Community Partnerships

The Family Center at RFL provides clients with free counseling, information and referral services, resources for mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness and other life issues. To make an appointment with our social worker please call 631-727-3228 or email maria.garcia@riverheadlibrary.org

The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island has certified bi-lingual Healthcare Navigators to help assist in applying for a Qualified Health Plan and SNAP counseling.

A trained, NYS-certified HIICAP counselor can assist Medicare-eligible persons with information about how the system works, enrollment, benefits and other available health insurance options.

Visit Library once a month to distribute food to Seniors(60 & Older) and Veterans in the Library parking lot.

Provides Peer to Peer support to veterans facing the challenges of PTSD and TBI.

Provide one-on-one and group instruction to improve thpatrons abilities to speak, read and write.

Visit Library once a month to provide emergency food, fresh produce and frozen meat for community members in need.

PBMC features medical professionals who provide expert information about health issues and health care available for the Riverhead Community.

Meets with patrons for mentoring and advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Free blood pressure screenings and health related questions answered on a varity of topics through the Healthy Libraries Program.

SCDH provides the Shots for Tots clinic, health workshops and programs such as Tai Chi and Smoking Cessation and others.

Meets with patrons once a month to assist with a job search, resume' review, readiness programs, Job Fairs and more.

A representative from Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors. The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect seniors with the appropriate services.