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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Library Colleagues, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>On May 16<sup>th</sup> , 2023, the Suffolk Cooperative Library System Outreach Services department hosted the Mental Health Resources Mini Fair. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 a<span style='color:#1F497D'>n ongoing </span><b>IN-PERSON Mental Health Resources Roundtable (MHRR)</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The first meeting of the MHRR will be held <span style='color:#1F497D'>“””in-person””” </span>at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, on Tuesday, June 13<sup>th</sup> from 10:00am to Noon. Going forward, I plan to hold a meeting three times a year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I am looking forward to sharing information and developing mental health related programs and services for public library patrons and staff. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please watch for future emails regarding the Mental Health Resources Roundtable. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you plan to join us on June 13<sup>th</sup>, please register on the Gateway. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>~~Valerie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="https://suffolktopicguides.org/crisisrecoveryresources"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Crisis, Recovery and Supplemental Nutrition Resources </span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, find immediate assistance by calling <b><u>988<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>* Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to find a list of food pantries in your area. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Apply for HEAP > 631-853-8825 (Seniors 631-853-8326)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Valerie Lewis</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Administrator of Outreach Services</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Suffolk Cooperative Library System</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Bellport, NY 11713<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Cell# 631-372-3192<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Office 631-286-1600, x1354<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:valerie@suffolknet.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>valerie@suffolknet.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>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.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>ACCESS = LIFE</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Accessibility Encourages Community Inclusion<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>