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Disability services in Putnam County, West Virginia

111 listings serve Putnam County: 11 Confirmed Profiles and 100 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Listings that serve the county in each area. 19 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental9Mental and Behavioral Health23Physical and Mobility26Sensory3Neurological and Chronic Health23Veterans and Military Families7

How to get services in Putnam County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Putnam County is shown.

Start here West Virginia Medicaid · West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (877) 716-1212 · Apply at your county DoHS office, Monday through Friday. You can ask for a home visit.

People who get SSI in West Virginia get Medicaid automatically and do not have to apply at the local DoHS office.

People who do not get SSI can apply at DoHS; people with high medical bills may qualify through spenddown. Long-term care Medicaid covers nursing home and waiver services.

For children: Children with Disabilities Community Services Program (CDCSP): West Virginia's TEFRA-type option for children with disabilities; call the Bureau for Medical Services at 304-558-1700.

If you work: Medicaid Work Incentive (M-WIN): for people with disabilities who are working.

Steps

  1. Apply online at WVPATH, call 1-877-716-1212, or go to your county DoHS office.
  2. Ask for help filling out the form if you need it.
  3. Send the proofs DoHS asks for.
  4. If you need waiver services, also send the waiver application or MNER to Acentra Health.
  5. Keep your approval notice; you can reprint it from WVPATH.

Have these ready

  • Social Security number
  • Proof of income
  • Bank statements
  • Proof of disability
  • Proof of West Virginia address

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Waiver (IDDW) Has a waiting list

People age 3 and older with an intellectual disability or related developmental condition who meet ICF/IID level of care and live in West Virginia.

Start with: Acentra Health (state waiver contractor), IDDW · (866) 385-8920 · Website (opens in a new tab)

If no slot is open, approved applicants go on a managed enrollment list (waitlist).

Steps

  1. Fill out the IDDW application form.
  2. Send it to Acentra by mail (1007 Bullitt St. Suite 200, Charleston, WV 25301), fax (866-521-6882), or email (wviddwaiver@kepro.com).
  3. Pick a psychologist from the list Acentra mails you and return your choice within 14 days.
  4. Go to the evaluation appointment.
  5. If approved and no slot is open, ask about the Waitlist Support Grant (304-356-4811) while you wait.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Putnam County

Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver Waiting list varies

People age 3 and older with a traumatic brain injury (or a near-drowning injury) who meet nursing facility level of care and the Rancho Los Amigos score rules.

Start with: Acentra Health (state waiver contractor), TBIW · (866) 385-8920 · Website (opens in a new tab)

The program has a waitlist when slots are full.

Steps

  1. Get the MNER form from Acentra Health.
  2. Ask your doctor, physician assistant, neuropsychologist, or nurse practitioner to fill it out and send it.
  3. Send it to Acentra at 1007 Bullitt Street Suite 200, Charleston, WV 25301, or fax 1-866-607-9903.
  4. Complete the medical and financial eligibility steps.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Putnam County

Older adults and people with physical disabilities

Aged and Disabled Waiver Has a waiting list

Adults 18 and older who need nursing facility level of care and meet Medicaid financial rules.

Start with: Acentra Health (state waiver contractor), ADW · (844) 723-7811 · Website (opens in a new tab)

ADW has a waitlist; the average wait last fiscal year was 44 days.

Steps

  1. Ask your doctor, physician assistant, or nurse to fill out the Medical Necessity Evaluation Request (MNER).
  2. Have them send it to Acentra-ADW by fax (866-212-5053) or mail.
  3. Complete the financial and medical eligibility steps.
  4. While waiting, call the WV Aging and Disability Network at 1-866-981-2372 for other help.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Putnam County

Mental health

Children with Serious Emotional Disorder Waiver No waiting list

Children and youth ages 3 to 21 with a serious emotional disorder who need intensive services to stay at home.

Start with: WV Crisis and Referral line, then Acentra Health (CSEDW) · 844-435-7498 (844-HELP4WV) · Website (opens in a new tab)

West Virginia reported no one waiting for its mental health waiver in KFF's 2026 state data.

Steps

  1. Call the WV Crisis and Referral line at 844-HELP4WV to start.
  2. Fill out the CSEDW application.
  3. Send it to Acentra by mail, fax (866-473-2354), or email (wvcsedw@kepro.com).
  4. Complete the assessment Acentra sets up.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Putnam County

Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked 2026-10-09.

Confirmed Profiles based in Putnam County

Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.

How West Virginia pays for services

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