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Jul
18
0 comments Tags: Funded Projects, Member Spotlight, professional development, recovery, substance use disorder
This article is a guest blog post from Riverbend reporting back about their funded project. Hear how they are supporting recovery through the Recovery Coaching Model in Massachusetts. What image comes to mind when I say the word “coach”? A middle-aged man in basketball shorts with a whistle around his neck? Maybe a sporty mom… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project
Apr
18
0 comments Tags: community engagement, funding, MedlinePlus, Member Spotlight, New York, public libraries, recovery, substance use disorder
In this article, learn about the beginnings of the Read to Recovery program at Saratoga Springs Public Library. NNLM supported the initial collection launch, and from there other community organizations, community members, and patrons have embraced and supported the collection leading to monetary and in-kind donations of over $18,000. One example is the Health… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, Newsletters, NLM Resources
Jun
25
0 comments Tags: Focused Outreach, mental health, public libraries, recovery, resources, substance use disorder
Each year (for us that is May 1- April 30), Region 7 “focuses” on learning about two geographic areas. In this blog post, there is a brief introduction to our Focused Outreach model and some of the things we learned and want to share about that work in Litchfield County, CT. You might recognize this… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Weekly Newsletter
May
28
0 comments Tags: Member Spotlight, mental health, recovery, substance use disorder
In this blog post, we will hear from Agnes Skowron, Librarian for the CT Clearinghouse, which provides information and resources related to health promotion, substance use prevention, recovery, harm reduction, mental health and more. Funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the key resources shared in this article are for those… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, Weekly Newsletter
May
06
0 comments Tags: may, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, NNLM, Public Health, substance use disorder, yoga
Yoga offers a powerful tool for enhancing mental health and supporting recovery from substance use disorders. Its holistic approach addresses the root causes of addiction while promoting self-awareness, stress reduction, and physical well-being. Before joining the NNLM Region 7, I completed my 500 hour yoga teacher training with Kripalu Institute of Yoga and Health in… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Newsletters, NLM Resources, Public Health, Weekly Newsletter