A new partnership is helping Indiana librarians meet mental health needs • Indiana Capital Chronicle

However, most libraries are not prepared for what comes through their doors. Library staff report witnessing alcohol use and injection drug use in their buildings, situations far outside the scope of what library training typically covers. Recognizing this gap, The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Indiana, awarded a $50,000 grant to Mental Health America of Indiana to develop mental health training for library staff through the Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute. The goal is straightforward: give librarians the practical tools to recognize warning signs, de-escalate tense situations, and connect people to appropriate care.

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October 5, 2026 by Blake Public Libraries

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