Remember to take time to engage in the activities where you find joy when stressed. Engage your senses by burning incents, wrap up in a soft blanket, build a small alter of your favorite artifacts, or listen to nature, music, or the sound of silence. Actively participate in anything that centers you and diverts your […]
This year more than ever, it has been widely publicized that May is mental health awareness month. A wide variety of behavioral health providers and nonprofit associations serving all kinds of Californians are raising awareness of mental health needs and sharing the services they have. Less well known is the vital role the public libraries […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic and recent wildfires, many libraries have been reflecting on the role that they play in supporting community mental health and resilience. Libraries throughout California joined NorthNet Library System (NLS) on March 9, 2021, for a panel discussion on how libraries can best support the mental health of patrons, staff and volunteers […]
The following resources include training, community partners, podcasts and books supporting the topics of mental health and resilience. If you have a resource to share on LibraryRecovery.org, please contact NorthNet Library System at NLSadmin@plpinfo.org. Webinars and Education Training Resilience Resources Resources to Share Community Partners Podcasts & Media Recommended Reading The following books offer insights […]
Disaster plans are only as good as the people that implement them. The following trainings and exercises can help your library prepare before the next disaster. If you have a resource to share on LibraryRecovery.org, please email William Cooley at wcooley@ckgroup.org. Emergency & Disaster Response Training Listos California: Emergency Preparedness CourseListos, an initiative of the […]