Our social workers are available in the Central Library Atrium along with a variety of community resource organizations. Visit us for our drop-in Office Hours or for our Community Resource Collectives. For appointments outside of these times, please email our social worker or call 317-275-4206.
Office Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 - 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Community Resource Collectives
- Monday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Thursday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
If you would like to know the community resource organizations that will be available at the Community Resource Collective ahead of time, please email our social work office.
If you need more immediate assistance, please contact our partners at:
- Horizon House
Food, housing assistance, showers, laundry, etc.
1033 E. Washington St, 46202
317-423-8909
- Indiana 211
Links to other agencies with services and resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Suicide, mental health, drug, and alcohol issues assistance from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Housing
- shelter/temporary
- low income
- rental assistance information
Health
- health insurance
- mental health assistance
- clinic referral
- substance use assistance
- HIV/STD testing
Food
- SNAP/EBT card application
- food pantry referral
Financial
- TANF
- Tax information
- social security/disability
- employment, unemployment claims
Legal
- eviction help
- legal aid referral
Education
- literacy help
- school enrollment
- child care and CCDF
- GED/higher education
- FAFSA information
Individual & Family
- state ID/driver's license
- birth certificate
- veteran's benefits
- immigration & citizenship
- clothing/furniture
- survivor resources
Community Resources
- library card
- voter registration
- cellphone/tablet
Library Social Work CAN
- meet 1:1 to discuss available services
- assist in finding applications for services
- assist in finding organizations with appropriate resources
- create action steps for your goals
Library Social Work CANNOT:
- provide clinical services or therapy
- provide direct financial support
- provide direct services outside of referrals.
Dementia Friendly Certified
The Social Work staff completed Dementia Friendly Business Training to learn the basics of dementia and how to create an environment that supports those living with dementia and their care partners as individuals.