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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 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
The Magical World of Herbalism Workshop
Join us for a conversation with Ifayseye Sealey to learn how the Hawthorn herb can help support cardiovascular health! Ms. Sealey is a certified herbalist, healer and spiritual wellness coach.
What you will learn in this workshop:
The Cardiovascular System: Heart…
Zumba: May is Women's Health Month
Zumba is dance fitness that feels more like a party than exercise. While listening to upbeat music, you will get a full-body workout, learn some moves and grooves, and have a lot of fun!
This is a low to medium impact class is a great way to acknowledge May as Women's Health…
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)
One of the most significant benefits of seated exercise is its accessibility. Whether you’re dealing with mobility issues, recovering from an injury, or simply prefer a gentler workout, seated exercise ensures that everyone can participate …
Dancercise
Get ready to move and dance!
If you are looking to move more, feel energized, and enhance your mood through dance, join us for this low impact gentle movement class! We will dance in a group to latin music. All levels are Welcome! Dress comfortably, bring water, wear sneakers.
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…
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…
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…
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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…
Online Resources
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
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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