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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 COALITION FUNDRAISER | | | The Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition's mission is to increase suicide awareness and prevention. There is a lot of work to be done here on the Cape. Tim Lineaweaver, Chair of the SPC, has been running the Falmouth Road Race since t he early 1990's. This year's run on August 15, 2010 is very special as he is running to raise funds for the Coalition with a fundraising goal of $15,000. All donations are tax deductable and an email receipt for tax purposes will be provided.
Suicide is preventable but the Coalition needs your help.
To donate to Tim's run click here to be brought to his fundraising page. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| PARKINSON'S SUPPORT NETWORK OF CAPE COD | | | Parkinson's Support Network of Cape Cod announces a summer series of classes for people affected by Parkinson's Disease. Join us for classes in dance, drumming and choral singing during August & September. This program series is supported by a Cape cod HealthCare Community Benefits Impact Grant.
Drumming with Tara Murphy: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 14, 21 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 ~ 11 AM to 12 Noon, $20/8 sessions.
Location: Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
Dance with Jane McDonald & Dottie DeLutis Beaton: Aug. 30 & Sept. 13, 20, 27 ~ 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, $20/4 sessions.
Location: Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
Choral Singing with John Murelle: Aug. 11, 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 8, 15 ~ 1:00 - 2:00 PM, $20/6 sessions.
Location: Cape Cod Conservatory, 2235 Iyannough Rd., Rte. 132, West Barnstable.
For more information on these classes or to register call Tel: 800/651-8466
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| RUMBLE ON THE REZ 4 | | | Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Charity Boxing Event
DATE: August 7, 2010 ~ Gates open at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Mashpee Tribal Grounds, 483 Great Neck Rd. So., Mashpee, MA
COST: $15 Admission - Tickets available at Mashpee Tribal Council Office & at the Gate
All proceeds will benefit the Tribal Health Substance Abuse programs.
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| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CAPE COD GOLF TOURNEY | | | 12th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod.
DATE: August 9
TIME: Lunch & Registration 11 AM - 12 Noon, Shotgun Start @ 12 Noon
Social hour 5:00 PM followed by Dinner & Live Auction with WCVB TV-5's Susan Wornick
LOCATION: New Seabury's famous Ocean Course
COST: Golf, lunch & dinner: $250/person, Dinner & Auction only $50/person
Needed: Volunteers, folks to sell foursomes, sponsorships, help with the auction & registration, silent & live auction items
Tee sign sponsor: $200, Tourney sponsorships from $2500 - $10,000
For more information or to RSVP email: info@BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| IS DISRESPECT KILLING DEMOCRACY? | | | SAVE THE DATE ~ This public dialogue examines modern civility in the public and political arena.
DATE: Sunday, September 19, 2010
TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Tilden Arts Center ~ Cape Cod Community College.
Sponsored by: League of Women Voters - Cape Cod, League of Women Voters - Falmouth, Cape Cod Community College, Cape Cod Young Professionals, Barnstable County Human Rights Commission, Yarmouth Rotary Club, American Association of University Women, UMass Dartmouth, Barnstable Interfaith Council, nauset Interfaith Association, Fellowship of Reconciliation.
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| MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING | | | 4-Day Intensive Mediation Skills Training hosted by Cape Mediation. Learn hands-on skill development for responding to conflict as well as skill-building to improve professional and personal communication.
DATE: October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
LOCATION: Corsair Oceanfront Properties in Dennisport
COST: $550 (Partial scholarships available thanks to: Cape Cod Five & First Parish Brewster UU Church
NASW CEU's available for $25
For more information or to register contact Cape Mediation at Tel: 508/240-1717 or by email at info@capemediation.org_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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| CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM | | | Cape Cod Community College ~ Career Training Program. Next session begins September 23, 2010 @ CCCC - ACCESS Center, 540 Main St., Hyannis. Info Session: Wed. 8/18 @ 10:00 AM.
This FREE program provides: Pre-employment training, Career & Job Coaching, Internship Opportunities.
Requirements: Currently receiving TAFDC cash benefits from DTA, Approval & Referral from DTA caseworker for "Skills Training", Commitment to attend Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM until you land a job.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Please contact Alice Drifmeyer at Tel: 508/862-6642 for a Referral, then call Deb Battles at Tel: 508/375-5008 or Carol Martin at Tel: 508/375-5007 at the CCCC Career Training Program right away to reserve your spot.
Funded by a grant from Massachusetts Community Colleges & the Department of Transitional Assistance.
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| SKILLWORKS | |
SKILLWORKS engages in three key systems-change strategies: Workforce Partnerships, Strengthening Capacity to help low-incom constituents achieve family economic self-sufficiency, Public Policy Advocacy to institutionalize better ways for low-income individuals to enter and succeed in the workforce. To find information about grantees, funders, public policy and capacity building efforts as well as grant opportunities and resources for workforce development visit www.skill-works.org
Skillworks, Workforce Solutions Group and a broad range of business, labor, and community partners launched Skills2Compete MA on July 14, 2010 - a campaign to ensure that every Massachusetts resident has access to the equivalent of at least two years of education or training past high schoool so they have the vocational credential, industry certification or Associates Degree needed to succeed in today's economy. Residents should also have access to basic skills, support, and financial aid needed to pursue such education. For more information on Skills2Compete MA Click here_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| CAPE COD FOUNDATION ART AUCTION | | | Celebrate Great Art & the Cape Cod Foundation
You can admire great art and support the Cape Cod Foundation by attending the auction "Cape Cod Contemporary Art" on Wednesday, August 11th at Eldred's Auction House, 1483 Route 6A, East Dennis, Tel: 508/385-3116. The evening will begin with a 5 PM preview reception and gallery walk hosted by the Foundation. The auction will begin at 6:15 pm ~ the art presented for auction will be on exhibit from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. on auction day.
Online bidding will be available through Artfact Live! Prospective bidders must register and be approved prior to bidding. Credit cards are not accepted for auction purchases. Visit www.eldreds.com for a complete list of artists and images. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| SWIMMING SAFETY | | | Summertime means water time for many families. Whether it's the pool, beach, water park or lakefront the YMCA Cape Cod reminds Cape residents "It's Safety First". The Y's advise to all adults and children is to learn how to swim. It's never too late! Other safety tips include: Only swim where a lifeguard is on duty; never swim alone. Adults should constantly watch children in and near the water - no one watches your child better than you. Inexperienced swimmers should take precaution and wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device when in, on or around the water. Children who are beginners should swim within arm's reach of an adult.
The YMCA Cape Cod teaches safety & confidence in the water through a variety of fun programs. New swim program sessions begin the beginning of August. To learn more or sign up for the YMCA Cape Cod's water safety programs contact Jeff Falk at Tel: 508/362-6500 X103 or by email at jfalk@ymcacapecod.org
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| 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. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 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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| 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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