Wellness and Self-Care Activities

Get hands-on with these wellness activities during the Glendale Downtown Central Library’s Mental Health Resource Fair. For more information call Library information, 818-548-2021, or email Tiffany Barrios or Mary Leasure.

NAMI Presentation: In Our Own Voice - 10am-11:30am
NAMI will present “In Our Own Voice.” This 90 minute presentation provides a personal perspective of mental illness, as presenters with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to live with a mental health condition.

Aromatherapy - 11:30am-4:00pm
Essential oils have been known to have calming effects helpful with anxiety and depression. Participants will be creating a dry evaporation diffuser using cotton balls, plastic baggies and essential oils.

Painting - 11:30am-4:00pm
Painting relieves stress, encourages creative thinking, boosts self-esteem and stimulates brain activity.

Chair Yoga - 12:30pm-1:30pm
This yoga class promotes gentle stretching and breathing techniques. Learn relaxation and meditation skills to increase physical and mental health.

Singing Lin Bowl Meditation - 11:30am-5pm
Singing Lin Bowl is a Japanese musical instrument that uses vibration to create relaxation. Come join us for 10-15 minute group meditation sessions using this healing instrument. As your body is in contact with this you will feel it’s deep resonating harmony and find your blissful state of being. According to scientific data, It is believed that the tone of the singing-Lin Bowl bypasses beta waves, can induce a meditative alpha wave state in the brain, and deepen states of consciousness with theta waves.

Therapy Dogs - 2:30pm-3:30pm
Need a break from the pressures of work, home or school? The Pasadena Humane Society’s Pet-Assisted Therapy (P-AT) team will be bringing therapy dogs. Relax and de-stress with a gentle four-legged friend.

Mental Health Resource Fair - Help Is Here!

The Library, Arts & Culture Department is bringing together community organizations that provide services to individuals and families affected by mental illness. Visitors can connect with community resources that can provide the help they need. Information booths and a wellness center will provide tips about self-care.

The Mental Health Resource Fair marks the anniversary of Glendale’s mental health initiative and social worker program. We will celebrate our system’s commitment to supporting staff with mental health resources and training as well as reaffirming our dedication to making the Library a safer, healthier and more welcoming environment for our community. Our goals are to increase the community’s awareness of our social worker program and mental health resources, to connect patrons with mental health support, and to expand our network of partners. Stop by and learn about the local mental health support resources available to you and your family. Information booths and a wellness center will also provide tips about self-care.

This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

PARTNERS

• City of Glendale, GPD Mental Health Evaluation Team
• Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital
• Glendale Unified School District: Child Welfare and Attendance
• USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, Stepping Stones Program
• Glendale Community College, Mental Health Counselor
• Department of Mental Health
• NAMI
• Pacific Asian Counseling Services Wellness Works (Veterans)

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS Various factors can “trigger” or cause the further decline of a person with a mental illness. These organizations help by providing support services to vulnerable populations.

• Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
• Catholic Charities
• City of Glendale: Homeless Services
• Department of Motor Vehicles (Free, Low Cost IDs)
• GALAS (Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society) Hope Mills (Homeless Emergency Backpacks) Lifeline Assistance Program (Free Phones)
• Glendale YWCA: Domestic Violence Education and Outreach
• Ascencia
• City of Glendale: Senior Services
• City of Glendale: Project Lifesaver
• Pasadena Humane Society, Pet Therapy
• Verdugo Jobs Center
• Salvation Army: Food Pantry
• GCC: Disabled Programs and Services
• Department of Social Services: CalFresh & Medi-Cal Enrollment