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ISSUE: 23

December 3, 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 [email protected]

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Albert, Director
Barnstable County Department of Human Services
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NAMI CAPE COD FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Nami Cape Cod Family Support Group meeting.  Open to familly members and friends of those with mental illness.  Group meets 3rd Tuesday of every month. 

 

Next Meeting:

When:        Tuesday, December 21, 7 - 9:00 pm

Where:       Federated Church, 320 Main St., Hyannis

 

For more information about this and other support groups offered by NAMI Cape Cod contact Bobbi at 508/957-2338 or the NAMI Cape Cod office at 508/778-4277.

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NAMI CAPE COD - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROJECT

Every year members donate warm winter clothing that will help brighten the holidays for DMH clients without families.  About 75 new gifts are provided to folks living in residences and they are much appreciated.

 

If you would like to help this year, please bring gifts or donations to the NAMI office at 5 Mark Lane, Hyannis before December 20th.  Volunteers are also needed to help wrap the gifts on Tuesday, December 21st beginning at 10:00 AM. If you can donate a gift or would like to help with the wrapping project please contact the NAMI Cape Cod office at 508/778-4277 or email [email protected]

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DECEMBER - AIDS AWARENESS MONTH

The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod was one of the first grassroots organizations responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country.  They have been providing free and supportive services for 27 years, as well as prevention education, health information, and testing services to residents of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.

 

To donate to their 2010 Annual Appeal click here

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ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES OF C&I POLAR PLUNGE

Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the islands is scheduled for January 1, 2011 ~ New Year's Day ~ at 12 Noon at the Bank Street Beach in Harwich Port. 

 

For more information or to sign up contact Catherine at 508/775-5656.  For a pledge sheet go to www.alzcapecod.org  Hot drinks and treats will be available.

 

NOTE:  Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands has moved into their new location at:  765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis (Hospice & Palliative Caare of Cape Cod building).   Telephone # remains the same: 508/775-5656

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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:
MAILING ADDRESS:   Cape Cod Volunteers,  PO Box 358, Yarmouthport, MA  02675. 
EMAIL:  Lisa McNeill, President:  [email protected] and Katie Mueller, Network Coordinator:  [email protected].
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 

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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
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
 
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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