[SCLA] In-Person -- Mental Health Resources Roundtable at SCLS

[Jefferson DeJesus]

Dear Valerie,

Thank you for this information. How to register through Gateway?

Best regards,

Jefferson DeJesus

On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 1:54 PM Valerie Lewis via scla <
scla at lists.suffolknet.org> wrote:

> Dear Library Colleagues,
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> On May 16th , 2023, the Suffolk Cooperative Library System Outreach
> Services department hosted the Mental Health Resources Mini Fair.
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> 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)*.
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> The Mental Health Resources Roundtable will bring together library staff
> and mental health services community partners, to develop resources and
> programs for library patrons and staff.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> I am looking forward to sharing information and developing mental health
> related programs and services for public library patrons and staff.
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> If you plan to join us on June 13th, please register on the Gateway.
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> ~~Valerie
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> *Crisis, Recovery and Supplemental Nutrition Resources *
> <https://suffolktopicguides.org/crisisrecoveryresources>
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> If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, find immediate assistance
> by calling *988*
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> * Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to find a list of food pantries in
> your area.
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> Apply for HEAP > 631-853-8825 (Seniors 631-853-8326)
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> Valerie Lewis
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> Administrator of Outreach Services
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> Suffolk Cooperative Library System
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> Bellport, NY 11713
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> Cell#  631-372-3192
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> Office 631-286-1600, x1354
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> valerie at suffolknet.org
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> 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.
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> *ACCESS = LIFE*
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> *Accessibility Encourages Community Inclusion*
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