Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since its establishment in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has played a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans who live with mental health conditions.

Explore library events, various resources, and more to understand why prioritizing mental health is essential in our approach to care.

Events & Programs

The library is a welcoming space. From memory care support groups to relaxing yoga classes, the library provides beneficial cognitive programs for children, teens, and adults.

Yoga & Chair Yoga

In-person classes led by a certified instructor.

Tai Chi & Qi Gong

No experience necessary- wear comfortable attire!

Memory Café

Share conversation and nostalgia in a relaxed atmosphere.

Time With a Therapy Dog

Read or relax with a therapy dog. For grade 7 to adults with disabilities.

Chill Lo-fi Reading Time

Read in a relaxed atmosphere with gentle lo-fi background music.

Other Events

Sensory Time at Howell, part of a series

Stories, songs and activities to support early literacy practices in an environment that adapts to youth on the autism spectrum.

PAWs for Reading

Practice your reading with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. For Children in grades K-6.

Mental Health Awareness Month Movie

May 8th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, come join the library and NAMI Rappahannock for a viewing of "Good Side of Bad."

Mental Health Awareness at the Library

Discover book recommendations and library services that focus on self-help, research, and understanding the impact of mental health, which affects one in five U.S. adults (59.3 million in 2022; 23.1% of the U.S. adult population).

Local Assistance

Local medical & mental health assistance.

Workforce Support

A positive mindset and spirit can help when facing challenges.

Other Events

Learn About Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Try one of these nonfiction titles.

Burning with Creativity: Authors & Mental Illness

Lightning leaps of imagination and hours spent constructing fascinating stories can sometimes be linked to mental illness.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Find insight into particular conditions or just read about someone else's journey with mental health on this list.

Mental Health - Invisible Wounds

This selection of fiction and nonfiction takes a look at how mental health and mental illness is portrayed in books for young adults.
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