Building Stronger Communities: A Toolkit for Mental Health Information Partnerships

Academic librarians play a crucial role in ensuring that their communities have access to reliable mental health information, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Community Partnerships for Mental Health Information Toolkit provides practical resources for establishing partnerships, developing programming, and promoting mental health awareness. This lightning talk will introduce the toolkit’s key components, discuss collaboration strategies, and highlight how librarians can use these resources to support diverse populations, including students, caregivers, and underserved communities.