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| ISSUE: 16 |
August 23, 2010 | |
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.
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Elizabeth Albert, Director
Barnstable County Department of Human Services _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| C&I UNITED WAY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM | | | The Cape & Islands United Way announces the opening of the 2011 Community Investment Grant application process. Beginning Monday, August 9th they will begin accepting completed applications. Deadline for submission is Monday, September 13, 2010 by 4:00 PM.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AS WELL AS ONE PAPER COPY TO OUR OFFICE. Detailed instructions are available on their website at uwcapecod.org. You may also follow this link to the website for related application content. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| READY FOR SCHOOL BACKPACK PROGRAM | | | In partnership, the YMCA Cape Cod and Community Action Committee of Cape Cod are working to provide low to moderate income families who need help in supplying their Kindergarten through Junior High School aged children with a backpack filled with school supplies.
Your donation of $27 will provide one backpack filled with school supplies for one child. To donate supplies please visit our website for a complete list of needs at www.cacci.cc. Donations should be sent to CACCI, 115 Enterprise Rd., Hyannis, MA 02601, ATTN: Ready for School Backpack Program. Needed supplies include: Grades K-4: Backpack, reading book, folders, pencils, pencil box, pencil sharpener, glue stick, ruler, erasers, colored pencils, spiral notebook, composition notebook, binder paper, crayons. Grades 5-8: backpack, folders, index cards, pencils, pencil sharpener, zip pencil bag, pens, colored pencils, erasers, highlighters, tablet, binder paper.
Backpack applications are now available for parents at CACCI offices and at YMCA Camp Lyndon. Distribution begins August 16th while supplies last!!!! For more information on the Backpack Program call CACCI at 508/771-1727. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE COLLABORATIVE SURVEY | | | The Substance Abuse Community Collaborative of the Cape and Islands has launched a short survey that will only be live on survey monkey until August 30, 2010. Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket residents between the ages of 14-25 are needed to participate.
This collaborative project is sponsored by the Substance Abuse Community Collaborative of the Cape& Islands, UMASS Donahue Institute, Cape & Islands Gay Straight Youth Alliance (CIGSYA), the Community Coalition of Cape Cod, Inc. and dedicated community members.
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| CAPE COD FOUNDATION TO HOLD GRANT WORKSHOPS | | | The Cape Cod Foundation will conduct a brief technical assistance workshop on applying for Community Impact Grants from the Foundation. The workshop will provide an opportunity to gain information about submitting a complete application and to ask any questions that you may have about applying for grants and offer general grantwriting tips as well.
DATE: Wednesday, August 25, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Cape Cod Community College, in the Studio Theater (downstairs in the Tilden Arts Center)
2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable
Please RSVP to 508/790-3040 or info@capecodfoundation.org_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| COMPUTER WORKSHOP - BARNSTABLE SENIOR CENTER | | | Upcoming Community Event
WHAT: Computer Club presents "How to Speed Up Your Computer"
WHERE: Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
WHEN: Wednesday, August 25, 1:00 PM
COST: Free - Walk-in
For more information call 508/862-4750 or go to www.barnstableseniorcenter.com________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| LOWER CAPE ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER | | | The VNA Lower Cape COMPASS Adult Day Health Center has opened as of Monday, August 16th. This program is for adults that need assistance but want to remain active in their community. Please help by educating the community about Adult Day Health Centers and COMPASS as a resource. An Open House is planned in the near future.
Follow this link to Referral Information: http://tinyurl.com/24jee4d_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| INDEPENDENCE HOUSE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY | | | Independence House, Inc. now in its 30th successful year has provided help or positively impacted over 4,000 victims and their children per year who have faced at home abuse and sexualized violence in our community. Locations include Hyannis, Orleans, Falmouth & Provincetown, helping individuals throughout Cape Cod. Beginning in September 2010, Independence House now offers local Cape Cod Community businesses the opportunity to become a sponsor/supporter and be involved in the solution, while joining in the efforts of providing a safe, caring and loving environment for all victims in the community.
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| YOUTH QPR TRAINING | | | The Town of Barnstable Youth Services Division in collaboration with the Youth Suicide Prevention Project are offering a FREE youth educational training program about suicide prevention and awareness. Youth ages 13-24 are invited to attend the QPR training (Question, Persuade & Refer). Pizza will be served.
WHERE: Hyannis Youth & Community Center, in the Shepley Room
DATE: Friday, September 10, from 5 - 6:30 PM
For more information and to RSVP contact Sally-Ann Imes, M.Ed., Youth Services Coordinator by September 6th at
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| ADULT QPR TRAINING | | | QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) for Suicide Prevention
WHERE: Hyannis Youth & Community Center, Shepley Room
WHEN: National Suicide Prevention Day, Friday, September 10, from 7 - 9:00 PM
WHAT: QPR is a 90 minute training that teaches people how to recognize suicide warning signs and how to QUESTION, PERSUADE AND REFER) a suicidal person to a professional who can help. More than
250,000 Americans have been trained in QPR since 1999.
ASKING THE QUESTION CAN SAVE A LIFE. Sponsored by the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| WALK-A-THON & FAMILY FUN DAY | | | To Benefit Community Connections Programs - providing the highest quality services and opportunities for people with disabilities on the South Coast, South Shore and Cape Cod. Join us in supporting our programs for a handicapped accessible fundraising walk, tour our facility and meet the people that make Community Connections such a special place.
WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2010 (Rain date September 19)
Registration opens at 10:30 AM - Kick off 11:00 AM. Fun activities all day!
WHERE: TWO LOCATIONS:
Community Connections South Yarmouth Center, 127 Whites Path, S. Yarmouth
Community Connections Fairhaven Center, 10 David Brown Blvd., Fairhaven
COST: No Registration Fee. All participants will receive a water bottle. T-Shirts for those who raise at least $50
For more information about the event check out our website. To register your team & start collecting pledges now click here. For sponsorship opportuities click here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| ORAL HEALTH TRAINING | | | This 3 hour training in oral health is intended for Community Health Outreach Workers and anyone else who functions in that kind of role. Tri-CCHOE, the Cape & Islands oral health collaborative, is working with the Outreach Worker Training Institute on this project to bring more awareness of the importance of oral health to Cape Cod and the Islands.
WHERE: Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
DATE: Thursday, September 23rd, 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
Register for a session online at www.cmahec.org For questions call: Telephone 508/756-6676 ext. 17 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 5th ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND RURAL ORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE | | | Focus: Improving Access through Advocacy and Public/Private Partnerships
WHEN: Friday, September 24, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Westford Regency, Westford, MA
To view a copy of the conference brochure click here. To register visit the website.
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| OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH | | | Independence House is sponsoring a 5K walk/run on October 16, rain or shine, at Independence House. Registration begins at 9:30 AM. Coffee, juice, pastries and fruit served before walk/run begins. Water available before and after. Online registration and more details available at www.independencehouse.org
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| MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING | | | WHAT: 4-Day Intensive Mediation Skills Training
WHEN: October 18, 19, 25 & 26, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
WHERE: Dennisport, MA
COST: $550.00 ($495 if received by September 18th)
For more information or to sign up for the training contact Cape Mediation, PO Box 193, Orleans, MA 02653 or call 508/240-1717. Visit the website at www.capemediation.org. Partial scholarships available through grants provided by Cape Cod Five and First Parish Brewster.
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| BRIGHTBUILT RETROFIT INITIATIVE | | | The BrightBuilt Retrofit Initiative program is open to non-profits. Does your organization, or one you know, own a building that is in need of energy efficiency upgrades. Would you like to learn how to lower your organization's monthly energy bills? BrightBuilt Retrofit, a collaboration among US Green Building Council, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, Green Buildig Advisor and Building Green LLC announces an energy conservation initiative open to non-profit organizations in Massachusetts that want to reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings. Selected organizations will receive more than $100,000 in cash, loans and services to carry out building renovations with a team of green building professionals.
Application deadline is September 15, 2010. For more information click here or email retrofit@brightbuiltbarn.com
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| MULTI-FAMILY WEATHERIZATION FUNDING AVAILABLE | | | There is multi-family money available through Housing Assistance Corporation funding by Cape Light Compact for multi-family weatherization work for public housing authorities and buildings owned by non-profits in Barnstable and Duke Counties. Please contact Nancy Davidson at HAC @ 508/771-5400 to schedule an audit.
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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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