Community & Global Coverage Note
This public directory is currently US-centric because that is what I personally know and have navigated. If there are specific transition resources, career retraining grants, or unemployment programs for your specific country, please let me know and I will gladly add that information! You can share your suggestions using the in the bottom right corner.
State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Directory
Select your state to view official claim portals, weekly certification logins, work search requirements, and SNAP/Medicaid links.
Texas Unemployment Services (TX)
Official State Department of Labor Guidelines
Need Proof of Weekly Job Searches for Texas?
Export your JobTracker application history as an official State Unemployment Audit CSV log.
Emergency Cash Flow & Benefit Runway Calculator
Calculate how many months of financial runway you have based on savings, severance, and weekly UI payouts.
Focus your energy on targeted ATS resume tailoring and active recruiter networking while maintaining your weekly unemployment work search logs.
Essential Support Directories & Grants
Verified national and community assistance programs for food, healthcare, debt relief, retraining grants, and crisis lines.
Feeding America Local Food Bank Finder
Search 200+ food banks and thousands of local community pantries by ZIP code for emergency food assistance.
211 Essential Community Resource Network
Free, confidential 24/7 hotline and website connecting you to local food pantries, emergency shelter, and utility help.
SNAP / EBT Food Assistance Guidelines
Federal food assistance program. Zero income or sudden job loss often qualifies candidates for expedited 7-day emergency SNAP EBT cards.
Little Free Pantry Grassroots Network
Direct community pantries offering 24/7 non-perishable food items with no paperwork or sign-in requirements.
HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment Window
Involuntary job loss triggers a 60-day Special Enrollment Period. Most unemployed candidates qualify for $0/mo or low-cost ACA silver plans.
COBRA vs Marketplace Insurance Comparison
Guide explaining why Marketplace ACA plans are usually 70-90% cheaper than electing full-cost COBRA continuation coverage.
LIHEAP Emergency Utility Bill Relief
Federal grants assisting low-income and unemployed households with heating, cooling, and electric bills to prevent shutoffs.
Lifeline Free Phone & Internet Subsidy
Federal program providing up to $9.25/mo (or $34.25 on Tribal lands) toward cell phone or broadband service so you stay connected for interviews.
Student Loan Income-Driven Repayment ($0/mo)
Federal student loan borrowers with zero income or low unemployment income qualify for official $0/mo monthly payments and interest subsidies.
Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac Hardship Forbearance
If you have a conventional mortgage, federal guidelines allow temporary payment reduction or pause for up to 12 months during unemployment.
NFCC Free Non-Profit Financial Counseling
National Foundation for Credit Counseling offers 100% free credit card, debt management, and emergency budgeting assistance.
WIOA Federal Career Retraining Grants ($5K - $10K)
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act provides up to $10,000 in free federal grants for tech bootcamps, PMP, AWS, or healthcare certifications.
Google Career Certificates & State Scholarships
Professional certificates in Data Analytics, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design with state workforce grant scholarships.
Public Library Professional Perks & Printers
Your local public library card provides free access to LinkedIn Learning, O'Reilly Media, Coursera, resume printing, and Wi-Fi hotspots.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone experiencing job loss stress, anxiety, or emotional distress. Call or text 988.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Nationwide non-profit network providing in-person and online therapy for $30-$80 per session for uninsured or under-insured job seekers.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 24/7 treatment referral and information service.