🗣️ MountainHeart is conducting a Community Needs Assessment, and your input matters! Help shape services and resources in your area by completing a quick survey.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to get started: https://fayettecommneeds.mthtwv.org/
📞 Questions? Call us at 304-682-8271
🌐 Learn more: mthtwv.org
“Working Together with Individuals, Families, and Communities by Providing Resources for a Better Life.”
MountainHeart Community Services has received funding through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to provide support to individuals and families in Fayette County.
If you or someone you know is in need, we’re here to help with:
✔ Utility Assistance
✔ Rent or Housing Support
✔ Job Training & Education Assistance
✔ Other supportive services
📍 Who’s eligible? Low-income individuals and families in Fayette County who meet CSBG guidelines.
📞 Call us at 304-682-8271
🔗 Apply online: https://www.mylitt.com/
🌐 Learn more: http://www.mountainheartwv.org/
Let’s work together to build stronger communities in Fayette County! 💙
As part of MountainHeart’s ongoing efforts to support healthy families and reduce food insecurity across our 22-county service area, our Food Insecurities Committee has released the Summer 2025 Newsletter — packed with important tips, seasonal safety reminders, and valuable community resources.
Food Safety Tips for summer outings and cookouts (including how to avoid the “Danger Zone” for food temperatures)
Outdoor Safety advice covering insect bites, poisonous plants, and sun/heat precautions
Cooling Center Guidance and hydration reminders for heat-related health
Nutrition Resources such as:
Free cooking classes and food programs
The SuperCook recipe app
USDA Summer Meals Finder
Mountaineer Food Bank’s updated food access tools
Gardening & Growing Opportunities through WVU Extension’s Grow This! Challenge
💡 Plus, you’ll find contact information for MountainHeart team members across the state who can connect you to local food and nutrition resources.
👉 Click here to download the July–September 2025 MountainHeart Food Insecurities Newsletter (PDF)
Want to share your food insecurity or nutrition success story? Reach out to one of our team members listed in the newsletter—we’d love to highlight your journey in a future issue!
“ParentGuidance.org empowers families by providing free access to professional coaching, educational tools, and emotional support—helping parents navigate mental health challenges and build stronger connections with their children. This program is more than a service; it’s a lifeline for families across West Virginia.”
— Cook Center for Human Connection
Families across West Virginia now have access to free mental health and wellness coaching, thanks to a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Education and the Cook Center for Human Connection.
ParentGuidance.org offers confidential, one-on-one coaching sessions led by trained professionals using proven methods like cognitive behavioral therapy. These virtual sessions are tailored to fit busy schedules and can be a lifeline for parents and caregivers facing challenges such as:
Limited access to therapy or mental health services
Concerns about stigma or judgment
Navigating behavioral or emotional concerns with their children
In addition to coaching, ParentGuidance.org offers a library of on-demand video courses, expert Q&A through the “Ask a Therapist” feature, and live mental health series for families and educators. Everything is provided at no cost.
This initiative is more than a resource—it’s a movement to support mental health in every home and school.
📝 Download the resources below to learn more and get started:
🌐 Visit ParentGuidance.org to sign up and take the first step toward a healthier, more connected family.
Save the Children WV has an exciting scholarship opportunity available for individuals who reside in the following counties. This could be for child care providers (center, facility, home providers, afterschool providers) or any adult wanting to pursue one of the options listed below (such as a parent or caregiver who would like to enter an education related field).
The following scholarship opportunities are available.
Eligibility requirements:
Eligible Majors:
These scholarships are funded through June 30, 2029, so it is possible that individuals that enroll now can have their entire college tuition covered over their college career. For questions or to express interest in applying for this opportunity, please email Brooke Hunter ASSISTANT STATE DIRECTOR, WEST VIRGINIA – PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION at brhunter@savechildren.org Mobile: 304•412•4799
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When disaster strikes, quick access to assistance is crucial. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) provides disaster aid to those affected, helping individuals and families recover. If you need assistance, here’s what you need to know about applying.
You can apply in two ways:
For additional state help, dial 211.
To ensure a smooth application process, have the following details ready:
FEMA can send disaster assistance funds directly to your bank account. Be sure to provide your:
After applying, you will receive a FEMA registration number. Keep this number handy for future inquiries or updates on your case.
Disaster assistance is available to all, regardless of race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster, don’t hesitate to apply for the help you need.
For more information and to start your application, visit DisasterAssistance.gov today.
