Strategic Plan - Wellness

WELLNESS: Foster a thriving community through promotion of physical, mental, and
socio-emotional well-being.

 

Support community mental health efforts

  • Explore hosting a social work Intern or partnership with Iowa State Department of Human Development & Family Studies, in order to help the community more fully access available resources
  • Update and promote referral resources for support services in the community
  • Promote awareness of trauma and mental health service supports available in the community
    • Partner with National Alliance on Mental Illness and other support agencies
  • Evaluate partnering with Peer Support Specialists
  • Develop creative programming to support socio-emotional well-being for all ages

 

Connect community members to health and wellness supports

  • Connect Library users with accurate and current health information through online resources and meaningful programming
    • Partner with Mary Greeley Medical Center and other key medical services providers
  • Partner with social services agencies to provide opportunities for in-reach services
    • Host office Hours at the Library for social services providers
  • Explore nontraditional supports for eco-friendly programming and services

 

Support community members experiencing temporary or long-term housing insecurity and/or unemployment

  • Provide job/resume help
    • Partner with Iowa Workforce Development, ISU Writing Center
  • Develop street cards to readily share community resource information with the public
    • Partner with United Way and Emergency Residence Project