FRN Resource Directory

Resource Directory 2017

Upshur County Family Resource Network P.O. Box 2115 / 79 East Main Street Buckhannon, WV 26201

Phone: (304) 473-1051 Fax: (304) 473-0945

Table of Contents

Basic Needs Resources  Child Care/Pre-School Services  Housing Services  Emergency Assistance  Food and Nutrition  Clothing Provisions  Employment Resources

Resources for Crisis or Life Situations  Crisis or Life Situation Centers  Youth Shelters/Group Homes  Adult Group Homes  Family Services

Resources for Youth  Recreation and Youth Development

Resources for Aging, Disability, and Senior Health  Aging, Disability and Health Services

Human Care Resources  Individual/Family Counseling Services  Mental Health Services

Health Care Facilities  Hospitals  Related Services/Health Facilities

Community and Business Resources  Community Resources

 Business Resources

General Education Resources  Youth and Children Education Resources  Adult Education Resources

Parks and Recreation Facilities  Parks and Recreation Facilities

Toll-Free/800-Telephone Numbers

Upshur County Important Telephone Numbers

Upshur County Emergency Telephone Numbers

Additional Numbers

Basic Needs Resources

Child Care/Pre-School Services

Child Development Center of Central West Virginia (304)-473-8348 20 Camden Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201 www.cdcofcentralwv.org

Child care and education services provided for children ages birth to pre-K. The CDC also provides after-school programming and summer enrichment programs.

Kids R’ Kids (304)-472-4741 9 Weston Road; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Day care and educational services for children ages 3 months to 12 years. Preschool services are also available.

Little One’s Place Christian Child Care Center (304)-473-1770 P.O. Box 686; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Child care for six weeks to age 12.

Mountain Heart Child Care Resource and Referral (304)-269-5446 239 Court Avenue, P.O. Box 630; Weston, WV 26452 www.mountainheartwv.org

Under the umbrella of Mountain Heart Community Services, Inc., the agency provides assistance for low income families in finding or securing subsidized child care through the state. The agency makes referrals to specialized programs such as Birth to Three and has a behavioral consultant who does site visits. State-mandated child care provider trainings are also provided throughout the region.

Stockert Youth Center – Afterschool Program (304)-473-0145 79 East Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Stockertyouthcenter.webs.com e-mail: [email protected]

Provides educational, physical, and recreational enrichment for children ages 5-12 in the hours after school. Tutoring, games, activities, crafts, and snacks are included in the programming. Tutoring is provided for students of all ages (up to 12th grade).

Stockert Youth Center Camp Buccaneer (304)-473-0145 79 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides educational, physical, and recreational (including pool days) enrichment activities for children ages 5-12 Monday-Friday during the summer months with fully accredited childcare certification including healthy meals and snacks.

Mountain CAP Child Development Center (304)-472-3391 Creative Beginnings 10 Tennerton Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, under the umbrella of Mountain CAP and a preschool in conjunction with the Upshur County Board of Education and Tennerton Elementary School. Children engage in constructive play to build cognitive, social and motor skills in a supervised environment while also receiving healthy meals and snacks. After-school program also offers after-school meals.

The Island Nursery Kindergarten/Union Preschool (304)-472-5415 26 Island Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201 *Island Nursery website can be found on Upshur County Schools website*

Pre-K (4 & 5 year olds) in conjunction with the Upshur County Board of Education and Union Elementary School.

Upshur County Head Start Main Office (304)-472-2016 8 Cleveland Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201 www.upshurhumanresourcesinc.org

Coordinates early childhood education Head Start programs. See below for list of related Head Start services.

Upshur County Head Start Transportation (304)-472-7213 1353 Route 20 South; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Upshur County Head Start Custodial (304)-472-7215 Maintenance 1353 Route 20 South; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Upshur County Head Start – Buckhannon A. (304)-472-5800 Full Day Classroom A and B and Family B. (304)-472-3201 Service Staff 6 Cleveland Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Upshur County Head Start – Hinkle Drive I A. (304)-472-7727 Full Day Classrooms A and B and Family B. (304)-472-2089 Service Staff 80 Kelson Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Upshur County Head Start – Hinkle Drive II A. (304)-471-2002 Full Day Classroom (A) and Pre-K (B) and B. (304)-472-9542 Family Service Staff 82 Kelson Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Upshur County Head Start – Tennerton A. (304)-472-2050 Full Day Classrooms A and B B. (304)-472-2194 5 Ballah Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Housing Services

Buckhannon Manor (304)-472-7353 10 Nona Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Offers housing for the elderly, handicapped and persons with disabilities.

Buckhannon Housing Authority (304)-472-1305 23 ½ Hinkle Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Provides low income duplex units and Housing and Urban Development rental assistance to qualified applicants. Also serves as a referral agency in response to housing needs. 84 public housing units: 60 family units and 24 units for elderly residents.

Cambridge Heights (304)-473-1453 1 Cambridge Heights Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201 www.cambridgeheights.com

Low income housing and Section 8 rental assistance for families and individuals. A tax-credit property. Call for more information.

Habitat for Humanity (Buckhannon River) (304)-613-8777 68 College Avenue; P.O. Box 495 (304)-472-4697 Buckhannon, WV 26201

Non-profit Christian housing ministry utilizing volunteer labor and private donations to build houses for low income individuals or families. Office located at the Upshur Cooperative Parish House. Contact for more information.

Opportunity Apartments PO Box 387, 93 E. Main St., Buckhannon WV 26201 (304)-613-1178

Offers 13 apartments for homeless and disabled individuals and families.

Promise House PO Box 387, 93 E. Main St., Buckhannon WV 26201 (304)-613-1178

Offers transitional housing for homeless veterans.

Mountain CAP Housing Programs (304)-472-1500 10 Island Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201 (304)-472-6808

Mountain CAP builds affordable housing and offers subsidies to ensure affordability for low-income households.

Mountain CAP Weatherization (304)472-1515 Weatherization assists low income households to improve energy efficiency to lower utility bills.

Mountain CAP Mountain View Rental Units (304)-472-1500 Rock Cave, WV 26224 (800)-850-7738

Six, one story duplex apartments located in Rock Cave. Two and three bedroom units are available and HUD vouchers are accepted.

Upshur Cooperative Parish House, Inc. – Summer (304)-472-0743 Home Repair Program 68 College Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides home materials and construction services during the summer to those who cannot afford to maintain their homes.

United States Department of Agriculture – (304)-269-8431 Rural Development Weston Extension Office 24 Gateway Drive Weston, WV 26452 www.rurdev.usda.gov/wv

Provides rural residents with housing loans, grants, and subsidies, home preservation grants, community facility grants, utilities grants (community utilities), farm labor housing options, and rental housing units and options.

Pringle House 405 Route 20 South Rd., Buckhannon, WV 26201 (304)-613-6316

Forty, one and two bedroom apartments for seniors (55 and up) on two levels. Some units accessible for wheelchairs. Small pets allowed, with added fee. Call to apply.

Jane Lew Apartments (304)-884-8852 169 Virginia Street; Jane Lew, WV 26378

Housing and Urban Development assisted and Section 8 housing units for low income families.

Sunny Buck Gardens Apartments (304) 472-8115 43 Elm Medows Way; Buckhannon, WV 26201 A 42-unit apartment complex with affordable housing. No pets.

Valley Green Apartments (304)-472-7017 345 South Florida Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

120 low income and section 8 (rental) housing units for low income families or individuals. Contact for more information.

Weston Arbors (304)-269-7344 401 John Street; Weston, WV 26452 www.arbors.com [email protected]

Provides housing options for senior citizens (62 years and older), disabled, and handicapped individuals. HUD-subsidized. Also in Fairmont area.

Weston Commons (304)-269-7682 650 Craig Street; Weston, WV 26452

Provides subsidized housing options for low income persons and the elderly. All units are one bedroom. Maximum 2 person occupancy. Call for info.

Emergency Assistance

American Red Cross NE WV Chapter (304)-598-9500 1299 Pineview Drive, Suite 300; Morgantown, WV 26505

Hill Stump Disaster Charitable Trust (304)-472-1112 2 West Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 *For Upshur County residents only*

Provides relief for victims of fire, flood, storm, sickness and other disasters.

Salvation Army Buckhannon Center (304)-472-6165 21 North Spring Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Clarksburg Center (304)-622-2360 1010 South Chestnut Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Operates a thrift store with clothing and household items. Also handles USDA commodities for Upshur County, assists residents with food, utilities and rent (as funds are available), and provides fire and disaster assistance.

Upshur Cooperative Parish House – Crosslines (304)-472-0743 Information and Help 68 College Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Information and referral center which works in collaboration with other social agencies in the community. Provides assistance with food, medical, utilities, rent, prescriptions, and gas vouchers for medical appointments, school needs, and mortgage assistance.

Mountain CAP Emergency Services (304)-472-1515 26 North Kanawha Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

The Energy Crisis Intervention Program allows Mountain CAP to provide heat for no-heat emergencies to low-income households during the winter months November-March, as well as the seasonal LIEAP program (Low Income Energy Assistance Program).

Randolph County Homeless Shelter (304)-636-5193 938 South Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

Services homeless individuals and families.

Upshur County Ministerial Association (304) 472-0743

Provides emergency assistance including meals, lodging, gas for necessary emergency transportation, and other services as need dictates. Call Upshur Parish House for information.

Upshur County Office of Emergency Management (304) 472-4983 181 Palottine Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Responsible for planning, coordination and resource acquisition for/during emergency situations in Upshur County.

Upshur County Citizens Corps Council (304) 472-4983 181 Palottine Drive, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Dedicated to assisting citizens and neighbors during emergency situations in Upshur County.

WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources (304)-473-4230 34 Auction Lane, Buckhannon WV 26201

Provides emergency assistance, if eligible, seasonal assistance with low income energy assistance program (LIEAP) and emergency LIEAP.

Food and Nutrition

Immaculate Conception Parish – The Mustard Seed (304)-623-0859 444 East Pike Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Organization that provides free food items, clothing, blankets, utensils, and other small house wares (no furniture). Also accepts donations of the above items (again, no furniture).

Salvation Army Buckhannon Center (304)-472-6165 21 North Spring Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Clarksburg Center (304)-622-2360 1010 South Chestnut Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Operates a thrift store with clothing and household items. Also handles USDA commodities for Upshur County, assists residents with food, utilities, rent (as funds are available), and provides fire and disaster assistance.

Upshur Cooperative Parish House, Inc. – Crosslines (304)-472-0743 Information and Help 68 College Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Operates a food pantry along with special meal programs. Also coordinates with other agencies regarding food and nutrition needs, as required.

Women, Infant, and Children (W.I.C.) (304)-472-4714 Nutrition Services 7 South Fork Center; Buckhannon, WV 26201

A subsidiary of West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) which provides supplemental food packages, nutrition counseling, breast feeding support, health screenings, and medical referrals to income eligible women and age eligible infants and children.

Clothing Provisions

Goodwill Industries (304)-472-0587 15 South Spring Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides low cost clothing for men, women, and children as well as low cost house wares, furniture, and other life necessities. The site is also a donation center for clothing, house wares, furniture, etc.

Salvation Army Buckhannon Center (304)-472-6165 21 North Spring Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Clarksburg Center (304)-622-2360 1010 South Chestnut Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Operates a thrift store with clothing and household items. Also handles USDA commodities for Upshur County, assists residents with utilities and rent (as funds are available), and provides fire and disaster assistance.

Upshur Cooperative Parish House – Clothes Closet (304)-471-2290 47 Sedgewick Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Located next to the Parish House itself, the Clothes Closet is a thrift store providing low cost clothing, household items, books, and furniture. Donations of clothing and other items are also accepted at the site.

Wayside Southern Baptist Church (304)- 472-7412 Brushy Fork Road, Buckhannon WV 26201

Holds a clothing giveaway the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month 9am- noon.

Employment Resources

Human Resource Development Foundation (304)-637-0718 and Youth Ready

1200 Harrison Avenue, Suite 103; Elkins, WV 26241

Large, multi-site agency around the state that provides numerous services including job search skills, technical and job training, job placement, and job retention programs. The program also assists youth aging out of the state’s foster care system with independent living options and employment assistance.

WorkForce West Virginia – Employment Services (304)-627-2125 153 West Main Street, Suite B; Clarksburg, WV 26301 workforcewv.org

Free service which helps with job seeking. Work is done with dislocated, adult, or youth workers along with ex-offenders and those with disabilities.

WorkForce West Virginia – Unemployment (304)-627-2120 Compensation 16 Sterling Drive; Bridgeport, WV 26330

Provides compensation services to unemployed workers through temporary income, weekly benefits, and other federal programs

Resources for Crisis or Life Situations

Crisis or Life Situation Centers

Central West Virginia Center for Pregnancy Care (304)-473-1122 156 Hackberry Lane; Buckhannon, WV 26201 (877)-472-1122 www.cvwcpc.org [email protected]

Provides counseling on pregnancy options as well as maternity/baby clothing and other baby necessities. Pregnancy tests and ultrasound tests are

available. Covers 9 counties with offices in Gassaway and two offices in Tucker County.

Clarksburg Rescue Mission (304)-622-2451 312 North 4th Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Provides emergency shelter services and meals to residents along with direct substance abuse services plus a long term recovery and rehabilitation program. Meals also provided to non-residents (Mon-Fri 12-5PM, Sat & Sun at 2 PM). The mission also operates a thrift store.

Mountain CAP (304)-472-1500 26 N. Kanawha Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.

Salvation Army Buckhannon Center (304)-472-6165 21 North Spring Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Clarksburg Center (304)-622-2360 1010 South Chestnut Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Upshur Cooperative Parish House (304)-472-0743 68 College Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Extension ministry of the United Methodist Church which services include the distribution of layettes (baby supplies), the housing of offices for Crosslines (information, referrals, and emergency assistance) and Habitat for Humanity, the operation of a summer home repair program, and the Clothes Closet (a thrift store of clothes and household items).

Women’s Aid in Crisis 40 West Main Street; P.O. Box 2548 (extension office) (304)-473-0070

Buckhannon, WV 26201 P.O. Box 2062; Elkins, WV 26241 (main office) (304)-636-8433

Provides free, comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include an emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, referrals, and medical/legal advocacy for Upshur, Randolph, Barbour, Webster, Tucker and Braxton Counties. Services are confidential.

Randolph County Homeless Shelter (304)-636-5193 938 South Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

The Opportunity House (304)-613-1178 93 East Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Group home setting that provides substance abuse (alcohol and drugs) and peer treatment, post-rehab/detox counseling and services, drug testing, drug prevention, and substance abuse support programming, including alcoholics anonymous (AA).

Youth Shelters and Group Homes

Arthur N. Gustke Child Shelter (304)-424-5244 1640 St. Marys Avenue; P.O. Box 763 Parkersburg, WV 26102

Residential facility which provides both emergency youth shelter services and placement services through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (WV DHHR). Part of the Children’s Home Society of WV.

Southern WV Exceptional Youth Emergency Shelter (304)-255-0408 142 Cherry Street; P.O. Box 361; Daniels, WV 25832

Emergency residential facility that provides crisis respite care for special needs youth ages 7-17 around placement issues, sexual abuse, neglect, loss of support system, or other circumstances. Referrals accepted from law enforcement, caregivers, or parents. Part of the Children’s Home Society of WV.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services: (304)-289-6010 Burlington Campus 120 Hope Lane - P.O. Box 69; Burlington, WV 26710

Residential campus serving boys and girls (under separate roof) with cottages for both level II and III youth. The level II facility deals with youth 13-18 and the level III with youth 8-18. A new program serves ages 5-10. Services include education (on-grounds school), group and individual counseling/therapy, and case management. Referrals are through West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR). Offers foster care and adoptive services covering all 55 counties.

Cammack Children’s Center (304)-523-3497 64 West 6th Avenue; Huntington, WV 25701

Provides a supervised living situation for thirty two emotionally disturbed, dependent/delinquent youth ages 12-18 who are in the custody of West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR).

1.) Davis Child Shelter and 2.) Office 1.) (304)-345-3891 1145 Greenbrier Street; Charleston, WV 25311 2.) (304)-345-3894 Main Office (304)-346-0795 1422 Kanawha Blvd. East; Charleston,WV 25301

Residential facility providing both emergency youth shelter services and placement services through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (WV DHHR). Charleston office provides foster and adoption services also. Part of the Children’s Home Society of WV.

Daymark, Inc. (and incorporated programming) (304)-340-3675 1592 Washington Street East; Charleston, WV 25311 Patchwork Shelter (304)-340-3670 1583 Lee Street East; Charleston, WV 25311 www.Daymark.org

Umbrella agency that encompasses three separate programs for youth. Patchwork is a crisis shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 11-18 which offers food, clothing, shelter, and a range of counseling services. Turning Point operates two group homes in the Charleston area for youth ages 15-19 who are in the custody of the state of WV. It focuses on teaching life skills to youth about to age out of the child welfare system. New Connections is a transitional/independent living program for youth ages 16- 21 who are in the custody of the state or homeless. The program emphasizes living skills and helps residents transfer to their own living conditions. Also offers a GED program.

Elkins Mountain Schools: Main Campus - 100 Bell Street; Elkins, WV 26241 (304)-637-8000 Oak Ridge Campus (304)-637-7400

Two campuses offer structured residential options for moderately to severely challenged males ages 13-17. The Oak Ridge Campus is located in Tygart Valley and provides Level II (moderate to severe crisis) services and the Main Campus in Elkins provides Level III (most severe crisis) services.

Family Connections, Inc. Outpatient Offices (304)-723-3423 651 Colliers Way, Suite 412; Weirton, WV 26062 Brooke Place Residential Facility (304)-527-3303 3305 Tent Church Road; Colliers, WV 26035

Residential program for girls ages 12-18 at Brooke Place. Other services include intensive individual and group therapy and family counseling, skills development, behavioral management and home-based aftercare.

Florence Crittenton Services, Inc (304)-242-7060 2606 National Road; Wheeling, WV 26003 (800)-280-BABY

Provides residential services for adolescent women with special emphasis on women’s issues. Also provides in-home or site-based behavioral counseling.

Genesis Youth Crisis Center, Inc. (304)-622-1907 192 Safe Haven Drive, P.O. Box 546

Clarksburg, WV 26302 www.genesisyouthcenter.com [email protected]

Genesis Youth Crisis Center, Inc. operates two programs dedicated to serving youth in crisis. Both short-term emergency residential shelters provide a therapeutic environment comprised of supportive counseling, group interaction, life skills, and behavior management. Genesis also provides foster care and foster-to-adopt care services.

Alta Vista Children’s Shelter (304)-622-3339 261 Haymond Highway; P.O. Box 546 Clarksburg, WV 2630

Related short term facilities serving troubled youth aged 6-14 (Alta Vista) and 10-17 (Genesis). Both facilities stress group interaction, life skills, education, and behavior management while providing a therapeutic environment for all residents. Counseling is also provided.

Golden Girl Group Home (304)-453-1401 P.O. Box 876; Ceredo, WV 25507

Group home for girls ages 12-21 who struggle with delinquency/risk of delinquency/dependency and with adjustment to a foster or natural home environment.

Home Base, Inc. (304)-472-8707 PO Box 3146, Elkins, WV 26241 www.homebaseinc.org

Residential treatment facility for boys ages 12-17 with mild to moderate behavioral or emotional impairment. Treatment focuses on stability and resilience, with methods including Reality and Rational Emotive Therapy. Located in 28 WV counties. Provider of socially necessary services.

Huntington Child Shelter and Huntington Office (304)-743-2345 2586 Grant Gardens Road; Huntington, WV 25545

Kathleen and John Faltis Child Shelter (304)-872-8190 477 Scenic Highway; Summersville, WV 26651

Lewisburg 1.) Child Shelter and 2.) Office 1.) (304)-645-1302 1.) 112 Grove Avenue; Lewisburg, WV 24901 2.) (304)-647-3430 ( P.O. Box 1023)

Martinsburg 1.) Children’s Shelter and 2.) Office 1.) (304)-263-5014 1.) 301 Compassion Drive; Martinsburg, WV 25401 2.) (304)-264-0225 2.) 623 Winchester Ave.; Martinsburg, WV25401

Residential facility which provides both emergency youth shelter services and placement services through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR). Part of the Children’s Home Society of WV. The office provides adoption, foster, and youth services, and houses the Child Advocacy Center.

Monongalia County Youth Services Center (304)-599-2293 440 Elmer Prince Drive; Morgantown, WV 26505

Emergency crisis shelter for youth ages 12-18. Serves as a transition shelter with a 90 day maximum residency for youth between foster homes, in transition to foster care, or in transition to a residential care facility.

New River Ranch, Inc. (304)-574-1058 P.O. Box 178; Fayetteville, WV 25840

Co-educational residential facility for youth ages 10-17. Provides Level 1 treatment services including counseling, independent living training for residents over age 16, and education services.

Paul Miller Home 211 Nicholas St. (P.O. Box 880) Northfork, WV 24868 (304)-862-4237

Pressley Ridge at Grant Garden (304)-743-3648 2580 Grant Garden Road; Ona, WV 25545 (800)-377-9080

Short term, co-educational, residential facility for 20 girls and 20 boys ages 13-17 who are in the custody of the state of West Virginia (referrals only). Level II and III facility provides treatment, care, and empowerment services.

Pressley Ridge at Laurel Park (304)-624-9875 591 Pressley Ridge Rd.; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Short term, co-educational, residential facility for 20 girls and 20 boys ages 13-17 who are in the custody of the state of West Virginia (referrals only). Provides care service and empowers children to make good decisions themselves in their lives.

Pressley Ridge at Odyssey (800)-457-7933 11 Commerce Dr., Suite 200; Morgantown, WV 26505

Residential facility for troubled girls ages 13-17 who are in the custody of the state of West Virginia (referrals only) and with IQs higher than 70. Prepares residents for transition to independent living or to return to their biological families through individualized service and treatment plans.

Pressley Ridge at White Oak (888)-944-8300 47 Charles Circle Rd.; Walker, WV 26180

Residential facility for boys and girls ages 12-18 who are in the custody of the state of West Virginia. Levels II, III and Diagnostics.

Romney Child Shelter and Office (304)-822-4652 550 West Sioux Lane; Romney, WV 26757

Residential facility which provides both emergency youth shelter services and placement services through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR). The office also provides child and family services including family strengthening, visitation, and placement. Part of the Children’s Home Society of WV.

The Children’s Home of Wheeling (304)-233-2367 1 Orchard Road, Wheeling, WV 26003

Provides temporary residential services for troubled boys ages 6-18 as well as young children who have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. The home also provides a public preschool program, an after school program, and foster care services.

West Virginia Children’s Home (304)-637-0274 230 Heavner Ave.; Elkins, WV 26241 (school): (304)-637-0278

The only state-run children’s home in West Virginia, the Children’s Home provides residential social and education services through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR) for youth ages 12-18 from all fifty-five counties in West Virginia.

Adult Group Homes

RESCare WV – Northeast Agency – (304)-472-4227 Barbour Street Group Home 140 Barbour Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Home of intermediate care facilities for physically, psychologically, or developmentally disabled persons.

RESCare WV – Northeast Agency – (304)-472-4227 Home at Tennerton Group 86 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Home of intermediate care facilities for physically, psychologically, or developmentally disabled persons.

The Opportunity House (304)-613-1178 93 East Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Family Services

Appalachian Community Health Center 725 Yokum Street; Elkins, WV 26241 (304)-636-3232 27 South Kanawha Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 (888)-357-3232 (304)-472-2022 ACHC is a comprehensive fully licensed behavioral health center which provides multiple child, teen, adult, individual, family, substance abuse, and pregnancy counseling opportunities along with substance abuse education, intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) waiver program, vocation/skills training, consultation services, educational outreach, and

emergency hospitalization services. Serves Barbour, Randolph, Tucker and Upshur Counties. Hours are M-F 8am-5pm.

Birth to Three Program – WV DHHR – Office of (304)-637-2844 Maternal, Child and Family Health 1200 Harrison Avenue, Suite 220; Elkins, WV 26241 www.wvdhhr.org/birth23

Counties covered: Barbour, Lewis, Preston, Randolph, Taylor and Upshur. Statewide system of services and support for children from ages 0-3 with either risk of or realized developmental delays. Provides education to families on developmental conditions as well as necessary in-home services and therapies for children with identified risks or developmental delays.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services (304)-252-8508 Beckley Office 4700 Robert C Byrd Drive; Beckley, WV 25801

Extension office offering specialized foster family care and adoption services.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services (304)-368-0030 Fairmont Office 1511 Pleasant Valley Road; Fairmont, WV 26554

Extension offices that provide specialized foster family care options.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services (304)-265-1338 Grafton Office 105 Beech Street; Grafton, WV 26354

Extension office serving the northern panhandle and north central West Virginia with both specialized foster family care and adoption services.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services (304)-788-2342 Keyser Office 539 New Creek Highway; Keyser, WV 26726

Extension office which provides Right from the Start program (at risk pregnancy and infant), youth intervention services, specialized foster family care, and adoption services.

Burlington United Methodist Family Services (304)-260-5884 Martinsburg Office 220 W. Martin Street; Martinsburg, WV 26401

Lane Family Consultants (304)-677-9324 PO Box 2549; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

A local social service agency that provides WV Right From the Start and HAPI programs. LFC also provides the services of a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician that provides car seat safety education and installation. LFC is also a Socially Necessary Service Provider for WV DHHR and conducts home studies for potential kinship/relative foster parents as well as private adoption studies.

National Youth Advocate Program – West (304)-366-5832 Virginia Advocate Program – Fairmont Region (800)-836-9894 909 Morgantown Ave.; Fairmont, WV 26554

Provides foster care services to children ages birth to 18. Services include numerous options in living arrangements as well as in-home services, family services, case management, crisis intervention, and therapy/counseling.

Tri-County Child Exchange & Visitation Program (304)-269-8247 P.O. Box 724; Weston, WV 26452

Agency providing supervised visitation and monitored child exchange in a neutral, child-centered environment in Braxton, Lewis, and Upshur Counties. Though Tri-County Visitation frequently provides service through agency referrals, self referrals are also accepted.

Upshur County Child Advocacy Center, Inc. (304)-473-0020 26 Chancery Street (304)-472-1500 Buckhannon, WV 26201

By law enforcement, child protective services, medical/mental health professional, and prosecutor referral only, the CAC streamlines the interview process for neglected or abused children and can provide other services such as victim support, support groups, and community awareness and education. The Child Advocacy Center is under the umbrella of Mountain CAP.

Mountain CAP Right From The Start Program (304)-472-6808 10 Island Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Right From the Start is a comprehensive program providing services to pregnant women and newborns up to the age of 1. It allows access to education on prenatal, childbirth, and infant care, assistance with transportation, provision of baby supplies, and assistance with medical care and other related services, such as WIC and Birth to Three.

West Virginia Healthy Start/HAPI Project 1-866-738-HAPI or PO Box 9186, Morgantown, WV 26506 (304)-293-3840

HAPI (Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants) is a service to pregnant and post-partum women in partnership with the Right From the Start Program. Designated Care Coordinators provide: health, safety and child development information, case management for needed items and services, and support to families from pregnancy up to the child’s 2nd birthday. Clients must have Medicaid, be WV residents and live in Barbour, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Taylor, Upshur or Randolph Counties.

Youth Health Services, Inc. (304)-636-9450 971 Harrison Avenue; Elkins, WV 26241 (800)-427-2408 www.youth-health.org fax: (304)-636-2282

Youth Health Service provides a wide variety of services for children, adolescents, parents and families year round in Randolph, Upshur, Barbour, Tucker and Pocahontas counties. These services include: out-patient behavioral health services, substance abuse screening/treatment, mental health therapy for individuals and families, supportive counseling, group therapy such as Dinosaur School (for younger children), psychiatric and psychological services for children and adolescents. In Randolph County, YHS also provides nationally accredited child care services through the Home Ties Child Care Center in Elkins. The YHS Home Ties Strengthening

Families Center is open to all parents and provides parent and family support services including: WV court-mandated parenting class, free structured parenting classes, parent support groups, free family events, assistance in linking to community resources to aid parents and families in meeting their basic needs.

Resources for Youth

Recreation and Youth Development

Black Diamond Girl Scout Council Field Office (304)-269-7395 357 Court Avenue; Weston, WV 26452 Buckhannon Contact (866)-782-3381

Coordinates the local and regional activities of the Girl Scouts of America. Programming is for girls ages 5-17 and includes meetings, outings, organized local, regional, and national events, sports, games, crafts, trips, and other activities which attempt to build character and instill values.

Boy Scouts of America (Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts) Pack/Troop 100 (304)-472-6904 Chapel Hill United Methodist Church 88 South Kanawha Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Pack/Troop 128 (304)-472-9494 First United Methodist Church 52 South Florida Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

For boys ages 7-17, cub scouts (ages 7-10) and boy scouts (ages 11-17) offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training through group service, travel, and educational opportunities. Scouting also emphasizes outdoor activities and natural conservation.

Stockert Youth Center (304)-473-0145 79 East Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides activities and programming for youth ages 5-18 including tutoring, outdoor playground and recreation courts, an after-school program, indoor gymnasium facilities, along with other sporadic enrichment programming.

West Virginia University – Upshur County (304)-473-4208 Extension Office 91 West Main Street. Suite 102; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Coordinates local 4-H and agricultural programming. The extension office also provides education services, nutrition programming, and runs the CEOS programs.

Young Life/Wyld Life (304)-940-9090 Heath Sizick, Area Director P.O. Box 2464; Elkins, WV 26241

Young Life is a Christian outreach program geared toward middle school (Wyld Life) and high school (Young Life) teenagers with programs including weekly meetings and small group meetings, summer camps, retreats, and other activities.

Upshur County Youth Camp (304)-924-5356 76 Youth Camp Rd., Selbyville, WV 26236 Mail: c/o Upshur County Commission Administrative Annex 91 West Main Street, Suite 101; Buckhannon, WV 26201 www.upshurcounty.org

Located in southern Upshur County in Selbyville, WV, this facility provides summer camping opportunities for 4-H, bands, and other youth and family groups.

Upshur County Recreation Park (304)-472-0535 38 West Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201 www.upshurcounty.org

This recreation complex located off Rt. 20 South behind Buckhannon- Upshur High School contains an Olympic-size pool, covered pavilions to rent, playgrounds, and other outside recreation courts/areas.

Buckhannon City Parks (304)-472-1651 70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201 www.upshurcounty.org

The city of Buckhannon provides and maintains several park areas within the city limits that include playgrounds and recreation courts. Various pavilions are available to rent for private events

Resources for Aging, Disability, and Senior Health Services

Central West Virginia Aging Services, Inc. (304)-472-0395 8 North Spring Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides services for seniors including estate recovery, case management, home care (fee-based) and chore services, indigent prescription program (low or no cost with application), veteran’s and worker’s compensation in- home services, senior employment training, and Senior Olympics.

Holbrook on the Hill (304)-472-3280 183 Holbrook Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201

24-hour assisted living and nursing care facility for elderly residents. Specialty services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, respiratory therapy, respite care, Alzheimer’s care, pain management, podiatry care, and dietary care.

Mountain CAP Medicaid/Waiver In-Home Care (304)-472-1500 26 North Kanawha Street, Suite 201; Buckhannon, WV 26201

24 hours/ day, 7 days/ week program that provides part time or intermittent in-home services to aged or disabled individuals who are over 18 years old and who are found medically and financially eligible. Services are provided by home health aides, certified nursing assistants, or homemaker.

Paula’s Home Care (304)-472-2154 140 Camden Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Provides private home care (in-facility) for three or fewer elderly residents.

Serenity Care Home, LLC (304)-472-6105 269 Little Sand Run Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201 (Morgan Addition)

Assisted living facility providing private and semi-private rooms.

Social Security Administration Offices Elkins Office (304)-636-3916 300 3rd Street, Room 325; Elkins, WV 26241 Jennings Randolph Federal Building Clarksburg Office (304)-623-5641 320 West Pike Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Federal offices where information can be received on Social Security benefits and programming. The offices also handle logistics related to the social security program including the reporting of a death, concerns related to social security finances, and forms for social security programming.

Upshur County Senior Citizens Opportunity (304)-472-0528 Center, Inc. 28 North Kanawha Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides services for citizens ages 60 and over. Services include recreation options, lunch and meal delivery, financial counseling, various social services (transportation, chore services, shopping, etc.), medical equipment rental, and some in-home care (meal preparation, light housekeeping, etc.)

Victoria Manor (304)-473-0913 22 Elizabeth Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides assisted living facilities and elderly care, including respite care/caregiver relief, post-hospital care, post-chemo and radiation care, and are VA-approved.

Mental Care Resources

Individual/Family Counseling Services

Partners in Psychotherapy (304)-613-1925 99 Edmiston Way, Suite 204 Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides therapy for teens and adults, addressing many varied issues, along with overcoming depression and anxiety. Trauma and abuse are also areas that are addressed. Christian and other belief counseling is available.

The Opportunity House (304)-613-1178 93 East Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Group home setting that provides substance abuse (alcohol and drugs) and peer treatment, post-rehab/detoxification counseling and services, drug testing, drug prevention, and substance abuse support programming, including alcoholics anonymous (AA).

Upshur County Community Corrections (304)-472-9548 Day Report Center 31 N. Spring Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Network of people who are receiving, have received, or are seeking addiction-related services. Services include peer-to-peer support, individual and community education opportunities, and networking and outreach. Individuals must be court-ordered to their service.

Mental Health Services

Appalachian Community Health Center 725 Yokum Street; Elkins, WV 26241 (304)-636-3232 27 South Kanawha Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 (304)-472-2022

Provides multiple child, teen, adult, individual, family, substance abuse, and pregnancy counseling opportunities along with substance abuse education, intellectual/developmental disabilities waiver program (I/DD), vocation/skills training, consultation services, educational outreach, and emergency hospitalization services.

Chestnut Ridge Hospital (304)-598-6400 930 Chestnut Ridge Road; Morgantown, WV 26505

Chestnut Ridge is an extension of the West Virginia University School of Medicine and provides specialized care in areas of adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric diagnosis and care, dual disorder and addiction care, and residential care for adolescents with dual disorder, addiction concerns, or who are sexual offenders. It accepts referrals from around the state.

Highland-Clarksburg Hospital (304)-969-3100 3 Hospital Plaza; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Highland-Clarksburg Hospital is your local behavioral health hospital serving children, youth and adults. Highland-Clarksburg Hospital has been open since August 2013 and assists more than 400+ patients a year. Serving patients from WV, MD, PA and Ohio. Can be found on Facebook and at www.highlandhospital.com.

United Summit Center Main Office (304)-786-6476 6 Hospital Plaza; Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304)-623-5661 United Summit Center Lewis County Office (304)-269-5220 37 Elizabeth Drive; Weston, WV 26452 United Summit Center Upshur County Office (304)-472-0020

All sites provide a full complement of services including therapy, case management, medication management, substance abuse counseling, and day programs for psychiatrically and developmentally disabled persons.

William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital (304)-269-1210 936 Sharpe Hospital Road; Weston, WV 26452 (888)-269-1210

150-bed facility which provides a wide range of mental health care services including individual and group counseling, medical testing and treatment, emotional, physical, mental, and cognitive rehabilitation and therapy,

behavioral health challenges advocacy, dual diagnosis treatment (substance abuse and emotional/psychiatric problem), family education programming, and forensic services for individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder and who have offender status in the state of West Virginia.

Health Care Facilities

Hospitals

Louis A. Johnson Veteran’s (304)-623-3461 Administration (VA) Hospital 1 Medical Drive; Clarksburg, WV 26301

107-bed facility providing a host of inpatient and outpatient services to veterans in north central West Virginia.

St. Joseph’s Hospital (304)-473-2000 1 Amalia Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201

A 51-bed Critical Access Hospital providing emergency care, walk-in urgent care, in-patient care, laboratory, imaging, long-term care, skilled nursing facility, and physicians specializing in Cardiology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics and Urology.

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Prompt Care Walk-In Clinic (304)-473-2020 Walk-in medical care located next to St. Joseph’s Emergency Department.

United Hospital Center (304)-624-2121 3 Hospital Plaza; Clarksburg, WV 26301

318-bed facility providing nearly comprehensive medical service and specialty medical care for conditions including, but not limited to, wound care, family health, sleep disorders, etc.

Related Services/Health Facilities

Buckhannon Medical Care/Care Express (304)-472-1600 11 North Locust Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Davis Health System affiliate office providing family practice and internal medicine services along with specialty clinics and diagnostic and therapeutic care.

Coventry Cares of West Virginia (304)-348-2012 500 Virginia Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301 (888)-388-1744, www.coventrycareswv.com ext. 2012 (Formerly known as Carelink.)

Little Meadow Health Center (304)-924-5453 Pickens Road; Helvetia, WV 26224

Community Care-Tri-County Health Clinic (304)-924-6262 Tri-County Pharmacy (304)-924-6784 78 Queen Alley Rd., Rock Cave WV 26234

Providing basic medical care as well as pediatric services and women’s health services. Community need dictates the services provided by the multiple health care providers and staff at the site. Services are provided regardless of a client’s ability to pay. Pharmacy and child development services are also provided at the site.

North East Chapter of the American Red Cross (304)-725-5015 1948 Wiltshire Rd., Suite 2, Kearneysville, WV 25430

Provides health and safety courses, disaster relief, armed forces emergency services, blood collection/blood bank services, CPR/First Aid, and other training special training courses.

The Physicians of St. Joseph’s (304)-473-2200 Physicians group specializing in Cardiology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics and Urology.

St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Facility

Provides skilled nursing care for patients on a short-term basis. Services include rehabilitation after surgery, stroke, serious medical illness or orthopedic surgery; IV medication, wound care, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, registered dietician and discharge planning.

Stonewall Jackson Home Care (304)-269-4556 1 Garton Plaza; Weston, WV 26452

Provides post-hospitalization, post-childbirth, or post-nursing home care with capabilities for providing complex skilled services such as injections, wound care, disease management, intravenous therapy, and pediatric care.

Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department (304)-472-2810 15 North Locust Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Under the West Virginia Division of Local Health, the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department provides lab testing services as well as testing for STDs, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and blood pressure checks. Services also include environmental testing, immunization, community health services, community and health provider education, and family planning information. Can bill insured for services.

Upshur County Emergency Squad (304)-472-1224 164 Pocahontas Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Provides emergency medical transportation services to residents of Upshur and the surrounding area.

Community Care of West Virginia (304)-473-1440 (formerly Associates for Women’s Health) 11 N. Locust Street, Buckhannon WV 26201

A birth and midwifery clinic along with gynecological appointments and clinic times.

Community and Business Resources

Community Resources

Buckhannon River Watershed Association (304)-472-3317 P.O. Box 1; Buckhannon, WV 26201 www.buckhannonriver.org

Organization that monitors the Buckhannon River watershed, liaisons between citizens and appropriate government agencies regarding watershed concerns, and educates the public on issues of water quality. The association does not provide individual water testing or well/spring services. It does respond to reports from citizens regarding river, tributary, or watershed concerns.

Central West Virginia Community Action, Inc. Lewis County Office (304)-269-3347 468 N. Main Avenue; Weston, WV 26452 Harrison County Office (304)-622-8495 106 Fredrick Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

Non-profit organization whose services include rural transportation, job services, volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA), the dollar energy fund, and new applicants can sign up for LIEAP (low income energy assistance program).

Center for Community Engagement & Leadership Development at West Virginia Wesleyan College (304)-473-8165 Box 1721, 59 College Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Coordinates college student volunteers and service, and connects those students with community agencies.

Country Roads Transit – Buckhannon Shuttle (304)-636-6472 Railroad Avenue and Fifth Street; Elkins, WV 26241 (877)-636-6472

Provides public transportation in selected areas of Upshur County on a deviated fixed routes and demand response service Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm for a minimal fee to any citizen. All transit vehicles are wheelchair lift equipped and meet ADA guidelines. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call 24 hours in advance if requiring deviation from established routes.

Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc. (304)-635-7600 224 Third Street; Elkins, WV 26241

Provides free or pro bono civil legal services as well as legal self- representation trainings. Case types handled include family law, domestic violence cases, landlord/tenant and housing law, and government benefit cases. Also provides legal resources and information. An advocate for the FAST projects, serving school students but housed elsewhere.

Mountain CAP of WV, Inc. a CDC Upshur County Offices (304)-472-1500 26 North Kanawha Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 10 Island Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201 (304) 472-6808 Braxton County Office (304)-364-2330 Gassaway, WV 26624 Greenbrier County Office (304)-438-7879 255 Poplar Street; Rainelle, WV 25962

Mountain CAP Community Action manages numerous service programs in a multi-county area. Services include: affordable housing rental units; Weatherization; Creative Beginnings Child Development Center; Right From The Start; Summer Food; Supportive Services for Veteran Families; The Child Advocacy Center; In-Home Care; Budgeting & Financial Literacy; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA); Business Lending; Housing Development.

Salvation Army Buckhannon Center (304)-472-6165 21 North Spring Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Clarksburg Center (304)-622-2360 1010 South Chestnut Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

United States Department of Agriculture – (304)-269-8431 Natural Resource Conservation - Weston Extension Office 24 Gateway Drive; Weston, WV 26452

Works for the preservation and conservation of natural resources through environmental improvement, stewardship, and easement programs. The office also provides a wealth of information, educational programming, and other related programming related to environmental concerns.

United Way of Gilmer, Lewis and Upshur Counties (304)-269-5480 P.O. Box 44; Weston, WV 26452

Provides fundraising services to 24 non-profit agencies in Gilmer, Lewis, and Upshur counties.

Upshur County Family Resource Network (304)-473-1051 79 East Main Street; P.O. Box 2115 Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Under the Department of Health and Human Resources, the Upshur County FRN coordinates community services, promotes agency collaboration, secures grant funding on behalf of other agencies and groups, and helps otherwise coordinate community service and action efforts.

Upshur County Solid Waste Authority (304)-472-7916 Recycling Center Mud Lick Road; P.O. Box 2244; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Enables citizens of Upshur County to dispose of their solid waste as prescribed by state code which mandates that waste be disposed of either through a waste collection service or be deposited at a landfill. The Solid Waste Authority also writes grants and facilitates waste-related programming such as recycling, litter control, adopt-a-highway, and education around services provided.

Upshur County Special Olympics (304)-472-2941 802 Shawnee Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Serves persons with intellectual disabilities through athletic events as well as other initiatives such as health programs and local personal developmental opportunities.

West Virginia Department of Health and Human (304)-473-4230 Resources – Bureau of Children and Families – Region III (Lewis and Upshur Districts) 34 Auction Lane; Buckhannon, WV 26201

The DHHR is a large umbrella agency run by the state of West Virginia that provides numerous services related to children and families, public health, medical needs, and child support. Some specific programs include Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for SNAP and cash assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF), Child Protective Services, and Adult Protective Services.

Business Resources

Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce (304)-472-1722 14 E. Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected] www.buchamber.com

Agency which serves to improve business to business, community member to business, and community agency to business connections. The Chamber also disseminates city and county information and provides maps of the region as well as information to new residents about the area.

Mountain CAP Business Programs (304)-472-1500 10 Island Ave. (304)-472-6808 Buckhannon, WV 26201

Mountain CAP provides microloans to individuals interested in starting a small business or expanding an existing business who struggle to obtain traditional credit.

Region VII Planning and Development Council (304)-472-6564 1 Edmiston Way; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Government agency with representation by elected officials and private sector individuals. The council oversees the growth and development of the seven county region represented in the council through economic and strategic planning in all community aspects.

Southern Upshur Business Association (SUBA) (304)-924-5296 Rock Cave, WV 26215 (304)-924-6446

Organization that promotes business and commerce in the region around and south of French Creek, WV. The organization meets regularly, holds educational and public interest events and presentations, takes part in community maintenance, and is involved in general restoration and promotion work of southern Upshur County business and sites. Ask for Glen Hawkins.

United States Department of Agriculture – (304)-269-8431 Farm Services - Weston Extension Office 24 Gateway Drive; Weston, WV 26452

Provides resources and programs for farmers including beginning farmer loans, farm operation loans, land conservation and preservation programs, emergency farm loans, and agricultural mediation program.

Upshur County Development Authority (304)-472-1757 30 E. Main Street, PO Box 2377; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected] www.upshuruda.com

Provides business, entrepreneurial, and community support for the local financial infrastructure. The authority works to develop new business in the area, and works with licensing concerns, space availability, and local business concerns.

West Virginia Farm Bureau (304)-472-2080 62 Farm Bureau Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Upshur County Farm Bureau (304)-472-1455 P.O. Box 425; Buckhannon, WV 26201

State and local agencies, respectively, that provides new farm support, local, state, and national farm issues advocacy, tax breaks, and price assistance.

General Education Resources

Youth and Children Education Resources

Local Area Libraries

Upshur County Public Library (304)-473-4219 1150 Route 20 South Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201 Charles Gibson Library (304)-472-2339 105 East Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

James W. Curry Public Library (304)-924-6724 1721 Brooks Hill Rd.; French Creek, WV 26218 (An independent community public library, with free wi-fi and public access computers.) Helvetia Public Library (304)-924-5063 Main Street, P.O. Box 15; Helvetia, WV 26224 Historical Square Louis Bennett Library (304)-269-5151 148 Court Avenue; Weston, WV 26452 Clarksburg Harrison Public Library (304)-627-2236 404 West Pike Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301

RESA 7 (Regional Education Service Agency) (304)-624-6554 1201 North 15th Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301 resa7.k12.wv.us

Umbrella agency covering a twelve county radius and providing multiple supplemental educational programs including adolescent health programming, audiology services, special education services, school wellness, computer repair, staff development, after school programming, and technical education options and services.

Stockert Youth Center (304)-473-0145 79 East Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Upshur County Board of Education/School System (304)-472-5480 102 Smithfield Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 upshurcountyschools.com

Houses the administrative staff offices for the school system and coordinates K-12 education, social services, counseling, high-risk intervention, drug counseling, nursing services, and special education.

Elementary Schools

Buckhannon Academy Elementary School (304)-472-3310

16 College Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26021

French Creek Elementary School (304)-924-6381 7619 Route 20 South Rd.; French Creek, WV 26218

Hodgesville Elementary School (304)-472-3212 918 Teter Creek Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Rock Cave Elementary School (304)-924-6969 12292 Route 20 South Rd; Rock Cave, WV 26215

Tennerton Elementary School (304)-472-8287 167 Gawthorp Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Union District Elementary School (304)-472-1394 481 Heavner Grove Road; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Washington District Elementary School (304)-472-6599 5078 Tallmansville Road; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School (304)-472-1520 553 Route 20 South Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Buckhannon-Upshur High School (304)-472-3720 270 BU Drive; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Fred W. Eberle Technical Center (304)-472-1259 Route 5, Box 2, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Alternative Education Program (304)-472-5892 102 Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Under the Board of Education, the program provides alternate educational opportunities for disruptive students removed from or at risk of not succeeding in the public school system. Housed adjacent to the Fred W. Eberle Technical Center, the program works to encourage positive educational and social growth and development.

Upshur County Youth Camp (304)-924-5356 76 Youth Camp Rd., Selbyville, WV 26236

c/o Upshur County Commission (304)-472-0535 Upshur County Courthouse Annex – Room 302 38 West Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Quasi-public facilities available for various functions. The camp has cabins, group camping areas, a dining facility, swimming pool, hiking trails, athletic playing fields, and an assortment of recreation facilities available. Call for details and availability.

West Virginia University – Upshur County (304)-473-4208 Extension Office 91 West Main Street. Suite B; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Coordinates local 4-H and agricultural programming. The extension office also provides education services, nutrition programming, and runs the CEOS programs.

Adult Education Resources

Buckhannon-Upshur Work Adjustment Center (304)-472-4678 211 Little Sand Run Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected]

Facility and programming that provides vocational rehabilitation and vocational training for individuals with disabilities. The workshop also provides on-site work for persons in the program or off-site placement in the Upshur County area.

Division of Adult and Technical Education: Adult Learning Center (304)-472-3330 46 Raspberry Way; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Center to equip adults with foundational skills for employment, citizenship, and life management. Services include GED and LPN test preparation,

writing/math review, basic computer literacy and keyboarding, civil service application review, resume writing, goal setting, and career exploration.

Division of Adult and Technical Education: (304)-472-1682 SPOKES (Strategic Planning in Occupational Knowledge for Employment and Success) Program 46 Raspberry Way; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Twelve-week program which assists individuals in finding strengths, assessing personal needs, improving skills, determining goals, developing applications, a resume, and references, improving math and reading skills, improve and practice interview techniques, and finding a new job.

Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County (304)-472-2343 34 Franklin Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201 [email protected] www.lvaupco.webs.com

Offers free classes to adults over age 16 (not currently in school) in reading, math, pre-GED preparation, basic computer skills, life skills, and commercial drivers license (CDL) preparation and workplace skills.

RESA 7 (Regional Education Service Agency) (304)-624-6554 1201 North 15th Street; Clarksburg, WV 26301 resa7.k12.wv.us

Umbrella agency covering a twelve county radius and providing multiple supplemental adult educational programs. Services include the operation of adult basic learning centers, workplace skills development programming, computer, math, and writing classes, and public service training.

West Virginia Wesleyan College (304)-473-8000 59 College Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Undergraduate institution of approximately 1,200 students offering 36 majors in various fields. Accepts both college-age and non-traditional students either full or part time. The college is also a hub for cultural,

artistic, musical, athletic, educational, and academic events for the community as well as for students.

West Virginia University – Upshur County (304)-473-4208 Extension Office 91 West Main Street. Suite B; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Coordinates local 4-H and agricultural programming. The extension office also provides education services, nutrition programming, and runs the CEOS programs.

Pierpont Community &Technical College (304)-367-4920 1201 Locust Avenue; Fairmont, WV 26554 (800)-641-5678 [email protected]

Pierpont offers more than 50 associate degree programs, skill sets, one-year certificates, and customized workplace training throughout its 13-county service region.

Parks and Recreation Facilities

Audra State Park (304)-457-1162 8397 Audra Park Rd.; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Set on the Middle Fork River, this heavily wooded park boasts a 65-site campground (tent and trailer) with bath and laundry facilities. The park has a number of caves and hiking trails in the area. Kayaking is permitted along with swimming in the river (either in the designated area w/ lifeguard or at your own risk outside it.

Buckhannon City Park (304)-472-1651 Park Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Contains playground equipment, restrooms, two picnic pavilions with grills, and recreational/sports facilities. Reservations for picnic pavilions must be made in person at Buckhannon City Hall.

Elizabeth J. ‘Binky’ Poundstone River Trail (304)-472-1651 Camden and Wood Streets; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Asphalt walking trail that mostly parallels the Buckhannon River. There are numerous wooden benches and picnic tables along the path as well as a public access boat launch off of Wood Street.

Holly River State Park (304)-493-6353 680 State Park Rd.; Hacker Valley, WV 26222

Densely forested state park which has an 88-site campground (tent and trailer) with bath and laundry facilities as well as 10 fully-furnished cabins. Recreation activities include swimming, tennis, other sporting events, and hiking. There is also a restaurant and camp store, along with picnic shelters.

James W. Curry Park (304)-924-6724 1721 Brooks Hill Rd.; French Creek, WV 26218

Small park with a picnic pavilion near the James W. Curry Public Library. Call the library with questions.

Jawbone Park (304)-472-1651 Corner of Madison and Florida Streets; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Park facilities include multiple benches among flower-laden paths. One picnic pavilion is available. Information on rental of the facility can be obtained in person from the Buckhannon City Hall.

North Buckhannon Riverfront Park (304)-472-1651 Cleveland Avenue; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Park facilities include playground and recreation equipment and two picnic pavilions. Restrooms are also present on the site. Reservations for picnic pavilions must be made in person at Buckhannon City Hall.

Pringle Tree Park (304)-472-0535 Pringle Tree Road; Buckhannon, WV

Facilities include a picnic pavilion, restrooms, playground facilities, and a number of outdoor picnic tables. There is also public river access and the historic third generation Pringle Tree.

Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area (304)-924-6211 Brushy Fork Road; Buckhannon, WV 26201 c/o West Virginia Department of Natural Resources 163 Wildlife Rd.; French Creek, WV 26218

3,000+ acres of hardwood and brushy fields include the 550 acre public lake under the protection of the WV Department of Natural Resources. There are public boat launches (10 horsepower limit on boat motors) and opportunities for biking, hiking, and hunting.

Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area (304)-924-6211 Route 3, Box 370; Weston, WV 26452 c/o West Virginia Department of Natural Resources 163 Wildlife Rd.; French Creek, WV 26218

18,000+ acres of farmland reverting to rolling hills and forested area where deer, small game, turkey, and waterfowl hunting are allowed along with fishing. There is also a 300-yard rifle range. The site includes Stonewall Jackson Lake.

Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park/Stonewall Resort (304)-269-8801 940 Resort Drive; Roanoke, WV 26447

Centered around the 2,650 acre Stonewall Jackson Lake, this state park features a full marina, boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals (including four new houseboats), 34-site campground with full hookups, playground equipment, and picnic facilities. The resort features luxury accommodations including a spa, 18-hole golf course, and swimming pool along with other outdoor activities.

Triangle Park Corner of Marion and Barbour Streets; Buckhannon, WV 26201

Small wooded park with picnic facilities.

Upshur County Recreation Park (304)-472-5310 Upshur County Courthouse Annex, Room 302 (304)-472-0535 38 West Main Street; Buckhannon, WV 26201

County park with a double L Olympic-sized swimming pool, basketball courts, softball fields, a livestock facility, hiking and biking trails, and picnic pavilions.

West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (304)-924-6211 State Wildlife Center 163 Wildlife Rd.; French Creek, WV 26218

State zoological facility featuring native and introduced species of wildlife in their natural surroundings. Facilities include a 1.25 mile walking trail, picnic shelters, a pond, gift shop, and numerous wildlife, floral, and faunal exhibits.

Toll Free Telephone Numbers

Abledata – Rehab./Assistive Device Information……...... 800-227-0216 Adoption Center, National……………………………….. 800-862-3678 Adult/Child Abuse Hotline………………………………. 800-352-6513 Adult Literacy……………………………………………. 800-642-2670 Aging, National Council on……………………………… 800-424-9046 Agricultural, US Dept of………………………………… 800-535-4555 AIDS Information Hotline (U.S. DHHS)……………….. 800-448-0440 AIDS/HIV Prevention Clearinghouse (CDC/NPIN)…..... 800-458-5231 AIDS Prevention (West Virginia)……………………….. 800-642-8244 Al-Anon/Ala-Teen Headquarters………………………... 800-356-9996 Al-Anon/Ala-Teen Hotline………………………………. 800-344-2666 Albert Gallatin (Visiting Nurses Association in WV)…… 800-245-4144 Alcohol Abuse Information and Referral……………….. 800-252-6465 Alcoholics Anonymous (West Virginia)………………… 800-333-5051

Allergy Information and Doctor Referral Hotline………. 800-822-2762 Alzheimer’s Association………………………………… 800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association (West Virginia Chapter)……… 800-491-2717 Alzheimer’s Education and Referral Center...…………… 800-438-4380 American Cancer Society………………………………... 800-227-2345 American Council for the Blind…………………………. 800-424-8666 American Council on Alcoholism……………………….. 800-527-5344 American Diabetes Association…………………………. 800-232-3472 American Foundation for the Blind……………………… 800-232-5463 American Foundation for the Urologic Disease…………. 800-242-2383 American Heart Association (Appalachian Central)…...... 800-926-4278 American Heart Association (Stroke Connection)……..... 800-553-6321 American Kidney Fund………………………………….. 800-638-8299 American Liver Foundation……………………………... 800-223-0179 American Paralysis Association Spinal Cord Injury…...... 800-526-3456 American Red Cross, Central WV Chapter Helpline….… 877-385-4803 American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome………………. 800-232-7437 American Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc…………….. 800-638-8255 American Trauma Society……………………………….. 800-556-7890 Appalachian Independent Living Center………………… 800-642-3003 Arthritis Foundation……………………………………... 800-283-7800 Asthma Information and Doctor Referral Hotline………. 800-822-2762 AT&T Telephone Company (TTY Information)………... 800-233-1222 AT&T Toll Free Number Information…………………... 800-555-1212 Attorney Referral Network………………………………. 800-624-8846 Autism Training Center (Marshall University)………….. 800-344-5115 A-Way-Out………………………………………………. 800-292-9688 Beech Nut Infant Nutrition………………………………. 800-523-6633 Bethany Lifeline Pregnancy Hotline….…………………. 800-238-4269 Better Hearing Institute………………………………….. 800-327-9355 Birthright USA…………………………………………... 800-550-4900 Blind Children’s Center………………………………….. 800-222-3566 Blind, Information (WV Dept. of Rehab. Services)……... 800-642-3021 Cancer Society, American……………………………….. 800-227-2345 Center for Disease Control Hotline……….……………... 800-342-2437 Child Care Aware Resource and Referral Hotline………. 800-424-2246 Child Help USA Child Abuse Hotline…...……………… 800-422-4453 Children, Missing, Network……………………………... 800-235-3535 Children’s Defense Fund………………………………… 800-233-1200 Children Support, Covenant House Nineline…………..... 800-999-9999

Compulsive Gambling, National Council……………….. 800-522-4700 Consumer Product Safety, US…………………………… 800-638-2772 Crisis Pregnancy Center (Central WV)………………...... 877-472-1122 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation………………………………. 800-344-4823 Diabetes Foundation, Juvenile…………………………… 800-223-1138 Diabetes Society, American……………………………... 800-232-3472 Domestic Violence………………………………………. 800-352-6513 Down Syndrome Society, National……………………… 800-221-4602 Drug Abuse Information and Referral…………………… 800-662-4357 Dyslexia Society, International…………………………. 800-222-3123 Easter Seal Society, National……………………………. 800-221-6827 Epilepsy Information Line……………………………….. 800-642-0500 Eye Care Project, National………………………………. 800-222-3937 Eye Exams, Senior Citizens……………………………... 800-222-3937 Eye Surgery, Center for Corrective……………………… 800-422-6733 FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)……... 800-525-0321 Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health……………. 800-642-8522 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender National Youth…...800-347-8336 Health Information Center, National…………………….. 800-336-4797 Hearing Aid Helpline……………………………………. 800-521-5247 Hearing and Speech, National Association……………… 800-638-8255 Heart Association, American……………………………. 800-242-8721 Hospice Education Institute……………………………… 800-331-1620 Hospital Hospitality Houses……………………………... 800-542-9730 Housing Discrimination………………………………….. 800-669-9777 Impotence Information Center…………………………... 800-843-4315 Insurance Complaints (WV Commission)……………….. 800-642-9004 Internal Revenue Service………………………………… 800-829-1040 J. Modell Foundation Hotline…...……………………….. 800-533-3844 Job Accommodation Network…………………………… 800-526-7234 Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International……………... 800-223-1138 Kidney Fund, American…………………………………. 800-638-8299 Lawyer Information Service Hotline (WV)……………... 800-642-3617 Lead Line (Deafness Assistance)………………………... 800-352-8888 Legislative Public Information (WV Attorney General)…. 800-642- 8650 Library Services for the Blind and Handicapped……...… 800-657-7323 Library Services for the Blind and Handicapped (WV)…. 800-642-8674 Living Bank (organ donation)…………………………… 800-528-2971 Lung-Line Info Service (National Lung Center)………… 800-222-5864

Lupus Foundation of America Info Line………………… 800-558-0121 Medic Alert Foundation…………………………………. 800-432-5378 Medicare B (WV – Palmetto GBA)………………………800-848-0106 Medicare Hotline………………………………………… 800-638-6833 Missing Children Help Center…………………………… 800-872-5437 Mountain State AIDS Network………………………….. 800-585-4444 800-292-9000 Mountaineer Challenge Academy……………………….. 800-529-7700 Multiple Sclerosis Foundation…………………………… 800-441-7055 Multiple Sclerosis Society, WV……….………………… 800-628-5645 Multiple Sclerosis Society, National…………………….. 800-344-4867 Narcotics Anonymous, WV……………………………… 800-766-4442 National Adoption Center………………………………...800-862-3678 National AIDS Hotline Equity Services……………….... 800-344-7437 National AIDS Hotline TDD Version…………………… 800-243-7889 National Association of Social Workers………………… 800-638-8799 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children……. 800-843-5678 National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics……………... 800-366-1655 National Center for Youth with Disabilities……………... 800-695-0285 National Child Safety Council…………………………… 800-543-7233 National Child Watch Campaign…………………………800-222-1464 National Civic League…………………………………… 800-223-6004 National Clearinghouse on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health…………………………… 800-628-1696 National Council on Alcohol and Drugs Dependence Helpline…………………………………….. 800-475-4673 National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence…………………………………………. 800-222-2000 National Brain Injury Information Center……………….. 800-444-6443 National Down Syndrome Society………………………. 800-221-4602 National Easter Seal Society…………………………….. 800-221-6827 National Eye Care Project Helpline……………………... 800-222-3937 National Foundation for Depressive Illness……………... 800-248-4344 National Headache Foundation………………………….. 800-843-2256 National Health Information Center…………………….. 800-336-4797 National Suicide Prevention Hotline…………………...... 800-784-2433 Neurofibromatosis Foundation, National……………….. 800-323-7938 NHTSA Auto Safety Hotline……………………………. 800-424-9393 Parkinson Disease, American……………………………. 800-223-2732 Parkinson Disease, National……………………………... 800-327-4545

Peace Corps……………………………………………… 800-424-8580 PMS Access……………………………………………… 800-222-4767 Poison Control Center, WV……………………………… 800-642-3625 Protection and Advocacy Developmental Disability WV..800-950-5250 Protection and Advocacy (Mental Illness - WV)…………800-950-5250 Protection and Advocacy (Individual Rights – WV)……..800-950-5250 Reyes Syndrome Foundation, National…………………. 800-233-7393 Runaway Hotline………………………………………… 800-231-6946 Runaway Switchboard, National………………………… 800-621-4000 Shriner’s Hospital for Children Referral Line…………… 800-237-5055 Sickle Cell Disease Association, National………………. 800-421-8453 Social Security Administration………………………….. 800-772-1213 Speech Foundation of America………………………….. 800-992-9392 Spina Bifida Association of America……………………. 800-621-3141 Sudden Infant Death Institute………………………...….. 800-232-8746 Summit Center for Human Development………………... 800-287-8648 Teens Teaching Teens AIDS Prevention Hotline……...... 800-234-8336 Toughlove International (Problem Teens)………………. 800-333-1069 United Cerebral Palsy Association………………………. 800-872-5827 United Ostomy Association……………………………... 800-826-0826 United Summit Center…………………………………… 800-786-6480 U.S. Consumer Product Safety…………………………. 800-638-2772 U.S. Dept. of Ed. Student Loan Collection……………… 800-621-3115 Valley Community Mental Health Crisis Line (WV)….... 800-232-0020 Venereal Disease Information…………………………… 800-642-8244 Vision USA (American Optometric Association………... 800-766-4466 WV Adult Distance Education Program………………… 800-642-2670 WV Alcohol Beverage Control Commission……………. 800-642-8208 WV Attorney General……………………………………. 800-368-8808 WV Brain Injury Association, WV…………………….... 800-356-6443 WV Consumer Protection (Attorney General)…………... 800-368-8808 WV Department of Commerce, Parks, and Recreation….. 800-225-5982 WV Department of Health and Human Resources Client Services…………………………………………… 800-642-8589 WV Department of Health and Human Resources Family Planning………………………………………….. 800-642-8522 WV Department of Health and Human Resources Maternal and Child Health………………………………. 800-642-8522 WV Department of Health and Human Resources Medical Claims…………………………………...... 800-642-3607

WV DOH Highway and Road Complaints……………… 800-642-9292 WV Department of Highways…………………………… 800-642-9292 WV Department of Motor Vehicles……………………... 800-642-9066 WV Easter Seals Information and Referral……………… 800-677-1390 WV Education Association……………………………… 800-642-8261 WV Housing Development Fund………………………... 800-933-9843 WV Insurance Commissioner…………………………… 800-642-9004 WV Low Income Legal Services………………………... 800-642-8279 WV Legislative Hotline………………………………….. 800-642-8650 WV Library Commission………………………………... 800-642-9021 WV Lions (Eye Glasses)………………………………… 800-642-3021 WV Parks and Recreation……………………………….. 800-225-5982 WV Parent Training and Information Project…………… 800-281-1436 WV Public Service Commission………………………… 800-344-5113 Utility Complaints (WV Public Service Commission)….. 800-642-8544 WV Relay Service, TTD Users………………………….. 800-982-8771 WV Relay Service, Hearing Users………………………. 800-982-8772 WV State Police Missing Children’s Clearinghouse…...... 800-352-0927 WV Taxpayer Service Division………………………….. 800-982-8297 WV Division of Rehabilitation Services………………… 800-642-8207 WV Women’s Health Center……………………………. 800-642-8670 WV Women’s Health Services, Inc……………………… 800-426-4636 WV Worker’s Compensation……………………………. 800-628-4254 Women’s Aid in Crisis…………………………………... 800-339-1185 Women’s, Infants, and Children…………………………. 800-675-5181

Upshur County Important Telephone Numbers

Buckhannon City Police…………………………………. 304-472-5723 Buckhannon Mayor’s Office…………………………….. 304-472-1651 Buckhannon Medical Care………………………………. 304-472-1600 Department of Natural Resources……………………….. 304-924-6211 Physician’s Office Center………………………………... 304-473-2200 Probation Officer………………………………………… 304-472-0177 Rotary Drug Tip Line……………………………………. 304-473-1001 Sanitation Department…………………………………… 304-472-5459 St. Joseph’s Hospital…………………………………….. 304-473-2000 St. Joseph’s Prompt Care…………………………...……. 304-472-4922 State Police………………………………………………. 304-473-4200

26th Judicial Court………………………………………...304-472-5556 Upshur County Assessor………………………………….304-472-4650 Upshur County Board of Education……………………... 304-472-5480 Upshur County Clerk…………………………………….. 304-472-1068 Upshur County Circuit Clerk……………………………..304-472-2370 Upshur County Commission……………………………...304-472-0535 Upshur County Communications Center…………………304-472-9550 Upshur County Community Corrections Day Report…….304-472-9548 Upshur County Developmental Authority……………….. 304-472-1757 Upshur County Health Department……………………… 304-472-2810 Upshur County Historical Society……………………….. 304-472-2738 Upshur Human Resources, Inc………...... 304-472-2016 Upshur County Magistrate Courts……………………….304-472-2259/2462 Upshur County Magistrate Court Clerk…………………..304-472-2053 Upshur County Prosecuting Attorney…………………… 304-472-9699 Upshur County Sheriff’s Department……………………. 304-472-1180 Utilities Board…………………………………………….304-472-1430 Waste Collection Dept. - Recycling Center……………. 304-472-8949 Waste Collection Dept. - Transfer Station………………..304-472-0915 Waste Collection Dept. - Waste Collection……………… 304-472-4443 Water Department……………………….. ……………… 304-472-2530 WV Department of Health & Human Resources…………304-473-4230 WV Child Abuse Hotline…………………………………800-352-6513

Upshur County Emergency Numbers

Police/Fire/Ambulance…………………...... 911 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms……………………….... 304-347-5249 Child Abuse Hotline……………………...... 800-352-6513 Drug Enforcement Administration………. ……………… 304-623-3700 FBI……………………………………….. ……………… 304-624-6200 Fire Dept. – Adrian Volunteer…...………………………. 304-472-4736 Fire Dept. – Banks District Volunteer…………………… 304-924-6864 Fire Dept. – Buckhannon………………………………... 304-472-2868 Fire Dept. – Ellamore Volunteer………………………… 304-472-2999 Fire Dept. – Pickens Volunteer………………………….. 304-924-6637

Fire Dept. – Selbyville Volunteer……………………….. 304-924-6560 Fire Dept. – Warren District Volunteer………………….. 304-472-7060 Fire Dept. – Washington District Volunteer…………….. 304-472-3762 Missing Persons—WV Clearinghouse…... ……………… 800-352-0927 Poison Center…………………………………………….. 800-642-3625 Pollution, Toxic Chemical, and Oil Spills……………….. 800-424-8802 Upshur County Sheriff…………………... ……………… 304-472-1180 U.S. Marshall…………………………...... ……………… 304-623-0846 U.S. Secret Service………………………. ……………… 800-233-3473 Office of Emergency Management (OEM)………………304-472-4983

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This resource guide is provided by: The Upshur County Family Resource Network

P.O. Box 2115 Buckhannon, WV 26201

Phone: (304) 473-1051 Fax: (304) 473-0945 Email: [email protected]

Funding for this directory provided by: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, and United Way of Gilmer, Lewis and Upshur Counties.