Charleston, WV CARE Office

06/12/2026

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🚲🎉 Regatta’s FREE Bike Giveaway is Here! 🎉🚲

Ready to ride? Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is giving away bicycles to youth in our community! 🌟

How do you get a bike?
📞 A parent or guardian can call 304.585.0038 to reserve a bicycle.
⚠️ Bike sizes are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

💬 Tag a family below who might benefit from this opportunity.
📲 Share this post to help us reach local youth and families who would love a new set of wheels!

Let’s get more kids outside, active, and enjoying the ride! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️💙

06/11/2026

🔥 🥵 Stay Cool out there! 😎 🥶

☀️ Heat Advisory in Effect ☀️

The US National Weather Service Charleston WV has issued a Heat Advisory for Kanawha County through 6 PM today. Heat index values up to 100° are expected.

Beat the heat with these simple precautions:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Limit prolonged time outdoors
❄️ Take breaks in cool spaces
👵 Check on older adults, neighbors, and those without access to cooling

Need a place to cool off? Stop by one of the locations below.

📍 Kanawha City Community Center
3511 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM

📍 North Charleston Community Center
2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM

📍 Roosevelt Community Center
502 Ruffner Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon - 8 PM

📍 Bream SHOP
317 Washington St West, Charleston,
Operating Hours: 1 PM - 4 PM

📍 Centralized Assessment (CAT) Office
1015 Smith Street, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: 8:30 AM - 7 PM

🏊 Our City Pools and Splashpads are also available:
https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/city-departments/parks-recreation

📍 Kanawha City Community Center Pool
3511 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon – 6PM

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Pool
314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon – 6PM

📍 North Charleston Community Center Pool
2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV
Operating Hours: Noon – 6PM

📍 East End Community Park Splashpad
1564 Dixie Street, Charleston, WV 25311

📍 Magic Island Splashpad
101 Kanawha Boulevard W.

06/02/2026

We love day of caring! 💚

SAVE THE DATE 💙❤️💛
Day of Caring 2026 is coming!

For 21 years, our community has come together to make a difference across Central West Virginia, and we’re getting ready for 2026.

📅 Volunteer & team registration opens June 10
🗓️ Day of Caring: September 16, 2026

Last year, 1,026 volunteers served across 64 project sites throughout our region. This year, we’re ready to make an even greater impact together.

Because Day of Caring is more than a day, it’s what happens when a community unites in service.

05/12/2026

Don’t forget to get out and vote today! ❤️🤍💙

04/24/2026

We love Alicia and are so grateful to have her working with us everyday 💙 The impact she has on the people we serve is truly unmatched.

It's Second Chance Month. It's a time to recognize people who are making positive changes in their lives after overcoming addiction and criminal issues. Sheila Moran from First Choice Services stopped by First Look at Four with Alicia Leyda, a peer representative working with the Charleston Police D...

04/20/2026

🚨 Employers and Job Seekers — You're Invited!

Jobs & Hope WV is proud to host a Second Chance Job Fair on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Charleston Town Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Center Court.

This event will bring together employers ready to hire and job seekers ready to work. Employers will have the opportunity to connect with motivated candidates, while job seekers can explore career opportunities with businesses that believe in second chances. 🤝

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕙 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Charleston Town Center — Center Court

🔎 Learn more about the Second Chance Job Fair:
https://jobsandhope.wv.gov/second-chance-job-fair-charleston-wv-may-2026/

📝 Register as an employer or job seeker:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dY2DC0HFgP

Together, we can create opportunities, strengthen our workforce and support second chances across West Virginia. 💼

04/14/2026

04/11/2026

Katie and Alicia are at the Family Care Maternal Health Fair at 108 Washington street W!

Come join us, there’s a lot of good resources here 😊

03/21/2026

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center is expanding to Charleston with outpatient services!

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center is expanding treatment options in West Virginia with the opening of a new outpatient program in Charleston, WV, offering flexible, structured support for individuals in recovery. The outpatient services allow clients to attend regular therapy and counseling sessions while living at home, helping them balance treatment with everyday responsibilities as they work toward long-term sobriety.


Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

03/18/2026

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🔔 Daily Reminder:
You're not alone. Help is always available

If you're concerned that you or someone you know may be dealing with mental health or substance use problems, there are resources available to help: samhsa.gov/find-help