A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
You do not have to solve everything at once. Begin with what matters most to you—a safer way through, a conversation, 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 Spencer 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. Local 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 a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988, or contact Help4WV. Survivor-support hotlines are separate and confidential; use them only if that pathway fits your needs. Routine office numbers, referral lines, and online forms 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 offers peer-led digital support for people affected by hoarding and for friends or family. Use it for connection and ongoing peer support; it does not provide therapy, emergency response, or local case management.
Call 2-1-1, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or search the West Virginia directory for food, housing, utility help, health care, and other community options. A referral does not guarantee eligibility, funding, an opening, or service; use 911 for emergencies.
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. Do not use routine office numbers, referral lines, or online forms when emergency dispatch is needed.
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 connects West Virginians with trained support specialists and behavioral-health referrals. Ask about current options and fit. It is not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger.
The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence lists the Family Crisis Intervention Center as serving Roane County and gives a local contact number. Coalition materials describe core services such as safety planning, advocacy, and safe-shelter referrals; confirm current local access and fit. Digital contact may not be secure. Call 911 for immediate danger.
West Virginia DoHS accepts reports of suspected abuse or neglect involving children and vulnerable adults. A report may lead to screening or an investigation; this is not a confidential peer-support or voluntary cleanup service. Call 911 for immediate danger.
The City of Spencer's current police page lists a routine contact number. Use it for city police questions, not confidential peer support or urgent dispatch. The FRN's 2026 guide shows a different number, so this listing follows the city's current official contact page. For immediate danger, call 911.
The county lists its 911 Center in Spencer and gives a separate number for non-emergency questions. It also lists an address, mapping, floodplain, and permitting contact. For a true emergency, dial 911; do not use the office number for emergency response.
Call or text for confidential support, information, and help considering options related to domestic violence. Use a safer device if you are concerned your communications may be monitored. This is not a substitute for 911 during an immediate 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.
Roane FRN connects families and residents with local information and community partners. Its site links to a current resource guide and community programs. Ask what is currently available, who qualifies, and whether an appointment is needed; a referral is not a guaranteed service.
Roane County Family Resource Network publishes a 2026 guide with local contacts. Some hours, eligibility rules, and provider details can change; call the organization before relying on a listing. The guide is a directory, not an application or a promise of available assistance.
Roane FRN's current community page lists pantry hours on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food stock, service area, documentation, and eligibility are not fully specified there and may change; call before traveling.
Community Resources, Inc. lists a Roane County office at 811 Madison Avenue, Room 22, Spencer, and describes weatherization and help for households struggling with utility bills. Ask whether the specific program is open, serves your address, and what eligibility and inspection requirements apply. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Roane FRN points people experiencing homelessness to WVCEH for connections to shelter and permanent-housing resources. Call to ask about the current coordinated-entry process, service-area rules, and openings. A call does not guarantee a shelter bed, rental assistance, or housing placement.
The authority's official site lists its Spencer office and public-housing contact. Ask about current application methods, waiting-list status, accessibility, and income rules. This is not emergency shelter and a contact does not promise an opening.
HUD explains how to locate a public housing authority, rental assistance, housing counselor, and other West Virginia housing information. HUD is not a local shelter or direct placement provider; ask the relevant authority about applications, current waitlists, and eligibility.
The state office lists Medicaid, WVCHIP, SNAP, TANF, energy assistance, non-emergency medical transportation, protective services, child-care subsidy, and other programs. Contact the office or use WV PATH to check current application steps and required documents; eligibility and funding are not guaranteed.
Use the state's PATH portal for available benefit applications and account access. Check which programs accept online applications and what identity, household, or income information is needed. Submission does not guarantee approval or payment.
Search the statewide directory or contact a 211 resource specialist for local food, housing, utility, health-care, and other human-service options. Listings and openings can change; confirm current hours, eligibility, capacity, and costs with the provider. This is not emergency dispatch.
West Virginia's FY2026 regular LIEAP application window ran February 2–20, 2026, or until funds were exhausted, so that window is no longer current. The state says program dates and emergency funds vary by season and may close without notice. Check DoHS or WV PATH for the next application period; do not assume funds are available.
The state describes a 20% utility discount for certain eligible benefit recipients and separate repair/replacement programs for qualifying unsafe or non-operational heating or cooling systems. Eligibility and available funds depend on program rules; contact DoHS or the utility before relying on assistance.
The clinic lists primary care, women's health, walk-in acute care, behavioral-health services, and a medication-assisted treatment program at its Spencer site. Contact the clinic to confirm current intake, insurance, fees, and whether the service fits your needs. This is planned clinical care, not emergency dispatch.
Roane General lists its hospital at 200 Hospital Drive and primary, specialty, and walk-in/same-day services at the Spencer clinic. Its site gives walk-in clinic hours as 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. daily; call to confirm availability, insurance, and charges before routine travel. For a medical emergency, call 911.
The health department lists its Roane office at 200 East Main Street in Spencer and provides a separate WIC contact. Ask about current clinic programs, required appointments, eligibility, and any fees. WIC is a nutrition program for eligible participants; the listing does not establish enrollment or benefits.
Westbrook's current site lists its Roane County location at 227 Clay Road in Spencer and describes behavioral-health, developmental, and substance-use services. Call to ask about current scope, intake, insurance, fees, and access. For urgent distress, call or text 988 or contact Help4WV; for immediate physical danger, call 911.
West Virginia contracts with Modivcare to arrange non-emergency, non-ambulance transportation to covered services for eligible members. The state advises members to schedule routine rides at least five business days in advance. Confirm authorization and details with the broker; this is not ambulance or emergency transport.
The statewide senior-services directory lists the Roane County Committee on Aging in Spencer and describes senior-center, in-home care, and transportation services. Contact the organization to check current schedules, eligibility, service coverage, and any trip costs. A ride or in-home service is not guaranteed.
Legal Aid WV screens applications for civil legal services, including housing, benefits, and other listed matters. Its services are free, though some court filing fees may apply; income, case type, conflicts, and capacity rules apply. It does not handle criminal cases; call promptly when a deadline is near.
The Judiciary identifies Spencer as Roane County's seat and lists circuit and magistrate court contacts at the courthouse. Use the official county page for court information, not emergency dispatch. Court proceedings, filing fees, and deadlines are governed by the relevant court; legal advice is not provided by this directory.
The Secretary of State publishes a county-clerk directory with contact information for Roane County. Contact the clerk for the relevant record or election question, and confirm hours and any fee before traveling. This office is not the circuit court clerk.
The county identifies the Commission as its governing body and posts meeting information, public-comment times, records, and contact options. Check the current agenda and schedule before attending. This office is not an emergency service; questions about filings, property, or programs may involve separate offices and fees.
The county lists a floodplain manager, flood-risk mapping, a floodplain ordinance, and permit applications. Contact this office for parcel-specific information and current application fees. It provides planning and permitting information, not emergency rescue or an assurance that a property is safe.
The 2026 Roane FRN guide lists a WorkForce WV contact at 820 Capitol Street in Spencer. Ask about current office availability and local services such as job-search help, training, or unemployment assistance; confirm the specific program's eligibility and appointment requirements.
Roane FRN's 2026 guide lists Career Connections at 321 Market Street in Spencer and describes employment and training support for people ages 16–24. Call to confirm current services, intake, eligibility, and any required documents.
The library lists its Spencer branch at 110 Parking Plaza with weekday and Saturday hours, plus print and digital services. Hours can change; contact the branch before traveling. Ask about library-card rules and available computers or other public resources.
The district lists its Board of Education office at 813 Capitol Street in Spencer. Contact the district about school enrollment, student supports, transportation, special education, or family questions; services and eligibility depend on district policy.
Roane FRN's 2026 guide lists a local Narcotics Anonymous meeting at St. John's United Methodist Church in Spencer on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 11 a.m. Call the group to confirm current schedule and access. This is peer mutual support, not clinical treatment, emergency response, or a substitute for medical care.
The City of Spencer describes public works, municipal services, and police on its official site. Contact the city for city-service questions and confirm jurisdiction, hours, and any fee. Municipal service channels are not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger.
The city's Waterworks page lists the department for starting service, billing questions, and water-quality reports. It gives a separate after-hours water-emergency number; that number is for utility issues, not police, fire, or medical emergencies. Contact the department about current fees and service eligibility.
Roane FRN lists Mon Power as the electric provider and links to FirstEnergy. Use the provider's official site or call to confirm the account, outage status, payment options, and any assistance program. Utility outages are not a substitute for emergency services.
Roane FRN's 2026 guide lists Consumer Gas Utility Company at 526 Church Street in Spencer. Call to confirm the current office, service address, account options, and applicable charges; do not assume that state assistance is available for every account.
Roane FRN's 2026 guide links to Waste Management and lists customer-service and billing numbers. Confirm whether the specific address is within the current service area, what the collection schedule is, and what service costs before relying on the listing.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Spencer, 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