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Social Work Services
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
Social Work Walk-In Hours
Join us to learn more about social support resources and benefits assistance. To meet with a social worker, there is no cost or appointment needed. Meetings are limited to 30 minutes, and the last one begins at 2:30pm.
Central Library
Civic Commons Partner Room
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment outside of walk-in hours, call 718.230.2044 or email healthybklyn@bklynlibrary.org and leave your name and number.
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
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. Last appointment to begin at 2:…
RiseBoro Parenting Wisely Workshop
Want to improve your bond with your child? Need a community to share your parenting stresses with similar opinions? Have any alternatives to physical punishment?
Free six-week series offered by Riseboro and the Echo Prevention Network. Open to all parents and caregivers of children (3-12…
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 (Adult seated exercises)
Seated exercises may: -Seated exercise — performing movements while sitting in a chair — is far more than just stretching. It can be an effective, low-impact way to improve your health, strength, and well-being, especially if you have limited mobility, balance issues, or want a…
Summer Safety Symposium
Our Summer Safety Symposium will offer trainings and workshops focused on Burn Prevention, Hands-Only CPR, Harm Reduction and Stop the Bleed, in addition to a resource fair with community organizations who can provide information to keep you healthy this summer.
Agenda:
11 AM - 11…
Summer Safety Resource Fair
Join Brooklyn Public Library, city agencies and community organizations from across Brooklyn as we bring you free access to health information, resources and giveaways focused on maternal health, mental health, positive aging, and nutrition. Everyone is welcome to join!
Please reach out to…
Fun in the Sun: Summer Skin Safety
Our Summer Safety Symposium will offer trainings and workshops focused on Burn Prevention, Hands-Only CPR, Narcan and Stop the Bleed, in addition to a resource fair with community organizations who can provide information to keep you healthy this summer.
You can register here to join…
Hands-Only CPR Training
Our Summer Safety Symposium will offer trainings and workshops focused on Burn Prevention, Hands-Only CPR, Narcan and Stop the Bleed, in addition to a resource fair with community organizations who can provide information to keep you healthy this summer.
You can register here to join…
Community Narcan Training
Our Summer Safety Symposium will offer trainings and workshops focused on Burn Prevention, Hands-Only CPR, Narcan and Stop the Bleed, in addition to a resource fair with community organizations who can provide information to keep you healthy this summer.
You can register here to join…
Stop the Bleed Training
Our Summer Safety Symposium will offer trainings and workshops focused on Burn Prevention, Hands-Only CPR, Narcan and Stop the Bleed, in addition to a resource fair with community organizations who can provide information to keep you healthy this summer.
You can register here to join…
Online Resources
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