Social Worker in the Library
The Enoch Pratt Free Library, in partnership with the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Morgan State University School of Social Work - Field Education Program, is pleased to offer an innovative initiative that serves the community by providing access to social services.
Contact a Social Worker
Social Worker in the Library provides free one-on-one advising from a social worker, no appointment necessary.
Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org or call the social worker in your geographic area Monday through Friday to get help with a variety of issues. In-person services are available during the drop-in hours listed below, Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact the social worker in your geographic area:
- South, Southeast, o para servicios en Espanol: Mariel Sass, (443) 418-3873
- Central, East, or Northeast: Sam Chan, (443) 983-0824
- West, Northwest, or Southwest: Sheila Miller, (667) 392-9785
Get help with:
- Food access (SNAP benefits)
Referral to mental health resources
- Senior resources
- Health care and insurance
- Utility assistance and water bill assistance
- Other services, just ask!
Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours are available at the following branches, no appointment necessary!
Need help? Email socialworker@prattlibrary.org or call the contact for your branch if you need assistance.
| Brooklyn Mariel Sass: (443) 418-3873 | Thursday, 11 am – 4 pm |
| Central Library Sam Chan: (443) 983-0824 | Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm Wednesday, 11 am – 4 pm Thursday, 1 pm – 4 pm |
| Edmondson Avenue Sheila Miller: (667) 392-9785 | Wednesday, 10 am – 1 pm |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Sheila Miller: (667) 392-9785 | Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm Thursday, 11 am – 4 pm |
| Southeast Anchor Library Mariel Sass: (443) 418-3873 | Tuesday, 11 am – 4 pm Wednesday, 11 am – 4 pm |
| Walbrook Sheila Miller: (667) 392-9785 | Monday, 1 pm – 4 pm |
| Waverly Sam Chan: (443) 983-0824 | Monday, 1 pm – 4 pm |
Lawyer in the Library
Get free one-on-one legal advice on a variety of issues, both in person and online.
Housing Navigators
Community members can get help with finding stable housing, education, advocacy, and more at select Pratt locations.