Statewide Hotlines & Immediate Assistance
1. West Virginia Legal Aid Hotline
- Services: Free civil legal assistance (housing, family law, benefits, consumer rights).
- Hotline: 1-866-255-4370 (toll-free)
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (24/7 national hotline; connects to local shelters)
2. West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WVCADV)
- Services: Crisis support, safety planning, and legal referrals for domestic violence survivors.
- Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (24/7) or local shelters via wvcadv.org
3. West Virginia Child Abuse Hotline
- Services: Reporting child abuse/neglect.
- Hotline: 1-800-352-6513 (24/7)
4. West Virginia Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Services: Mental health and crisis support.
- Hotline: Dial 988 (24/7)
5. Disability Rights West Virginia
- Services: Legal advocacy for disability-related issues.
- Hotline: 1-800-950-5250
- Website: disabilityrightswv.org
Legal Aid Organizations (with Hotlines)
1. Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)
- Services: Housing, family law, public benefits, veterans’ issues, and more.
- Hotline: 1-866-255-4370
- Domestic Violence Unit: 1-800-642-8279
- Website: legalaidwv.org
2. West Virginia Senior Legal Aid
- Services: Free legal help for seniors (60+).
- Hotline: 1-800-229-5068
- Website: legalaidwv.org/seniors
Specialized Hotlines
1. West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN)
- Services: Support for child abuse victims.
- Hotline: 304-414-4455
- Website: wvcan.org
2. West Virginia Veterans’ Assistance
- Services: Legal and benefits help for veterans.
- Hotline: 1-866-984-8387 (Legal Aid WV Veterans Project)
- State Veterans Hotline: 1-877-926-8300
- Website: veterans.wv.gov
3. West Virginia Human Rights Commission
- Services: Discrimination complaints (employment, housing).
- Hotline: 1-888-676-5546
- Website: hrc.wv.gov
Domestic Violence & Crisis Support
1. West Virginia Domestic Violence Legal Services
- Services: Legal aid for protective orders, custody, and safety planning.
- Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (connects to local programs)
- Local Programs: wvcadv.org/find-help
2. Rape Crisis Centers
- Statewide Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) (RAINN national hotline)
- Local Centers: wvfoundationforrapevictimservices.org
Self-Help & Referrals
1. West Virginia Free Legal Answers
- Services: Free online Q&A with attorneys for civil legal issues.
- Website: abafreelegalanswers.org (Select West Virginia)
2. West Virginia Judiciary Self-Help
- Services: Court forms, guides, and resources.
- Website: courtswv.gov/self-help
3. 211 West Virginia
- Services: Referrals to legal aid, housing, and social services.
- Hotline: Dial 211
- Website: 211wv.org
Law School Clinics
1. West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law Clinics
- Services: Free legal help in family law, veterans’ benefits, and immigration.
- Hotline: 304-293-7178
- Website: law.wvu.edu/clinics
Pro Bono Programs
- Legal Aid WV Pro Bono: legalaidwv.org/pro-bono
- West Virginia State Bar Pro Bono: wvbar.org
Additional Resources
- West Virginia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline: 1-800-368-8808
- Social Security Disability Hotline: 1-800-772-1213
Notes:
- For criminal cases, contact the Public Defender Services: pds.wv.gov or 304-558-3496.
- Many hotlines prioritize urgent needs (e.g., evictions, domestic violence).
- Confirm eligibility (income, case type) with organizations before applying.