Community Health

Community Health focuses on the health and well-being of all Brooklynites by providing programs, services and resource collections to the public.

Programs and Events

Join us for programs focused on the health and wellbeing of all Brooklynites by providing programs.

Programs and Events

Consumer Health Resources

Find reliable, trusted resources for health & wellness management, medical research tools and more.

Consumer Health Resources

 

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 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

Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours

Fri, May 3 12:00pm
Crown Heights Library

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Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours

Mon, May 6 2:00pm
Saratoga Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigator

Tue, May 7 4:00pm
Bushwick Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours

Tue, May 7 4:00pm
Canarsie Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Brooklyn Supports

Wed, May 8 11:00am
New Lots Library

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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/…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigators Hours

Wed, May 8 12:00pm
Marcy Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigators Hours

Thu, May 9 4:00pm
New Lots Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours

Fri, May 10 12:00pm
Crown Heights Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours

Mon, May 13 2:00pm
Saratoga Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…

Welcome Home Reentry Navigator Hours

Tue, May 14 4:00pm
Canarsie Library

benefit assistance mental health social services

Have you been incarcerated?

BPL is offering free support provided by people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Our Reentry Navigators can help with:

Identifying your needs and goals bringing you in to support circles where you can join a community of peers…
Contact Us

We are available to connect everyone to health resources and social services in Brooklyn. If you would like more information or are interested in becoming a community partner, then please call 718.230.2768 or email HealthyBKLYN@bklynlibrary.org.