DMPL closed Sunday, March 31

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed Sunday, March 31 for the Easter holiday.

Ending The Silence For Families

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Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Ending the silence for families is an interactive presentation that helps families to learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions as well as what steps they should take to find and provide support for their child or loved one. This presentation includes a young adult living with mental illness who shares their journey of recovery and a second presenter that will deliver the presentation. Attendees of the presentation will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.

We'll have quiet activities available for children in the room during this presentation, and you're welcome to bring children. However, we won't have staff offering childcare; you'll still be responsible for them.

If you're interested in an Ending The Silence program focused primarily on adult mental health, check out other DMPL libraries in early August!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.