Domestic Violence Resources in West Virginia

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence in West Virginia, help is available right now. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with trained advocates who can connect you to local shelters, safety planning support, and legal resources anywhere in the state. You can also text START to 88788 or chat online at thehotline.org if calling feels unsafe.

West Virginia's Department of Human Services (DoHS) administers a range of benefit programs — including SNAP food assistance, Medicaid health coverage, and child welfare services — that can provide critical stability while you or a client rebuilds after leaving an abusive situation. Survivors do not need to have a permanent address to apply for many of these benefits, and eligibility workers are trained to handle sensitive situations. Call 2-1-1 West Virginia anytime to be connected to local shelter programs, transitional housing, legal aid, and other community-based services by a live specialist familiar with your county.

Safety and access to resources often go hand in hand. Whether you are a survivor, a family member, or a professional helping a client, West Virginia has a network of state-funded and federally supported programs designed to address immediate danger, financial need, housing instability, and long-term recovery. The resources below are a starting point — a 2-1-1 specialist or a local domestic violence program can help identify additional options specific to your situation and county.