Useful Phone Numbers of
West Virginia Agencies

Bureau for Public Health
(304) 558-2971

Bureau for Community Support
(304) 558-0298

Bureau for Medical Services
(304) 926-1700

Commission on Aging
(304) 558-3317

Geriatrics & Long Term Care
(304) 558-3317

Hospice Council of West Virginia
(304) 768-8523

Kanawha Charleston Health Department
(304) 348-8080

Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification
(304) 558-0500

West Virginia Health Care Association (304) 346-4575

West Virginia Home Health Services
(304) 926-1646

West Virginia Long Term Care Ombudsman Office
(800) 834-0598

West Virginia Health Care Authority
(304) 558-7000

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
(304) 558-0684

Medicare Appeals
(800) 365-5899

West Virginia Alzheimers Association (304) 343-2717

 

Supporting Caregivers

Health care providers are in a unique position to support caregivers. In many cases the health care community is the first place that a caregiver begins to solicit information pertaining to their caregiving situation. WVCaregivers.org has been developed with this thought in mind and a number of documents are available to West Virginia health care providers to help them support caregivers that come to them seeking help and information.

• Brochures
• Posters
• Documents to assist in preparation of living wills and advance directives
• Family Conversations - A booklet that contains useful guidelines to assist individuals with the task of discussing future health care decisions with their family members.

Additional copies of these resources are available to the West Virginia health care community. To request information, please contact us.

Resources to Share with Caregivers

Map of Services
Use this map to learn more about resources available in your region. All services are organized by county.

Medicare Basics: A Guide for Caregivers

Online Resources

Discussing Future Health Care Decisions with Family

Create a Living Will

Understanding Medical Powers of Attorney