The Inclusive Library series of five webinars was developed to meet the
agency’s goal of ensuring that all Texans receive responsive library
services, including Texans from traditionally marginalized populations.
Mental health issues impact 1 in 5 Americans each year which has a
higher prevalence rate than cancer, diabetes and asthma. Yet, most
people are ill-equipped and unsure about how best to respond when a
person is struggling through a mental health crisis. As a community
gathering space,
libraries may experience a higher number of incidents of people
experiencing a crisis. If you're not sure how to respond effectively and
would like to develop some tools for addressing and de-escalating
crisis situations in a calm, responsible and compassionate way, you'll
want to participate in this two-part training provided collaboratively
by the Austin Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team and the
Austin affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
1.5 CE hours (CPE eligible for Texas educators)
