Local and Nationwide Resources!
Camden Clark Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center is the local hospital fully equipped with a 24/7 emergency center.
Westbrook Health Services
Westbrook offers many different services, including one that is most useful for the homeless population. This service is provided through an outreach branch of Westbrook called Connections. They are located at 2601 Dudley Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101.
Contacts for Connections are:
Tristram Spitsnaugle - tspitsnaugle@westbrookhealth.com
Daulton DuVall - dduvall@westbrookhealth.com
Erin Yeater - eyeater@westbrookhealth.com
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Crisis Hotline - Westbrook
Westbrook offers a 24-hour crisis hotline where they provide immediate assistance for those experiencing a crisis. The contact for this hotline is 1-800-579-5844.
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Help4WV
Help-4-WV is a local hotline within the state of WV that assists with helping those who struggle with substance use disorder and seeking treatment. 1-844-435-7498 or help4wv.com.
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Caring.com
Caring.com is a free online resources website consisting of articles and tools that help seniors and caregivers in looking for the best senior care out there. In this article, they tackle the predicament of homelessness among the senior community and what programs are currently available to help them. Several useful information such as eligibility and application are available and you can find the list of housing assistance per state. Initiatives for veterans are also accessible. http://caring.com/caregivers/emergency-housing-guide
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Goodwill
Goodwill is more than a second hand clothing store. They offer limitless opportunities for career training and advancement. http://www.goodwillkv.com/
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Food Pantries
There are several resources for food within the community. Here you will find lists of food pantries, hot meals, and any requirements to receive these services.