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More Health & Wellness Services from BPL
Schedule an Appointment with the Social Work Program Coordinator
Social work support and referrals are available at bklynlibrary.org/social-work-appointment for:
- Housing Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Employment Assistance
- Health Insurance Assistance
- Mental Health/Counseling Referral
The Social Work Program at Brooklyn Public Library is funded in part by the generous support of NYC Health + Hospitals Test and Trace Program.
Free NARCAN® (naloxone) kits are available at both Greenpoint Library and at Paerdegat Library
NARCAN® (naloxone) can reverse overdose from opioids. Pick up a free NARCAN® kit anonymously at Brighton Beach, Greenpoint Library or Paerdegat Library.
Trained staff will be on hand with instructions for safe use, including how to administer NARCAN® and help our community stay healthy.
Upcoming Events
Yoga w/Nicole & ShapeUp New York!
“Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all!"Experience a fun and light-hearted, mid-intensity flow that connects breath to movement as you flow through poses, with modifications for everyone.
Class will focus on mobility and stability to ensure you leave…
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.
If you would like…
SHARE Cancer Support Tabeling
SHARE Cancer Support is a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals affected by Breast and Gynecologic cancers. We support, educate, and raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of these cancers through community outreach.
Colorful Eating Workshop
Want to learn how to make colorful healthy meals and snacks?
Catholic Charities will be at the Kings Highway Library (2115 Ocean Ave Brooklyn, NY 11229) Thursday, June 12th from 3pm to 4pm for a Colorful Eating Workshop. They will share with participants how to eat in a more …
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…
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…
Sit and be Fit
Seated exercise may:-
Lower risk of some health conditions like stroke, heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetesBetter bone healthImproved quality of lifeLower risk of dementiaReduced risk of depressionImproved energy levelsEnhanced flexibilityBetter posture
Get Ready Sunset Park! An Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair
Join us for an emergency preparedness event, including presentations covering “Know Your Rights”, Fire Safety and Stress Management, followed by a resource fair led by community organizations. Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe in an emergency.
Light refreshments will be…
Narcan Training
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?The New York State Good Samaritan Law protects you when you call 911 if you are…
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…
Online Resources
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
Resources relating to health studies.
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