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Greetings!
Welcome to the information E-Newsletter from Barnstable County Department of Human Services. This newsletter is designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable County. This publication will be sent out periodically to our mailing list. Please forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues and if you are not on our mailing list you can join by clicking on the JOIN THE MAILING LIST button below.
If you have information you would like included in future e-newsletters, please follow the submission requirements outlined at the bottom of the page and email to kcallahan@barnstablecounty.org.
Elizabeth Albert, Director
Barnstable County Department of Human Services _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| SUICIDE PREVENTION COMMUNITY FORUM | | |
The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition invites you to attend a community forum to discuss suicide awareness and prevention and find out what the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition is doing to raise awareness on this issue that impacts everyone. Elected officials and declared candidates have been invited to be part of this community-wide discussion.
When: Monday June 21, 2010 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Where: Barnstable High School Knight Auditorium, 744 W. Main St, Hyannis MA
Cost: The event is free and open to the public
Moderated by Rob Sennott, retired Publisher of the Barnstable Patriot
To register click here
Sponsored by the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition
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| SENIOR ELDER REPORT | | | The Department of Human Services has released a new publication: Cape Cod Senior and Elder Residents in the 21st Century. The report is an analysis of the Cape's demographics and data collected in the annual Monitoring the Human Condition study. The findings show there are 81,000 permanent year round residents of Barnstable County who are age 55 or older. Barnstable County Department of Human Services has conducted community-based research for the past 15 years and promotes the health and social well-being of County residents through regional efforts designed to improve coordination and efficiency of human services. Click on these links to obtain a copy of the Full Report and the Senior/Elder Research Summary Of Findings, or contact the Department at 508-375-6628 or visit www.bchumanservices.net
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| GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL | | | As the 2008-2010 Governor's Statewide Youth Council term is coming to end, the application process for the new term is open. 28 new Youth Council members will be selected to represent Massachusetts' fourteen counties, two per county. Help youth of Massachusetts and the Governor with issues you care about. Be a voice in government and in your community. Boost your leadership and team-building skills. Become an advocate in shaping your community. Participants would attend monthly meetings and conference calls, advocate for youth and incorporate youth ideas into advising and policy making. Applicants should be passionate, motivated, emerging leaders between the ages of 14 and 20 who are able to make a two-year service committment.
** The Youth council has advocated on various issues, most recently the historic anti-bullying legislation that Governor Patrick just signed. To learn more about activities, initiatives and trainings that the Youth Council has participated in please visit www.mass.gov/governor/youthcouncil or contact Anny Jean-Jacques at the Governor's Office of Community Affairs at Tel: 617/725-4020
*APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 25, 2010
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| HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | | | Barnstable County Human Rights Commission Summer Internship Program
The HRC is searching for an intern interested in participating in an eight week program that will provide the opportunity to explore work in Human Rights and Human Services i.e. assist in Commission administration, planning projects, researching grant opportunities, helping to write grant proposals and attend networking and community events associated with the HRC.
The ideal candidate must have an interest in working to eliminate unlawful discrmination by cultivating an atmosphere of mutual understanding and harmonious inter-group relationships. Candidates should have two years of course work completed towards a Bachelors degree at an accredited college or university in Human Services or related field and must be computer literate including email/internet access.
Working conditions are convenient and flexible, part-time commitment preferred. Interested candidates should submit resume and letter of interest no later than June 15th to: Liz Dolby, HRC Coordinator, PO Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630 or by email to l.dolby23@comcast.net_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| HOARDING TASK FORCE | | | Representatives are being recruited from different disciplines necessary to form a Hoarding Task Force. Ideally, this Mid Cape Hoarding Task Force would have one representative from the following: Property Management, Health Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Elder Services, Housing Authority/Housing Specialists, Professional Organizer, Medical (Patient Advocate or MD), Mental Health Licensed Clinicians, Disaster Relief.
The "let's get started" meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th at HAC, 460 West Main St., Hyannis from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. If you would like to be on the Task Force or for more information contact Geri Moore at gerimoore@aol.com or Maria Chesky at maria_chesky@bha.barnstable.ma.us _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| CAPE COD VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE | |
Cape Cod Foundation is proud to introduce an exciting new resource for non-profits: CAPE COD VOLUNTEERS. The vision of Cape Cod Volunteers is to create a network of organizations and opportuities that informs, inspires, and engages people of all ages and backgrounds to strengthen our community through volunteering. Cape Cod Volunteers links local people with meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Please visit our new website and register your organization at www.capecodvolunteers.org. It will take 15-30 minutes to create a thorough profile for your organization. Once your profile is created you can post as many volunteer opportunities as you like, specify what kind of volunteer would best fit your organization's needs, how many volunteers you need, how often you need them and what kind of skills would be helpful. You can also solicit in-kind donations, list board openings and interview potential candidates. Whether you need volunteers for day-to-day tasks, help with events, or to share their expertise, volunteeers are an invaluable resource. The more organizations that post opportunities, the more effective the network will be and the more the community will benefit. The website will be introduced to the public in mid to late June. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| OPERATION MILITARY KIDS SUMMER CAMP | | | Operation Military Kids Cape Cod, in collaboration with Barnstable County 4-H/UMASS Extension, YMCA Cape Cod and the Boys & girls Club of Cape Cod is once again offering two weeks of overnight camp at Camp Lyndon this coming July at no cost to the participants. This OMK camp is being offered during the weeks of July 11-16 and July 25-30 to children (between the ages of 8-15) of a Department of Defense contractor (any branch) deploying to Afghanistan or Iraq.
For more information or to register for this camp please contact Michelle O'Brien at the YMCA at 508/428-9251. For more information about Operation Military Kids contact Kerry Bickford at Tel: 508/375-6695 or by email at kbickford@barnstablecounty.org
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| BULLYING WORKSHOP | | | The Barnstable County Council for Children, Youth & Families in partnerhship with the Cape & Islands Principal Association, The Distric Attorney's Office and School Resource Officers are collaborating to present "A Bullying Workshop" on August 5th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the YMCA in Barnstable. The focus of this workshop is to collectively address policy and procedures with regards to the Bullying legislation and the 258E order. Guest speakers include Senator Rob O'Leary, the DA's office and other local experts.
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| SAMARITAN SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS | | | Over 800,000 people worldwide end their lives annually. Seven to ten people -- parents, children, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, grandchildren and close friends -- deeply feel the devastation of each loss.
That means that approximately 5 million "survivors" are left behind every year.
Samaritans has expanded the number of sites on the Cape & Islands for their survivor support groups including Falmouth, Hyannis and Nantucket. These groups honor and respect the needs of the survivors, provide unconditional emotional support, help survivors gain courage and comfort from one another, and deal with a unique grief that is often not understood by others.
For more information contact the Samaritans office at Tel: 508/548-7999
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| PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES | | | The Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition compiles and distributes a free, monthly Cape & Islands-wide listing of workshops, meetings, groups and related programs for parents, grandparents, guardians and other primary caregivers of children. Providers and family support professionals are welcome and encouraged to distribute this to families and to other providers who work with families.
If you would like to receive a copy by e-mail every month, please email Paul Melvile at paul@capecoalition.com. Be sure to include your name and organization. To view, print, or download current archived editions click here. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM | | | FOOD THAT'S IN, WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT!
Kids 18 and under can enjoy FREE LUNCH and activities at sites in Hyannis all summer long! The Summer Food Service Program is a safe, fun way for children to get nutritious meals when school is not in session and it's easy to participate since no registration or identification is required.
WHEN: Lunch served Monday through Friday from 12 Noon until 1 PM
Starts June 28th and ends September 3, 2010
WHERE: Faith Assembly Church, 154 Bearse's Way, Hyannis
Cromwell Court, 168 Barnstable Rd, Hyannis
For more information call Camp Lyndon YMCA at Tel: 508/428-9251 ext 0
Sponsored by: YMCA Cape Cod, Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Project Bread and the USDA
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| ELDER SERVICES STAFF OPENING | | | Elder Services of Cape Cod & and Islands has an opening for a Health Services Unit Supervisor. This is a Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, no nights and weekends position. This position would oversee all aspects of health services programs, management of Unit and supervision of RN's, monitor compliance with regulations and standards, establish and maintain Unit client records and report documents in accordance with Agency policy and funding source regulations. Person would also collaborate with Agency departments and community agencies to promote and p rovide intra and inter-agency and community communication, education and training related to Unit and elder issues.
For more information regarding qualifications or to submit a resume contact Human Resources at Elder Services by Tel: 508/394-4630 or by email at carole.mega@escci.org________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| A BABY CENTER - GRANT OPPORTUNITY | | | Please help A Baby Center win a $50K Pepsi Refresh Grant. To vote go to http://pep.si/c3ATKK. You can vote daily to help push them into the top ten to win the grant.
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| PRACTICE KITS IN MENTAL HEALTH | | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) series of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) KITs helps guide recovery-oriented support to mental health care consumers and is part of SAMHSA's commitment to promoting evidence-based practices in serving people with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. Currently there are five toolkits available:
Illness Management and Recovery Assertive Community Treatment Family Psychoeducation Supported Employment Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| FY2011 FEDERAL BUDGET | | How does the President's budget advance equity? It invests in building communities of opportunity across America, breaks down traditional barriers between agencies, and focuses on results. But it also proposes money behind those principles:
$345 million for a Healthy Food Financing Initiative $210 million for Promise Neighborhoods $688 million for Sustainable Communities $266 million for the Corporation for National Community Service Of course, the road to an inclusive and sustained economic recovery is a long one, and cannot be achieved with a single budget proposal. But if passed by Congress, the President's budget would help fight poverty and promote shared prosperity for all Americans. Click here to view an analysis by Policy Link of the budget. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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| 2010 INCOME LIMITS | | | The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the 2010 Income Limits. To see the entire list of income limits please visit the HUD website:
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| 24/7 HOMELESSNESS CRISIS HOTLINE |
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| Serving individuals & families in the communities of Barnstable County, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Staffed by trained homelesness prevention advocates. Immediate local emergency housing, food and transportation available. Referral to the right resources for assistance, assessment and on-going support.
If you or someone you know, are in crisis and have no place to stay tonight, call the Crisis Hotline at 1-888-656-2233 to connect with an experienced advocate who can arrange local overnight emergency housing until the next business day. You will meet with an advocate the following day to help you access available resources and supportive services.
The crisis hotline is a regional innovation pilot project funded by a grant to CACCI by Barnstable County through the Cape & Islands Regional Network to End Homelessness from the Massachusetts Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR | | |
MASS 2-1-1 is a free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral database and hotline for access to health and human services for consumers and providers. Multi-lingual translations are also available. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has designated it as the official point of contact for receiving emergency information during a time of crisis.
MASS 2-1-1 is funded by 19 local chapters of the United Way, MEMA and the Executive Office of Health & Human services. Locally the Barnstable County Department of Human Services in partnership with the Cape & Islands United Way are supporting and marketing MASS 2-1-1.
For more information contact the Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services at 508/375-6630 or go to www.mass211.org To locate services dial 211 or 1-877-211-MASS on your telephone.
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