Social Work

1431 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
United States

Third Level

803-509-8371

Today's Hours: 9:00 am–12:00 pm1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Sun: Closed

Mon–Fri: 9:00 am–12:00 pm1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Sat: Closed

Richland Library’s social workers provide a connection for area residents who are seeking reliable information about and assistance with healthcare, housing, food and more.

For assistance:

Call us: 803-509-8371

E-mail us: socialworker@richlandlibrary.com

Visit us at Richland Library Main:
Make an appointment, here.*
Walk-ins welcome from 9 a.m. - Noon** and 1 - 4 p.m., Mondays - Fridays.

*ERAP clients will still be seen by appointment only

**Social Work will be closed from Noon - 1 p.m.

SERVICES:

FAFSA
Food (including vouchers)
Housing
Legal Assistance
Medicaid
Rx Assistance
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Social Security Disability
Transportation
Veterans Benefits
Vision/Dental Needs

Request services
PROGRAMS:

Flu Shot Clinics
Kinship Care
Lifeskiils

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NEW HOPE PROJECT:

The New Hope Project is a program that is funded by the United Way of the Midlands to assist individuals experiencing homelessness with a dedicated team to help them find employment, housing, and become self-sustainable.
CODE OF ETHICS:

Professional ethics are at the core of social work. The NASW Code of Ethics sets forth these values, principles, and standards to guide social workers' conduct. Read More

"Social workers have a mission to help meet the basic human needs of all people - but specifically people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. Richland Library having social workers allows us to meet the goal of our profession and the needs of our community"

Lee Patterson, LMSW
Social Work Director
lpatterson@richlandlibrary.com