Social Worker in the Library

Tiersa Dowler is our Social Worker at the Library. Learn more about the services she can provide and find out when she's available to meet with you.

The Medicine Hat Public Library is pleased to serve the community by providing access to a Social Worker on staff.

Our Social Worker in the Library provides one-on-one advising on topics such as:

Government Programs
Referrals for Housing, Community Programs, Substance Abuse supports, Mental Health supports, Family Supports, and others
Employment Supports (Resume Help, Accessing Computers & Job Boards, etc)
Local Community Resource Navigation
Other related topics as needed/identified

Learn more about our Social Worker, Tiersa Dowler by reading this Facebook post.

Weekly brief sessions on a variety of topics are held on Tuesdays at 10:00 am with MHPL's Social Work Practicum Student, Leah.

Disclaimer: This is not a crisis line. If you are experiencing crisis and need immediate support, please contact the Alberta Wide Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642.

July 20th, 2021 - Topic: Mindful Use of Screens/Technology

Time: Jul 20, 2021 10:00 AM Edmonton

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 832 4436 6721
Password: 562956

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+1 647 558 0588 Canada

Meeting ID: 832 4436 6721

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July 27th, 2021 - Topic: Mental Health and Stigma: Understanding the Impacts

Time: Jul 27, 2021 10:00 AM Edmonton

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Meeting ID: 839 7202 8781
Password: 903565

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+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada

Meeting ID: 839 7202 8781

Find your local number: https://uvic.zoom.us/u/kc0v0iOY9H

How to Access Social Work Services

Book online here or call the Social Worker in the Library line at 403-977-0912. In-person and virtual appointments are available Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm.

To learn more about our Social Worker in the Library program, please call the number above or email mhplsw@shortgrass.ca.