Mission
- To readily connect our patrons and staff to information (both physical and digital) to educate and inform their optimal mental health.
- To reduce stigma often associated with mental health issues so that our patrons and staff feel empowered to seek whatever help they need.
- To be a bridge of information to our community partners, who can further assist with their expertise.
Vision
- A community that feels more at ease discussing mental health as a part of their overall health, and has greatly freed itself of the stigma that surrounds mental health topics so that they feel ready to reach out for help and know that they are not alone.
Values
- Diversity: We honor that everyone has their own story, and that one person’s mental health needs will be different from those of another. We strive to work across age groups, ethnicities, disability and socioeconomic status by working with affinity teams and service levels to best meet the needs of each group.
- Inclusion: We include all in our mission to optimize mental health in our community.
- Education: We strive to continue educating ourselves with the goal to connect patrons to mental health education and support.
- Community: We are welcoming, open, and ready to connect our patrons with the information they need to maintain good mental health.
Mission
- To readily connect our patrons and staff to information (both physical and digital) to educate and inform their optimal mental health.
- To reduce stigma often associated with mental health issues so that our patrons and staff feel empowered to seek whatever help they need.
- To be a bridge of information to our community partners, who can further assist with their expertise.
Vision
- A community that feels more at ease discussing mental health as a part of their overall health, and has greatly freed itself of the stigma that surrounds mental health topics so that they feel ready to reach out for help and know that they are not alone.
Values
- Diversity: We honor that everyone has their own story, and that one person’s mental health needs will be different from those of another. We strive to work across age groups, ethnicities, disability and socioeconomic status by working with affinity teams and service levels to best meet the needs of each group.
- Inclusion: We include all in our mission to optimize mental health in our community.
- Education: We strive to continue educating ourselves with the goal to connect patrons to mental health education and support.
- Community: We are welcoming, open, and ready to connect our patrons with the information they need to maintain good mental health.
Synapse Picks
Synapse Team supports the community in mental wellness
Oct 26, 2022
PCPL has launched its newest affinity team. Synapse aims to create a community that feels at ease discussing mental health without stigma.
More are willing to reach out in mental health crisis
A new poll shows U.S. adults are now more likely to say they'd reach out to someone if they were considering suicide.
Mental Health & Wellness: New Books for Tweens
This list contains content and/or library materials that cover mental health and wellness topics.
The answer to anger & aggression is patience
We can suppress anger and aggression or act it out, either way making things worse for ourselves and others. Or we can practice patience.
Tips for Talking with a Health Care Provider
Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help guide you.
2024 Election Mental Health Resources
Mental Health America has tools to help you prioritize your civic duty and your mental well-being.
Stressed about politics?
Psychologists say it's normal to feel heightened negative emotions during this time. Here are five ways to take care of your mental health.
Barriers to care in the Hispanic/Latinx community
There is similar vulnerability to mental illness as the general population, but disparities in access to and quality of treatment.
Mental Wellness in Hispanic/Latin American Community
NAMI Compartiendo Esperanza is an initiative created by Hispanic/Latin American communities for Hispanic/Latin American communities.
Mental Health and Wellness: New Books for Children
Please seek advice or care from a mental health professional to find out how these topics apply to your unique situation or overall health.
Mental Health and Wellness: New Nonfiction for Adults
This list covers mental health and wellness topics. Seek advice or care from a professional for your unique situation or overall health.
Surgeon general calls parental stress a public health issue
The stress faced by parents — just like loneliness, workplace well-being and the impact of social media on youth— aren’t always visible.
2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Everyone has a role to play in preventing the tragedy of suicide. Find resources to support and participate in the shared effort.
Be There Nonfiction
This nonfiction booklist is meant to be a companion to the Be There Certificate. Learn more here: https://www.betherecertificate.org/
National Grief Awareness Day Picks for Young Children
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day. These titles approach this universal experience with little ones in an accessible, relatable way.
The Library's Synapse Team
