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Learning Center

Learning Center

The Learning Center collection provides information about learning and obstacles to learning for people of all ages.

Topics include mental health, neurodiversity, and practices and therapies. Featured topics include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Parenting.

In the collection are books that discuss Anxiety, Depression, Dyslexia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and more.

The collection includes picture books and juvenile fiction for parents to share with them to help children understand and cope with challenges they may be facing or that loved ones or friends may be experiencing.

These books are available to all for in-library use, and available to check out by Westchester Library System library card holders.

Feel free to ask the Reference Librarians for help. (914) 238-4779 Ext. 2.

Book Lists

Resources

Social Media & Your Mental Health

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Explains today's social media landscape and examines its ramifications for users.

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The Complete Learning Disabilities Resource Guide

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A comprehensive online resource for parents, students, and professionals.

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Community Resources

988 Lifeline

988 Suicide & crisis lifeline

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you.

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Be Well NY

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Be Well is a statewide (NY.gov) public awareness campaign aimed at helping New Yorkers better understand the importance of mental wellness and the impacts of stress and trauma.

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Disability Resource Guide

Westchester.gov list of agencies that provide services for the disabled in Westchester.

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Every Person Is Connected Committee (EPIC)

EPIC makes recommendations to the New Castle Town Board on the concerns of residents with disabilities, provides updates on the Americans with Disabilities Act and disseminates information to residents on the Town’s recreational, edu

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NAMI Westchester

NAMI Westchester

NAMI Westchester helps families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.

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New Castle's Committee for Mental Resilience

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Supports community members of all ages by encouraging open conversations and providing safe spaces to discuss and learn about mental health, grief, and emotional wellbeing.

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Office for People with Disabilities

Directs to resources such as ParaTransit, special needs registry and sign language interpreters.

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SAMHSA

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

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Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services

Wide range of programs and services for seniors and caregivers.

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