Our region is special for many reasons. We’ve got amazing landscapes, tons of things to do, a reputation of kind, giving and hardworking people and much more. We’ve also got some very beneficial people, resources and organizations that provide a multitude of services to people that want to learn more, engage with others, and receive assistance. This section of our website provides video and other avenues for the review and engagement of those resources.
Coalfield Community Action Partnership, Inc. is a private non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that serves residents of Southern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. Coalfield CAP offers a variety of services and programs including Head Start, Community Services Block Grant, Weatherization, Personal Care, Seniors, and more.
Coalfield Community Action Partnership, Inc. is one of the 16 Community Action Agencies in the state of West Virginia.
The WVAFRN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation originally formed as the WV Family Resource Network Association in 1997 and re-branded in 2013 as the WV Alliance of Family Resource Networks. The WVAFRN is responsive to the needs of FRNs by encouraging communication and collaboration, discussing local, state and regional issues and establishing a collective voice. By maintaining a close relationship with community members, leaders, agencies and organizations, the WVAFRN provides a connection to matters of current interest and importance and establishes a common dialogue with local FRNs throughout the state.
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The mission of the West Virginia WIC program is to improve the health of women, infants and children in West Virginia by providing quality nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education; as well as health monitoring and nutritious foods.
To respond to situations of emergency and need with immediacy and simplicity, respecting the dignity of all persons in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Christian Help Inc of Mingo County serves the low to no income population in the heart of Appalachia, specifically Mingo County, West Virginia and Martin County, Kentucky. Founded in 1994 by Sister Brendan Conlon, Christian Help Inc provides emergency relief to people struggling with the burdens of extreme poverty. Sr Brendan started as a one-woman agency with little more than a mission statement in hand.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, unaffiliated with any church or denomination. Today, we have 8 full time employees and a plethora of volunteers. Our programs include financial help, free store, food pantry, and on demand transportation team.
We all need connection. That’s why we’ve been serving children, individuals and families for more than 20 years. When a child has experienced abuse or neglect, or when a family is facing a mental health challenge, KVC West Virginia is there with the support needed to move through difficult times. KVC is a private, nonprofit child welfare organization that provides a diverse array of services including in-home family support, behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and substance use treatment.
Our compassionate, dedicated team helps strengthen individuals and families every day. Join KVC West Virginia in enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families by making a donation today.
Every year, children and families come to the Logan and Mingo centers in the aftermath of an allegation of abuse or a violent crime. For some, the path to healing is clear, and for others, the obstacles may seem insurmountable. Regardless of their trauma, their level of need, or their ability to pay, The Logan and Mingo County Child Advocacy Centers are here to help.
The Mingo County Health Department (MCHD) is the local health department for Mingo County, West Virginia. MCHD is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all Mingo County residents. Within the scope of its resources, the health department delivers a variety of services to our community, based on local health needs and federal, state, and county regulations. As the county’s leader in public health, the agency is committed to ensuring that community members have access to personal and environmental health services and information.
This is accomplished through clinics, educational material, enforcement, disease control, planning, immunization, technical assistance and inspections. Our medical services are available to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ability to pay.
NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work.
There are no strings attached to NA. We are not affiliated with any other organizations. We have no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make to anyone. We are not connected with any political, religious, or law enforcement groups, and are under no surveillance at any time. Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.
We are not interested in what or how much you used or who your connections were, what you have done in the past, how much or how little you have, but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help. The newcomer is the most important person at any meeting, because we can only keep what we have by giving it away. We have learned from our group experience that those who keep coming to our meetings regularly stay clean.
We serve around 100 families a month, if you need help stop, by and fill out an application. Contact New Vision Assembly 304-235-2309 for more information.
Tug Valley Recovery Shelter is a domestic violence service near Williamson, WV providing help for people dealing with domestic abuse.
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Nestled along the Tug River, among the rolling hills of southern West Virginia, the City of Williamson has proven to be a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. The Williamson Housing Authority, located in the center of downtown Williamson, was founded in 1938 and is one of the oldest public housing agencies in West Virginia and the nation, serving as a testament to the City’s long standing and continued commitment to providing safe, decent and affordable housing to those most in need. The Williamson Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider and does not discriminate in housing because of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status or disability.
The STOP Coalition provides services regarding substance abuse prevention and recovery. More importantly, we function to provide assistance and support to organizations already in place to add drug and alcohol prevention to their goals. By incorporating prevention into the programs of existing resources such as after-school programs and summer day camps, we maximize the reach of both organizations. Our purpose is community facilitation. The grassroots approach to social change is the most effective, and we play a key role in organizing groups for the common cause of substance abuse prevention.
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Incorporated in 1994, the WVCEH began as a meeting of the Executive Directors of the ten WV Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) funded Emergency Shelters. WVCEH operates the centralized intake line for the geography of the Balance of State, is a direct services provider of permanent housing, rapid rehousing, and homeless prevention efforts. WVCEH operates the statewide Homeless Management Information System database, provides reporting and system analysis of our efforts.
West Virginia University Extension works to provide solutions in your community through key programs and resources, including agriculture and natural resources; 4-H and youth development; food and nutrition; health and wellness; financial planning; and home gardening. These research-based programs and services are available to all Mingo County residents thanks to the tremendous support of our community members, local organizations, volunteers and local partners, including the Board of Education and County Commission.
We invite you to experience the many parks, trails, facilities, events and activities we have to offer. Our parks offer recreational opportunities, open green space and rental facilities such as indoor meeting rooms, shelters, sports fields and more. With our many recreational sites throughout Williamson we are striving to upgrade and enhance recreational opportunities for our own families and also visitors. Through this website you will be able to explore our sites and also learn about our many develops that we are currently working on.
