To schedule a meeting with the social services department, please call (260) 421-1231 or email socialservices@acpl.lib.in.us

Social Services Department -What the department can provide or help with.

• Applying for benefits (i.e. SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, Disability, etc.)

• Housing related conversations, including conducting housing assessments for the coordinated entry system for Region 3.

• Helping with resume building and job searching.

• Providing community resource referrals, including information on how to find a mental health provider in the area.

• Providing help to accessing treatment related facilities through phone conversations on behalf of patrons.

• Other community resource conversations not previously mentioned.

Social Services Department -What the department does not provide or help with.

• We are not a mental health agency or provider, but can help navigate you to these resources.

• We do not provide technological assistance, such as fixing laptops or other devices that may need repaired.

• We do NOT provide access to CitiLink bus passes at any of the ACPL library locations.

• We do not provide any monetary resource for patrons.

• We do not give direct housing to patrons, but we do work with agencies that can provide these resources.

Disclaimer: Any services provided by ACPL social workers are intended to provide resources, support and assistance to help patrons improve the quality of their lives. The social workers cannot and does not guarantee specific outcomes or results for patrons. Any assistance provided by ACPL social workers do not replace professional legal, medical, financial, or any other type of professional advice. ACPL social workers are not mental health professionals, and any assistance is not to be considered medical or mental health service or treatment. ACPL social workers are knowledgeable about local resources and may be able to provide referrals to appropriate resources and organizations to patrons in need. Patrons are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified professional for specific issues that require assistance beyond the scope of social work.