Social Services
Social Services COVID-19 Update
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency please dial 911.
Elmhurst Public Library has set up a temporary Social Services phone number during the library’s closure, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. A voicemail will pick up calls outside of these hours. All calls will be returned as soon as possible.
- Phone: 331-642-0814
- Email: Tracey.Orick@elmlib.org
For housing or food insecurity, please click on the links below as most agencies are still operating, however some are on a modified schedule.
For those seeking unemployment benefits, please copy and paste the link below into a browser window. I am happy to help anyone remotely with their application.
https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/default.aspx
Please take care of yourselves and loved ones and be well!
Social Work Office Hours
Anyone experiencing temporary or ongoing challenges may meet with the Social Services Specialist during office hours for one-on-one consultation and referrals on the 2nd floor in Study Room 4.5.
- Monday 2-4 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. + 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday 2-4 p.m.
Appointments recommended, but not required. Appointments also available outside of office hours.
Contact Information
- Phone: (630) 279-8696 ext 374
- Email: Tracey.Orick@elmlib.org
We can connect you with services for:
- Food
- Mental health
- Housing
- Substance abuse
- Employment
- Social Security
- Benefits
- Domestic issues
Resources
Links to places outside the Library
In the News
Dec. 10, 2019
Elmhurst Public Library Adds Social Worker to Staff
Dec. 20, 2019
Social services a new chapter in Elmhurst library offerings [published in Suburban Life, Dec. 20, 2019]