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Downtown Library Offering Help With Addiction, Mental Health

91.7 WVXU | By Ann Thompson
Published March 11, 2019 at 6:00 AM EDT
Addiction and recovery and mental health and well-being are just some of the information library patrons can receive as part of a pilot program.
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Addiction and recovery and mental health and well-being are just some of the information library patrons can receive as part of a pilot program.

A pilot program is underway at The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County where social service agencies are handing out literature to people who might need help with mental health, addiction recovery and other services.

During the month of March, library patrons can receive information on a wide variety of subjects. Throughout the week people can pick up literature and then on Fridays the tables are staffed with members of the organizations.

Agencies participating in the pilot program are:

Civic Engagement Coordinator David Siders says at the end of the month he and others will evaluate the pilot program and determine if it will continue. He says other libraries have hired in-house social workers.

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Ann Thompson
With more than 30 years of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market, Ann Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting. She has reported for WKRC, WCKY, WHIO-TV, Metro Networks and CBS/ABC Radio. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2019 and 2011 A-P named her “Best Reporter” for large market radio in Ohio. She has won awards from the Association of Women in Communications and the Alliance for Women in Media. Ann reports regularly on science and technology in Focus on Technology.
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