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First Responder and Public Health Panel

Mental Health Since 2020

2022-08-25 18:30:00 2022-08-25 19:30:00 America/New_York First Responder and Public Health Panel Join representatives from Alexandria's Health, Police, EMS, and Fire Departments as they discuss the mental health among public health workers and first responders since 2020. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Thursday, August 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-25 18:30:00 2022-08-25 19:30:00 America/New_York First Responder and Public Health Panel Join representatives from Alexandria's Health, Police, EMS, and Fire Departments as they discuss the mental health among public health workers and first responders since 2020. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library -

Join representatives from Alexandria's Health, Police, EMS, and Fire Departments as they discuss the mental health among public health workers and first responders since 2020.

Panelists from four City departments will join us:

  • Corey A. Smedley, Fire-EMS Chief with the City of Alexandria
  • Brian Hircik, Deputy Chief of EMS at the Alexandria Fire Department
  • Courtney Ballantine, Commander with the Alexandria Police Department 
  • Natalie Talis, MPH, Population Health Manager with the Alexandria Health Department

Based on their experiences, they will touch on challenges in their fields, beneficial improvements in practices, recommendations they would make looking towards the future.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | #publichealth | #mentalheatlh | #firstresponders | #AlexandriaVA |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

Hours
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Mon, Jan 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

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Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full

Sun, Jan 11, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6

Mon, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Jan 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Monthly Friends of the Duncan library board meeting

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Thu, Jan 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Start the New Year off right with the Happiness Lab! Bi-weekly, 4 classes total, where attendees will discover the science of joy and how to naturally boost your body's happy hormones!
This event is full

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Get cozy with fiber arts and friends, beginners welcome!

Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Jan 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
This event is full

Sun, Jan 25, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6

Mon, Jan 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Mon, Jan 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time!

Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a creative beginner-friendly class where attendees will learn step-by-step how to make fundamental embroidery stitches
This event is full

Thu, Jan 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.

Thu, Jan 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
A storytime in English and Spanish. un cuentacuentos en inglés y español.

Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Are you ready to publish your book? Or learn more about the self-publishing process? This workshop will provide you with all the tools to get your creative work ready for a wider audience