[SCLA] Mental Health Resources Roundtable at SCLS

[Valerie Lewis]

Dear Library Colleagues, 

 

On May 16th , 2023, the Suffolk Cooperative Library System Outreach Services
department hosted the Mental Health Resources Mini Fair. 

 

In an effort to continue the discussion of what type of mental health
programs and services are available to people of all ages, in Suffolk
County, I will be holding an ongoing IN-PERSON Mental Health Resources
Roundtable (MHRR). 

 

The Mental Health Resources Roundtable will include representatives from the
public libraries and representatives from the various mental health services
organizations and agencies in Suffolk County. This is designed to bring
together library staff and community mental health services partners. 

 

The first meeting of the MHRR will be held """in-person""" at the Suffolk
Cooperative Library System, on Tuesday, June 13th from 10:00am to Noon.
Going forward, I plan to hold a meeting three times a year. 

 

I am looking forward to sharing information and developing mental health
related programs and services for public library patrons and staff. 

 

All library staff are welcome and encouraged to be part of the ongoing
discussion. Mental Health resources are beneficial to library staff and
patrons of all ages. Your input is greatly appreciated, as everyone (in
every department)  in the library may encounter situations that are related
to mental health challenges. 

 

Please watch for future emails regarding the Mental Health Resources
Roundtable. 

 

If you plan to join us on June 13th, please register on the Gateway. 

 

~~Valerie

 

 <https://suffolktopicguides.org/crisisrecoveryresources> Crisis, Recovery
and Supplemental Nutrition Resources 

 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, find immediate assistance by
calling 988

* Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to find a list of food pantries in your
area. 

Apply for HEAP > 631-853-8825 (Seniors 631-853-8326)

 

Valerie Lewis

Administrator of Outreach Services

Suffolk Cooperative Library System

Bellport, NY 11713

Cell#  631-372-3192

Office 631-286-1600, x1354

 <mailto:valerie at suffolknet.org> valerie at suffolknet.org

 

Please note: As the Outreach Administrator for the Suffolk Cooperative
Library System, I feel it is important to share information with library
staff that will be of value to public libraries and the patrons in their
community. The forwarding/sharing of the information that has not originated
from me, does not imply endorsement or support of a particular
company/organization/service.

 

ACCESS = LIFE

Accessibility Encourages Community Inclusion

 

 

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