Kanawha Valley Collective

Kanawha Valley Collective is an Association / Organization in Charleston, WV. It operates as a Continuum of Care working to prevent and end homelessness in Kanawha, Clay, Boone, and Putnam counties. The organization provides housing assistance through a Centralized Assessment Team (CAT) that helps individuals and families access emergency shelter and housing programs. A Diversion Specialist assists in identifying alternative options to shelter, while a short assessment determines eligibility for resources such as Rapid Re-Housing, Transitional Housing, or Permanent Supportive Housing. The CAT facilitates warm transfers between clients, members, and housing providers. For those with chronic homelessness and a disability, the Housing First program offers permanent support housing units with rent based on a portion of income, administered by Covenant House.

The organization also coordinates addiction and recovery services, connecting clients with compassionate care and treatment providers. Referrals are available for women through Recovery Point and for men through Samaritan Inn and Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home. Additional support includes Suboxone programs via Cabin Creek Health Systems and referrals for addiction and mental health support through 844Help4WV. Veteran services are a key component of the collective's work, linking service members with trusted organizations that honor their service. These partners include the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance for disability claims and licensing, the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery for burial benefits, and the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center Homeless Veterans Program for case management, outreach, and employment services. Coalfield Community Action Partnership provides housing location and utility assistance, while the Veteran Center offers readjustment counseling and benefits help.

Located at 1015 Smith Street, the office is situated in a dense civic and community hub. It is less than a quarter mile from the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia Public Broadcasting, and the KCEAA Clinic. The Elizabeth Harden Gilmore House, a historic building, is also within a short walking distance, as are the Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center and the seasonal stalls of Capitol Market. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Kanawha Valley Collective holds a rating of 3.50 based on 11 reviews. As a central coordinating body for housing, recovery, and veteran support in the region, it serves as a critical point of entry for residents in Charleston and the surrounding four counties seeking to secure stable housing and essential social services.