Human Services
Human Services Support at the Library
Facing life’s challenges? EPL can help. As community hubs, libraries are where people come together. Our librarians are experts at researching and curating information and making it accessible to all. At EPL, our Human Services Specialist is dedicated to connecting you to the support you need. While we do not perform clinical services like therapy or form client relationships, we are here to refer you to resources and assist you when dealing with the complexity of finding the right resources to fit your unique circumstances.
Social Services Referrals
You can reach out to us for help connecting with resources for:
- Food
- Mental Health
- Housing
- Substance Use
- Employment
- Social Security Benefits
- Domestic Issues
Bibliotherapy
Library staff can connect you to books and other resources in our collection tailored to your situation. We all face challenges from time to time — engaging in reading, listening, or watching can help gain new perspectives, find comfort in shared experiences, and ultimately gain greater self-awareness and resilience.
To request resources or a Bibliotherapy reading list, contact reference staff:
Call: (630) 279-8696, press 1
Text: (331) 642-0375
Chat: elmlib.org/AskUs
Email: reference@elmlib.org
For immediate or
urgent needs:
211 DuPage: Online directory of Dupage County service providers
988: Call, text, or chat for crisis support