Legal

Eligibility
Must complete an application and pass a background check.
Services

The purpose of this organization is to recruit, train and supervise volunteers from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to assist the court in protecting the best interests of abused and neglected children.  Office hours are 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Address
P.O. Box 7553 Charleston, WV 25356
Eligibility
Must complete an application and pass a background check.
Services

The purpose of this organization is to recruit, train and supervise volunteers from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to assist the court in protecting the best interests of abused and neglected children.  Office hours are 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Eligibility
Call
Services

Providing an environment for the rehabilitation of offenders and enabling them to make the transition back into society through the use of area agencies for counseling, community support in providing jobs and/or training opportunities, and referrals for other services needed to assist the individual to become a more productive member of the community
Visitation at Beckley Correctional Center occurs on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm.

Address
111 South Eisenhower Drive Beckley, WV 25801
Services

The Beckley Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment and in places of public accommodations based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age (40 or above), blindness, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. In addition, discrimination in housing because of familial status is forbidden.

If you believe you have experienced discrimination, contact the Beckley Human Rights Commission.

Fax
304-256-1767
Address
409 S. Kanawha St
Beckley, WV 25801
humanrights@beckley.org
Eligibility
No age or income requirements
Services

Budgeting, individual and family, debt management housing counseling.   No office located locally but they still service WV. We have representatives available 24/7 to answer your calls. Our counselors are available Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00 p.m. EST.

Address
3202, 700 Taylor Rd, Ste. 190, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Eligibility
None
Services

Investigate cases of discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations without regard to race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, blindness, handicap, or familial status (housing only).

Website
Contact
304-256-1777 or 304-256-1768
Address
P.O. Box Drawer 2514 Beckley, WV 25801
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines.
Services

Our mission is to ensure that the most vulnerable among us - low-income families, seniors, victims of domestic violence, the disabled - have an equal shot at justice, in the courtroom and in their communities.

Contact
304-255-0561
Address
115 South Kanawha Street Suite B, Beckley, WV 25801
Services

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Prosecuting Attorney, property re-appraisal, County Commission, County Clerk Circuit Clerk, Judicial Clerk, Sheriff, Assessor, and Voter Registration.

Address
215 Main Street, Beckley WV 25801
Services

Monday-Friday 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the Beckley government.

Contact
304-255-9148
Address
115 Heber St, Beckley, WV 25801
Eligibility
Some age requirements for Social Security retirement and income guidelines for Social Security disability.
Services

A public service agency of the federal goverment providing free services-assisting in the completion of applications for disability, retirement, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Survivors and Medicare Benefits. Also, issue Social Security numbers and maintains all Social Security records. All business can be conducted by telephone or appointment, if desired. , Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Address
64 Crossroads Mall, Mt Hope,WV 25880
Eligibility
None
Services

Provide enforcement of state wage payment laws, minimum wage and overtime requirements, child labor, verifying the legal employment status of workers, state wage bond requirements, employee meal break requirements, the maximum work hours (schedule) for nurses, the hiring of employees from the local labor market for state public improvement projects, employer limitations relating to employee polygraph examinations, the application and licensure of state polygraph examiners and the registration of employment agencies.

Contact
304-327-5206
Address
500 Quarrier St #120 Charleston,WV 25301
Eligibility
Low to middle-income families and appointment is required, please call ahead
Services

Free income tax preparation and E-filing starting February 12th for the 2020-2021 tax season

Contact
Dwayne Schoolfield at Heart of Gold church site- 304-253-3944
Address
Heart of Gold Church
1703 S. Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Raleigh County Public Library
221 N. Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Shady Spring Library
440 Flat Top Road
Shady Spring, WV 25918
Eligibility
None
Services

Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.  Mandated by law to protect the State's forest.  Protection against such things as insects, diseases, and fire.  Offers land owner assistance.

Address
330 Harper Park Drive, Suite J Beckley, WV 25801
Eligibility
Must meet Federal and State laws
Services

Unemployment benefits, Job Services

Address
300 New River Town Center Beckley, WV  25801