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- 1Indiana librarians to receive mental health training▼Indiana librarians set to receive mental health training
Librarians across Indiana are set to receive mental health training, according to WHAS11. The program would prepare library staff to recognize and respond to patrons experiencing mental health crises, as libraries increasingly serve as front-line points of contact for people in need. Details on timing, funding and which library systems will take part have not yet been made clear.
- 2New partnership helps Indiana librarians address mental health needs▼A new partnership is helping Indiana librarians meet mental health needs
A new partnership in Indiana is giving librarians support and training to respond to patrons' mental health needs, as libraries increasingly serve as first points of contact for people in crisis. Multiple state outlets are covering the initiative, which aims to equip library staff with tools and referral resources rather than leaving them to handle such situations alone.