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Somerset County Department of Human Services and SCLSNJ Partner to Offer Residents Digital Accessibility and Other Services on the Go
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May 14, 2024
by SCLSNJ
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is pleased to announce a unique collaboration with Somerset County’s Department of Human Services, aimed at enhancing digital accessibility for County residents.
“Known for its commitment to providing access to information and internet connectivity services, SCLSNJ stands as a beacon of inclusivity and opportunity,” said Cathy DeBerry, branch manager. “As a response to the unexpected closure of our Bound Brook branch, this initiative further underscores the Library System's essential role in helping to close the digital divide. The partnership between the two County agencies and the resulting creation of this digital mobile van is a transformative step towards fostering greater connectivity and support within our communities.”
Somerset County’s mobile HELPS van will be parked at Bound Brook’s New Jersey Transit commuter lot located at 106 East Main Street in Bound Brook every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. beginning May 22, 2024. The HELPS van will offer residents access to Library and County-based services including, but not limited to: printing, email and internet access, photocopying, scanning, Library materials holds return, and a limited browsing collection.
In addition to offering digital and electronic resources, the mobile HELPS van will provide County residents an opportunity to engage directly with Somerset County’s Department of Human Services, including access to the County’s expert licensed social workers. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, challenge yourself to prioritize your personal self-care and take advantage of the robust resources available throughout Somerset County.
If you are unable to visit the mobile HELPS van in May, visit your local branch and check out a librarian-curated and recommended book. SCLSNJ’s collections offer a large selection of varied and informative books to help you on your wellness journey.
- “Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges” by Kelly Fradin
- “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” by Jonathan Haidt
- “Art Therapy, Trauma and Neuroscience: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives” by Juliet L. King
- “Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for You and Your Loved Ones” by Francis Mark Mondimore
- “Breaking Through Depression: A Guide to the Next Generation of Promising Research and Revolutionary New Treatments” by Philip W. Gold
- “The College Student's Guide to Mental Health: Essential Wellness Strategies for Flourishing in College” by Mia Nosanow
- “Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain” by Emily Clionsky
- “Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships” by Nedra Glover Tawwab
- “The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, and More” by Daniel G. Amen
- “Healing from Toxic Relationships: 10 Essential Steps to Recover From Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Emotional Abuse” by Stephanie Sarkis
- “Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing: A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach to Bilateral Body Mapping” by Cornelia Elbrecht
- “How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health” by Caroline Leaf
- “Malady of the Mind: Schizophrenia and the Path to Prevention” by Jeffrey A. Lieberman
- “The Out-Of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences” by Carol Stock Kranowitz
- “The Racial Trauma Handbook for Teens: CBT Skills To Heal From the Personal and Intergenerational Trauma of Racism” by Tamara Hill
- “Understanding Mental Illness: A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health Disorders for Family and Friends” by Carlin Barnes
- “Where To Start: A Survival Guide to Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges” by Mental Health America
- “While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence” by Meg Kissinger
- “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health with Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families” by Ken Duckworth
- “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience” by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown