New County Directory Lists McDowell Services, Emergency Contacts
Local officials and nonprofit groups have compiled a consolidated directory of essential county services for McDowell residents. The resource aggregates emergency, health, social service, and administrative contacts to help families navigate recovery, routine needs, and seasonal changes in hours and locations.
A new directory drawing from county and community listings offers a single reference for McDowell County residents seeking emergency help, government offices, health services, and community supports. The guide brings together key contacts such as the 911 Center in Welch, the McDowell County Office of Emergency Services, municipal police non emergency lines for Welch, Northfork, Gary, War and other towns, and county administrative offices responsible for property, probate and public records.
The directory lists County Commission and County Clerk offices in Welch, along with Circuit Court Clerk and magistrate contact points available through the county commission site. Health and human service entries include the county health department for routine public health questions and clinic information, and the McDowell County Commission on Aging which provides senior services, in home supports and congregate meals with local office contacts. Community support listings point readers to food pantries, community meal programs and emergency distributions maintained by local nonprofits. Shelter and disaster recovery guidance is routed through local emergency management and state disaster pages for declared events.
Transportation and documentation resources are included, noting temporary and mobile state services such as West Virginia DMV locations that have served Welch since the February 2025 flooding. The directory emphasizes that addresses and phone numbers are representative. Residents should consult the cited local pages for live updates before traveling to an office or program, and for urgent needs call 911. For non emergency assistance contact the county office or the listed nonprofit directly as many local groups adjust hours seasonally.
The consolidation matters for day to day access and disaster resilience. Centralizing contact information reduces barriers for older residents and families who rely on timely information for benefits, medical appointments and food assistance. It also highlights institutional responsibilities, underscoring the importance of up to date online information from county and municipal sites to maintain continuity of services during and after emergencies.
The resource was assembled from local sources including the FACES Family Resource Network resource directory, the McDowell County Commission website, the City of Welch site and McDowell County Commission on Aging location pages. Residents are encouraged to use those pages for the most current contact information and service hours.
