Social Workers in the Public Library The Glendale Experience Tiffany Barrios Library Supervisor Mary Leasure Social Worker Agenda Mental Health Initiative Designing and Implementing the Glendale Library Arts amp Culture Social ID: 770822
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "Social Workers in the Public Library, Th..." is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Social Workers in the Public Library, The Glendale Experience Tiffany Barrios, Library SupervisorMary Leasure, Social Worker
Agenda Mental Health Initiative Designing and Implementing the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Social Worker ProgramWhat’s Next and Links
California State Library Mental Health Initiative Provide every staff member in the state of California with the opportunity to learn how to work effectively with patrons affected by mental illness. http://www.library.ca.gov/grants/lsta/mentalhealthtraining.html
Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training: 2016 8 Hour Course on Working with Individuals Impacted by Mental Illness https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
CSL Grant Funded Projects: 2016-2017 Mental Health First AidMental Health @ the Library: The Essentials by Kelli HamMental Health Collection Development Healthcare Worker Grant
Healthcare Worker California Public LibraryEstablished relationship with a local healthcare department or mental health organization Healthcare Worker: Social services expert, registered nurse, or other relevant healthcare worker
Library Healthcare Liaison Provide direct support to homeless patrons with or without mental illness.Provide education to and model best practices and intervention techniques to library personnel on how to approach and deal with challenging library patronsConducts daily walkthroughs to identify and engage patrons who appear to be in need of homeless and/or mental health services and connect them with area service providers
Ascencia (Homeless Services) https://www.ascenciaca.org/
Library Stories Grant Period: May – September 2017 582 hours of direct patron interaction (awareness, referrals, enforcement)Over 300 interactions with patrons at Central, Brand, Pacific Park, Library Connection and Casa Verdugo.Direct contact with 95 patrons 26 Patrons Received Evaluation Interviews with AscenciaDecreased Disturbances & Less Hostility to Guards
Library Stories: Staff Did you find your interaction with the Library Healthcare Liaison Helpful (LHL)? June: 80% September 96%I regularly refer library patrons to the LHL. June 23% September 31%I feel more confident working with difficult patrons. June 54.84% September 80% I feel that the role of the LHL, in making and keeping the Library a safe and welcoming place for all, is: June 84% September 96%
Why do we have a social worker in the library? Committed to being an informational resource including providing information about basic services like food, shelter, hygiene and medical assistance Committed to serving people in needCommitted to having a safe, healthy environment
Community Connections Ascencia City of Glendale Homeless Services (Parks)Mental Health Evaluation Team (Police)Didi Hirsch (Mental Health Services)
What’s Next Public Education Health, Wellness & Social Services Links 211: https://www.211la.org/Substance Abuse: https://www.samhsa.gov/Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org / Library Social Services Website Description of Social Worker Program Contact/Message Center Book Links Continued Staff Education
Social Services Programs in the Library Referral Services: Glendale Library, Arts and Culture Department Partnerships: Brings social workers from local community organizationsSan Jose Public Libraryhttps://events.sjpl.org/event/social_workers_in_the_library_4854?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=San+Jose+Library+Events In-Take Services (Department of Health)San Francisco Public Library/Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing https://www.citylab.com/life/2016/03/humanizing-homelessness-at-the-san-francisco-public-library/475740 / Other Examples of Social Services: http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/public-libraries-add-social-workers-and-social-programs /
Tools for Working with Patrons Impacted by Mental Illness Mental Health Initiativehttps:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSA9yKFJNxKLTzG49aiSVw/videosWorking with Individuals Affected by Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach by Ryan Dowd:https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYiEEhhrFh4Book: https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/librarians-guide-homelessness-empathy-driven-approach-solving-problems-preventing-conflict Workshop: https:// www.alastore.ala.org/content/working-individuals-affected-homelessness-empathy-driven-approach-workshop
Contact Information Tiffany Barrios, Library Supervisor tbarrios@glendaleca.gov 818-937-7268Mary Leasure, Social Worker mleasure@glendaleca.gov818-548-7862