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.
Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness license plates
For every specialty plate purchased, a portion will be given to Teen Lifeline to continue life-saving suicide prevention work.
Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness license plates
For every specialty plate purchased, a portion will be given to Teen Lifeline to continue life-saving suicide prevention work.
BIPOC Mental Health Month Reads
Explore the unique mental health experiences of BIPOC communities. These book suggestions are from the King County Library System.
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month
Let’s focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color face when it comes to mental health.
What Is Diet Talk and Why It Matters for Kids’ Health
Kids hear it. They watch how we talk about food and bodies. They are always paying attention, even when it feels like they are not.
Synapse: What we're reading July '26
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the titles Synapse team members are enjoying this month!
New Synapse Picks for Kids & Teens
Rack up reading time for the Summer Reading Program with one of these new books with mental health and wellness themes for kids and teens!
PTSD Awareness Month Reading List
This PTSD Awareness Month, help us spread the word that PTSD treatment works and help is available!
June is Men's Mental Health Month
Let’s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up & reaching out. Together, we can break the stigma so no one struggles in silence.
June is Men’s Health Month
Let’s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out.
Mental Health Resources for Men
Learn about men’s mental health including common conditions, mental health symptoms, and things that can get in the way of asking for help. 
Synapse: What we're reading June '26
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the titles Synapse team members are enjoying this month!
Youth QPR Suicide Prevention Workshop Series this summer
The QPR Institute workshop is designed to teach youth to recognize suicide warning signs in their peers, and how to intervene.
More Good Days, Together: MHAM 2026
No matter how you are feeling right now, please remember: more good days are possible, help is available, and you are not alone.
