A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
You deserve support that begins with what matters to you. You can start with a question, a conversation, or one manageable next step.
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 Wellsburg or elsewhere. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway; confirm scope, service area, availability, and fees. Unburied is a digital peer-support pathway, not therapy or emergency support. Local listings are independent options, not endorsements; confirm access, eligibility, cost, and fit directly.
For immediate danger, fire, rescue, or urgent medical response, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988 or contact Help4WV. If safe, contact a confidential domestic-violence hotline for safety planning. West Virginia DoHS accepts reports of suspected child or vulnerable-adult abuse or neglect around the clock. Routine offices and 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, travel, and current fees before making plans. This is distinct from Fight the Blight's nonprofit programming and is not emergency care.
Unburied is a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter concerns and for friends and family. It supports connection and ongoing peer support, not therapy, emergency response, or local case management.
WV 211 can help look for current food, housing, utility, transportation, health, and family-service options in Brooke County. Call 211 or 1-833-848-9905, or text a ZIP code to 898-211; carrier text or data charges may apply. Local openings and eligibility vary; the referral line does not guarantee assistance and is not emergency dispatch.
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 immediate danger, fire, rescue, or urgent medical response. Wellsburg's published emergency-services page also lists police and fire administrative numbers, but 911 is the emergency route. If safe, explain what response would help and any access or mobility concerns.
Call or text 988, or use online chat, for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. WV988 describes the service as free, confidential, and available around the clock. It is not fire, medical, or law-enforcement dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response.
Help4WV offers call, text, and chat support at 1-844-435-7498, 24 hours a day. It can help connect people with behavioral-health and substance-use resources. Email is not monitored around the clock; call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response.
West Virginia DoHS lists 1-800-352-6513 for reports of suspected child or vulnerable-adult abuse or neglect, 24 hours a day. Reporting is not emergency dispatch and does not guarantee a particular outcome. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
If it is safe to reach out, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or use online chat to discuss relationship abuse and safety options. This national resource is not local emergency dispatch and cannot guarantee shelter placement. Consider whether a shared device or account is safe to use.
For urgent but non-emergency questions about local shelter, food, utility, or other basic-needs referrals, contact WV 211 and ask about Brooke County. Provider capacity and intake rules change; a referral is not a guaranteed bed, funding, or placement. Call 911 for immediate danger.
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 department is at 204 Courthouse Square, second floor, Wellsburg; it lists weekday hours of 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Call 304-737-3665 before visiting to confirm the service, appointment, and any fee. Its after-hours department contact is not emergency medical care; call 911 for an emergency.
The department describes family-planning care and says fees may be based on a sliding scale, with some free or reduced-cost care. Call to ask about eligibility, appointments, services, and current charges before traveling; do not assume a specific service or price.
The department's program page describes screening for eligible people ages 25–64 who are uninsured or underinsured and meet its income guideline. Call first to verify current criteria, appointment availability, and any charge; urgent symptoms need a clinician or emergency care, not a screening appointment.
The department publishes blood-draw options and prices, including a $35 panel, and says it does not bill insurance for this service. Call before scheduling to confirm the test, current fee, fasting/preparation instructions, and whether a clinician has ordered it. Lab testing alone does not provide diagnosis or emergency treatment.
The health department lists WIC among its services, but current clinic listings show conflicting Hancock/Brooke appointment-location details. Call 304-737-3665 before traveling to ask where appointments are currently held, who qualifies, whether an appointment is required, and what documents to bring. This listing does not assert a clinic address.
Use WVU Medicine's Weirton location directory to ask which primary-care practices are accepting patients and serving Wellsburg, and to confirm insurance, appointment availability, and cost. This guide does not verify an individual clinician's current panel or guarantee a local appointment. Call 911 when emergency dispatch is needed.
Northern Panhandle Head Start lists Brooke County sites in Wellsburg and Follansbee and serves pregnant people and families with children birth to age five in five counties. Contact the program to confirm the right site, current openings, eligibility, hours, transportation, and enrollment documents; services are not a drop-in or emergency child-care placement.
Brooke County Schools posts Pre-K registration information and eligibility for the current school year. Confirm the child's age cutoff, required documents, program location, schedule, and available seats with the district; a webpage is not confirmation of enrollment.
The district's 2026–27 child nutrition notice says participating students receive breakfast and lunch at no charge without an application. This applies to students at participating district schools, not as a general community meal program. Confirm current school-year details directly.
The Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network says its Family Support Centers offer parent education, child-development activities, peer-led groups, referrals, and food, hygiene, and cleaning pantries. Its contact page lists the Brooke FSC at 1128 Charles Street in Wellsburg, weekdays by appointment. Call 304-748-7850 first to confirm location, appointment, pantry days, access, and current stock.
BHFRN publishes a Parent Resource Navigation program for Brooke County. Contact the Family Support Network to ask what support is currently available, how to access it, and whether the program fits your household; referrals do not guarantee a provider opening or financial assistance.
BHFRN identifies a Healthy Grandfamilies navigator serving Brooke and Ohio Counties. Call the network to confirm current program criteria, meetings, referrals, and availability. This is a navigation and education pathway, not a substitute for legal advice, clinical care, or emergency child care.
BHFRN lists its Northern Panhandle Parents as Teachers program for families in Brooke and neighboring counties. Ask the network about current age range, eligibility, location or home-visit options, schedule, and capacity before relying on it for a specific need.
BHFRN's VITA page describes free tax-preparation help for eligible households, including an income guideline and accommodations for some clients. Call the listed appointment line 304-748-7850 ext. 9 to confirm the current filing season, income limit, documents, and appointment options. VITA is not tax-law representation.
The Committee on Aging lists its Senior Center at 948 Main Street, Follansbee, with weekday hours 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Its published programs include activities, in-home care, transportation, a senior food pantry, congregate meals, and home-delivered meals. Call 304-527-3410 to ask about age criteria, locations, current availability, and any fees; no service is guaranteed by this directory entry.
The Brooke County Senior Center lists transportation and directs callers to its transportation contact. Call 304-527-3410 and ask whether the trip starts in Wellsburg, what notice is needed, whether a fare applies, and whether the destination is within service area. This is not an ambulance; call 911 for emergencies.
The Senior Center lists a food pantry, congregate meal sites, and home-delivered meals. Call 304-527-3410 to confirm whether Wellsburg residents are served, eligibility, current meal sites, delivery availability, hours, and any contribution or fee. Supplies and schedules can change; this listing does not promise food delivery.
The state lists the Brooke County office at 100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 600, Weirton, weekdays 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., phone 304-794-3060. Ask about Medicaid, SNAP, WVCHIP, energy assistance, TANF, social services, and current office access. Eligibility is decided under each program; call 911 for immediate danger.
WV PATH is the state's online entry point for applications and account access for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, and child-care assistance. Each program has its own eligibility and processing timeline; submission is not approval or immediate relief. The Help Desk lists weekday hours; ask DoHS if you need assistance.
WV PATH lists a Help Desk at 304-414-0047 on weekdays during posted business hours for portal questions. For case eligibility or documents, contact DoHS; for immediate danger, call 911. Verify hours and current contact options on the state portal.
West Virginia's Bureau for Medical Services says Modivcare arranges non-ambulance transportation for eligible Medicaid and WVCHIP members traveling to covered services. The state lists 1-844-549-8353; routine trips generally need advance notice. Confirm eligibility and scheduling directly. For emergency transport, call 911.
The state program describes personal-attendant and other community supports for people who meet Medicaid and waiver requirements. Review the application and provider steps, then confirm assessment, enrollment, local providers, and wait times. This is not rapid-response or emergency home-care coverage.
The state aging-services directory provides a contact point for information about senior and disability programs. Call 877-987-3646 to ask about current Brooke County options and local intake; availability and criteria differ by program, and a referral does not guarantee an appointment or service.
BHFRN lists Northern Panhandle Coordinated Entry, and HUD's regional plan includes Brooke County in the service area. Contact the Greater Wheeling Coalition for current intake instructions and ask whether to start through BHFRN or the Coalition. An assessment is not a guarantee of shelter, funding, or a placement.
The Coalition's current contact page gives 84 15th Street, Wheeling, and weekday intake information. Call 304-232-6105 before traveling to confirm the current access window, referral route, eligibility, and capacity. It cannot guarantee a bed or housing; call 911 for immediate danger.
YWCA Wheeling publishes a 24-hour domestic-violence hotline at 1-800-698-1247 and information about emergency safe shelter. Call or text only if it is safe; ask about confidentiality, accessibility, household eligibility, and whether Brooke County residents can be served. A hotline does not guarantee a shelter placement.
Legal Aid of West Virginia accepts applications online or by phone at 866-255-4370 for select civil issues such as housing, benefits, and family matters. Services are free for qualifying clients, but court fees may still apply. Intake does not guarantee representation; confirm that the issue and applicant qualify and note any court deadlines.
Brooke County Public Libraries lists the Wellsburg location at 945 Main Street and publishes branch hours and holiday changes. Call 304-737-1551 or check the current schedule before visiting; ask about card eligibility, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and accessibility.
The library lists public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, scanning, and related services. It says both branches may not offer the same services; call ahead to confirm hours, fees, card requirements, and available equipment. Avoid entering sensitive information on a shared device unless you can do so safely.
The library says notary service is free to the public but may not be available every day; it asks patrons to call ahead. You must bring valid photo identification, any required witnesses, and unsigned documents. A notary does not explain legal consequences or replace an attorney.
The library says meeting rooms may be used at no rental fee for educational, cultural, charitable, or recreational activities open to the public; they are not for for-profit ventures or private parties. Contact staff to confirm a room, policy, hours, and availability before planning an event.
The library points learners to Brooke County Schools for Adult Basic Education and GED/TASC-related instruction and says the school instructor manages scheduling and details. Call the district to confirm current classes, eligibility, location, materials, and exam costs.
BHFRN's main office is at 1300 Potomac Street, Suite C, Weirton, with weekday hours listed as 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. and appointments by arrangement. Call 304-748-7850 and ask to be routed to the Brooke County Family Support Center; the Wellsburg satellite has separate appointment details.
The City lists City Hall at 70 Town Square, Wellsburg, and links to municipal departments. Call 304-737-2104 to confirm current hours and the correct department; this administrative number is not an emergency line. Call 911 for immediate danger.
The City lists Water Department hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and phone 304-737-2104. Ask about account setup, billing, service interruptions, shutoff/restore rules, or payment options; fees and assistance are not verified here. For emergencies the City directs residents to Brooke County 911.
The City says its combined Water and Sanitary Board manages water and sewer services for Wellsburg residents and businesses. Contact the board at 70 Town Square or 304-737-2104 to ask about service-area boundaries, account terms, and current fees. Do not infer utility assistance or cleanup services from the listing.
The official county website links to the commission, clerk, assessor, sheriff, and other county offices. Use it to identify the right department, then confirm current hours and requirements directly. It is an administrative directory, not legal advice or emergency response.
The Assessor lists its office at 200 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, and phone 304-737-3667. Contact the office about assessment records, deadlines, exemptions, and appeal procedures; assessment staff cannot provide independent legal or financial advice.
The West Virginia Secretary of State's county-clerk directory lists the Brooke County Clerk at 632 Main Street, Wellsburg, phone 304-737-3661. Call to confirm records, office hours, identity requirements, and copy fees before traveling. Clerk staff cannot give legal advice.
The West Virginia Judiciary confirms Wellsburg is the Brooke County seat and lists the Judicial Center at 620 Main Street. Use the official page for court contacts; staff may explain process and records access, not recommend what legal action to take. For possible civil legal help, contact Legal Aid WV.
The state Solid Waste Management Board lists a Brooke County Solid Waste Authority contact. The directory alone does not verify public drop-off access, what items are accepted, hours, or charges. Call the authority before transporting anything; do not assume it provides home cleanouts or hazardous-material removal.
WVU Extension lists a Brooke County office at 840 Charles Street, Wellsburg, and phone 304-737-3666. Ask about current family/community, food, gardening, agriculture, and 4-H programs, as well as eligibility, schedules, and costs. A program listing does not guarantee an opening.
WorkForce West Virginia lists a Northern Panhandle office at 100 Municipal Plaza, Suite 300, Weirton. Call 1-800-252-5627 or contact the office to confirm job-search help, unemployment services, appointments, training eligibility, and current hours. Services do not guarantee a job or benefits approval.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Wellsburg, 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