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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 _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| NEWS FROM MASHPEE VILLAGE | | | ~ Community Connection Day at Mashpee Village ~ Sunday May 2nd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please come and joing us to clean-up our common areas. Will include a Clam Bake, BBQ & Dessert Contest when all the work is done. You may bring your favorite dish or dessert to share. Call Donna, Resident Services at 508/477-3429 to RSVP.
~ Every Thursday in May from 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Community Room @ Mashpee Village is offering free classes/trainings to all residents on topics such as: Enabling & Codependency - 5/6; Careers - 5/13; Budgeting - 5/20; Stress Management - 5/27. Call Donna, Resident Services @ 508/477-3429 to sign up. Light refreshments offered - Please RSVP.
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| PARKINSON'S NETWORK DINNER DANCE | | | PARKINSON'S SUPPORT NETWORK DINNER DANCE
This newly formed Task Force includes Parkinson patients and caregivers as well as The American Parkinson Disease Association, Ma. Chapter, National Parkinson Foundation Cape Cod Chapter, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center Parkinson Disease Movement Disorder Center, Cape Cod Healthcare, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands, Reaching Elders with Additional Community Help (REACH) and the Barnstable, Orleans, and Yarmouth Senior Centers.
The Parkinson Support Network Task Force is working on a plan to bring comprehensive support services to the Cape to include education, exercise and support for Parkinson patients and their Caregivers.
These support services are being kicked off with a Spring/Fling dinner dance on May 23, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Cape Codder Hotel in Hyannis. Rockin Blues music will be provided by The Flip Side.
Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased through May 2 by sending a check payable to BIDMC/Parkinson Support Network, 330 Brookline Avenue, 109 BR, Suite 270, Brookline, MA 02215 by May 2nd. Please include your name, address, telephone number and email.
For more information you can call a member of the Task Force, Rose DiGregorio at the Barnstable Senior Center at 508 862 4753.
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| 5K RUN/WALK TO BENEFIT LIFE INC. | | | "Lovin' Life" 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk ~ Saturday, May 8, 2010.
Where: South Cape Village (650 Falmouth Rd., Mashpee)
When: Start time - 9:00 AM (Same day registration from 7:15 - 8:30 AM
After: Walk followed by Block Party at LIFE, Inc ~ Food/Music/Fun
For more information contact Ian Saarmann at Tel: 508/790-3600 or email: ian@lifecapecod.org LIFE, Living Independently Forever, is a non-profit organization that provides supported independent living for adults with disabilities on Cape Cod. Proceeds will help fund the "LIFE Survivors" Basketball Team's trip to Nebraska to represent Massachusetts in the SPECIAL OLYMPICS NATIONAL GAMES in July. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| HEALTHY LIVING EXPO | | | Emerald Physicians is sponsoring it's Healthy Living Expo at Barnstable High School's Performing Art Center, 433 West Main St., Hyannis on Saturday, May 8th from 8 AM to 4 PM. Event will focus on promoting personal health topics such as heart health, Mediterranean diets & heart disease, the role of diet and cancer prevention, the benefits of a plant-based diet, preventing dementia through diet, the role of acupuncture in medicine, women's health, the science of stress reduction, and organic gardening for a healthier community. Refreshments and a healthy fare lunch sampling will be provided and prizes will be raffled throughout the day. This event is FREE to the public.
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| SPAGHETTI SUPPER BENEFIT | | | Spaghetti supper to benefit Ma Otis's Food Pantry on the Mass Military Reservation. Dinner buffet to include pasta dinner, caesar salad, bread, and dessert. Entertainment by Straight from the Cape Entertainment. 50/50 raffle and raffled prizes.
When: Saturday, May 8th, from 5 PM to 9 PM (Dinner begins at 5:30)
Where: Shawme Fish and Game Club, 400 route 130, Sandwich
Cost: $5.00 per plate
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| CAR SEAT CHECKPOINT | | | 9 out of 10 car seats is being used incorrectly!! Parents, grandparents, babysitters, guardians, daycare providers or anyone transporting children under the age of 14 in a personal vehicle are welcome to attend this Car Seat Checkpoint. Sponsored by A Baby Center, Cape Cod E.D.D.Y. and Eastham Fire with help from Cape Cod Children's Place.
When: May 7th, 10 AM to 1 PM
Where: Eastham Fire Station
For more information contact Kate O'Connell, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at A Baby Center at Tel: 508/322-1519 or email at capekidscarseats@gmail.com________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NEWS | | | Please join the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod for their Annual Dinner Meeting & Silent Auction. This event will honor Sheriff James Cummings, sherry tucker Brown, Samuel Martin and Alan James, Massachusetts Youth of the Year.
When: Monday, May 10, 5:30 Pm Cocktails & appetizers, 6:00 Dinner
Where: Coonamessett Inn in Falmouth
Cost: $50 per person
To view more event info & news from the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod's newsletter click here_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| ARTS & ALZHEIMER'S FACILITATOR TRAINING | | May 10 and 24 from 10:00 - 12:00 PM at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis
Learn about the powerful impact visual images can have on brain functioning and how this exciting program can help those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia access their long term memory.
This is a 2-part training intended for individuals who would like to become facilitators for the Arts & Alzheimer's initiative. Mentoring will be available post training. New volunteer facilitators will be asked to become part of the Arts & Alzheimer's initiative and facilitate conversations in a local gallery or museum as part of a team beginning in September. Training is free. Call or email Justin to register 508-775-5656 or info@alzcapecod.org ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| SENIOR EXPO & FASHION SHOW | | | Annual Senior Appreciation Expo and Fashion Show in honor of Older American's Month
Where: Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
When: May 14, from 10 AM to 1 PM
This year's national them is "Age Strong! Live Long!". Whitehall Estate of Hyannis will provide a wonderful free Brunch Bar. Vendors will be on hand to answer all health, living and wellness questions. There will be a health room offering blood pressure readings, eye examinations and nutritional consultations.
For more information contact the Barnstable Sneior Center at Tel: 508/862-4750
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| MCSP STATE CONFERENCE | | | The MA Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Program presents the 9th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference: Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan: A Strategic Approach for Your Community.
DATE: May 18 & 19, 2010
LOCATION: Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlborough, MA
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| EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM | | | New RFP just released by Commonwealth Corporation for the Employment Partnerships Program. As part of Governor Patrick's Massachusetts Recovery Plan, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development seeks to support workforce development partnerships that connect Massachusetts residents and workers with jobs and to support Massachusetts companies by ensuring the availability of a skilled workforce to meet their business needs. $1.490 million in total funds available, with individual awards anticipated in the $75,000 - $200,000 range.
These funds will support partnerships between Massachusetts employers and organizations that can deliver, coordinate and/or support training and job placement for workers.
Application deadline: May 20, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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| MILES OF MEMORIES WALK | | | Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands 18th Annual Cape Cod "Miles of Memories" Walk for Alzheimer's Services.
Where: Upper Cape at the Canal,, Lower Cape in Harwich, Outer Cape in Wellfleet
When: May 23, 2010
All funds raised remain in the greater Cape & Islands region to support programs and services for people with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers.
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| HEALTH CARE REFORM | | | Health Care Reform Breakfast and Annual Meeting - "National Health Care Reform and It's Impact on Massachusetts"
When: June 2, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Where: Westin-Waltham Hotel, Waltham, MA
Cost: $30 for MHC members, $40 for non-members
For more information call the MHC office at Tel: 617/965-3711. To register online go to www.mahealthcouncil.org_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| GRANT OPPORTUNITIES | | | ~ Community Participation Research Targeting the Medically Underserved.
This funding opportunity will grant applications that propose research on health promotion, disease prevention, and health disparities that is jointly conducted by communities and researchers and targets medically underserved areas (MUAs) and medically underserved populations (MUPs).
~ Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Research and Demonstration Programs. Application Deadline: June 1, 2010 http://bit.ly/ciLLgUThis funding opportunity provides grants to public and private entities to fund medically accurate and age appropriate programs that reduce teenage pregnancy and for the federal costs associated with administering and evaluating such contracts and grants.
The American Medical Association Foundation's Fund for Better Health is offering $5,000 seed grants for grassroots, public health projects that target healthy lifestyles. Funding opportunities can cover a wide range of public health issues including substance abuse, disability, STDs, teen pregnancy, healthcare for women, youth, seniors and the uninsured.
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| CHILDREN'S COVE GOLF TOURNAMENT | | | Register Now! 9th Annual Children's Cove Golf Tournament
When: June 7, 2010
Where: The Ridge Club, Sandwich, MA
To register for the event, sponsorship opportunities or more information, please call Nancy Raymond at Tel: 508.375.0410 or visit www.childrenscove.org
All proceeds from the event will provide much needed services to child victims of sexual abuse and their families.
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| MASSACHUSETTS JOBS & WORKFORCE SUMMIT | | The Massachusetts Jobs and Workforce Summit will be held Tuesday June 22, 2010, from 10:00am to 4:00pm with registration and breakfast beginning at 9:00am and sessions to be followed by a reception. Governor Patrick will be the keynote speaker at the Jobs Summit, which will cover topics including: A View from the State House and Capitol Hill; Engaging Employers in the Workforce System; and Connecting Workers to Jobs. The Summit will be at the historic Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. The Summit is co- sponsored by the Workforce Solutions Group.
You MUST register by completing a registration form no later than May 21st available at SUMMIT REGISTRATION FORM or by emailing RSVP@massworkforce.com, Space is limited so register today!
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| CVS OFFERS FUNDING | | | CVS Drugstore Chain Offers $25 Million to Fund Children's Disability Programs
QUICK SUMMARY: Over the next five years, CVS Caremark All Kids Can program is making $25 million available to make life easier for children with disabilities. Through this program, CVS will support nonprofit organizations that provide innovative programs and services in local communities focused on helping children with disabilities to learn, play and succeed in life. The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust awarded $6.3 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the country in 2009.
DEADLINE: Oct. 31.
FUNDING FOCUS: The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust focuses primarily on supporting charitable organizations that are making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. Resources are also allocated to help support organizations focused on providing healthcare to the uninsured.
ELIGIBILITY:Community-based nonprofits.
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| NEW PARENTS INITIATIVE | | | Massachusetts New Parents Initiative website has recently been launched! The direct website link is: http://www.mass.gov/dph/newparents
The goal of the Massachusetts New Parent Initiative is to improve the health of new parents, infants and their families across the lifespan through enhancing communication between providers and new parents using emotion based messaging related to four focus areas of parent & infant mental health, nurturing early care giving, prevention of family violence and promotion of family planning.
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| PARENT ED & SUPPORT LIST | | The Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition compiles and distributes a free, monthly Cape and Islands-wide listing of workshops, meetings, groups and related programs for parents, grandparents, guardians and other primary caregivers of children. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to distribute this to families and to anyone who works with families.
If you would like to receive a copy by e-mail each month, please email Paul Melville at paul@capecoalition.com your name, organization, and e-mail address. You may also view, print, or download current and archived editions at http://capecoalition.com/calendar.html.
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| HEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS | | |
The Department of Public Health has just released "Health of Massachusetts," a very comprehensive, user-friendly report that compiles data from over 50 sources and covers topics such as "Community Assets," "Mortality," Health Care Access," Health Care Quality," Natality and Early Childhood," "Infectious Disease," "Wellness and Chronic Disease," "Environmental Health," "Occupational Health," "Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use," "Unintentional Injury," Suicide and Self Injury," "Violence," and "Mortality." It also incorporates Health Disparities and policy perspectives throughout.
We welcome all of you to look and use this very important resource.
The upcoming Commissioner's regional dialogues will feature highligts from this report
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| NSTAR'S NEW DEBT FORGIVENESS PROGRAM | | | New program offered by NSTAR for low income customers to pay off their old arrearages for gas and/or electric utility bills. NSTAR will forgive past due balances over a period of time if customers pay a budgeted bill each month on time. Eligibility guidelines do apply. Customers can sign up for the program over the phone at 1-866-315-2496
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DPH COMMUNITY CORNER ON-LINE
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Please visit DPH Community Corner www.mass.gov/dph/ohc for the lastest public health news. We will provide weekly, statewide updates to strengthen capacity in communities across the Commonwealth. There are many valuable resources, trainings, outreach and education opportunities available in Massachusetts. We hope compiling this information in one place will help maximize these resources. Questions, comments, submissions or suggestions, please contact Laura Innis, DPH Health Education and Outreach Coordinator at laura.innis@state.ma.us or 617-624-6021.
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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.
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| MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR |
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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.mass211help.org To locate services dial 211 on your telephone.
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