Need help right now?
Use the number that matches what is happening. These are tap-to-call links you can save in your phone.
Police, fire, ambulance, or another immediate emergency
Suicide, mental health, or emotional crisis support
Local food, shelter, transportation, healthcare, and basic-needs referrals
West Virginia behavioral health, crisis, and recovery support
Get through today
Keep the basics together and get somewhere safe
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Keep your release papers, phone, and medications together
Put your documents, charger, medication, and any facility paperwork in one place. If you need help organizing the next steps, use the first-week guide.
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Secure transportation from the facility
Ask your release contact, probation or parole officer, or a trusted person for a ride. If you still need local transportation help, use Basic Needs Resources.
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Confirm a safe place to sleep tonight
If your plan falls through, call 211 or HELP4WV. You can also find shelters and transitional housing in Housing Resources.
Cover your essentials
Food, water, connection, and documents come first
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Get food and water
Call 211 and ask for a food pantry, meal program, or water near you. Our Basic Needs Resources can help you find local support.
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Call a trusted family member or support person
You can keep it simple: “I’m out, and I need help making a safe plan.” For support with reconnection, visit the family reunification guide.
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Start your ID and document next steps
Do not worry about doing everything today. Start with the document you need most for your next appointment, job, housing, or benefit. Follow the ID and documents guide.
Make the next plan
Write down what happens after the first three days
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Write down your next supervision or health appointment
Put the date, time, address, and transportation plan in your phone. If you need help keeping the rest of the week organized, use the first-week guide.
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Start your benefits and work plan
Choose one small next step, like calling a benefits office or asking about job training. The jobs and benefits guide can help you begin.
Tell us what you need
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Talk with usThis page shares general information and local starting points, not legal, medical, or emergency advice. Services and hours can change. Call 911 for immediate danger, and ask a qualified professional about your specific situation.