Library Mental Health Professional
One-on-one assistance and expert referral.
If You Need Immediate Help
If you or someone you care for is experiencing a mental health crisis that requires immediate attention:
- Dial 911
- Call or Text the Minnesota Crisis Line (free, available 24/7):
- Text MN to 741741 or dial **274747
- Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you are in crisis, please contact:
- For Children: Children’s Crisis Resources, opens a new window
- For Adults: Adult Crisis Resources, opens a new window
Talk to the Library Mental Health Professional
The library mental health professional (Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC) position is back! He will primarily work out of the Rondo Library and George Latimer Central Library. Office Hours are as follows:
Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rondo Community Library
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at George Latimer Central Library
Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rondo Community Library
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at George Latimer Central Library
Feel free to reach out to Rob by phone (651-583-4617) or email (rob.lynett@peopleincorporated.org) to schedule appointments or with questions.
Who is the Library Mental Health Professional?
Saint Paul Public Library partners with People Incorporated to have a full-time mental health professional in library spaces. The professional serves an access point for patrons to connect with mental health and/or substance use services by completing comprehensive evaluations and making referrals for services. They can also be available to guide patrons in connecting with community resources tailored to their needs. Their expertise includes knowledge of public, private, and government organizations that can provide support.
To learn more about this program, check out Saint Paul Public Library's most recent Impact Reports.