Supporting healthy communities: Public library responses to the opioid crisis
Learn about the new “Opioid Crisis Support Kit for Public Libraries” with information and strategies for library staff to support individuals and families affected by substance misuse.
The opioid crisis continues to rage unabated in our communities and worsened in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public libraries have a critical opportunity to support the information needs of patrons dealing with and impacted by substance misuse. Related programming and services are deeply connected to addressing health equity, and they help libraries link community members to critical information that can improve their lives and the lives of loved ones. WebJunction has released the “Opioid Crisis Support Kit for Public Libraries” to help library staff assess their strengths and capacity, identify key local partners with whom to collaborate or coordinate, and plan and implement programming and services that contribute to addressing the opioid crisis. Join this webinar to learn how libraries have found success and purpose with the Support Kit and gain insights to empower your community toward healthier outcomes.
Presented by:
- Drea Douglas, Learning Coordinator, North Bend Public Library
- Karen Wilson, Peer Outreach Coordinator, Charles County Public Library
- Kendra Morgan, Program Director, WebJunction
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Date
16 May 2024
Time
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
Webinar presenter Drea Douglas
Webinar presenter Karen Wilson
Webinar presenter Kendra Morgan
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