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
Social Security, SSI and Medicaid Help in Alabama
Statewide programs for help with Social Security, SSI, SSDI and Medicaid, plus local help in every county. Pick your county for the full local list.
Pick your county
- Autauga County (1 local)
- Baldwin County (1 local)
- Barbour County (1 local)
- Bibb County (1 local)
- Blount County (1 local)
- Bullock County (1 local)
- Butler County (1 local)
- Calhoun County (1 local)
- Chambers County (1 local)
- Cherokee County (1 local)
- Chilton County (1 local)
- Choctaw County (1 local)
- Clarke County (1 local)
- Clay County (1 local)
- Cleburne County (1 local)
- Coffee County (1 local)
- Colbert County (1 local)
- Conecuh County (1 local)
- Coosa County (1 local)
- Covington County (1 local)
- Crenshaw County (1 local)
- Cullman County (1 local)
- Dale County (1 local)
- Dallas County (1 local)
- DeKalb County (1 local)
- Elmore County (1 local)
- Escambia County (1 local)
- Etowah County (1 local)
- Fayette County (1 local)
- Franklin County (1 local)
- Geneva County (1 local)
- Greene County (1 local)
- Hale County (1 local)
- Henry County (1 local)
- Houston County (1 local)
- Jackson County (1 local)
- Jefferson County (3 local)
- Lamar County (1 local)
- Lauderdale County (1 local)
- Lawrence County (1 local)
- Lee County (1 local)
- Limestone County (1 local)
- Lowndes County (1 local)
- Macon County (1 local)
- Madison County (1 local)
- Marengo County (1 local)
- Marion County (1 local)
- Marshall County (1 local)
- Mobile County (1 local)
- Monroe County (1 local)
- Montgomery County (1 local)
- Morgan County (1 local)
- Perry County (1 local)
- Pickens County (1 local)
- Pike County (1 local)
- Randolph County (1 local)
- Russell County (1 local)
- St. Clair County (1 local)
- Shelby County (1 local)
- Sumter County (1 local)
- Talladega County (1 local)
- Tallapoosa County (1 local)
- Tuscaloosa County (1 local)
- Walker County (1 local)
- Washington County (1 local)
- Wilcox County (1 local)
- Winston County (1 local)
Statewide programs
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
1-800-MEDICARE
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Federal
Answers Medicare coverage, enrollment, billing and plan questions.
1-800-633-4227- Who
- Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA
Federal
24/7 free, confidential support for mental health, suicide or substance use crises. Call or text.
988- Who
- Anyone
Alabama Ageline / ADRC
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
One number that connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to local aging services and benefits help.
1-800-243-5463- Who
- Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
Alabama Free Legal Answers
American Bar Association
Statewide, AL
Post a civil legal question online and a volunteer lawyer answers.
Online only- Who
- Low-income Alabama residents
Alabama Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama
Statewide, AL
Free online legal information, forms and self-help guides.
Online only- Who
- Anyone
Alabama Medicaid
Alabama Medicaid Agency
Statewide, AL
Health coverage for eligible low-income children, families, pregnant women, elderly and disabled Alabamians.
1-800-362-1504- Who
- Low-income residents meeting program rules
Alabama SHIP (Medicare counseling)
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Statewide, AL
Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, Part D, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid and billing problems.
1-800-243-5463- Who
- Medicare beneficiaries, families and caregivers
- ageline@adss.alabama.gov
AlabamaABLE savings account
Alabama State Treasurer
Statewide, AL
Tax-advantaged savings for disability expenses that doesn't count against SSI or Medicaid limits.
1-833-711-2253- Who
- People with disabilities meeting ABLE onset-age rules
Eldercare Locator
U.S. Administration for Community Living
Federal
National line that connects older adults and caregivers to local aging services.
1-800-677-1116- Who
- Older adults and caregivers
- eldercarelocator@USAging.org
Extra Help (Medicare drug costs)
Social Security Administration
Federal
Lowers Medicare prescription drug premiums, deductibles and copays.
1-800-772-1213- Who
- People with Medicare and limited income and resources
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
Legal Services Alabama
Legal Services Alabama
Statewide, AL
Free civil legal help: housing, benefits, consumer, family and elder law.
1-866-456-4995- Who
- Low-income households; some help for 60+ regardless of income
Lifeline phone and internet discount
FCC / USAC
Federal
Monthly discount on phone or internet service.
1-800-234-9473- Who
- Income at or below 135% of poverty, or on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, federal housing aid or Veterans Pension
- LifelineSupport@usac.org
Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI-1)
Alabama Medicaid Agency
Statewide, AL
Pays Medicare Part B premiums and, for QMB, Part A premium, deductibles and coinsurance.
1-800-362-1504- Who
- Low-income people who have or qualify for Medicare
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
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration
Federal
Monthly cash for people with very low income and few resources who are 65+, blind, or disabled.
1-800-772-1213- Who
- Age 65+, blind or disabled, with limited income and resources
VA benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal
Disability compensation, pension, Aid & Attendance and other benefits for veterans and survivors.
1-800-827-1000- Who
- Veterans, dependents and survivors
Veterans Service Officers
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Statewide, AL
Free help filing VA claims, appeals, Aid & Attendance and survivor benefits through county offices.
334-242-5077- Who
- Veterans, dependents and survivors
Volunteer Lawyers Program
Alabama State Bar
Statewide, AL
Free civil legal help from volunteer attorneys. Jefferson County residents use Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham: 205-250-5198.
1-888-857-8571- Who
- Low-income residents