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.
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.
Children, teens, and suicide loss
Caring for grieving children and teens is not an easy task, especially after a suicide death, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Surviving a suicide loss
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers a free resource and healing guide.
New Books About Mental Health for Children, September, 2026
When children learn about emotions, body confidence, or boundaries, they are learning about how to maintain good mental health.
National Recovery Month 2026
National Recovery Month is a time to remember lives lost to addiction, honor those in active recovery, and empower stigma-free communities.
Synapse: What we're reading September '26
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the titles Synapse team members are enjoying this month!
Suicide Prevention Month 2026
We ALL play a role in suicide prevention while we honor those lost to suicide, survivors of suicide loss & those fighting to stay with us.
The Butterfly Project
A healthy attitude toward your emotions makes you better equipped to get through life’s problems.
Meet Kaitlynn of the Synapse Team!
"When people take the time to remember the small details or check in on you, those are the small acts of kindness that mean a lot."
OCD
OCD is an often misunderstood diagnosis, but we have great books that can help you connect with and understand more about what it is.
Teen Mental Health Month 2026: Fiction
Sometimes, reading about others experiencing similar challenges can help us feel less alone. We hope that this list will do just that.
Teen Mental Health Month 2026: Nonfiction
Sometimes, reading about others experiencing similar challenges can help us feel less alone.
Meet Michelle of the Synapse Team!
"[I love] knowing I make a difference in people’s lives. That I am part of a community that cares and empowers people."
Mark your calendars, it’s time for MegaMania!
Jul 27, 2026
The annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery—returns to Tucson!
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.
