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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 the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and NYC Health + Hospitals Test and Trace Program.
Free NARCAN® (naloxone) kits are available at Greenpoint Library
NARCAN® (naloxone) can reverse overdose from opioids. Pick up a free NARCAN® kit anonymously at Greenpoint 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
Free Narcan Kit Office Hours at Greenpoint Library
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…
Yoga with Nicole & ShapeUp NYC
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 feeling…
Brooklyn Supports
Join us to learn more about social support resources and benefits assistance!
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/…
Virtual Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed is a campaign that teaches people how to respond to emergencies where life-threatening bleeding is present. By learning just a few simple steps, you can become trained to save a life in an emergency situation. Bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death after injury…
Virtual Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed is a campaign that teaches people how to respond to emergencies where life-threatening bleeding is present. By learning just a few simple steps, you can become trained to save a life in an emergency situation. Bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death after injury…
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Brooklyn Public Library's Social Work Program will be available to assist with referrals for:
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance Health Insurance Assistance Mental Health/CounselingAppointments are free and limited to 30 minutes. The last…
One-on-One Financial Counseling
Recieve FREE and confidential one-on-one financial counseling at the library!
Provided by experts from NYC Financial Empowerment Centers, you'll meet one-one-one to reach your goals. Work with a counselor to:
Create a budget.Establish or improve credit.Set up a…
Free Narcan Kit Office Hours at Greenpoint Library
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…
Sit and be Fit (Seated exercises)
The benefits of 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
Sunset Park Back to School Resource Fair
Join us for our Back to School Resource Fair where we’ll be joined by community partners providing their services, support and giveaways. There will be a Seated Yoga class with Dancewave. Light refreshments will be provided.
The event is open to all! Registration is recommended.
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