The Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss Every Note Played by Lisa Genova, in which an accomplished concert pianist is diagnosed with a paralyzing disease and must come to depend on his ex-wife. The group will meet at the library on Wednesday, August 17, at 5:30 p.m.
The following week the library will host an information program hosted by Renee Cardarelle of Wellness in the Woods on Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m. Cardarelle will share information about Peer Specialists who support people who have lived mental health and substance use experiences. They are not psychiatrists or counselors but are instead people who have their own lived mental health and/or substance disorders and have been trained in how to support others with these experiences. They offer compassionate and caring environments for individuals who need support. At this session, they will learn about the nightly warmline available from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the daily VPSN (Virtual Peer Support Network) sessions, group zoom meetings with special guest speakers, and opportunities to talk about everyday challenges.
Learn what a Peer Specialist is, how they help others in the community, and resources to support people struggling with lived mental health and substance use experiences. Find out more about their organization at mnwitw.org. Wellness in the Woods Peer Support Services are free for all.
