Reentry and transitional housing in West Virginia
Official WV DCR housing information, help lines and supervision offices, with a city or ZIP search. Official sources only; no paid listings.
Check with the parole or probation officer first. Any address has to be approved before the move. Being on an official list doesn't mean a home has room, takes your situation, or is approved for a specific person.
West Virginia's Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) runs minimum-security community corrections centers with work release units, listed below. DCR doesn't publish a list of private transitional homes. Ask your parole officer about approved housing in your county.
Source: WV DCR Adult Facilities (official) (opens in new tab)
Help finding housing
Basic needs after release
Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official West Virginia, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.
Food: SNAP and food pantries
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in West Virginia. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.
877-716-1212 · Website (opens in new tab)
Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)
West Virginia Department of Agriculture runs West Virginia's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.
304-558-0573 · Website (opens in new tab)
Clothing and emergency help
Social Services
We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for West Virginia. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.
State ID and birth certificate
State ID card
Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a West Virginia ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.
West Virginia birth certificate
CDC's directory lists West Virginia's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.
Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)
Health coverage (Medicaid)
Medicaid
Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or West Virginia's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.
Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)
Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)
Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.
(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)
Job centers
American Job Centers in West Virginia
Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)
Crisis, 988 and addiction help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
988 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.
1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Probation and parole offices
The office is where to ask about approved housing in that area.
WV DCR Beckley Parole Office
3225 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-6950
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Charleston Parole Office
1356 Hansford Street, Ste B, Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-3597
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Clarksburg Parole Office
215 West Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2308
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Elkins Parole Office
1513 Harrison Ave Unit 27, Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0379
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Huntington Parole Office
100 Price Industrial Lane, Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-5515
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Keyser Parole Office
150 Robert C. Byrd Industrial Park Dr., Moorefield, WV 26836
(681) 271-2091
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Lewisburg Parole Office
765 South Jefferson St, Suite C, Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-7545
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Logan Parole Office
1103 George Kostas Dr, Suite 200, Logan, WV 25601
(304) 792-7218
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Martinsburg Parole Office
1520 Winchester Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0055
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Parkersburg Parole Office
225 Holiday Hills Dr, Suite 1, Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-4630
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Princeton Parole Office
159 Davis St, Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-7487
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Welch Parole Office
110 Park Ave, Suite 111, Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3851
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
WV DCR Wheeling Parole Office
100 17th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 238-1030
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
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Homes listed by government sources (3)
Each home shows which official source lists it. Search above to sort them by distance.
Beckley Correctional Center and Jail
Work release center (WV DCR community corrections)
111 S. Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-6780
DCR assigns eligible people before release; not for walk-ins
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Work release center (WV DCR community corrections) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Charleston Correctional Center and Jail
Work release center (WV DCR community corrections)
1356 Hansford St., Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 340-6921
DCR assigns eligible people before release; not for walk-ins
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Work release center (WV DCR community corrections) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Parkersburg Correctional Center and Jail
Work release center (WV DCR community corrections)
225 Holiday Hills Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
DCR assigns eligible people before release; not for walk-ins
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Work release center (WV DCR community corrections) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
FAQ
How do I find reentry or transitional housing in West Virginia?
This page lists 3 homes named by official West Virginia government sources, with a ZIP or city search. Ask the parole or probation officer to approve any address before moving.
Who has to approve housing after release in West Virginia?
The parole or probation officer must approve the address. Check with them before making plans.
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First 72 hours after release in West Virginia · West Virginia prisons
Sources: WV DCR Adult Facilities (opens in new tab) · WV DCR Parole Services offices (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections