Social Services

@Decatur Public Library

Meet with our Community Resource Coordinator

Looking for a dependable source of information about and assistance with healthcare, housing, food and more? Set up a confidential appointment with the library Social Worker today! All assistance is free and available to the public.

Sample Services Include:

Food (including vouchers)
Housing
Legal Assistance
Medicaid
Medicare Rx Assistance
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Veterans Benefits
Vision/Dental Needs

Make an appointment

Local Resources

After School and Childcare Services

Resources of Decatur's After School and Day Care Programs for all ages.

Clothing and Household Needs

Find information about Decatur's resale and thrift shops.

Employment Resources

Find out all you need to know to find a job, including improving your computer skills.

Financial Resources

Find information about rent and utilities assistance as well as programs to help families get out of debt and poverty.

Food Resources

Find out when and where Decatur food pantries and soup kitchens are available.

Healthcare Resources

Medical resources in Decatur for hospitals, doctors, dental/vision, family health needs and department of health.

Housing

Housing Resources in Decatur for men, women, children and those needing transitional housing, emergency shelter or housing assitance.

Legal and Government Resources

Resources regarding legal services for low-income clients, legal assistance hotline, and local government information.

LGBTQIA+

Local resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, all other sexual and gender minorities, their families and friends.

Mental Health Resources

Decatur has many resources and counseling services for those struggling with, or are family members of those battling substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual abuse.