Who is MountainHeart?
MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency that was incorporated in 1965 in accordance with the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. embraces our role as the leader in providing pathways of opportunities for all to hold the power for their own success in achieving an enriched quality of life.
What can mountainheart
do for me?
MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. has a variety of programs available to qualifying individuals and families throughout West Virginia.
MountainHeart’s Mission
Working together with individuals, families, and communities to provide resources for a better life.
THE PROMISE OF COMMUNITY ACTION
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Our Programs & Services
MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. has a variety of programs available to qualifying individuals and families throughout West Virginia.
Child Care
Resource & Referral
Assist eligible parents who work, attain training or attend school with child care subsidies (financial assistance). Educate consumers on selecting quality child care and provide referrals. Provide training, technical assistance and resources to child care providers. Grant funded from the WV Department of Health and Human Resources.
Consulting Services
Business development
Provides businesses with consulting, training and technical assistance. This includes organizational analysis, financial resource development (including grant writing), strategic planning & development, board & staff training and process & systems evaluation.
Early Head Start
Is dedicated to providing quality services in a caring environment that meets the needs of the children (birth to age three), families and communities. The program also serves families with pregnant moms providing support for the expectant mother through education, health checks, socialization meetings and classes.
Energy Assistance
Helps low income individuals with financial support to maintain utilities.
Free Tax Service
EITC/VITA
(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Grant funded assistance to help reduce tax burdens, boost income and help people move from public assistance to work.
Head Start
Serves families with children ages 3-5 providing them with the foundation of skills and knowledge they need to be successful in school and in life.
Home Improvement
Construction at Affordable Rates
MountainHeart provides affordable services including drywall, painting, roofing, flooring, siding, and other home repairs. Cabinet installations, decks, room additions, remodels and new home construction is also available. This is not a grant funded program.
Parents As TEachers
An early childhood home visiting program designed to help parents learn more about parenting, support child development and help with the challenges of parenting.
Weatherization
Provides assistance to reduce energy costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and children by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.
West Virginia
Birth To Three
Home visitation program for infants and toddlers who are experiencing a developmental delay or who are at risk for delay. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment and are free of cost for families. Funding provided through Part C of IDEA.
Contact Us
Contact your local MountainHeart office or use our contact form by clicking the link below.
