The Ellsworth Public Library (EPL) is hosting an interactive “Bringing in the Bystander” workshop led by Stephen Nason of Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC), focused on how everyday community members can safely intervene in situations involving harassment and discrimination.

As conversations around community well-being continue to grow, this hands-on session offers practical tools and real-world strategies participants can apply in workplaces, schools, and public spaces.

With AMHC serving more than 5,500 clients annually across three counties, this event highlights a regional effort to strengthen community safety, accountability, and support through community-based solutions to complex social challenges.

Event Page & Registration:https://ellsworth.libcal.com/calendar/EPL-Events/bringing_in_the_bystander_with_amhc

About AMHC: AMHC is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) offering integrated mental health and substance use treatment services that empower individuals to recover and enhance their overall quality of life. With more than 60 years of dedicated service, AMHC is the largest behavioral healthcare provider in the region, operating 27 service locations across Aroostook, Hancock, and Washington counties. The agency annually supports up to 5,500 clients, with a team of 350+ employees delivering a comprehensive range of services in mental health, substance use, crisis, sexual assault, prevention, brain injury, and programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. amhc.org

About EPL: The Ellsworth Public Library is an open, welcoming, and safe space where people come together to learn, connect, and grow. It is a vibrant hub of curiosity and community, where everyone is invited to participate, explore, and enjoy. We believe that a strong library is the cornerstone of a sustainable and healthy community. Literacy, especially early literacy, is a vital foundation for the well-being of all community members. ellsworthlibrary.net