A new partnership is helping Indiana librarians meet mental health needs

By: Stephen McCaffrey

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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Walk into almost any public library in Indiana, and you’ll find much more than just the books on the shelves. You’ll find reliable internet access, a place to escape the heat, and often, a staff member who has quietly become the first person to which a struggling neighbor turns. Librarians have become a mental health front line, and we should support them in this unexpected role.

That evolution reflects what libraries are designed …

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