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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
Do You Want to Start a Career in Medical Billing & Coding / Medical Assisting or Another Field?
Are you interested in starting a career as a medical billing specialist, a medical assistant, or another training program that BEOC offers? Meet with representatives to learn more about these free certification programs offered at Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC).
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Sante Se Lavi/Health is Life: Community Baby Shower
Join Flatbush Library and Life of Hope for a community celebration for new and expectant mothers. We'll have resources and giveaways for new and expectant mothers. Come join other new parents in the neighborhood and gain valuable insights on caring for yourself and your new child.
In…
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…
Bookmobile @ St. John's Bread & Life
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration BPL Health Initiatives invites you to join us at St. John’s Bread & Life!
Members of our team will provide Health & Wellness information, information on job training, and general health information.
We will be joined by the Brooklyn…
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…
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…
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/…
Looking to Start a Career in Medical Billing & Coding / Medical Assisting or Another Field?
Are you looking to start a career as a Medical Billing & Coding specialist or a Medical Assistant? The Eastern Parkway Literacy Zone will be hosting a Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) Information Session.
Jumpstart your professional career and learn about…
Center for the Independence of the Disabled Tabling Event
Stop by the Borough Park Library lobby to meet staff from Center for the Independence of the Disabled!Learn about their services which include advanced life planning, counselors, health care, SNAP, family stabilization, Social Security, and other benefits.CIDNY is a nonprofit organization…
