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| ISSUE: 26 |
January 14, 2011 | |
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 _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| MISSIE'S CLOSET - FREE SHOPPING DAY | | |
Missie's Closet is having a FREE shopping day on Saturday, January 15th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is a Food, Clothes and Necessities Pantry, a program for all Cape Cod residents. It is operated by the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & the Islands at 115 Enterprise Rd. in Hyannis. All families and individuals needing gently used children's women's and men's clothing and shoes are invited to attend.
For more information contact Marlene Weir at Tel: 508/771-1727, x134.
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| YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION WEBINAR | | |
Suicide Prevention among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth: Expanding the Frame and Broadening Our Approaches.
When: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:00 - 4:30 PM (EST)
This webinar will focus on reducing risk for suicide and increasing positive outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.
Register online at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/177767736. After you register, you will receive an e-mailing containing information about how to participate in the webinar via the phone and internet. For questions about your registration contact Tiffany Kim, SPRC Project Coordinator at 202/572-3717 or tkim@edc.org
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CHNA 27 RFP ANNOUNCED | | |
CHNA 27 Announces RFP Process-Deadline February 15, 2011
CHNA 27 is seeking applications from non-profit and public entities proposing to address issues that eliminate health disparities, promote wellness, and prevent/manage chronic disease for individuals who are elderly and/or persons with disabilities. During 2011, $80,200 will be distributed across the geographic area of CHNA 27 to selected eligible organizations through grants ranging from $15,000 to $40,000. The CHNA seeks to stimulate Cape Cod and Islands' entities to develop innovative, collaborative, measurable, replicable, evidence based regional projects or programs that provide a direct impact on the most urgent needs of the target populations (elderly and/or persons with disabilities).
To read the rest of the RFP announcement and for links to the complete application, click here. Questions can be directed to Kristin O'Malley at the Cape Cod Foundation, komalley@capecodfoundation.org or (508) 790-3040.
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| YOUTH AT MALL NIGHT | | |
The first Youth at Mall Night for 2011 will take place on Friday, January 21st, 5 - 7:00 PM in the food court of the Cape Cod Mall.
Youth at Mall Night provides young people with a safe place to meet their friends and enjoy appropriate entertainment performed by their peers. This month's performance is by the Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance and the Cape Cod Hip Hop Dancers.
Human Service agencies who would like a table to display the free services they provide to young people and their families during the program should contact Sally-Ann Imes, M.Ed., Barnstable Youth Services at Tel: 508/790-6345 x 109 or email at sally-ann.imes@town.barnstable.ma.us
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| YOUTH EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP (YES) | | |
The Barnstable Youth Services Division and the Barnstable Youth Commission invite ALL Cape Youth to attend the "YES" program for an important discussion about "Eating Disorders Among Youth". Special guest speaker is Jean Calvert of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
When: Friday, January 28th, 5 - 7:00 PM
Where: Shepley Room at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center
Please RSVP by January 25, 2011 to Sally-Ann Imes, Town of Barnstable Youth Services Division at Tel: 508/790-6345, x 109 or email at sally-ann.imes@town.barnstable.ma.us . All attendees will receive a free book bag.
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| ANNUAL HEART & SOUL EVENT | | |
The Barnstable Senior Center, in collaboration with the Cape Cod Chapter of the NAACP and the Zion Union Heritage Museum, is preparing to heat up the winter weather with its 12th Annual Heart & Soul event to honor Black History month. This special event provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and diversity that exists in the Cape Cod community.
When: Saturday, February 5th at 1:00 PM
Where: Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
The event will feature a soul food feast and entertainment from New Orleans "Soul Man" Delaware Floyd. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the Barnstable Senior Center. For more information call 508/862-4750
This event sells out every year, so purchase your tickets soon!!!
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SAMARITAN'S SEEK ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | | |
Samaritans of Cape Cod and the Islands seeks a 20-hour Assistant Director. Responsibilities include supporting volunteer training, outreach and community education, support groups, collaborative projects, grant writing, and office management. Applicants must demonstrate initiative, teamwork, organization skills and commitment to those we serve. Background in human services and/or non-profit work desired. Salary commensurate with experience. Resume deadline January 31, 2011 - forward to ccsamaritans@verizon.net or Samaritans, PO Box 65, Falmouth, MA 02541
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MEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP | | |
Especially in these difficult economic times, many men are dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression ... ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?
Please join us for a discussion/support group beginning on Monday, January 24, 2011, 6:00 PM at Falmouth Human Services, 65A Town Hall Square in Falmouth.
Please call Mark Abbott, Falmouth Human Services, at Tel: 508/548-0533 for more information or to register.
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STOP SMOKING CLASSES | | |
KICK BUTTS - Stop Smoking Classes
6 week course, 1.5 hrs/week. Course fee $40.00 (self-pay program). Pre-registration and pre-payment required, credit cards accepted. You may qualify for FREE or reduced fees!
Hyannis location starts January 6th, 1 - 2:00 PM at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd, Hyannis
Falmouth location starts February 7th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Falmouth Hospital
NEW! KICK BUTTS - Stop Smoking Support Sessions
Start January 6, 2011, 7 - 8:00 PM in Marstons Mills.
To register call 1-977-729-7200. For more information on this and other health topics visit our website at www.capecodhealth.org
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CYBERBULLYING WEBINAR | | |
This webinar on January 25, 2011 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM (EST) will focus on the causes of abusive (bullying) behaviors in children, with a particular emphasis on cyberbullying, internet safety, and cyber-risk behaviors.
Register for the webinar by emailing Brandy Brooks at brandy.brooks@state.ma.us
Webinar is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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CULTURAL COMPETENCY & CULTURAL HUMILITY TRAINING | | |
The Southeast Center for Healthy Communities presents: Prevention Institute #3: Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility - How to Have Difficult Conversations
DATE: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: David Mulligan Center for Health Promotion
Health Imperatives, 942 West Chestnut St., Brockton
COST: $5 (to cover lunch)
Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Jane Dickey at Tel: 508/583-2350 or jdickey@healthimperatives.org
The Southeast Center for Healthy Communities is a program of Health Imperatives
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CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN WORKSHOP | | |
Celebrating Our Children: A Morning for Parents and Providers
DATE: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 8:00 - 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford St., Falmouth
FEE: $5.00 (incl. continental breakfast, familly friendly vendors, and
1 workshop). Limited childcare provided (must call to register child)
Workshop A: Raising Strong Boys Workshop B: Raising Strong Girls
For more information call 508/548-0151 ext 172
Sponsored by the Coalition for Children & the Barnstable County Council for Children, Youth, and Families
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES SUMMIT | | |
SAVE THE DATE: 8th Annual Children, Youth and Families Summit
March 18th, 2011, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Barnstable High School. FREE event featuring youth inspired workshops fostering leadership, safe places, community involvement and diversity. Workshops appropriate for middle & high school youth. Refreshments provided. Free to all youth. Free to all adullts ($5 day-of for adults who do not pre-register) Register on-line at www.BCCCYF.org. For questions or comments email BCCCYF@gmail.com
Event hosted by the Barnstable County Council for Children, Youth and Families
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NURSING EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM | | |
The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of registered nurses currently experienced by certain types of non-profit health care facilities by helping nurses working at them to repay their student loans.
For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply visit: www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/nursing/
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PUBLIC HEALTH INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM | | |
The purpose of the Public Health District Incentive Grant Program is to provide financial support for groups of municipalities to enter into formal, long term agreements to share resources and coordinate activities in order to improve the scope, quality and effectiveness of local public health services for their combined populations. This program is funded under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (a.k.a. national health care reform) as part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure to Improve Health Outcomes' Initiative".
It is intended to permanently strengthen the local public health infrastructure in Massachusetts by taking maximum advantage of limited resources to protect population health, prevent injury and disease, and promote healthy behaviors through policy change and service delivery at the regional level.
For more information click here.
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| AGING WITH DIGNITY CONFERENCE | | |
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
THE AGING WITH DIGNITY CONFERENCE: Preventing and Responding to Substance Use Problems Among Older People - a conference for health and human service professionals.
Conference will be held at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA Registration brochure will be sent out six weeks before the conference. If you would like additional information or are deaf or hard of hearing, or a person with a disability who requires accommodation, please contact AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. at Tel: 508/752-7313, TTY: 508/754-0039, Fax: 508/752-8111 or email: jadoros@aol.com
Co-sponsored by: Mass DPH, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Bureau of Community Health & Prevention, Mass Partnership on Substance Use in Older Adults: a Resource Network on prevention and Addiction, the Mass Exec. Office of Elder Affairs, the Mass Association of Councils on Aging and Senior Center Directors, Mass Home Care & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.
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NEW VICTIM COMPENSATION & ASSISTANCE LINE | | |
The Victim Compensation and Assistance Division at the office of Attorney General Martha Coakley announces the initiation of a new direct line for the program beginning Wednesday, December 8, 2010.
Calls can not be directed to a dedicated telephone line at 617/727-2200, ext 2160 that is answered during regular business hours. Callers can receive information concerning the program assistance with completing a compensation application, resources, or answers regarding new claims. Please note, this is not an emergency line and is not answered during non-business hours. However, messages left on the voicemail during these hours will be returned within 24 hours.
For further questions about the direct line or the Victim Compensation & Assistance Program contact Lisa Solecki, Program Director at 617/727-2200 ext 2011 or Ann Meola, Deputy Director at 617/727-2200 ext 2930
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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 Beth Albert at Tel: 508/375-6626 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 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 or go to www.mass211help.org__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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