Eastern Regional Family Resource Network

06/15/2026

Have you had a change in your household? 🏠

Whether it’s a change in income or other household updates, SNAP recipients are required to report certain changes by the 10th of the following month. Keep your benefits accurate and up-to-date!

Learn what you need to know: https://bfa.wv.gov/snap

06/11/2026

With the recent release of HUD's 2025 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), many people are taking a closer look at homelessness data across the country. We thought this would be a great time to reshare our 2026 Point-in-Time Count findings, which represent the most current data available for our state.

Interested in digging deeper into the numbers? Visit the 'Data' tab on our website to explore our most recent Point-in-Time Count findings and compare them with data from years past!

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Increased income guidelines

06/04/2026

West Virginia Department of Human Services today announced applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ELIEAP) will be accepted from June 8 through June 26, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.

The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating or cooling bills. Residents whose primary heating and cooling source is gas or electricity must provide a termination notice or a past due utility bill when applying for ELIEAP. Households using other primary heating sources or bulk fuel may qualify for assistance if their heating fuel levels are critically low during the application period.

Households that received a direct payment through the regular Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) must verify that the benefit was used for home heating expenses. Applicants must submit a current receipt equal to the amount of LIEAP assistance received along with their ELIEAP application. Failure to provide verification of payment will result in denial of the application.

Eligibility for ELIEAP is based on household income, household size, and responsibility for paying home heating or cooling costs. To qualify, households must meet all program requirements and be experiencing an energy emergency that could disrupt their primary heating or cooling source if assistance is not provided.

The income limit for Fiscal Year 2026 is 60 percent of the State Median Income. The maximum allowable gross income levels for ELIEAP Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 are listed below:

*For each additional household member, add $688. Households whose countable income exceeds the maximum allowable amount are not eligible for assistance. Certain types of income may be excluded when determining ELIEAP eligibility.

Residents must apply in person at their local DoHS office. A directory of local offices is available at dohs.wv.gov/field-offices. Applications will be processed while funding remains available.

06/01/2026

West Virginia has been selected as one of only 10 states nationwide to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, a federal initiative that will help expand access to comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across the state.

“This selection represents a significant opportunity for West Virginia to strengthen and expand access to behavioral health services across the state,” said Christina Mullins, Acting Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Human Services. “Participation in the CCBHC Demonstration Program will help support a more coordinated, comprehensive, and sustainable behavioral health system for West Virginians, particularly in rural and underserved communities.”

The program was expanded under Section 11001 of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 and is jointly administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).

Federal officials recognized West Virginia for completing the foundational work necessary to implement a strong statewide demonstration program, including planning efforts related to clinic certification, service delivery, and payment systems.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, administered through the West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) and Bureau for Medical Services (BMS), are designed to provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. The model emphasizes integrated care, crisis response services, care coordination, and evidence-based treatment practices to improve outcomes for individuals and families.

Participation in the demonstration program increases the federal Medicaid match rate for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services. The enhanced funding structure will help strengthen the sustainability of behavioral health services and support continued investment in community-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment across West Virginia.

Over the next four years, West Virginia will work with federal partners to implement the demonstration program and expand access to comprehensive, community-based behavioral health services for West Virginians.

For more information about CCBHCs or to find a clinic near you, visit: https://bbh.wv.gov/providers-and-partners/west-virginia-certified-community-behavioral-health-clinics-ccbhcs

05/28/2026

When reporting a concern, providing thorough and accurate information is the most powerful way to help a child. For more information visit https://bss.wv.gov/centralized-intake-abuse-and-neglect.

05/23/2026

Our Babies: Safe and Sound Annual Training presented by Dr. Lori Frasier. There are two dates available to attend this training:
*June 11th from 9-12
*June 25th from 9-12

Register here or via the QR code-
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/58iFKJjsSbmsXPrGXCxmPw