Brilliant

Local offices in Brilliant

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Brilliant City Hall

  1275 Main Street, Brilliant, AL 35548

  Help here

  • City services and clerk helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and the City Clerk.
  • Water utility questions and billingContact the Water Clerk at City Hall with questions about town water service.Read more
  Call 205-465-2281DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brilliantal.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Brilliant Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can contact the center about meals, activities, and local senior services.
  Call 205-465-8104Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nacolg.org

Town of Brilliant, Alabama website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brilliant

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Brilliant

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Brilliant. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Hamilton Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  1481 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570

  Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri

  Call 205-921-5672DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Haleyville Career Center

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  2010 9th Avenue North, Haleyville, AL 35565

  Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday ONLY 1st & 3rd

  Call 205-486-4154DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 16, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Fayette Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  2631 Temple Avenue North, Room 37-B, Fayette, AL 35555

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm

  Call 205-303-6030DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 8, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Marion County

Brilliant is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Marion County Department of Human Resources

  760 Industrial Drive, Hamilton, AL 35570

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about your benefits.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
  • Family assistanceAsk about family assistance and TANF or JOBS services.
  Call 205-921-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhr.alabama.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Marion-Winston Community Action Agency

  372 7th Ave SW, Hamilton, AL 35570

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about assistance programs available to local residents.
  Call 205-921-4224DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on caamw.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Hamilton

  690 Bexar Avenue East, Hamilton, AL 35570

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher through the authority.Apply online
  Call 205-921-3155DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltonhousing.org

• Public health · State office

  Marion County Health Department

  Help here

  • Clinical and public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, screening, and other local health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 205-921-3118Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamapublichealth.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments Area Agency on Aging

  103 Student Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesCall for information about aging, disability, caregiver, and senior services in Marion County.
  Call 256-389-0500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alabamaageline.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Marion County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency information and recoveryGet local emergency updates and information about help and recovery resources.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marioncountyal.org

Everything in Marion County

Alabama programs by kind of help

These are run by Alabama and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026