The Healthy Communities Initiative focuses on the health and wellbeing of all Brooklynites by providing programs, services and resource collections to the public. The initiative focuses on mental health, maternal health, healthcare access and literacy, nutrition and positive aging. Through public health education, community partnerships, and interactive virtual programming, Brooklyn Public Library is committed to advancing health equity and improving community wellbeing.
Upcoming Events
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing AssistanceFood AssistanceEmployment AssistanceHealth Insurance AssistanceMental Health/CounselingAppointments are free and limited to 30 minutes. The last appointment will begin…
Bookmobile @ Beulah Church
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration BPL Outreach and Health Initiatives invites you to join us at Beulah Church!
Members of our team will provide Health & Wellness information, information on job training, and general health information.
We will be joined by the Brooklyn…
Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips: Office Hours
Every four hours, someone dies of a drug overdose in New York City.
Did you know...
that Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse the effects of opioid overdose?
that New York State law allows anyone who has received training at a pharmacy or community program to carry and use naloxone?…
Sit and be Fit (seated exercises for adults)
Seated exercise may: -
Reduce the risk of fallsIncrease blood flowKeep joints active and lubricatedStrengthen musclesBuild and maintain muscle strength
Sit and be Fit (seated exercises for adults)
Seated exercise may: -
Reduce the risk of fallsIncrease blood flowKeep joints active and lubricatedStrengthen musclesBuild and maintain muscle strength
Nourish, Heal & Restore: Salt Baths for the Sole: Foot Care for Improved Balance
Join us for the first part of a 4-part natural healing workshop series.
Salt Baths for the Sole: Foot Care for Improved Balance
This workshop will review the anatomy of the feet, the importance of foot care, and foot care precautions. There will be a demonstration on how to prepare a…
Narcan Training: Harm Reduction Office Hours
Did you know that...
Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse the effects of opioid overdose?New York State law allows anyone who has received training at a pharmacy or community program to carry and use naloxone?The New York State Good Samaritan Law protects you when you call 911 if you are overdosing…
Health and Wellness: Yoga
Are you looking for a way to relieve stress?Join us on Saturdays for an afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation while practicing Yoga.Yoga has origins dating back over 5,000 years in India and yields proven benefits with consistent practice. A few advantages of…
Brooklyn Supports
Join us for coffee, connections, social support resources, and benefits assistance.
Services will cover housing, employment, substance recovery, and more.
All are welcome. We hope to see you there!
NYC Health + Hospitals Street Health Outreach & Wellness Mobile Unit
Beginning on Tuesday, November 19th, a NYC Health + Hospitals SHOW mobile unit will be outside the DeKalb branch on Bushwick Avenue between DeKalb Ave. and Kosciuszko St., Tuesdays - Fridays 9am - 4pm.
SHOW—which stands for Street Health Outreach & Wellness—is a Street…
Online Resources
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health
Access to articles about nursing and health care professions from over 1,100 journals.
Hite: Health Information Tool for Empowerment
Directory of free and low cost health and social services programs.
Medline Plus
National Library of Medicine’s health information for consumers and health professionals
MedlinePlus (en Español)
MedlinePlus le ayuda encontrar las respuestas que usted busca en temas de salud.
Nursing Home Compare
Information on every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.