This evaluation and report provide findings from an initiative integrating nonclinical adult mental health supports into rural libraries. The report is intended for community members and leaders interested in implementing nonclinical mental health support within libraries or other community spaces to expand the mental health workforce. A related toolkit offers guidance for librarians on identifying and initiating mental health supports within libraries to assist patrons with their mental well-being.

The California-based La Maida Project announced this month that it is working with Save the Children to build and implement a training network that will support rural early- childhood educators and their youngest learners. By taking an ecological approach to mental health, the partnership seeks to help both the children and their caregivers.

Interviews with peer workers and supervisors explore factors for successful implementation and optimization of peer support in mental health services.

Article explores challenges and strategies for implementing the 988 crisis line in rural areas, including Alabama and Mississippi, to improve mental health crisis response.

Rural cities use arts and civic engagement to address mental health, raise awareness, and foster creative solutions to local challenges.

Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities teaches people how to notice and respond to signs of mental health and addiction challenges with a specific focus on the cultural and environmental factors related to life in rural areas. Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.