Mental Health Initiative

In partnership with libraries across California, we create safe and welcoming places of knowledge and information for all.

1 in 10
adults

in California suffer from functional impairment due to a mental disorder

By
2025

depression will be the world's second leading cause of disability

10
million

California residents visited libraries in 2017

Program Foundations

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De-escalate Situations

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Develop Resources

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Create Programs

Why Libraries

Libraries have the unique ability to gather all demographics together in one spot. They are more than just a house of books; they are a free, public safe anyone can go to research and learn about any given topic. The Mental Health Initiatve is committed to helping libraries across the state serve every patron with kindness and compassion. We believe this starts with mental health education.