# Homelessness Help Resources - West Virginia ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness (WVCEH):** - **Phone:** 1-304-842-9522 - **Website:** [https://wvceh.org](https://wvceh.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, housing support, case management, and emergency shelter referrals. - **West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-933-9843 - **Website:** [https://www.wvhdf.com](https://www.wvhdf.com/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention resources. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Charleston - **Covenant House:** - **Phone:** 1-304-344-8053 - **Website:** [https://wvcovenanthouse.org](https://wvcovenanthouse.org/) - **Office Location:** 600 Shrewsbury St, Charleston, WV 25301 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, food pantry, clothing assistance, and housing programs. ### Morgantown - **Bartlett House:** - **Phone:** 1-304-292-0101 - **Website:** [https://www.bartletthouse.org](https://www.bartletthouse.org/) - **Office Location:** 1110 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency housing, supportive services, and transitional housing. ### Huntington - **Harmony House:** - **Phone:** 1-304-523-2764 - **Website:** [https://www.harmonyhousewv.com](https://www.harmonyhousewv.com/) - **Office Location:** 627 4th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 - **Specialized Services:** Homeless outreach, day shelter, medical care, and case management. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **ShelterListings.org:** - **Website:** [https://www.shelterlistings.org](https://www.shelterlistings.org/) - **Features:** Directory of homeless shelters and low-income housing options. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Homelessness: Causes and Solutions** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Articles, webinars, and reports on addressing homelessness and promoting housing stability. ## Additional Support - **Mountain State Justice (Legal Support):** - **Phone:** 1-304-344-3144 - **Website:** [https://www.mountainstatejustice.org](https://www.mountainstatejustice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free legal services for low-income residents facing housing challenges. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact 1-304-842-9522._