Supporting Library Staff Through Mental Wellness

A Partnership Between the Indiana Library Federation and Mental Health America of Indiana


Partners in Mental Health Wellness

This initiative brings together leaders in library advocacy, mental health education, and community health investment to support the well-being of Indiana library professionals.

Mental Health America of Indiana

Mental Health America of Indiana's Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute is a leading provider of mental health education, wellness programming, and evidence-based training throughout Indiana.

Through this partnership, MHAI provides expertise, curriculum development, and professional trainers to help equip library staff with practical tools for supporting personal wellness, responding to challenging situations, and building healthier workplace environments.

Training offerings include Mental Health First Aid, Verbal De-Escalation, and a customized wellness webinar series designed specifically for the unique needs of library professionals.

Molina Healthcare
This initiative is made possible through the generous support of Molina Healthcare, whose commitment to improving community health helps expand access to meaningful wellness resources across Indiana.

Molina's investment supports the development and delivery of specialized training opportunities designed to strengthen resilience, promote mental wellness, and help library professionals better serve their communities.

By investing in workforce wellness, Molina Healthcare is helping Indiana libraries build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces.


Investing in the Well-Being of Indiana Library Professionals

Library professionals serve as trusted community resources while navigating increasingly complex workplace challenges. To support the well-being of library staff across Indiana, the Indiana Library Federation (ILF) has partnered with Mental Health America of Indiana's Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute to provide specialized mental health, wellness, and de-escalation training opportunities. Generously funded by Molina Healthcare, this initiative will equip library professionals with practical tools to build resilience, strengthen workplace wellness, and confidently respond to challenging situations. 

 


Help Shape Future Wellness Trainings

Your experiences matter. Indiana libraries face unique challenges, and we want to ensure future wellness and mental health training opportunities address the real needs of library staff. By completing this brief, confidential survey, you'll help ILF and MHAI identify the topics, workplace challenges, and support resources that would be most valuable to you and your colleagues. Your feedback will directly influence the development of upcoming wellness trainings and resources for Indiana's library community.

This brief and confidential survey will help guide the development of future training content focused on workplace stress, trauma, resilience, and wellness.

  • 100% Confidential
  • Requires Less Than 5 Minutes
  • Helps Shape Future Training Opportunities
  • Supports Practical Resources for Library Staff


Survey Closes  August 21, 2026

 

Training Opportunities

Through this partnership, library staff will have access to multiple professional development opportunities focused on wellness, mental health awareness, and workplace safety.

Mental Health First Aid

Learn how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges through this nationally recognized training program.

Participants gain practical skills for offering initial support and connecting individuals with appropriate resources.

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Verbal De-Escalation

Build confidence in navigating difficult interactions, recognizing escalating behavior, and utilizing effective communication strategies to reduce tension safely.

Registration information will be announced soon.

Wellness Webinar Series

A new three-part webinar series is currently being developed specifically for Indiana library staff based on survey feedback and identified needs.

More details will be released in the coming months.


ILF Members: Access Training Registration

Available Mental Health First Aid registrations, future Verbal De-Escalation training opportunities, and additional wellness resources are available through the ILF Members-Only Training Portal. 

This webinar series and other related training are available exclusively to ILF members. If you're interested in gaining access to these resources and future member-exclusive opportunities, consider becoming a member today by clicking here.

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Building Healthier Libraries Together

Supporting the mental health and well-being of library staff is essential to creating strong libraries and thriving communities. ILF is proud to partner with MHAI to provide resources, training, and professional development opportunities that help library professionals navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.

Additional trainings, registration opportunities, and wellness resources will be added to this page as they become available.