<div dir="auto">Dear Valerie,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Thank you for this information. How to register through Gateway?</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Best regards,</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Jefferson DeJesus </div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 1:54 PM Valerie Lewis via scla <<a href="mailto:scla@lists.suffolknet.org">scla@lists.suffolknet.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="m_-5806308087566601712WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Library Colleagues, <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">On May 16^th , 2023, the Suffolk Cooperative Library System Outreach Services department hosted the Mental Health Resources Mini Fair. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></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>. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">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. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></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. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></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^th from 10:00am to Noon. Going forward, I plan to hold a meeting three times a year. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></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. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></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^th, please register on the Gateway. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></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<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"><a href="https://suffolktopicguides.org/crisisrecoveryresources" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Crisis, Recovery and Supplemental Nutrition Resources </span></b></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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<u></u><u></u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Apply for HEAP > 631-853-8825 (Seniors 631-853-8326)<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><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"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Bellport, NY 11713<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Cell#  631-372-3192<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Office 631-286-1600, x1354<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d"><a href="mailto:valerie@suffolknet.org" target="_blank"><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"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></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"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></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"><u></u><u></u></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<u></u><u></u></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></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"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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