Consumer Credit Counseling Service of The Mid-Ohio Valley, Inc.

08/31/2026

08/07/2026

This morning, Rachel Elliott, Program Director from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid-Ohio Valley, spoke to The Wood County Rotary Club at the Vienna Community Building in Jackson Park. Rachel spoke of their mission of financial literacy and how CCCS serves many individuals in the MOV to provide a fix for a variety of financial challenges many face. From teaching young people about “the game of life” and making good financial decisions to collaborative efforts with local businesses that provide direction on making informed decisions about financial matters. There are no charges for the services provided by CCCS. They receive grants that help them provide many services and their representative payee program through Social Security allows a minimal fee to be charged. They offer debt counseling services and help set up programs with their clients to help get debt paid off in a realistic timeframe. Annually, CCCS serves over 2500 individuals in the MOV with offices in Parkersburg, Ripley and Charleston. On November 7, they will hold their annual Mystery Dinner at Grand Pointe Conference Center and they also hold an annual golf tournament that help them provide their much needed services. Their office is located at 2435 Dudley Avenue in Parkersburg. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 304-485-3144 or go to their website at www.wvcccs.org. Thank you all for the great work you are doing to help many families in our region.

08/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we remember our longtime volunteer, Art Hunt, who passed away last week.

Art generously gave his time to support CCCS with administrative duties, but his impact went far beyond the work he completed. He was always a joy to talk with and had countless stories that kept us entertained and smiling. Whether the conversation was about his beloved cats, a good cup of coffee, computers, mechanics, or just about anything else, he always had something interesting to share.

Most of all, his love for his wife, Mary, whom he fondly referred to as “the boss”, was always evident. The warmth and humor with which he spoke of her reflected just how much she meant to him.

We are deeply grateful for the time, knowledge, laughter, friendship, and kindness he shared with our team. He will be greatly missed, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary, his family, and all who loved him.

**Pictured here are Mary and Art Hunt with their beautiful Christmas tree that they donated to CCCS. Something we will continue to enjoy each Holiday season.

07/28/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Carly! 🎉

Carly is one of the newest members of our team and serves as a Representative Payee. She is already working hard to provide exceptional care and support to her clients. We are so grateful to have her on and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the future!

Please join us in wishing Carly a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈

07/17/2026

Follow us every other Friday on WTAP’s Daybreak for a fabulous financial tip from our Team. Here’s one on credit cards. 💳

07/09/2026

🎉 Exciting News from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid-Ohio Valley! 🎉

We are thrilled to officially welcome Christin Wesley as our Program Director for our Charleston office!

We're also excited to announce that CCCS is now fully operating from our Charleston office and ready to serve the community from our new location at:

📍 815 Court Street, Charleston, WV

Whether you're working toward buying a home, improving your financial situation, preventing foreclosure or eviction, managing debt, or simply looking for trusted financial guidance, our team is here to help.

Our Charleston office proudly offers:
🏡 Housing Counseling
💰 Financial Counseling and Coaching
📚 Financial Education and Literacy Programs
🤝 Financial Advocacy and Resource Navigation
💙 Representative Payee Services
🎓 Financial Literacy Classes for schools, employers, nonprofits, churches, and community groups

We would love to partner with local organizations, businesses, schools, and community groups to provide financial education and connect individuals and families with the resources they need to achieve their housing and financial goals.

If your organization would like to schedule a financial literacy class, learn more about our services, or discuss referral opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 Call us at 304-485-3141 to schedule an appointment or learn more.

Please join us in welcoming Christin to the CCCS family as we continue expanding our mission of helping our communities achieve financial wellness throughout the Kanawha Valley and beyond!

07/07/2026

Please be advised that due to roadwork taking place along Dudley Avenue, visitors coming to our Parkersburg office may experience delays when entering the parking lot.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as the roadwork continues through this week.

07/06/2026

💙 To our Mid-Ohio Valley neighbors 💙
This has been a hard weekend for our community. If the Peoples Cartage fire has touched your home, your family, or your peace of mind, please know you don’t have to figure this out on your own.
Whether you’re renting, own your home, or you’re a landlord trying to support your tenants, our HUD-certified counselors are here to walk alongside you with:
• Help gathering documents & organizing records for insurance or assistance
• Support keeping up with rent, mortgage & household bills
• Connections to food, shelter & other local resources
• Guidance for landlords navigating this alongside their tenants
• Guidance if you’re facing unemployment or a loss of income due to the fire
• Personalized budget assistance to help you plan through this season
We proudly serve families across both West Virginia and Ohio, and every conversation is free and confidential. However you’ve been affected, we’re just a call away.

🤝 To local organizations, agencies, and businesses: if you have resources available for those impacted, we’d love to connect and help get the word out. Reach out and let’s work together.

📞 (304) 485-3141
📍 2435 Dudley Ave., Parkersburg, WV 26101
🌐 www.wvcccs.org
🕐 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Request an appointment online anytime, or call us during office hours.
Please share this with a neighbor who might need it.💙

07/05/2026

The Red Cross has established an emergency shelter here at the Resiliency Center located at 328 2nd Street, and we are open and ready to serve individuals directly impacted and displaced by the fire in South Parkersburg today.

They are continuing to monitor the need for an emergency shelter at this time and stand ready to serve the community. This is the only emergency shelter currently operating in Wood County at this time.

For a list of Red Cross shelters please click here:
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

07/03/2026

In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, as our staff enjoys time with family and friends.
We will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

From all of us at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid-Ohio Valley, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙