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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
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…
Primeros Auxilios Para La Salud Mental (Sesión 2)
Únase a NYC Health para un curso gratuito de certificación de Primeros Auxilios en Salud Mental de dos partes abierto a todos los neoyorquinos.
Se require asistir a las dos sesiones.
Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental (MHFA, por sus siglas en inglés) te enseña cómo…
Blood Pressure Screening
You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It is done by a Registered Nurse.
Sit and be fit
Chair exercises may be beneficial for individuals with reduced mobility. This may include older adults, people using wheelchairs, or individuals with cognitive conditions. Chair exercises may help improve a person's quality of life, flexibility, and mobility.
Tai Chi & Ki Gong
This class combines Yoga, Tai chi and Meditation and is rooted in Korean Sun Do Healing Martial arts practice.
Sessions will include warms ups for the core, meridian stretching, joint exercise, body tapping, practice of an easy 12 step Qi gong form and relaxation that can be in a…
Community Health Education Series: Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Community Health Education Series: Getting a Good Night's Sleep
CCNS-Sheepshead-Nostrand NORC in partnership with Visiting Nurse Services presents a Working Together for Health workshop for Adults of all ages.
May 17, 202412:00-12:45 PMKings Bay Library Meeting RoomNo registration is…
Yoga for Beginners
Join ShapeUp NYC for a beginner yoga class! Experience a fun and light-hearted mid-intensity flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak pose. We focus on strength, flexibility, and breath work to ensure you leave class feeling challenged and balanced.
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Yoga for Success
How successful you are in life simply depends on how well you can use your mind and body. These sessions offer simple, but powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No prior experience with yoga is necessary. The practices offered include:
Simple Neck…
