State & City Resources
Charleston, West Virginia: Disability Resources
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Charleston-area residents can use Kanawha County’s state benefits office, Kanawha Valley Senior Services, and regional transit programs for different needs. Confirm the relevant service area before applying, especially for transportation or services restricted by age.
Kanawha County DoHS Office
The Kanawha County DoHS office lists SNAP, Medicaid, long-term-care Medicaid, emergency assistance, and energy assistance among its family assistance services. Use the office for questions about the benefit you need and the appropriate application or case follow-up. Each program has separate requirements, even when the same office handles it.
Kanawha Valley Senior Services
Kanawha Valley Senior Services’ social services team offers benefits navigation, assessments, referrals, Medicare counseling, and home-delivered meal assessments. The organization serves people aged 60 and above in Kanawha County. Ask which service fits your situation and whether an assessment, financial review, or referral is needed. Meal assessment is not the same as immediate enrollment or delivery.
KRTplus Paratransit
KRTplus Paratransit is the Kanawha Valley transit authority’s demand-response, curb-to-curb service for eligible riders who cannot use regular fixed-route service. Its page provides application and policy links. Check the exact pickup and destination coverage and explain your travel limitations when seeking eligibility information. Ask what assistance is available before arranging a trip.
Before You Contact a Program
- Give the county office your case number if you already receive a benefit.
- Tell senior services your age, living arrangements, and immediate support needs.
- For KRTplus, confirm both trip endpoints, booking arrangements, and whether you need a companion.
Keep Federal Benefits Separate
County benefits, senior services, and transit applications do not start an SSDI or SSI claim. SSA’s Disability page[1] explains SSDI; SSA’s SSI overview[2] explains SSI. Apply for federal benefits through SSA. Starting a local service application does not file an SSDI or SSI claim.
Return to West Virginia resources or browse the state resource directory.
This guide provides general information, not legal or medical advice. Disability Benefit Guide USA is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration or the organizations listed. A listing is not an endorsement or a promise of services.
Official Sources and References
These SSA.gov links support the explanations above. Official applications, account services, and agency forms are completed through SSA.
- SSA’s Disability page — SSA.gov
- SSA’s SSI overview — SSA.gov