JCPL offers a confidential social work support service available on a weekly, walk-in basis. JCPL's Social Work Support staff member is here to help through direct assistance and referrals to appropriate agencies and community resources. We will also connect you to JCPL's services as needed. Please contact via email at jlitt@jcplin.org or 317-738-9835 for assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: Social Work support will be unavailable the week of October 19th.
Schedule:
Wednesdays at White River Branch from Noon-7 p.m.
Thursdays at the Franklin Branch from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
When you arrive at the Branch, please ask a JCPL staff member where to go for assistance.
We can offer direct assistance for:
- Applying for low income housing
- Rental assistance information
- SNAP/EBT card applications
- TANF applications
- Social Security/Disability applications
- Unemployment Claims
- Employment assistance
- Eviction help
- School enrollment
- FAFSA information
- State ID/driver's license assistance
- Birth Certificate
- Veterans' benefits
- Voter Registration
We can offer referrals for:
- Temporary shelter
- Health insurance
- Mental health assistance
- Clinic referral
- Substance use assistance
- Food pantries
- Legal aid
- Child care and CCDF
- Clothing/furniture pantries
- Survivor resources
JCPL's Social Work Support CAN:
- meet with you to discuss available services
- assist in finding applications for services
- assist in finding organizations with appropriate resources
JCPL's Social Work Support CANNOT:
- provide clinical services or therapy
- provide direct financial support
- provide direct services outside of referrals
