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20% Discount Utility Program
The Special Reduced Residential Service Rate Program (20% Utility Discount Program) was established by statute to assist certain eligible participants in receiving a 20% discount from their electric and/or gas company. In order to be eligible for this rate reduction, one must be a recipient of either SSI, WV WORKS, or Food Stamps and be 60 years of age or older. One must be a recipient of one of these programs during November, December, January, February, and March to get the discount for that month.

ACA Code of Ethics
Introductions to each section of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics that discusses what counselors should aspire to with regard to ethical behavior and responsibility.

Adopt a WV Child
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) provides this information for those families who plan to adopt a child who is in Foster Care in West Virginia.

Child Support Resources
Looking for information regarding child support? Learn more about this program adminsterd by the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement.

Children and Adult Services
Here you will find information on the many children and adult social services offered by the Bureau for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Resources.

Children's Health Insurance Information Flyer
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a low cost health care plan for children and teenagers of working families. There is no cost to apply and no premiums or deductibles to pay should you qualify. Apply online at www.wvinroads.org.

Code of State Rules by Category
Up-to-date State rules on different agencies.

Customer Service Referral Help Line
Tired of wading through answering machine selections? Having trouble finding your way around government to get the help you need? The Secretary of State would like to help you locate the person in West Virginia state or local government who has the answer to your question.

Domestic Violence Resources
This document is a description of Domestic Violence resources with contact numbers available statewide.

Family Assistance Resources
This document is a description of Family Assistance Resources available statewide, contact persons for each program, and a county-by-county breakdown of available services.

Family Assistance Services
This page lists the multiple family assistance services offered by the Bureau of Children and Families.

Health Care Facilities Directory
This document is a description of Health Care Facilities statewide, contact persons for each program, and a county-by-county breakdown of available services.

Healthcare Coverage Assistance
West Virginia offers a number of options to fulfill individual health coverage needs and the needs of small businesses to provide employees health care plan options.

InROADS - Food Stamps, Medicaid, CHIP, Clothing, Energy Assistance Programs
inROADS - the Information Network for Resident Online Access and Delivery of Services - evaluates you for possible eligibility and allows you to apply / review for benefits offered by the state of West Virginia and lets you check on your benefits information online.

Licensed Professional Counselors Listing
Names listing of licensed professional counselors in the State of West Virginia.

Listing ALPS - Approved Supervisors
Names listing of the ASPS approved supervisors in the State of West Virginia.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists eligible households with the cost of home heating through direct cash payments or payments to utility companies on their behalf. A crisis component is available for households without resources facing the loss of a heating source. Eligibility for both program components is based on a combination of factors, including income, type of heating payment, and total heating costs.

National Counselor Examination State Specific Insert
Supplement to the NCE Candidate Handbook defining the eligibility requirements, registration deadlines and testing schedule for the State of West Virginia.

Prescription Drug Assistance
West Virginians have a number of options for prescription drug assistance and free or low-cost medications.

Tel-Assistance and Link-Up America
Through Tel-Assistance, telephone companies offer reduced basic service to eligible low-income elderly and disabled customers. The Division of Family Assistance issues applications to eligible recipients and provides ongoing eligibility information to the telephone companies and informs them when customers are no longer eligible for Tel-Assistance. This is handled centrally by the Division of Family Assistance.

WIC Benefits
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC was established in 1972, as a pilot project following a national survey that found anemia and inadequate growth to be common among American children in low-income families.