Agencies

Use the alphabetical listing or state agency search below to find a state agency, or click here for the State Government Directory.


 

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Accountancy, Board of
Phone: 304-558-3557 Website: https://www.boa.wv.gov
The Board is charged with the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Accountancy Law, W.Va. Code §30-9-1 et seq.
Acupuncture Board
Phone: 304-558-1060 Website: https://wvacupuncture.org
The primary purpose of this Board is to protect the West Virginia consumer through the licensure and regulation of acupuncturists. The Board reviews the credentials of all applicants and strives to ensure that only qualified individuals are permitted to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine in West Virginia.
Administration, Department of
Phone: 304-558-4331 Website: https://administration.wv.gov/
The Department of Administration strives to operate a cost-efficient, customer-oriented service department whose actions are transparent to the taxpayers resulting in innovative solutions and quality results for a government that effectively serves West Virginians.
Aeronautics Commission
Phone: 304-558-3436 Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/aeronautics
The West Virginia Aeronautics Commission (WVAC) fosters and assists in the development of aeronautics in West Virginia and encourages the establishment of airports and air navigation facilities.
Agriculture, West Virginia Department of
Phone: 304-558-3550 Website: https://agriculture.wv.gov
The mission of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture is to protect plant, animal and human health and the state's food supply through a variety of scientific and regulatory programs; to provide vision, strategic planning and emergency response for agricultural and other civil emergencies; to promote food safety and protect consumers through educational and regulatory programs; and to foster economic growth by promoting West Virginia agriculture and agribusinesses throughout the state and a
Air Quality Board
Phone: 304-926-0445 Website: https://aqb.wv.gov
The West Virginia Air Quality Board is a quasi-judicial Board of review responsible for hearing appeals regarding the issuance or denial of permits, permit conditions, or enforcement decisions rendered by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality.
Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
Phone: 304-356-5500 Website: https://abca.wv.gov
The mission of the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration is to license wholesalers and retailers, sell distilled spirits at wholesale, and to enforce the laws and regulations governing alcoholic beverages in the State of West Virginia.
Architects, Board of
Phone: 304-558-1406 Website: https://brdarch.wv.gov
The West Virginia State Board of Architects was established to safeguard the life, health, property and public welfare of the people of this state and to protect the people against the unauthorized, unqualified and improper practice of architecture in the state of West Virginia.
Archives and History Commission
Phone: 304-558-0230 Website: https://wvculture.org/agencies/archives-and-history
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is to identify, preserve, protect, promote, and present the ideas, arts, and artifacts of West Virginia's heritage, building pride in our past accomplishments and confidence in our future.
Athletic Commission, State
Phone: 304-558-1428 Website: https://athleticcommission.wv.gov
The Commission has sole direction, management and control of the jurisdiction over all amateur, professional and semi-professional boxing, sparing matches and exhibitions, or any form thereof, to be conducted, held or given within the state of West Virginia by any club, individual, corporation or association.
Attorney General, Office of
Phone: 304-558-2021 Website: https://ago.wv.gov
The overarching mission of the Office of the Attorney General, as set forth in the West Virginia Constitution and the West Virginia Code, is to serve as the chief legal officer for the State of West Virginia. The Attorney General Speaks for the legal interests of the State.
Auditor, Office of State
Phone: 304-558-2251 Website: https://www.wvsao.gov
The State Auditor serves as the state's official bookkeeper, Chief Inspector and Supervisor over Public Offices, Securities Commissioner and Commissioner of Delinquent and Non-entered Lands.
Aviation Division
Phone: 304-558-0403 Website: https://aviation.wv.gov
The Mission of the State Aviation Division is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of State Government by providing safe and professional aviation support. Reducing travel time and increasing productivity for the State executives is a primary goal of the Aviation Division. Access and usage of State aircraft is limited to State of West Virginia Agencies and Legislature. State owned aircraft will not be used for transportation when no State interest is served.

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Bar, West Virginia State
Phone: 304-553-7220 Website: https://wvbar.org
The objects of the West Virginia State Bar shall be to protect the interests of the public; to advance the administration of justice and the science of jurisprudence; to improve the relations between the public and the bench and the bar; to uphold and elevate the standards of honor, integrity, competency and courtesy in the legal profession; and to encourage cordial relations among its members.
Barbers and Cosmetologists, Board of
Phone: 304-558-2924 Website: https://www.wvbbc.com
The Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists is responsible for the health and welfare of all West Virginia citizens who seek professional services in barbering, cosmetology, manicuring and aesthetics by striving for sanitary conditions, procedures, applications, and competent services.
Behavioral Health, Bureau for
Phone: 304-558-0627 Website: https://bbh.wv.gov
We ensure that positive meaningful opportunities are available for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, developmental disabilities and those at risk. We provide support for individuals, families, and communities in assisting persons to achieve their potential and to gain greater control over the direction of their future.
Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Phone: 304-744-0900 Website: https://wvrnboard.wv.gov
The RN Board is established by the West Virginia Legislature to promote and protect public health, safety, and welfare through the regulation of registered professional nurses and dialysis technicians.
Budget Office, State
Phone: 304-558-0040 Website: https://budget.wv.gov
The State Budget Office acts as the staff agency for the Governor in the exercise of his or her powers and duties under the state constitution in providing budgetary information and control to all branches of state government in order to assist in making accurate budget decisions and ensure compliance with department and government policies.

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Catastrophic Illness Commission
Phone: 304-558-6073 Website: https://www.wvdhhr.org/cic/default.html
The Commission acts as a last resort for those in dire need of medical assistance once all other resources are exhausted. The Commission, guided by a Governor-appointed board made up of citizens from across the state, is administered through the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Chief Medical Examiner, Office of
Phone: 304-558-6920 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/ocme
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is mandated under Chapter 61 of the West Virginia code to investigate and certify all deaths that occur within the state of West Virginia that are the result of violence, suspected violence, deaths due to accidental causes, deaths that occur during incarceration, deaths that are associated with conditions that pose a hazard to the public safety or health, and all unattended or unexplained deaths.
Child Support Enforcement, Bureau for
Phone: 304-558-3780 Website: https://bcse.wv.gov
The Mission of the West Virginia Bureau for Child Support Enforcement is to promote and enhance the social, emotional and financial bonds between children and their parents.
Children's Health Insurance Program
Phone: 304-558-2732 Website: https://chip.wv.gov
WVCHIP was created to help working families who do not have health insurance for their children.
Chiropractic, Board of
Phone: 304-746-7839 Website: https://boc.wv.gov
The West Virginia Board of Chiropractic is responsible for licensing individuals qualified to practice chiropractic in the State of West Virginia. The Board examines for licensure and protects the public by enforcing the general statutes that relate to chiropractic healthcare. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Governor.
Commerce, Department of
Phone: 304-558-2234 Website: https://commerce.wv.gov
The overall mission of the Department of Commerce is to promote and preserve the well-being of the citizens of West Virginia by providing a cooperative interagency system that stimulates diverse economic growth and increased employment opportunities for all West Virginians, encourages the appropriate use of our state's abundant natural resources, improves the safety and productivity of our work force, and promotes the beauty and desirability of our state as a world-class tourism destination
Consolidated Public Retirement Board
Phone: 304-558-3570 Website: https://www.wvretirement.com
The Consolidated Public Retirement Board is responsible for the administration of all State retirement plans for educational employees, public employees, deputy sheriffs, judges, and public safety personnel with the exclusion of some higher educational plans. Although the Consolidated Public Retirement Board administers many retirement systems, the assets and the administration of each system remain separate and distinct.
Contractor Licensing Board
Phone: 304-558-7890 Website: https://wvclboard.wv.gov
In 1991, the West Virginia Legislature enacted the Contractor Licensing Act. This law was established to set specific professional guidelines for contractors as well as to protect state businesses​ and consumers who utilize their services. The law established the Contractor Licensing Board which is ​comprised of eight (8) West Virginia licensed contractors and two (2) code officials.
Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of
Phone: 304-558-2036 Website: https://dcr.wv.gov
The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is dedicated to enhancing public safety for the State of West Virginia and to provide services and responsiveness to victims of crime. Links are provided for Victim Services, Offender Look-up, Community Resources Locator, Prison and Facility Information and more. We hope you find the information on our site valuable and hope it serves you well.
Counseling, Board of Examiners in
Phone: 304-558-5494 Website: https://wvbec.org
The West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling is the licensing and regulatory authority for professional counselors in West Virginia. The primary mission of the Board is to enforce licensure rules and ethical standards for professional counselors as a means to protect and promote public health and welfare
Credit Union, The State
Phone: 304-558-0566 Website: https://www.wvpecu.org
West Virginia Public Employees Credit Union was founded in 1981 to provide financial services to state employees and their family's. Today, the credit union has expanded and serves retired state employees, political subdivisions of the state who participate in the West Virginia Retirement System or Boards of Education, Family Members of Eligible Participants, and organizations of such persons. Numerous member groups are associated with the credit union as seen on the member group page.
Culture and History, Department of
Phone: 304-558-0220 Website: https://wvculture.org
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is to identify, preserve, protect, promote and present the ideas, arts and artifacts of West Virginia's heritage, building pride in our past accomplishments and confidence in our future.

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Commission for the
Phone: 304-558-1675 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/cdhh
The mission of the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WVCDHH) is to advocate for, develop, and coordinate public policies, regulations, and programs to assure full and equal opportunity for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing in West Virginia.
Dentistry, Board of
Phone: 877-914-8266 Website: http://www.wvdentalboard.org
The purpose of the Board is to protect the public by statues and regulation of the practice of dentists and dental hygienists.
Development Office
Phone: 304-558-2234 Website: https://westvirginia.gov
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
Developmental Disabilities Council
Phone: 304-558-0416 Website: https://ddc.wv.gov
The West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council was founded to assure that West Virginia citizens with developmental disabilities receive the services, supports, and other forms of assistance they need to exercise self-determination and achieve independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in the community.
Dietitians, Board of Licensed
Phone: 304-558-1024 Website: https://www.wvbold.com
The West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians is a regulatory and disciplinary body. It is the sole authority for the issuance of licenses to practice dietetics in the State of West Virginia. The purpose of the Board is to protect the public interest through its licensure and professional discipline of dietitians and to provide a professional environment that encourages the delivery of quality nutritional information and medical nutrition therapy within the State of West Virginia.

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Economic Development Authority
Phone: 304-558-3650 Website: https://eda.wv.gov
The WVEDA is charged with the responsibility to develop and advance the business prosperity and economic welfare of the State of West Virginia, by providing financial assistance in the form of loans and direct financing and operating leases to industrial development agencies and enterprises for the promotion and retention of new and existing commercial and industrial development.
Education, State Department of
Phone: 304-558-2681 Website: https://wvde.us
The department provides resources and guidance to West Virginia's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements.
Education, West Virginia Board of
Phone: 304-558-3660 Website: https://wvde.us/divisions-offices/west-virginia-board-education
The West Virginia Board of Education establishes policies and rules to assure implementation of education goals and to ensure the general supervision, oversight and monitoring of a thorough and efficient educational system.
Emergency Medical Services, Office of
Phone: 304-558-3956 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/oems
The mission of the Office of Emergency Medical Services is to reduce death and disability by promoting, supporting, and enhancing a comprehensive EMS system, thus improving the quality of life for everyone.
Energy, Office of
Phone: 304-558-2234 Website: https://energywv.org
The West Virginia Division of Energy is responsible for the formulation and implementation of fossil, renewable and energy efficiency initiatives designed to advance energy resource development opportunities and provide energy services to businesses, communities and homeowners in West Virginia.
Enterprise Resource Planning Board (wvOASIS)
Phone: 304-356-2462 Website: https://www.wvoasis.gov
The State of West Virginia will leverage enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology to gain operational efficiencies and seamless integration across administrative business functions by fundamentally transforming how the State manages its financial, human resources, procurement and other administrative business processes.
Environmental Health Services, Office of
Phone: 304-558-2981 Website: https://oehs.wvdhhr.org
To enhance environmental health protection for every West Virginia citizen and visitor through quality programs that are designed and administered to serve, educate, and regulate in the least restrictive and most efficient manner.
Environmental Protection, Department of
Phone: 304-926-0440 Website: https://dep.wv.gov
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's mission is to promote a healthy environment.
Epidemiology and Prevention Services, Office of
Phone: 304-558-5358 Website: https://oeps.wv.gov/
The Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services (OEPS) is a part of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health and consists of seven divisions including Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Immunization Services, Hemophilia, Cancer Epidemiology, STD,HIV & Hepatitis and Tuberculosis.
Ethics Commission
Phone: 304-558-0664 Website: https://ethics.wv.gov
The WV Ethics Commission was created in 1989 to implement and enforce a code of ethical conduct enacted by the Legislature for public servants (W. Va. Code §§ 6B-1-1 through 6B-3-11). The Ethics Commission also issues Advisory Opinions, and provides informal advice, concerning the Open Governmental Meeting Act (W. Va. Code §§ 6-9A-1 through 6-9A-12), although it does not enforce that Act.

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Family Assistance, Bureau for
Phone: 1-304-205-6357 Website: https://bfa.wv.gov
The Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) provides services and supports that help West Virginians overcome barriers to stability and self-sufficiency. BFA is responsible for administering family assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), WV WORKS (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), among many others.
Finance Division, Department of Administration
Phone: 304-558-6181 Website: https://finance.wv.gov
The Finance Division provides improved financial management of the resources of the State through: implementation of improved financial and budgetary accounting information systems, preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and requiring an annual independent audit of the State's financial records to more effectively utilize the financial resources of the State.
Financial Institutions, Division of
Phone: 304-558-2294 Website: https://dfi.wv.gov
The Division of Financial Institutions is a state regulatory agency responsible for the oversight of our state's financial services industry in order to foster and promote a sound and dynamic climate for the citizens and businesses of West Virginia.
Fire Commission, State
Phone: 304-558-2191 Website: https://firemarshal.wv.gov
To provide, through Leadership, the best possible Fire Prevention and Life Safety for our citizens by Legislation, Education, Training, Standards and Resource Allocation.
Fleet Management Division
Phone: 304-558-2614 Website: https://fleet.wv.gov/
Provide safe, efficient, and reliable fleet services in the most cost effective manner possible. We will be enablers for state spending units by providing exceptional fleet service, promoting teamwork to accomplish the State's strategic goals and objectives.
Foresters, Board of Registration for
Phone: 304-415-3952 Website: http://www.wvlicensingboards.com/foresters
The West Virginia Board of Registration for Foresters has the responsibility of registration of foresters and forestry technicians and the regulation of the practice of forestry in the state of West Virginia. The Board was established by the West Virginia Legislature in 1963. There are five board members, who are licensed professional foresters in this state and have held their license for at least 10 years preceding appointment. Appointments to the Board are made by the Governor.
Forestry, Division of
Phone: 304-558-2788 Website: https://wvforestry.com
Regulates and coordinates forestry activities on the state's forest land. The division's programs include Forest Fire Control, Logging Regulation, Water Quality, Landowner Assistance, Forest Stewardship, Ginseng Regulation, Forestry Industry Assistance, Urban and Community Forestry, State Forests Management, Fall Foliage, Firewise West Virginia, Smokey Bear, Conservation Education and Clements State Tree Nursery.
Funeral Service Examiners, Board of
Phone: 304-558-0302 Website: https://wvfuneralboard.wv.gov
Responsible for protecting the public interest by overseeing the licensure of persons who wish to practice embalming, funeral directing and cremation and to operate a funeral establishment and crematory in the state of West Virginia.
Fusion Center
Phone: 304-558-4831 Website: https://fusioncenter.wv.gov/
The mission of the West Virginia Intelligence Fusion Center is to anticipate, identify, prevent, and monitor criminal activity and all other hazards and to responsibly distribute that intelligence to its stakeholders while both protecting the rights of its citizens and guarding the rights and integrity of law enforcement and private industry.

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General Services Division
Phone: 304-558-2317 Website: https://generalservices.wv.gov
We provide a safe and comfortable environment for employees to function better, smarter and more efficiently, while maintaining a pleasing experience for those visiting all buildings owned and operated by the Department of Administration.
Geological and Economic Survey
Phone: 304-594-2331 Website: https://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu
The Survey is here to serve you - to answer your West Virginia geology-related and earth science questions, whether you are a landowner or engineer, professional or student, private citizen or company representative.
Governor's Office
Phone: 304-558-2000 Website: https://governor.wv.gov
West Virginia's Governor is the Chief Executive of many departments, agencies and offices that help make West Virginia a better place to live, work, and enjoy.

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Health Care Authority
Phone: 304-558-7000 Website: https://hca.wv.gov
The Health Care Authority's goals are to control health care costs, improve the quality and efficiency of the health care system, encourage collaboration and develop a system of health care delivery which makes health services available to all residents of the State. The HCA is also responsible for developing the State Health Plan.
Health Facilities, Department of
Phone: 304-558-0684 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/healthfacilities
The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities seeks to coordinate, oversee, and provide direction of state-owned health care facilities, including one acute medical hospital, two acute psychiatric hospitals, and four long-term care facilities. The Department also works diligently to improve the health and well-being of all West Virginians who utilize the services of these facilities who are affected by a behavioral illness, medical illness, or long-term care needs.
Health Facility Licensure and Certification, Office of
Phone: 304-558-0050 Website: https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org
OHFLAC helps shape healthy environments for clients, patients and residents within healthcare facilities by promoting the quality services and high standards of care that exist when facilities are in compliance with state licensure rules and federal certification regulations.
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease, Division of
Phone: 304-356-4193 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/hpcd
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) is to advocate for chronic disease management and prevention. Chronic diseases are illnesses or conditions such as cardiovascular disease, asthma, or arthritis that last for a long period of time and may require ongoing medical care and supervision.
Health Statistics Center
Phone: 304-558-9100 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC
The Health Statistics Center (HSC) is a division of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Epidemiology and Health Promotion. The HSC has two main functions. The first is to be the state's official repository of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records, which are collectively referred to as Vital Records. These records are maintained and certified in HSC's Vital Registration Program.
Health, Department of
Phone: 304-558-0684 Website: https://health.wv.gov
The West Virginia Department of Health seeks to advance the health and well-being of all West Virginians by promoting healthy behaviors, working to mitigate public health crises, and increasing access to health-related resources and information.
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs
Phone: 304-356-2023 Website: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affair's (HHOMA) mission is to provide forums for discussion of minority issues and assist in the development of strategies to deal with those issues.
Higher Education
Phone: 304-558-2102 Website: https://www.wvhepc.edu
The Commission develops and oversees a public policy agenda for West Virginia's four-year colleges and universities. Comprised of a 10-member board, the Commission works with institutions on accomplishing their missions and carrying out state procedures.
Highways Division
Phone: 304-558-3505 Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/highways
Traversing mountains, valleys, wild rivers and rolling countryside, the roadways maintained by WVDOT include: 37,370 miles of public roads 34,610 miles of state highway 88 miles of the West Virginia Turnpike 549 miles of Interstate highway (out of the nation's 46,068) 1,736 miles of the National Highway System (out of the nation's 158,920) 6,343 bridges, of which 32 percent are more than 100 feet in length 2 national and 8 state scenic byways Roadways connect West Virginians to their neighbors b
Homeland Security, Department of
Phone: 304-558-2930 Website: https://dhs.wv.gov
The Department of Homeland Security has three seamless, but unique missions in its service to the State of West Virginia consisting of Military Affairs, Public Safety, and Homeland Security.
House of Delegates
Phone: 304-340-3210 Website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov
The West Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the West Virginia Legislature. The House is composed of 100 members elected for two year terms.
Housing Development Fund
Phone: 304-391-8600 Website: https://www.wvhdf.com
The WVHDF is a public body corporate, and governmental instrumentality of the State of West Virginia, established to develop and improve housing opportunities for its residents.
Human Rights Commission
Phone: 304-558-2616 Website: https://oig.wv.gov/human-rights-commission
The West Virginia Human Rights Commission is a state government agency that investigates and adjudicates discrimination complaints in the areas of employment, housing and places of public accommodation.

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Insurance Commissioner, Offices of the
Phone: 304-558-3386 Website: https://www.wvinsurance.gov
The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is responsible for the regulation of the West Virginia insurance market including consumer protections for our citizens.
Investment Management Board
Phone: 304-345-2672 Website: https://wvimb.org
The WVIMB was organized to provide prudent fiscal administration and investment management services to designated State defined benefit retirement plans, the State's Workers' Compensation and Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis plans, and certain other State government funds.

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Job Investment Trust Board, West Virginia
Phone: 304-345-6200 Website: https://wvjit.wv.gov
West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (JIT) is a public venture capital fund created to develop, promote and expand West Virginia's economy by making investment funds available to eligible businesses, thus stimulating economic growth and providing or retaining jobs within the State.
Justice and Community Services
Phone: 304-558-8814 Website: https://das.wv.gov/JCS
Our duties are to assist in protecting the public through research, planning and coordination of services, training and certification of law enforcement officers, and administration of grant funding programs to enhance the capacity of criminal justice agencies in the accomplishment of their duties.

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Labor, Division of
Phone: 304-558-7890 Website: https://labor.wv.gov
Operating under the umbrella of the West Virginia Department of Commerce, the Division of Labor is a multi-faceted and diverse state agency that touches nearly every aspect of the lives of consumers and businesses in West Virginia. Many of the programs in the Labor Division operate in the background, and may be nearly invisible to the state citizens and businesses that benefit from the activities of the Division.
Laboratory Services, Office Of
Phone: 304-558-3530 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/ols/
The Office of Laboratory Services is dedicated to the promotion, protection and assurance of the health of citizens of West Virginia through the pursuit of these objectives: To provide quality-assured laboratory services as an aid in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of communicable , chronic and genetic diseases; To serve as a reference laboratory to perform unusual or difficult procedures and to offer specialized laboratory testing not performed by private laboratories in West Virginia.
Landscape Architects, Board of
Phone: 855-226-1273 Website: https://www.wvlaboard.org
The mission of the West Virginia State Board of Landscape Architects is to protect the health, safety interest, and welfare of the public and to provide for the regulation of landscape architecture in this state.
Legislature
Phone: 304-347-4800 Website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov
The elected, representative branch of State government formed by the constitution to make and revise laws, approve certain executive nominations, and propose constitutional changes.
Library Commission
Phone: 304-558-2041 Website: https://librarycommission.wv.gov
The West Virginia Library Commission encourages lifelong learning, individual empowerment, civic engagement and an enriched quality of life by enhancing library and information services for all West Virginians.
Licensed Practical Nurses
Phone: 304-558-3572 Website: https://lpnboard.wv.gov/
The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses is a legally constituted agency of State government established by the West Virginia Legislature.
Local Health, Center for
Phone: 304-558-1437 Website: https://bph.wv.gov/center-local-health
Our mission is to enhance the framework of local health department operation as they deliver public health services and improve community health. The Division of Local Health provides technical support and assistance to 49 autonomous local boards of health in the areas of Finance, Administration and Nursing.
Lottery Commission
Phone: 304-558-0500 Website: https://wvlottery.com
The commission was created in 1985 to assist and advise the director of the Lottery and to carry on a continuous study of West Virginia Lottery operations throughout the state. Members are appointed by the Governor with the approval of the senate.

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Massage Therapy Licensure Board
Phone: 304-558-1060 Website: http://www.wvmassage.org
The Massage Therapy Board is charged by the state of West Virginia with assuring proper education, experience, and expertise of all individuals who practice Massage Therapy with the state.
Maternal, Child and Family Health, Office of
Phone: 304-558-5388 Website: https://www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh
The mission of the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health is to provide leadership to support state and community efforts to build systems of care that assure the health and well-being of all West Virginians.
Medical Cannabis, Office of
Phone: 304-356-5090 Website: https://omc.wv.gov
Senate Bill 386, signed into law on April 19, 2017, by Governor Jim Justice, created the Medical Cannabis Act that allows for cannabis to be used for certified medical use by a West Virginia resident with a serious medical condition and is limited by law to the following forms: pill; oil; topical forms including gels, creams or ointments; a form medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or nebulization, dry leaf or plant form; tincture; liquid; or dermal patch.
Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners
Phone: 304-558-4012 Website: https://www.wvrtboard.org
The mission of the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners is to be the driving force behind the highest quality imaging and radiation safety standards in West Virginia through the licensure of educationally prepared and clinically competent professionals.
Medical Services, Bureau for
Phone: 304-558-1700 Website: https://bms.wv.gov
Assure access to appropriate, medically necessary quality health care. To make the Bureau user friendly for providers and beneficiaries. Improve the health of West Virginians by focusing on preventive care.
Medicine, Board of
Phone: 304-558-2921 Website: https://wvbom.wv.gov
The West Virginia Board of Medicine is the sole authority for the issuance of licenses to practice medicine and surgery, to practice podiatry, and to practice as physician assistant for a medical doctor (M.D.) in the State of West Virginia, and is the regulatory and disciplinary body for medical doctors, podiatrist and their physician assistants.
Miners' Health, Safety and Training, Office of
Phone: 304-558-1425 Website: https://minesafety.wv.gov
The WV Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training is responsible for the enforcement of the West Virginia Mine Safety Laws and Regulations (Chapter 22A Code of WV).
Motor Vehicles, Division of
Phone: 304-558-3900 Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is comprised of more than 6,000 men and women who work in the Division of Highways; Division of Motor Vehicles; Division of Public Transit; the Public Port Authority; the Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority (W.V. Turnpike); the State Rail Authority; and the Aeronautics Commission.
Municipal Bond Commission
Phone: 304-558-3971 Website: https://mbc.wv.gov
The West Virginia Municipal Bond Commission is focused on providing state and local government bond issuers with economical, financial and managerial service. The Commission is appointed as fiscal agent for all general obligation (tax levy) bond issues of the county commissions, municipalities, and school districts of the State. It determines levy requirements for all such issues each year.

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Natural Resources, Division of
Phone: 304-558-6200 Website: https://wvdnr.gov
It is the statutory mission of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to provide and administer a long-range comprehensive program for the exploration, conservation, development, protection, enjoyment and use of the natural resources of the State of West Virginia.
Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board
Phone: 304-586-4070 Website: https://www.state.wv.us/wvnha/dsplicensureInfo.cfm
The primary purpose of the Board is to protect the public good by developing and enforcing regulations to govern the practice of nursing home administration in West Virginia.
Nutrition Services, Office of
Phone: 304-558-0030 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/WIC
Located within the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, the Office of Nutrition Services administers several programs and initiatives designed to promote a healthy start for West Virginia's children. These are: -The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) -The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) -Breastfeeding Promotion and Support -Pregnancy and Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance Systems (PNSS and PedNSS).

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Occupational Therapy, Board of
Phone: 304-285-3150 Website: https://wvbot.wv.gov
The West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy regulates and licenses persons providing occupational therapy services to the general public in the State of West Virginia.
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Phone: 304-926-0499 x1274 Website: https://ogcc.wv.gov/
The West Virginia Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (OGCC) regulates the drilling of deep wells in the state. The OGCC reviews deep well applications and grants deep well approval when requirements are met; the OGCC conducts hearings on matters relating to the exploration for or production of oil and gas from deep wells. Hearings are held to determine the spacing of wells and to pool the interests of royalty owners and operators of a drilling unit. Visit for more information.
Optometry, Board of
Phone: 304-558-5901 Website: https://optometry.wv.gov/
The mission of the Board of Optometry is to ensure that all applicants for licensure and all Doctors of Optometry currently licensed, practice their profession in a manner that benefits and protects the public, and to ensure that the highest quality optometric eye and vision care is provided in a professional, competent, and ethical manner.
Osteopathy, Board of
Phone: 304-723-4638 Website: https://www.wvbdosteo.org
The West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine handles the oversight of legal issuances of licenses to practice osteopathic medicine as physicians and physician's assistants in the state of West Virginia. The Board also investigates all complaints and acquires any disciplinary action necessary to protect the citizens of West Virginia.

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Personnel, Division of
Phone: 304-558-3950 Website: https://personnel.wv.gov/
The Division of Personnel's mission is to provide personnel management programs to support State agencies in employing and retaining individuals of the highest ability and integrity to provide efficient and effective governmental services for the citizens of West Virginia. Key to this mission is the creation of an environment that engenders trust and confidence at all levels, and promotes personal and professional growth.
Pharmacy, Board of
Phone: 304-558-0558 Website: https://www.wvbop.com
It is the duty of the Board of Pharmacy to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by the effective regulation of the practice of the pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists; the licensure and regulation of all sites or persons who distribute, manufacture, or sell drugs or devices used in the dispensing and administration of drugs or devices within the state of West Virginia.
Physical Therapy, Board of
Phone: 304-558-0367 Website: https://wvbopt.wv.gov
The WV Board of Physical Therapy is a state regulatory board that was created by the WV Legislature to regulate the practice of physical therapy in order to protect the public from the unauthorized, unqualified and unregulated practice of physical therapy.
Primary Care, Division of
Phone: 304-558-4007 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/dpc
The mission of the Division of Primary Care is to award annual grant funding for primary care support, to improve patients' accessibility to affordable quality health care, regardless of ability to pay.
Privacy Office, West Virginia State
Phone: 304-558-7000 Website: https://brim.wv.gov/privacy
The West Virginia State Privacy Office serves the citizens of the State by managing the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) collected and maintained by Executive Branch agencies.
Professional Engineers, Board of Registration for
Phone: 304-558-3554 Website: https://www.wvpebd.gov
The West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers has a major role in ensuring that Professional Engineers and their employing firms provide the highest quality professional services. The Board is responsible for assisting in safeguarding the life, health, property, and welfare of the public by regulating the practice of professional engineering.
Prosecuting Attorneys Institute
Phone: 304-558-3348 Website: https://pai.wv.gov
The mission of the Prosecuting Attorney's Institute is to, provide Special Prosecutors where Elected Prosecutors of West Virginia are unable to serve, provide training, service, support and resources to the prosecutors and staff to enhance and improve the quality of all prosecution throughout the State, to educate law enforcement regarding the ever changing face of the law and to expand the public's knowledge of the criminal justice system
Protective Services, Division of
Phone: 304-558-9911 Website: https://capitolpolice.wv.gov
The Division of Protective Services within the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety was created to provide for the safety and security of individuals who visit, conduct business or work at the Capitol Complex and other state facilities. Since its inception the Division has worked towards establishing a greater law enforcement presence in Capitol buildings while establishing policies and procedures to increase employee and public safety.
Psychologists, Board of Examiners of
Phone: 304-558-3040 Website: https://psychbd.wv.gov
The Board of Examiner's mission is to ensure that competent psychological services are available to all the citizens of West Virginia.
Public Defender Services
Phone: 304-558-3905 Website: https://pds.wv.gov
The West Virginia Public Defender Services funds all indigent defense for the State of West Virginia.
Public Employees Grievance Board
Phone: 304-558-3361 Website: https://pegb.wv.gov
From 1985 through the first half of 2007, the West Virginia Education and State Employees Grievance Board served the employers, the public employees and people of the State of West Virginia. In it's twenty years of operation the Board established a body of administrative law governing the employment of teachers, service workers, higher education workers and professionals, and state employees.
Public Employees Insurance Agency
Phone: 304-558-7850 Website: https://peia.wv.gov
PEIA was established under the Public Employees Insurance Act of 1971, to provide hospital, surgical, group major medical, prescription drug, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage to eligible employees; and to establish and promulgate rules for the administration of these plans. Benefits are made available to all active employees of the State of West Virginia and various related State agencies and local governments.
Public Health, Bureau for
Phone: 304-558-2971 Website: https://bph.wv.gov
The Mission is to help shape the environments within which West Virginians in their communities can be safe and healthy. A community can be as small as a neighborhood or as large as the entire state. In fulfilling our Mission, the Bureau embraces the values of community, science and evidence-based decision making, health equity, prevention and wellness, and the protection and improvement of the health of all West Virginians.
Public Port Authority
Phone: 304-558-0330 Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/ports
The Ohio, Kanawha, Big Sandy, Little Kanawha and the Monongahela Rivers have influenced the lives of 1.2 million West Virginians over the years living within the twenty-two river counties. Historically, the Ohio River and its tributaries have been one of the major waterways in the United States. This river system has been instrumental in the economic and industrial development of West Virginia, the Ohio River Valley and the United States.
Public Service Commission
Phone: 304-340-0300 Website: https://www.psc.state.wv.us
The Public Service Commission (PSC) supports and promotes a utility regulatory and transportation safety environment that balances the interests of all parties and pursues excellence through quality. We do so to ensure that reasonably priced and reliable utility services are available to all customers, and to increase business investment, job creation/retention, and the state's overall economic competitiveness.
Public Transit, Division of
Phone: 304-558-0428 Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/publictransit
Buses are a vital form of transportation in West Virginia, especially in rural areas and for special population groups such as the elderly and disabled. West Virginia's Division of Public Transit (DPT) strives to ensure the best possible experience for passengers on buses and vans, and to meet the service needs of West Virginia residents.
Purchasing Division
Phone: 304-558-2306 Website: https://www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase
The mission of the Purchasing Division is to provide valued services to our customers by making sound and effective decisions in accordance with state law.

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Racing Commission
Phone: 304-558-2150 Website: https://racing.wv.gov
The West Virginia Racing Commission oversees and regulates the Greyhound and Thoroughbred horse racing industry in West Virginia. The West Virginia Racing Commission licenses all persons, associations, or corporations that hold any horse racing meet within the State where racing is permitted for any stake, purse, or reward, as well as Satellite Simulcast Betting and inter-track betting.
Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Phone: 304-558-3919 Website: https://appraiserboard.wv.gov
The Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board's mission is to protect the public interest by assuring that all consumers of real estate appraisal services receive such services from appraisers who are fully qualified in accordance with both Federal and State law.
Real Estate Commission
Phone: 304-558-3555 Website: https://rec.wv.gov
The West Virginia Real Estate Commission has the principal purpose of protecting the public interest from the unauthorized, unqualified and unregulated practice of real estate brokerage through enactment of WV Code 30-40 and to regulate the granting of such privileges and their use.
Real Estate, Division of
Phone: 304-558-3062 Website: https://realestatedivision.wv.gov
Establish a highly qualified and effective centralized real estate resource with capabilities that enable state agencies to perform professionally while enhancing efficiency, improving performance, and reducing costs wherever possible.
Rehabilitation Services, Division of
Phone: 304-356-2060 Website: https://wvdrs.org
The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, keep or advance in competitive employment. To accomplish that goal, we can provide a broad range of vocational rehabilitation services, such as quality job training, rehabilitation therapy and other support services to people with disabilities across the state. Our goal is to enable and empower individuals with disabilities to work and to live independently.
Respiratory Care, Board of
Phone: 304-558-1382 Website: https://www.wvborc.com
The mission of the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care is to provide oversight of the licensing of respiratory care practitioners in the State of West Virginia.
Revenue, Department of
Phone: 304-558-1017 Website: https://revenue.wv.gov
The mission of the Department of Revenue is to administer and enforce West Virginia revenue laws, to efficiently collect the proper amount of revenues due the State, to fairly and economically administer laws pertaining to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, to oversee the fairness and financial stability of State financial businesses and the insurance industry in a way that will benefit all West Virginians, to constantly safeguard the integrity of regulated gaming activities and th
Risk and Insurance Management, Board of
Phone: 304-766-2646 Website: https://brim.wv.gov
A five-member board, appointed by the governor, governs the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management (BRIM). BRIM operates under the authority of Chapter 29, Article 12; and Chapter 33, Article 30 of the West Virginia Code, as amended, and the provisions of Executive Order 12-86. The Executive Director manages the daily operations.

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Sanitarians, State Board of
Phone: 304-356-4328 Website: https://oehs.wvdhhr.org/phs
Pursuant to West Virginia State Code, Chapter 30, Article 17, the State Board of Sanitarians began registering Sanitarians in West Virginia on July 1, 1992. The Board is made up of seven members, four currently employed as a Registered Sanitarian, one currently employed as a Sanitarian, and two citizen members not employed as a Sanitarian. Each of these members is appointed by the Governor and serves a five year term.
School Building Authority
Phone: 304-558-2541 Website: https://sba.wv.gov
The School Building Authority (SBA) was created in 1989 by the West Virginia Legislature. The Authority was empowered to facilitate and provide state funds for the construction and maintenance of school facilities to meet the educational needs of the people of the state in an efficient & economical manner (WV State Code 18-9D). This home page is designed to provide information about the SBA including its current activities, its funding history and its Policies and Procedures.
Secretary of State, Office of
Phone: 304-558-6000 Website: https://sos.wv.gov
The office of the West Virginia Secretary of State serves as the state's chief election officer, registrar of business and charities, keeper of the great seal of our state, oversees public notary commissions and much more. Our office strives to offer an open and engaging government where citizens can see what their elected officials and their agencies are doing and in turn give feedback and interact with government more easily.
Senior Services, Bureau of
Phone: 304-558-3317 Website: http://www.wvseniorservices.gov
The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services is a cabinet-level agency within state government and acts as the lead entity for programs serving older West Virginians. A Commissioner appointed by the Governor is the chief administrative officer and oversees all program and fiscal operations. In addition to agency staff members, the Bureau consists of a 15-member Advisory Council on Aging.
Social Services, Bureau for
Phone: 304-558-0628 Website: https://bss.wv.gov
The Bureau for Social Services (BSS) promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, supporting individuals to succeed and strengthening families. BSS is responsible for delivery of services such as child and adult protective services, foster care, and adoption.
Social Work, Board of
Phone: 304-400-4980 Website: https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org
The purpose of the Board is to protect the public by setting standards of qualification, education, training and experience for those who seek licensure and to promote high standards of professional and ethical performance for those engaged in the profession of social work.
Solid Waste Management Board
Phone: 304-926-0448 Website: https://swmb.wv.gov
The mission of the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) is to promote the efficient and economical collection, and proper recycling, reuse, and disposal of solid waste by providing assistance to government agencies, private industries, and the general public to assure proper and integrated solid waste management practices.
State Police, West Virginia
Phone: 304-746-2100 Website: https://www.wvsp.gov/
The mission of the West Virginia State Police is to provide direct and indirect law enforcement services, in a proficient and courteous manner, to the citizens of the state and to other law enforcement entities to ensure the continued security of persons, residential, governmental and business properties, and the safety of motorists operating on the state's streets and highways.
State Rail Authority
Phone: 304-538-2305 Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/rail
The State Rail Authority promotes the beneficial use of rail transportation and works to protect essential rail service across the state.
State Senate
Phone: 304-357-7800 Website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov
The West Virginia Senate is the upper house of the West Virginia Legislature. There are 17 senatorial districts. Each district has two senators who serve staggered four-year terms.
Supreme Court of Appeals
Phone: 304-558-2601 Website: https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/supreme-court-of-appeals/about-the-court
The judiciary is one of three coequal branches of state government, each with separate powers. The legislative branch makes the law. The executive branch enforces the law. The judicial branch interprets and applies the law in cases brought before the courts. West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863. The present West Virginia Constitution was ratified in 1872. In 1880, the West Virginia Legislature rewrote the entire judicial article, which the voters adopted.
Surveyors, Board of Professional
Phone: 304-558-0350 Website: https://wvbps.wv.gov
The Board of Professional Surveyors' mission is to protect the public interest and to provide for the regulation of surveying in West Virginia.

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Tax Appeals, Office of
Phone: 304-558-1666 Website: https://taxappeals.wv.gov
The West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) began operations on January 01, 2003, pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code §§ 11-10A-1 et seq. OTA hears and decides primarily state tax disputes that are not resolved informally before the State Tax Commissioner's Office.
Tax Department
Phone: 304-558-3333 Website: https://tax.wv.gov
The West Virginia tax department provides state income and business tax forms and information to businesses and citizens.
Technology, Office of
Phone: 304-558-8100 Website: https://technology.wv.gov/
The West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT), under the Department of Administration and its Chief Technology Officer, sets goals to develop an organized approach to information resource management for this state while providing technical assistance to state entities in the design and management of information systems.
Threat Preparedness, Center for
Phone: 304-558-6900 for all staff Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/healthprep
While reporting directly to the Secretary of DHHR, the Center for Threat Preparedness facilitates advance planning and preparation for health disasters. Responsible for supporting and overseeing these efforts, much of the work itself is undertaken through partnerships with hundreds of individuals, organizations, and agencies located throughout the state. The Center began in 2002 and is supported primarily through federal funding.
Tobacco Prevention, Division of
Phone: 304-356-4193 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/wvdtp
The goal of the West Virginia Youth Tobacco Prevention Program is to prevent our young people from trying or using tobacco products and to assist the youth who do use tobacco products in reducing the amount they use or quitting.
Transportation, Department of
Phone: 304-558-0444 Website: https://transportation.wv.gov
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is comprised of more than 6,000 men and women who work in the Division of Highways; Division of Motor Vehicles; Division of Public Transit; the Public Port Authority; the Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority (W.V. Turnpike); the State Rail Authority; and the Aeronautics Commission.
Travel Management Office
Phone: 304-766-2626 Website: https://www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/travel/default.html
The Travel Management Office of the West Virginia Purchasing Division develops, administers, and revises travel regulations for most executive branch agencies of state government.
Treasurer, Office of State
Phone: 304-558-5000 Website: https://wvtreasury.gov
Welcome to the West Virginia State Treasurer's website. This office serves as the state's banker and chief investment officer, processes the state's monies and pays all of the state's bills. On this site you can learn all about the programs and services we offer, including our award-winning Unclaimed Property Division, our Smart 529 College Savings programs, E-Government activities, and how we manage the state's money. This office handles money that belongs to all the citizens of West Virginia.
Treasury Investments, Board of
Phone: 304-558-5000 Website: https://wvbti.gov
The West Virginia Legislature created the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments in July 2005. This board was created to oversee and manage the state's operating funds, also known as the Consolidated Fund. The Legislature declared that, .. the Consolidated Fund should benefit from financial professionals dedicated to and focused on the sound administration, investment and management of the Fund, and that, ..

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Veterans Assistance, Department of
Phone: 304-558-3661 Website: https://veterans.wv.gov
The mission of the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) is to aid and advise honorably discharged West Virginia veterans and their qualifying dependents and to ensure they are provided the care, assistance and recognition they deserve. Numerous programs, sixteen field and claims offices and three facilities fall under the purview of the WVDVA, enabling the department to meet this goal.
Veterinary Medicine, Board of
Phone: 304-776-8032 Website: https://www.wvbvm.gov
The West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine is the licensing and regulatory agency for veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians and certified animal euthanasia technicians in the State of West Virginia. We also register and inspect veterinary facilities in this state.
Vital Registration
Phone: 304-558-2931 Website: https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/VR
Its mission is to collect certificates of vital events such as birth, marriage, death, and fetal deaths (also known as still births).
Volunteer West Virginia
Phone: 304-558-0111 Website: https://volunteer.wv.gov
Volunteer West Virginia, the state's Commission for National and Community Service challenges West Virginians to strengthen their communities through service and volunteerism. We identify and mobilize resources, promote an ethic of service, and empower communities to solve problems and improve the quality of life for individuals and families.

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Water and Waste Management, Division of (DWWM)
Phone: 304-926-0495 Website: https://dep.wv.gov/WWE
The Division of Water and Waste Management's (DWWM) mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the state's watersheds for the benefit and safety of all its citizens through implementation of programs controlling hazardous waste, solid waste and surface & groundwater pollution, from any source.
Water Development Authority
Phone: 304-414-6500 Website: https://www.wvwda.org
The West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) is the agency that coordinates the financing and closing for all infrastructure loans and economic development loans and provides financing for the design, construction, improvement and acquisition of wastewater and water facilities to Local Governmental Agencies (LGAs--municipalities, public service districts and other political subdivisions).
West Virginia Tourism Office
Phone: 304-558-2200 Website: https://wvtourism.com
The Division of Tourism, in partnership with the private sector tourism industry, works to cultivate a world-class travel and tourism industry through the creation of jobs, stimulation of investment, expansion of current tourism businesses, and promotion of a positive state image; thereby, improving the way of life for West Virginians.
Women's Commission
Phone: 304-558-6073 Website: https://www.wvdhhr.org/wvwc
The West Virginia Women's Commission promotes the status and empowerment of all West Virginia women through advocacy, research, education, and consensus building. The Commission exists to foster women's economic, political, educational, and social development; to ensure their full participation in society; and to recognize their achievements.
Work Force West Virginia
Phone: 304-558-7024 Website: https://workforcewv.org
WorkForce West Virginia is a network of work force development services designed to provide West Virginia's citizens and employers the opportunity to compete in a global economy. WorkForce West Virginia makes available education and training to ensure citizens have the skills needed to meet the needs of current and future employers.