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| ISSUE: 21 |
November 5, 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.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Albert, Director
Barnstable County Department of Human Services _____________________________________________________________________________
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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 near you or to pre-register 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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| LIVING WITH CANCER SERIES | | |
"Communicating with Loved Ones About Cancer" with Jeffrey A. Gaudet, LiCSW, OSW-C
DATE: Tuesday, November 9th from 2 - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Lorusso Board Room at Cape Cod Hospital's Mugar Tower on Bayview St. in Hyannis
COST: No cost for program
To register for the class or for more information please call Kailen Ryan at 508/862-7588.
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| FLU CLINIC - CENTERVILLE | | |
DATES: Wednesday, December 1st, 2:00 - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1130 Falmouth Rd., Centerville
COST: $3 fee
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| AGING AND MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE | | |
Massachusetts Association of Older Americans, Inc. and Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in partnership with: Irish Immigration Center, Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Network, Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, Institute for Geriatric Social Work, Boston University announce an upcoming Aging & Mental Health Conference. This conference addresses Aging and Mental Health in a Multi-Cutural Society.
DATE: Wednesday, December 15th from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM
LOCATION: John Hancock Hotel & Conference Center, 40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA
For additional information contact Advocacy@maoamass.org or visit their website at www.MAOAmass.org
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| CHAMPIONS IN ACTION | | |
2011 Champions in Action Program: Citizens Bank and NECN (New England Cable News) is seeking four nonprofit organizations to spotlight during 2011. Each quarter, a nonprofit organization that addresses a designated social concern will be featured as a "Champion in Action." Among the benefits are a $25,000 contribution and media coverage. The dates and social concerns are: January, economic development (application deadline October 8, 2010); April, food and nutrition (application deadline January 7, 2011); July, Veterans' Services (application deadline March 25, 2011); and October, homelessness (application deadline July 1, 2011). Information and application: www.citizensbank.com
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| NOVEMBER - ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH | | |
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands has a variety of events and programs designed to honor, remember, and support those individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their caregivers. To learn more about these programs visit www.alzcapecod.org or call 508/775-5656.
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| FREE MAILING SUPPLIES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | | |
With so many military families scrambling to ship holiday care packages to their loved ones deployed around the world, the U.S. Postal Service is stepping in to make things a big easier. It's offering a package of free packing materials including: 10 boxes, 10 custom forms with envelopes, 10 "Mili-Pac" shipping envelopes, which are specially printed to reflect the complexities of military mailing addresses, and a roll of Priority Mail tape.
To order the special kit call 800/610-8734 and request "Care Kit 4". The Postal Service will ship it by Priority Mail with delivery generally within a couple of days. Although the packing materials are free, shippers must still pay normal postage costs. The U.S. Postal Service and Military Postal Service work hand in hand to support troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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| SENIOR WORKSHOPS | | |
Caregiver Homes of Massachusetts and Neighborhood Falmouth present a series of workshops designed to provide seniors and caregivers with information on resources available within the Falmouth community.
Workshop schedule: November 9: The Importance of Protecting Your Identity
December 7: The Older and Wiser Driver
All workshops: Where: Atria Woodbriar, 339 Gifford St., Falmouth
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free - Light refreshments
Please register to accommodate seating at Tel: 508/564-7543.
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| COPING STRATEGIES FOR CAREGIVERS SEMINAR | | |
Seminar will help individuals recognize signs of caregiver burnout and offer effective strategies to help them manage caregiver stress over time. The best way to avoid burnout is to take time for yourself and get the practical and emotional support needed.
Healthy Living Series Lecture: Caregivers Need Care, Too: How to Manage Stress and Avoid Caregiver Burnout.
DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Care Cod (in the cafeteria)
311 Service Road, East Sandwich
COST: Free
Individuals may pre-register online at www.rhci.org/events or call 508/833-4210
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| HUMAN RIGHTS ACADEMY | | |
The Barnstable County Human Rights Commission will sponsor the the next Human Rights Academy event with high school students from all 15 Cape Cod towns represented. Topic of the seminar will be Poverty and Human Rights
DATE: November 17, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
WHERE: Camp Burgess in Sandwich
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| BATTLEMIND WEBINAR | | |
Mental Health Challenges & Resiliency of Returning Veterans. This online webinar provides a developmental approach to mental health skill building timed to the specific phases of the Soldiers' career and deployment cycle. Webinar will help mental health providers to have a better understanding of the psychological and social stressors endured by service members both during their deployment and upon returning home.
DATE: November 18, 1 - 2:00 PM (EST)
To register for the webinar email Brandy Brooks at brandy.brooks@state.ma.us.
Training is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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| NAMI CAPE COD SPEAKERS MEETING | | |
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host its monthly speakers meeting featuring Patrick Tracey, an award winning writer and author of Stalking Irish Madness: Searing for the Roots of My Family's Schizophrenia. Tracey will speak on the hereditary nature of schizophrenia, the personal experience and family tragedy that attends rapid onset of schizophrenia, various treatment and lifestyle options, the success of the hearing voices movement in Europe.
DATE: Friday, November 19, 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Radison Hotel, 287 Iyannough Rd., Hyannis
COST: Free
RSVP required: Tel: 5008/778-4277 or via email: namicapecod@verizon.net
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| SUCCESSFUL ALZHEIMER'S CARE | | |
In recognition of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month this event for caregivers is designed to provide information on resources for Alzheimer's care in the Community. Four Keys to Successful Alzheimer's Care: Knowledge, Empowerment, Support, and End of Life Decisions.
DATE: December 2, 4 - 6:30 PM
WHERE: Dennis Police Community Room, 90 Bob Crowell Rd., S. Dennis
Please register to accommodate seating at Tel: 617/981-9171
Sponsored by: Caregiver Homes of Massachusetts
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| INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY | | |
The Barnstable County Human Rights Commission is sponsoring an International Human Rights Day celebration on Wednesday, December 8th at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Rd., W. Yarmouth. Several awards will be given to individuals who support and foster human rights on Cape Cod.
The Cornerstone award is given to individuals recognized by their peers, community, and associates as one who has fostered and supported human rights, concepts, and ideals.
The Rosenthal Community Champion Award is given to individuals in the public sector (law enforcement, elected officials, etc) recognized by their peers, community, and associates, particularly those who have worked to advance human rights and to eliminate discrimination against immigrants in Barnstable County.
If you or someone you know is interested in nominating an individual to receive one of these awards, a nomination form can be requested by contacting Michael Medeiros, Vice Chair of the BCHRC at: capeteacher@hotmail.com
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| PARENT EDUCATION & SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES | | |
Kids don't come with instruction manuals. But whether you're a new mom or dad, a seasoned veteran, or a non-traditional parent/caregiver, there are tips and techniques you can use to make parenting easier for yourself, and living with children better for everyone in your household.
Meetings/workshops include: Dad's Talk, Parents of Prisoners, General Parenting Programs, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Communication Strategies, Mothers of Multiples, Young Widow/Widower Support Group, Autism Support Group, Special Education Laws & Regulations and much, much more. For a list of informational meetings/workshops visit the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition website at www.capecoalition.com/calendar.html
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| CAPE COD VOLUNTEERS HAS MOVED | | |
With the transition of Cape Cod Volunteers from an initiative of the Cape Cod Foundation to a separate nonprofit organization, they will no longer be housed at the Foundation as of November 1st.
New contact information:
TELEPHONE: 508/362-0242
This exciting resource for non-profits has a vision to create a network of organizations and opportunities 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 at www.capecodvolunteers.org to register your organization and create your profile. 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.
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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.
To learn more visit http://www.bchumanservices.net/ or contact Coordinator, Steve Brown at Tel: 508/560-1189 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 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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