clinical treatment, crisis response, or emergency service.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Elizabeth, West Virginia, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.
Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight