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| ISSUE: 19 |
October 12, 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.
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 _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| FALMOUTH COMMUNITY FORUM: COPING WITH DEPRESSION & SUICIDE | | |
You are invited to a community forum in Falmouth on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main St. from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
In response to recent suicides in Falmouth, representatives from the C&I Suicide Prevention Coalition, the Samaritans of Cape Cod & the Islands, the Dept. of Mental Health, the Dept. of Public Health, the Youth Suicide Prevention Project, Falmouth Human Services and others will be on hand to talk about resources available in the community and also provide an open forum for the community to talk about the recent events.
For more information contact Beth Albert at Tel: 508/375-6626
Sponsored by the Dept. of Mental Health, Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services and the Falmouth Police Dept. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| C&I SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION: HARWICH COMMUNITY FORUM | | "Are You a Shining Light of Hope?" Join internationally renowned clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, and suicide survivor, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas in a conversation about suicide prevention in communities.
DATE: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 6:00 - 7:30 PM LOCATION: Harwich High School, 75 Oak St., Harwich
Additional events featuring Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas: ~ Community Forum on Nantucket: "Standing by Our Men: Suicide Prevention for Men of Working Age" ~ "Campus Speak" - for MMA students and invitees October 25th @ Mass Maritime Academy ~ Suicide and Spirituality: "A Community of Faith in Action" - for clergy and invitees ~ Community Forum on Martha's Vineyard
Presented by Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition & Youth Suicide Prevention Project. For more information about the C&I Suicide Prevention Coalition visit: www.suicideispreventable.net______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION VACANCY | | |
The Barnstable County Human Rights Commission is seeking a candidate to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a three year term beginning January 2011. Persons with varied language skills and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For information about the work of the Human Rights Commission go to www.bchumanservices.net The Barnstable County Health & Human Services Advisory Council will review applications for this volunteer position and make recommendations to the Barnstable County Commissioners. The County Commissioners are responsible for appointing Commissioners to the HRC.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume postmarked no later than November 1, 2010 to:
Barnstable County Human Services Department
HRC Candidates
PO Box 427
Barnstable, MA 02630
or email to kcallahan@barnstablecounty.org _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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| CAREER PARTNERSHIP WORKFORCE EDUCATION WEBINAR | | The CAREER Partnership is sponsoring a free Webinar on Wednesday, October 13th at 12:30 PM facilitated through a regional workforce development networking group, Commonwealth Workforce Coalition. The purpose of this webinar is to educate those in the community about the workforce training system and how it works.
This webinar will launch our first networking and CAREER Partnership meeting of the year and allow us an opportunity to discuss this and other related topics. Please bring any information regarding your organization and special programs and/or support services that you would like to share. We look forward to hosting 3 or 4 meetings this year to share resources and information related to accessing education and job training for those you serve.
The meeting and webinar will be hosted in the conference room at CCCC's Hyannis Center, 540 Main Street in Hyannis and will begin at 12:30 and run until 2:30-PM. Bring a lunch and we will provide dessert and coffee. If you have any questions about registering or logistics of participating, please email Rebecca Harris atrharris@cedac.org If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to just register for the on-line webinar click here. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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| CULTURAL COMPETENCY WEBINAR | | |
TASH Webinar Series: Cultural Competency: an Effective Tool to Outreach and Engage Underserved Populations
Dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, and 18, 2010, 3:00-4:30pm. click here to register.
TASH's webinar series on Cultural Competency will arm educators, service providers, policy-makers and administrators with the information, skills and strategies needed to understand and engage culturally diverse populations. Each session tackles the complex issues associated with cultural competency, from the fallacy of equating diversity with cultural competency, to implementing cultural competency within organizations. Participants will explore the interplay of values, policies, structures, attitudes and behaviors and how they affect the ability to understand, reach out to and effectively engage populations who have traditionally been underserved.
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| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION THREE PART EDUCATION SERIES | | | 1. Know the 10 Signs - October 12th, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Early Detection Matters
2. Getting Started - October 19th, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
What To Do When Your Family Member Has Memory Loss
3. Legal & Financial - October 26th, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Issues and answers for Families. Presented by an elder law attorney
Series hosted at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis. This FREE series is presented by trained Alzheimer's Association staff & volunteers. Pre-registration required. Call 508/862-4750 for questions or to register.
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| PARKINSON'S SUPPORT NETWORK OF CAPE COD | | |
The Mark Morris Dance Group/Brooklyn Parkinson Group will collaborate with the Parkinson's Support Network of Cape Cod and the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association to offer a free movement class for the Cape Cod PD community. Panel discussion to follow. People with Parkinson's Disease, their caregivers, partners and friends will be able to participate in a specialized class.
DATE: October 17th, 2:00 PM
LOCATION: YMCA, West Barnstable
Pre-registration required. For more information and registration call 800/651-8466
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Parkinson's Support Group and Social Tea. For Parkinson's patients and their caregivers to come together to share resources, information and support.
DATE: October 19th, 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Barnstable Senior Center, 826 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
TOPIC: Travel for Folks in Need of Special Accommodations.
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| HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH | | THE MEDICAL, PSYCHO-SOCIAL TOLL OF DRINKING TOO MUCH
How much is too much? When it comes to alcohol consumption, it can be difficult to know if one is drinking at a safe level or putting the body at risk for disease. "Heavy, repetitive drinking cuts short your lifespan by 10 years and significantly increases your risk of cancer," says Sherri Tupper, MD, FACP, hospitalist and internal medicine specialist at Spaulding Cape Cod. She will discuss how alcohol consumption affects the body's major systems and organs. Raymond Tamasi, M.Ed, LCSW, LADC-I, President and CEO, Gosnold on Cape Cod, will address the psychological and social issues associated with alcohol abuse as well as the latest in treatment. This important public health issue will be the subject of an educational program.
DATE: 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18
LOCATION: Tilden Arts Center, CCCC, Rt. 132 in West Barnstable.
Jointly sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod (formerly Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands) and the Center for Nursing Education at Cape Cod Community College, "Am I Drinking Too Much? How Alcohol Affects Your Health" is open to both public and professional audiences. RNs, LPNs, CNAs and other healthcare professionals are eligible for continuing education credit.
The public may pre-register for the free presentation by calling Spaulding Cape Cod at 508-833-4210 or online at www.rhci.org. Nurses, nurse's aides and other healthcare professionals interested in continuing education credit must register by calling the Center for Continuing Nursing Education, CCCC at 508-362-2131, ext. 4359. Spaulding Cape Cod is a member of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network founded by Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals.
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| MAPPING THE JOURNEY - A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ON SENIOR TRANSPORTATION | | Participate in a half-day convention of community experts and collaborative partners to explore best practices and develop an action plan for senior transportation on Cape Cod in light of the growing "maturing" population on Cape Cod. Professionally facilitated by the New England Network in collaboration with the Senior Mobility Initiative of Cape Cod and the Cape Cod Commission.
DATE: Friday, October 22, 2010, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM LOCATION: Dick Bigos Conference Center, Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands 115 Enterprise Rd., Hyannis COST: FREE - lunch provided
Sponsored by: Power In Aging Collaborative _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING, & YOUTH DEPRESSION | | | A presentation for adults by John Halligan, whose 13 yr. old son Ryan, died by suicide on October 7, 2003 after being bullied by classmates at school and online. Parents will be empowered with strategies to take preventative actions with their own children.
DATE: Monday, November 1st, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: The Lawrence School, 113 Lakeview Ave., Falmouth
Questions contact: Lawrence School, Dianna Barbosa: 508/548-0606 X521 or Falmouth High, Joanne Sykes: 508/540-2200 x3017. This presentation is not appropriate for children under 12 yrs. of age.
Sponsored by the Falmouth Public Schools and the Falmouth Prevention Partnership
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| NEW ENGLAND RURAL DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE FORUM | | |
This Forum will bring together rural domestic and sexual violence advocates, educators, activists, and administrators for a two day event to engage rural communities in efforts to prevent sexual and domestic violence as well as to facilitate healing and recovery for trauma survivors.
DATE: November 4-5, 2010
LOCATION: Union Station Banquet Hall, Northampton, MA
FEE: $60.00
Space is limited. Registration deadline is October 22, 2010. For registration information and accommodations call 413/586-7525, Amy Waldman x1142 or Claudia Sarti x1178 or email amy.waldman@state.ma.us or claudia.sarti@state.ma.us
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| MISSIE'S CLOSET FUNDRAISER | | |
Missie's Closet is an emergency food and necessities pantry located in Hyannis that serves all of Cape Cod. On Saturday, October 30th at the Landfall Restaurant in Woods Hole they will be having their 4th Annual Costume Ball Fundraiser to raise awareness of poverty and hunger on Cape Cod. Come and donate, dress-up, dance and learn about how you can help them help your neighbors.
Costume & raffle prizes, live music. Bring a non-perishable item - donations accepted at the door.
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| EFFECTIVE POSITIVE PARENTING CLASS | | |
The Coalition for Children presents "Effective Positive Parenting Class", a unique class for parents with young children.
DATE: 16 Tuesday nights beginning January 20th, 5:45 - 7:45 PM
LOCATION: Cape Cod Child Development School Age Building
439 East Falmouth Highway (corner of Davisville Rd. & Rt 28)
Dinner, transportation and (limited) childcare available. Call 508/548-0151 x172 for more information or to register.
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| ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES - CANDLE LIGHTING | | |
Please join Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands for their Annual "Candle Lighting Ceremony" to pay tribute to individuals and their families affected by Alzheimer's disease.
DATE: Friday, November 12, 2010, 6:00-7:30 PM
LOCATION: Hosted by the Dennis Inn, 25 Scarsdale Rd, Dennis
Candle Lighting, live music, tea/coffee & dessert, community involvement. RSVP to Catherine at 508/775-5656 or catherine@alzcapecod.org
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| EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY INDEPENDENCE HOUSE | | |
Independence House is available to provide education about teen dating violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying and related topics to students. Education workshops can be a one-time lesson or multi-session program. Independence House staff are flexible to the needs of each school and classroom. They will meet with you, provide all materials ahead of time and tailor a lesson plan to fit the needs of an audience.
For more information contact Lauren Titus, Coordinator for Prevention, Education & Outreach at Tel: 508/771-6507 or ihoutreach@indhouse.net
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| BARNSTABLE ADULT SUPPORTIVE DAY PROGRAM | | |
You are invited to celebrate the 13 year anniversary of the Barnstable Adult Supportive Day Program at an Open House on October 13, 3 - 6 PM at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis. RSVP requested: Tel 508/862-4750
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| NATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE DAY | | |
A Day of Healing for Survivors of Suicide Loss - 12th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day
Thousands of survivors of suicide loss will gather together at local conference sites in cities and towns throughout the world on this annual day of healing. Those who don't live near a conference site can also watch the same broadcast from a home computer (by webcast) from 1 - 2:30 PM and then take part in a live online chat with other survivors.
To find a conference site nearest you or to preregister for the home webcast and online chat visit www.afsp.org/survivorday Questions? Email survivingsuicideloss@afsp.org or call 1-888-333-2377 x33
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| NEW DPH HEALTH CARE WEBSITE | | |
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has launched a new website www.HealthCare.gov The site has been designed to get tailored health care information to families with children, individuals, people with disabilities, seniors, young adults, and employers The site includes a tremendous amount of information, organized into sections on finding insurance options, learning about prevention, comparing care quality, and understanding the new law. It also features an interactive timeline highlighting key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, and there is a section devoted to implementation of the Act.
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| IMMIGRANT ISSUES WORK GROUP MEETING | | |
The Immigrant Issues Work Group, a subcommittee of the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission, is seeking new participants/members. This work group's purpose is to encourage community involvement in identifying issues of concern for immigrants, in order to develop supportive resources to meet the needs of the immigrant population in Barnstable County.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13th @ 4:00 PM at the Hyannis Transportation Center conference room. For more information call the Human Rights Commission at Tel: 508/771-1530.
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| HEALTHY CONNECTED CAPE COD | | | The "Healthy Connected Cape Cod" project promotes opportunities to access good, nutritious food and to share the abundance of this food with neighbors and friends.
Goals:
- Support existing programs and practices that encourage happy and healthy eating
- Increase awareness of and participation in food-centered activities
- Increase healthy food options at all Cape Cod food pantries
- Promote community-driven advocacy and public education around healthy and happy eating.
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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. Since our public release in July, more than 1700 prospective volunteers (about 29/day) have visited www.capecodvolunteers.org to peruse the more than 100 volunteer opportunities listed. Register today to start recruiting them. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 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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