Libraries as Third Spaces for Rural Mental Health Support

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dc.contributor.authorBarnes, Priscilla
dc.contributor.authorCipowski, Addison
dc.contributor.authorDayton, Keith
dc.contributor.authorTodd, Amy
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-20T17:43:39Z
dc.date.available2025-10-20T17:43:39Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionPublic libraries are increasingly recognized as vital community “third spaces”—trusted, neutral locations that serve beyond their traditional roles of book lending and digital access. These community hubs are being reimagined as access points for health education and services, especially in rural areas where limited infrastructure is available to support health. This brief highlights emerging models—including “Because You Matter,” Faith Net, and Hoosier Health Check—that demonstrate how libraries can bridge rural health gaps through partnerships, telehealth, and on-site screenings. It also explores the specific interest and potential in Daviess County, Indiana, for implementing similar initiatives.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2022/33852
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherIndiana University's School of Public Health-Bloomington and the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement
dc.subjectLibraries
dc.subjectMental health
dc.subjectThird spaces
dc.subjectHealthy You
dc.subjectSustaining Hoosier Communities
dc.subjectDaviess County
dc.titleLibraries as Third Spaces for Rural Mental Health Support
dc.typeReport

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