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<div><font color="#1F497D"><i>Dear Library Colleagues, </i></font></div>
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<div>Please register on the Gateway for these upcoming Outreach Services programs/meetings in March and April. </div>
<div>Please note, that all library staff is welcome to participate, as the information sharerd is valuable to patrons of all ages. </div>
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<li>March 21<font size="2"><span style="font-size:9.3pt;"><sup>st</sup></span></font> – Public Libraries and Community Partners</li></ul>
<div style="padding-left:36pt;">(Virtual) This meeting brings together representatives from a wide variety of community organizations and county agencies, and staff from the public libraries in Suffolk County, to share information about their programs and services.
Come and learn about the many resources that are available to you and your patrons. </div>
<div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> <font face="Arial" size="4"><span style="font-size:14pt;">10:00am to Noon</span></font></span></font></div>
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<li>March 28<font size="2"><span style="font-size:9.3pt;"><sup>th</sup></span></font> – Mental Health Lunch & Learn</li></ul>
<div style="padding-left:36pt;">This is the first of several L&L presentations for 2025. This L&L will focus on the programs and services offered through the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. Jasmine Lucas and her colleagues will provide in-depth
information on their many resources for patrons of all ages. </div>
<div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> <font face="Arial" size="4"><span style="font-size:14pt;">11:00am to 11;30am</span></font></span></font></div>
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<li>April 16<font size="2"><span style="font-size:9.3pt;"><sup>th</sup></span></font> – Dementia Resources Roundtable</li></ul>
<div style="padding-left:36pt;">(In-Person at SCLS) This meeting will highlight the resources of several organizations that provide programming and services for people living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. </div>
<div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> <font face="Arial" size="4"><span style="font-size:14pt;">10:00am to Noon</span></font></span></font></div>
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<div> At this time, the organizations scheduled to join us, include: </div>
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<li>Alzheimer’s Association </li><li>Parker Jewish Institute</li><li>Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease</li><li>Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center</li><li>Day Haven Adult Services </li><li>(Possible) VA Caregiver’s Support Program</li></ul>
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<div style="margin-bottom:10pt;"><font color="#333333">~~Valerie</font></div>
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<div><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="https://suffolktopicguides.org/crisisrecoveryresources"><font face="Arial" size="4" color="#0563C1"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><b><u>Crisis, Recovery and Supplemental Nutrition Resources
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<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><font color="#333333">If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, find immediate assistance by calling <b><u>988</u></b></font></div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;">* Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to find a list of food pantries in your area. </div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;">Apply for HEAP > 631-853-8825 (Seniors 631-853-8326)</div>
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<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><font color="#333333">Valerie Lewis</font></div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><font color="#333333">Administrator of Outreach Services</font></div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><font color="#333333">Suffolk Cooperative Library System</font></div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><font color="#333333">Bellport, NY 11713</font></div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;">Cell# 631-372-3192</div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;">Office 631-286-1600, x1354</div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><a href="mailto:valerie@suffolknet.org"><font face="Arial" size="4"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><u>valerie@suffolknet.org</u></span></font></a></span></font></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom:10pt;"><font 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. <font face="Segoe UI Emoji">😊</font><font face="Segoe UI Emoji"> </font><font color="black">If
you will be joining us at SCLS for a program or meeting, please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make the event accessible to you. </font></font></div>
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<div style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:10pt;"><font color="#333333"><b><i>ACCESS = LIFE</i></b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><i>Accessibility Enables Community Inclusion</i></div>
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