United Way 2-1-1
Anywhere
Free, 24/7 referral line. Finds the smaller church and community funds near their address that open up week to week. Also 1-888-421-1266, or text a ZIP code to 898-211.
2-1-1- Who
- Anyone
Job and Income Help in Alabama
Statewide programs for job training, job placement and income support, plus local help in every county. Pick your county for the full local list.
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Statewide programs
AlabamaWorks Career Centers
Alabama Department of Workforce
Statewide, AL
Job search, resume help and training referrals at 57 career centers statewide.
334-309-9000- Who
- Any job seeker
- helpdesk.alabamaworks@workforce.alabama.gov
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
Paid part-time job training (about 20 hours a week) to help older workers into regular jobs.
1-800-243-5463- Who
- Age 55+, unemployed, income under 125% of poverty
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Ticket to Work
Social Security Administration
Federal
Free job training, placement and benefits counseling so people on disability benefits can work.
1-866-968-7842- Who
- Ages 18-64 receiving SSDI or SSI based on disability
- TicketToWork@ssa.gov
Unemployment Compensation
Alabama Department of Workforce
Statewide, AL
Weekly payments to workers who lost a job through no fault of their own.
1-866-234-5382- Who
- Workers unemployed through no fault of their own
Family Assistance (TANF) and JOBS
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Statewide, AL
Temporary cash help plus job training for low-income families with children.
Apply online or at the county DHR office- Who
- Low-income families with children under 18
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration
Federal
Monthly benefits for people who can't work because of a disability and have enough work credits.
1-800-772-1213- Who
- Workers with a qualifying disability and enough work history