
This winter and spring, the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries are pleased to present a series of programs in partnership with our friends from the Pastoral Institute. Each program is a casual, low-pressure get-together to talk about issues of mental health and mental wellness and is led by a Pastoral Institute Counselor.
“The Pastoral Institute team is committed to identifying critical mental health access gaps that exist in our community and investing in collaborations that create solutions by removing significant barriers to care,” says Mary Johnson, Director of Advancement for the Institute. “Our vision is to be a safe place for peace and healing where every person can be heard without fear of judgement… We hope that by partnering to provide our mental health education and support programs at Chattahoochee Valley Library branches, we can effectively work together to remove the barriers of stigma, cost, and transportation that so often prevent our neighbors from seeking help.”
All programs are free and open to the public, and (unless further noted) do not require an advance reservation. Drop ins are welcome!
Please click on the program title below for further information and specific locations.
- PostPartum Group Circle – January 13, February 10, March 10 | 4:00pm
- Music Therapy: Mental Wellness Playlist (especially for teens) – March 25 | 4:30pm
- Art Therapy: Harness Your Creativity To Relieve Stress (especially for teens) – April 22 | 4:30pm
Winter Wellness Series at the Columbus Public Library
- Understanding Seasonal Depression – January 6 | 12noon
- Neurodiversity: What Does It Mean? – February 3 | 12noon
- Managing Anxiety 101 – March 3 | 12noon
- Recognizing Signs of Distress – April 7 | 12noon
Mildred L. Terry Public Library
- Art Therapy: Harness Your Creativity To Relieve Stress (especially for teens) – February 11 | 6:00pm
- Self-Care After Hours (especially for teens) – January 17 | 6:00pm
- Get It Off Your Chess-T (all ages) – date/time tbd, please check back for details
- A.M. Crafting: Art Therapy – April 14 | 10:30am
- Mindful Movement (especially for children) – April 14 | 4:00pm
- Creating Healthy Habits (especially for teens) – April 30 | 4:00pm
- Create Your Own Mental Wellness Survival Kit (especially for teens) – January 24 | 4:30pm