A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
Start with what feels most important today. You can ask about support, safety, or one practical next step without having everything figured out.
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If clutter or a home-safety concern is weighing on you, you deserve practical support without shame. Begin with a trusted person or one of the options below, and ask what is available before sharing more than you want.
For immediate danger or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional crisis support, call or text 988. A local resource listing is not an endorsement, and availability, cost, eligibility, and service areas can change.
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.
The Peer Tree offers a private-pay pathway when grant-funded services do not fit. Confirm service area, availability, scope, and cost directly before making plans.
Unburied is a digital peer-support option for people directly affected and friends or family supporters. It does not replace professional care or emergency services.
Call 2-1-1 or 833-848-9905, or text your ZIP code to 898-211, for current food, housing, utility, and support referrals. Ask each receiving program to confirm hours, eligibility, documents, and availability.
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.
For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical need, call 911. For non-emergency matters, use the Wood County 911 Center’s published contact.
The County lists 304-485-8501 for non-emergency dispatch questions. Use 911 for immediate danger.
The Sheriff’s Office publishes 304-424-1834. Ask which office can help with a non-urgent concern; use 911 for immediate threats.
Westbrook describes its crisis response as available 24/7 by call or text. A crisis call does not establish eligibility for ongoing services; confirm intake, location, and costs separately.
Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or concern about someone else. Ask 911 for immediate physical danger or medical emergency.
FCIC’s 24-hour hotline is 304-428-2333 or 800-794-2335. Contact it about confidential advocacy, safety planning, and current shelter intake.
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or use online chat. Consider a safer device if it is unsafe to use yours.
The state DoHS contact page publishes 1-800-352-6513 for reporting suspected abuse or neglect. Ask the agency about the appropriate process.
Call 1-800-222-1222 after a possible poisoning or exposure; do not wait for symptoms to seek guidance.
Camden Clark lists its hospital at 800 Garfield Avenue and provides emergency services. For an immediate emergency, call 911.
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 County office is at 400 5th Street in Parkersburg and lists SNAP, Medicaid, NEMT, LIEAP, emergency assistance, adult services, and homeless-service pathways. Ask which program handles your need.
Use the state SNAP page or WV PATH to apply or check program information. Ask Wood County DoHS about current status and documents.
DoHS describes emergency-assistance pathways. Contact the Wood County office to ask whether a program is currently available for your situation.
The state portal supports applications and case tasks for benefits. For help or paper options, contact Wood County DoHS.
WV Medicaid lists transportation information for eligible members. Confirm booking instructions and current rules before relying on a ride.
At 1725 Latrobe Street, the Mission describes shelter for men, women, and children, meals, and case management. Contact it about today’s capacity, requirements, and fit.
The Authority is at 1901 Cameron Avenue and lists housing and rental-assistance applications. Confirm current waitlist status, eligibility, documents, and appointment steps directly.
HUD’s state page links to housing information and local contacts. Confirm which agency administers a program in Wood County and whether applications are open.
Use the state page as an overview, then confirm the current local intake route with DoHS, WV 211, or a shelter.
The pantry lists Parkersburg service hours and says residents may visit without an appointment or income verification. Hours and availability can change; check before traveling.
The County directory lists the Commission and departments. Ask who has jurisdiction before beginning repair, permit, or property processes.
The County office handles building permits and related matters. Ask whether the address is under County jurisdiction and what approvals may be needed before repairs.
The City describes its code office as addressing building and property-code matters, with health/safety priorities and a goal of voluntary compliance. Ask about the process and correction options.
The City reports weekly collection with a 96-gallon cart under its current contract. An exemption application may be available for some older or disabled residents without capable household help; approval is required.
The City describes every-other-week recycling and contractor sign-up. Verify materials, pickup schedule, and any changes before setting items out.
Use County contacts to reach the Authority. Ask where an item should go and whether special handling or a fee applies; do not assume a site accepts it.
Call customer service for account questions. The Board publishes separate water and wastewater emergency contacts; confirm your utility provider if outside its service area.
Wood County DoHS lists LIEAP among its services. Check state application windows and current eligibility before applying.
The state program describes weatherization for eligible households. Ask which provider serves Wood County and about timing; acceptance is not guaranteed.
Easy Rider lists routes and paratransit. Confirm route alerts, current fares, eligibility, and booking before traveling.
The transit authority describes paratransit and other options. Contact it about eligibility, reservation timing, service area, and cost.
The library lists local branches and a bookmobile. Check current hours, card requirements, computer availability, and printing charges before visiting.
The Extension office provides local education and community programming. Ask which family, nutrition, or other programs are available and whether registration or fees apply.
Call to ask about current meals, activities, transportation, and aging-service pathways.
Use the state page to explore aging/disability options and ask about local resources; a specific service or placement is not guaranteed.
The department lists clinical services at 1824 Murdoch Avenue. Ask about current services, fees, eligibility, and appointments before visiting.
Westbrook lists a Parkersburg contact location. Ask about current intake and clinician experience; this guide does not verify a hoarding specialty.
Apply online or call about civil matters such as housing or benefits. Intake determines eligibility, scope, and next steps.
Contact intake to ask whether the legal issue and location are within program scope.
The Sheriff describes a daily telephone check-in and emergency-contact escalation after missed check-ins. Ask who qualifies and how to enroll.
The City site links to departments and service updates. Ask which office handles the address and concern, especially outside city limits.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Parkersburg, 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