Local help in Charleston

Where to file a name change

Name change and ID help 5

• Women's Health Center of West Virginia^[3][4]

  Informed-consent hormone therapy for adults (no therapist letter), PrEP, HIV and STI testing, insurance prior-authorization help, and name and gender marker change support.

  • Cost varies
  304-344-9834510 W. Washington St., Charleston, WV 25302

• Legal Aid of West Virginia^[5][6]

  Free legal help for eligible low-income people, including name change petitions. Administrative office in Charleston; helpline 866-255-4370.

  • Free
  866-255-4370922 Quarrier Street, 4th Floor, Charleston, WV 25301

• Fairness West Virginia^[7]

  Statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization; Name & Gender Change Guide and resource directory.

  • Free
  681-265-9062405 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301

• ACLU of West Virginia^[7]

  Civil rights organization that takes impact cases; submit an online legal assistance request.

  • Free
  304-345-9246

• West Virginia Transgender Coalition^[7]

  Statewide grassroots trans group with monthly Zoom meetings and a Discord for peer support. Email wvtranscoalition@gmail.com.

  • Free
  • Community reported

Sexual health, PrEP, and testing 1

• West Virginia Health Right^[8][9]

  Free clinic for uninsured and underinsured people; PrEP, STI testing, free family planning, behavioral health, and pharmacy.

  • Free
  • Sees uninsured patients
  304-414-59301520 Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311

Mental health and support 2

• Rainbow Pride of West Virginia^[7]

  Charleston-based Pride organization hosting community events and the annual Pride festival.

  • Free

• Trans Lifeline^[7]

  Peer-support hotline run by and for trans people, 877-565-8860.

  • Free
  877-565-8860