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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Alabama
Alabama programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Workforce Alabama and Alabama Department of Labor
Unemployment Compensation
Unemployment Compensation pays eligible workers who lose a job or have reduced hours through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Service
Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for work, find jobs, and keep working.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama Vital Records
Alabama Vital Records issues certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Driver Licenses and Non-Driver Identification Cards
ALEA issues Alabama driver licenses and non-driver identification cards.
Ways to apply:OnlineIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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- 211 Connects Alabama
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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