Separate private-pay pathway
The Peer Tree
A separate pathway for private-pay hoarding-related support. Ask directly about fit, service scope, location, availability, and current fees before making plans.
A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
Hoarding support in Petersburg, West Virginia.
A next step can be as small as finding a steady person to talk with, asking about a local service, or making one part of home safer. You deserve support that begins with your priorities—not judgment about your belongings.
People first.Then the stuff.A Fight the Blight initiative
Start here - Fight the Blight
Start with a person, not a checklist
Fight the Blight is our nonprofit front door and offers virtual support groups. Reach out from Petersburg, Grant County, or another community to ask about current group options and a respectful first conversation. Local fit and capacity must be confirmed; no funding or local service is guaranteed. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway. Unburied offers digital peer support, not therapy or crisis response.
For immediate danger
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent emotional or behavioral-health support, call or text 988; Potomac Highlands Guild also lists a regional 24/7 crisis line. The other numbers below have narrower roles and are not substitutes for emergency response.
First conversations
A few good places to start
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.
Digital peer support
Unburied
Peer-led digital support for people affected by hoarding and for friends or family. It is not therapy, emergency support, or a substitute for local services.
Qualified behavioral-health care · five-county service area
Potomac Highlands Guild
The Guild lists outpatient psychiatric services, psychological services, and individual, group, and family therapy for Grant and neighboring counties. Ask about current appointments, cost, insurance, and fit. Its 24/7 crisis line is listed separately under Safety.
Safety and stability
When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis
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.
Immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical emergency
Emergency response
Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical or police response. Do not use a non-emergency number when urgent response is needed.
Urgent emotional or behavioral-health crisis support · nationwide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for crisis support. For immediate physical danger, fire, or emergency dispatch, call 911. This is not a housing, cleanup, or case-management program.
Behavioral-health crisis intervention · regional service area · 24/7
Potomac Highlands Guild crisis line
The Guild says its crisis hotline is open 24/7 and linked to trained or qualified clinical staff for people and families in its five-county service area, including Grant County. Call 911 for immediate danger or emergency medical response.
Domestic-violence and sexual-assault support · confidential regional hotline
Family Crisis Center — Grant County office
The Center lists free, confidential services, a 24/7 hotline, and a Grant County office in Petersburg. Ask privately about safe contact, current shelter or advocacy availability, and which services fit. Call 911 for immediate danger.
Emergency communications and dispatch · 24/7; non-emergency numbers below
Grant County 911 Office of Emergency Services
Grant County says its communications center dispatches county fire, EMS, and police agencies around the clock. Call 911 for an emergency. The numbers below are published as non-emergency contacts and should not be used when immediate response is needed.
County preparedness and disaster coordination · routine questions only
Grant County Office of Emergency Management
This county office coordinates local, county, state, and federal agencies during disasters and other major emergencies. Use its administrative lines for preparedness or routine questions, not to report an active emergency; call 911 when urgent response is needed.
County law-enforcement office · routine contact only
Grant County Sheriff's Office
Grant County lists the Sheriff's Office for county law-enforcement matters. For immediate danger or an emergency, call 911; this is not a behavioral-health crisis line.
Statewide Adult and Child Protective Services reporting line · 24/7
West Virginia abuse and neglect reporting
West Virginia DoHS lists this number to report abuse or neglect. If someone faces immediate danger or needs urgent medical help, call 911. Reporting procedures and follow-up are handled by the state agency.
Non-emergency food, housing, utility, and community-resource navigation · statewide
West Virginia 211
Call 211, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or use the toll-free number to ask a resource specialist about current services. Eligibility, hours, and availability vary; this is not emergency dispatch.
Behavioral-health and substance-use support · statewide
HELP4WV
HELP4WV offers statewide phone and text support. Contact the service about appropriate next steps. It is not 911 or a substitute for emergency medical care.
People and practical help
Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support
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.
County administration · Grant County seat is Petersburg
Grant County government and Commission
The county lists its courthouse and agency directory in Petersburg. Ask the County Administrator which office handles a local question; county programs and municipal services have different boundaries.
Court locations, filings, records, and clerk contacts · not legal advice
Grant County courts
The West Virginia Judiciary lists Grant County court contacts at the courthouse and magistrate clerk's office in Petersburg. Contact the appropriate clerk about filing, records, or scheduling. For legal advice or representation, screen with Legal Aid or a qualified attorney.
County records and elections office
Grant County Clerk
The state directory lists the County Clerk at the Grant County courthouse in Petersburg. Contact the office about records, elections, and clerk procedures; it does not provide legal advice.
Property assessment and tax records · contact the county about deadlines and review procedures
Grant County Assessor
Grant County lists the Assessor among its county offices. Ask about assessment records, exemptions, deadlines, or how to request a review. This is not tax or legal advice.
County addressing, road names, GIS, and address signs
Grant County Mapping and Addressing
The county identifies this office as its addressing authority and lists services including new or changed addresses, road names, mapping, and address signs. Contact the office for current procedures and coverage.
Municipal government · confirm city limits for city services
City of Petersburg
The City lists its business office, municipal services, and staff contacts. Some Petersburg mailing addresses may be outside city service boundaries; confirm jurisdiction and current procedures with the city or the county office responsible for your address.
Municipal water accounts and service questions · city service area
Petersburg water service
The city lists a Water Department and utility account contact. Ask about service boundaries, account setup, billing, and current requirements; county residents outside the city's system should confirm their own provider.
Municipal sewer accounts and service questions · city service area
Petersburg sewer service
The city lists its Sewer Department and utility account contact. Ask whether an address is served by the city and confirm current account or billing procedures; service is not countywide.
City sanitation information · confirm address eligibility and current schedule
Petersburg municipal trash schedule
The city document directory lists a trash schedule and regulations. Confirm whether the address is within the municipal collection area, the current pickup rules, and any item-specific requirements with the city before setting materials out. This is not an in-home cleanout service.
Benefits and family-support services · local office; program rules apply
West Virginia DoHS — Grant County office
The state lists this office for Medicaid, SNAP, WVCHIP, energy and emergency assistance, protective services, homeless services, and other programs. Eligibility, documents, application windows, and decisions differ by program; confirm directly or apply through WV PATH.
Official benefits information and applications · statewide
WV PATH benefits portal
Use the state's portal to review and apply for available benefit programs. Program rules, document requirements, and eligibility are determined by the responsible agency; an application is not an approval.
Short-term crisis assistance · income, resources, and program rules apply
West Virginia Emergency Assistance
The state describes short-term help for eligible households facing a financial crisis, with possible needs including rent, utilities, food, household supplies, clothing, transportation, or medical services. Contact Grant County DoHS to ask about current intake, documentation, and eligibility; assistance is limited and not guaranteed.
Heating-cost assistance · seasonal enrollment and income rules apply
West Virginia LIEAP and utility assistance
West Virginia's FY2026 page describes income-based heating assistance and an emergency component for some households at risk of losing heat. Application periods are limited and can close; check current status with Grant County DoHS before relying on funding. For a life-threatening heating emergency, seek immediate local emergency help.
State housing programs · funding, homeowner, and eligibility limits apply
West Virginia Housing Development Fund
The state describes programs including homeowner assistance, affordable housing, and housing-stability initiatives. Funding and applications can change; confirm that a program is currently open and that the property and household qualify before relying on assistance.
Local housing agency · ask about current program types and waitlists; not emergency shelter
Grant County Housing Authority
The West Virginia Association of Housing Agencies directory lists the Grant County Housing Authority at 178 Clifftop Drive in Petersburg. Contact it to confirm which programs it administers, eligibility, accommodations, application steps, and current openings or waitlists. A listing is not a guarantee of housing or immediate placement.
Federal housing information and counseling referral · eligibility varies
HUD West Virginia housing information
HUD provides statewide housing information and referral pathways. Contact a housing counselor or local housing agency to confirm program scope, fees if any, availability, and eligibility; this is not emergency shelter placement.
Weatherization, family support, and referral programs · Grant County; funding limits apply
Eastern West Virginia Community Action Agency
Eastern Action lists its Grant County main office in Petersburg and programs that include weatherization in Grant County and voluntary Family Support Centers for families with children or pregnant family members. Program availability varies by county, funding, and eligibility; call to confirm which services are active and what documentation is needed.
Veteran-family housing stabilization · screening and funding rules apply
Eastern Action Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Eastern Action describes SSVF as assistance to help eligible veterans and their families avoid or exit homelessness. Call to confirm Grant County service, veteran and household eligibility, current funding, and the intake process. It is not an immediate guarantee of housing.
Senior centers, in-home care, and transportation · confirm current services and eligibility
Grant County Commission on Aging and Family Services
The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services directory lists this Petersburg provider for senior centers, in-home care, transportation, and additional services. Ask about current program openings, age or eligibility criteria, costs, service area, and how to arrange a ride or assessment.
Food-resource navigation · statewide; confirm current local access
Mountaineer Food Bank — find food
Mountaineer Food Bank identifies Grant County in its service area and offers help finding food resources. Contact its food-resource staff or WV 211 for up-to-date pantry and meal-site locations, hours, and any household requirements; do not travel based on an unconfirmed listing.
County public-health services · call about appointments, programs, and fees
Grant County Health Department
The county health department is listed at 739 North Fork Highway in Petersburg. Contact it to confirm current clinic, immunization, environmental-health, family-planning, or other public-health services, appointment requirements, and cost or payment options before traveling.
Qualified primary and behavioral family medicine and dental care · Petersburg
Grove Street Health Center — Hawse Health
Hawse Health lists a Petersburg center offering primary and behavioral family medicine, dental care, and an on-site pharmacy. Contact the provider about appointment availability, accepted coverage, financial assistance, and current fees; the service list does not guarantee an appointment.
Regional hospital and emergency care · serves Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, and neighboring counties
WVU Medicine Grant Memorial Hospital
WVU Medicine lists Grant Memorial Hospital at 117 Hospital Drive and says it serves a multi-county region. For urgent emergency response, call 911. Contact the hospital about emergency-department directions, non-emergency services, coverage, and costs; emergency care is not a substitute for ongoing primary or behavioral-health care.
VA primary and mental-health outpatient care · Veterans and eligibility rules apply
Petersburg VA Clinic
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists primary care, mental-health services, telehealth, immunizations, and laboratory services at 15 Grant Street. VA eligibility, enrollment, referrals, service hours, and any costs vary; use the VA page to confirm details before traveling. For an emergency, call 911.
Public-school district and family information · student eligibility applies
Grant County Schools
The district lists its central office in Petersburg and schools throughout Grant County. Contact the district or a student's school about enrollment, transportation, accommodations, or student supports; requirements vary by student and service.
County library and information access · check current hours and card requirements
Moomau-Grant County Public Library
The West Virginia Library Commission lists the public library at 18 Mount View Street in Petersburg and a branch in Mount Storm. Contact the library about current hours, borrowing rules, accessibility, internet access, and available services.
Local demand-response public transit · weekdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; limited pickup zone and advance calls
Potomac Valley Transit Authority — Petersburg Ready Ride
PVTA lists Petersburg Ready Ride in a specific service area, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the final service request taken at 1:45 p.m. The currently published fare is $2 per rider. Call to confirm pickup zone, reservation availability, accessibility, fare, and return trip. This is not emergency transportation.
Scheduled medical trips · Medicaid eligibility, prior reservation, and service rules apply
PVTA Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation
PVTA says it arranges non-emergency medical trips within and beyond its regional area for eligible Medicaid members. Reserve through the listed broker numbers during business hours and confirm trip approval, timing, mobility needs, and destination. This is not ambulance or emergency transport; call 911 when urgent response is needed.
Regional disposal and recycling · posted per-ton rate; accepted items and site rules apply
Region 8 Solid Waste Authority — Petersburg station
The authority lists a Southern transfer station in Petersburg serving Grant and four neighboring counties and currently posts an $81.85-per-ton fee. Loads must be secured with a tarp or netting. Check accepted materials, hours, and current charges before traveling; this is disposal access, not in-home sorting, hauling, or cleanup.
Local education and practical programs · agriculture, family and community development, nutrition, and 4-H
WVU Extension — Grant County office
WVU Extension lists a Petersburg office and county programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H, food and nutrition, health and wellness, financial planning, and home gardening. Contact the office about current classes, eligibility, schedules, and fees before attending.
Civil legal help · apply and pass eligibility screening; not criminal defense
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Legal Aid says its services are free for eligible clients, though some court filing fees may apply. Grant County is served by the Elkins office, but most people must begin through the statewide application line or online intake. If a hearing or deadline is within 10 days, call promptly; representation is not guaranteed.
Regional career center · Grant and Potomac Highlands counties
Region VII WorkForce West Virginia career services
Region VII lists its comprehensive career center in Moorefield as serving Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, and Pendleton counties. Contact the center about current job-search help, training, appointments, transportation, and any eligibility or funding limits before traveling.
Vocational rehabilitation and employment support · disability-related eligibility and individualized planning
West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
The state agency supports youth and adults with disabilities who are preparing for, obtaining, or keeping work. Contact the statewide line to ask about referral, eligibility, assessment, and available services; acceptance and support are not guaranteed.
A note from the Alliance
Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.
This guide is anchored in Petersburg, 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