Trauma-Informed Libraries

Call BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. "We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."

All of our support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.

Trans-led and operated, focusing on people with intersecting marginalized identities. Does not "engage in non-consensual active rescue"

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

Warmline answered by a trained peer supporters. "We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."

This two-year study identifies some of the causes of trauma in library work and provides recommendations from public-facing staff to address the issue.

ACRLog Blogging by and for academic and research librarians.

Services, Actiivities, and Resources published by the Healthy Capital District Initiative

Published by the Health Capital District Initiative

A blog about trauma and neurodiversity education.

A webinar presented by the Central NY Library Resources Council, December 7, 2021.

A webinar presented by the Central NY Library Resources Council, May 6, 2021.

Webjunction webinar originally presented April 13, 2021.

Contact this group to schedule trainings for library staff, including Mental Health First Aid.