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Social Work Services

The Indianapolis Public Library's Social Work staff are here to support you with short term case management through drop-in office hours, resource table hours, and scheduled appointments. We connect you to community resources and support equitable access to Library services. For assistance, join us at one of our drop-in resource tables, email our social work office, or call 317-275-4476.

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 one of our Community Resource Table sessions. 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 Tables

  • Monday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Thurday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you would like to know the community resource organizations that will be available at the resource tables 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
  • Connect 2 Help (links to other agencies with services and resources)
    Dial 2-1-1 on any phone.

We offer information, consultation or resources on:

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

IndyPL 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

IndyPL Social Work CANNOT:

  • provide clinical services or therapy
  • provide direct financial support
  • provide direct services outside of referrals.