Mission
- To readily connect our patrons and staff to information (both physical and digital) to educate and inform their optimal mental health.
- To reduce stigma often associated with mental health issues so that our patrons and staff feel empowered to seek whatever help they need.
- To be a bridge of information to our community partners, who can further assist with their expertise.
Vision
- A community that feels more at ease discussing mental health as a part of their overall health, and has greatly freed itself of the stigma that surrounds mental health topics so that they feel ready to reach out for help and know that they are not alone.
Values
- Diversity: We honor that everyone has their own story, and that one person’s mental health needs will be different from those of another. We strive to work across age groups, ethnicities, disability and socioeconomic status by working with affinity teams and service levels to best meet the needs of each group.
- Inclusion: We include all in our mission to optimize mental health in our community.
- Education: We strive to continue educating ourselves with the goal to connect patrons to mental health education and support.
- Community: We are welcoming, open, and ready to connect our patrons with the information they need to maintain good mental health.
Mission
- To readily connect our patrons and staff to information (both physical and digital) to educate and inform their optimal mental health.
- To reduce stigma often associated with mental health issues so that our patrons and staff feel empowered to seek whatever help they need.
- To be a bridge of information to our community partners, who can further assist with their expertise.
Vision
- A community that feels more at ease discussing mental health as a part of their overall health, and has greatly freed itself of the stigma that surrounds mental health topics so that they feel ready to reach out for help and know that they are not alone.
Values
- Diversity: We honor that everyone has their own story, and that one person’s mental health needs will be different from those of another. We strive to work across age groups, ethnicities, disability and socioeconomic status by working with affinity teams and service levels to best meet the needs of each group.
- Inclusion: We include all in our mission to optimize mental health in our community.
- Education: We strive to continue educating ourselves with the goal to connect patrons to mental health education and support.
- Community: We are welcoming, open, and ready to connect our patrons with the information they need to maintain good mental health.
Synapse Picks
Synapse Team supports the community in mental wellness
Oct 26, 2022
PCPL has launched its newest affinity team. Synapse aims to create a community that feels at ease discussing mental health without stigma.
Tween Books on Mental Health Published in 2025
So many great books on mental health came out for tweens in 2025! We at Synapse hope that you find a great new read on this list.
Mental Wellness Month for Children
January is Mental Wellness Month! This is the time of year when we focus on having the skills & resources to get through stressful periods.
Mental Wellness Month for Adults
January is Mental Wellness Month, encouraging us to take care of ourselves by creating and maintaining good coping strategies.
Picture Books and Board Books on Mental Health
Enjoy this list of picture books and board books on various mental health topics that were published in 2025.
January is Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month
January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month: a time to raise awareness of treatment and the very real possibility of recovery.
Cultivate Connection
The titles on this list explore the importance of connection to mental wellness & provide guidance on building healthy relationships.
Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Wellbeing
We can all agree that adolescence was/is a tumultuous time for a variety of reasons! These books can help you to step up for your teen.
New Year, Happier Me!
Let us all endeavor to make happiness and wellbeing our ultimate goal through any changes we would like to make to our lives.
All I Want is Rest for the Holidays
The holiday season is full of high stakes. This list contains a variety of resources to help ground & relax you through the upcoming months.
Celebrate Self-Worth: Children's Books to Boost Self-Esteem
Every child deserves to know how loved they are, and deserves to love themselves-- exactly as they are in this very moment!
SAD Self-Care
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a fluctuating form of depression that relates to the change in seasons.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by Congress for those affected by suicide to join together for healing & support.
"Poets Square" - a chat with author Courtney Gustafson
Synapse team member Morgen D. recently sat down with author Courtney Gustafson to discuss her book "Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats."
Understanding Eating Disorders Through Memoir
With honesty and vulnerability, these writers share their journeys and break silence and stigma—offering empathy, insight, and hope.
Spooky-themed self-care ideas
If you're a spooky-season lover, but bone tired this time of year, try these self-care activities!
Pima County Library's "Synapes Team" photo taken at Nanini Library.