The Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition invites you to "A Community Discussion on Suicide".  Representatives from the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition, The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands, Gosnold, Councils on Aging, Outer Cape Health Center, Youth Suicide Prevention Project, and others will be on hand to talk about available resources and provide an open forum to talk about suicide in our community.  There will be a panel presentation followed by discussion.  Light refreshments will be served.

Forum will be held on March 28, 2011 from 6 - 8:00 PM at the Christian Union Church, 27 Shore Rd., North Truro.  Click here to register.

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 The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition seeks a qualified consultant to provide professional services to facilitate Strategic Planning.  The goal of the planning session is to create a three year plan that is a framework for action by the Coalition.

Scope of Services

Engage the Coalition's twelve member Steering Committee in a half-day planning session that will result in a three year plan of action. 

The consultant will:

* facilitate group discussion to identify top five organizational priorities;

* assist in the development of a three year plan with clear and measurable goals and objectives;

* assist the Steering Committee in strategic planning for sustainability.

Budget: Proposals may not exceed $2000.00.  A two page proposal and budget should be submitted by March 30^th, 2011 to suicideprevention@capecoalition.com.

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Want to know more about the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission?  Need to speak to someone about discrimination?  Barnstable County Human Rights Commission Commissioners are available for comments, questions, or discussion discrimination issues. 

Every Tuesday, 4 - 7:00 PM in March & April (March 1,8,15,22,29 & April 5,12,19,26).  Drop in - No appointment needed.

Hyannis Transportation Center, 1st floor meeting room, 215 Iyannough Rd., Hyannis

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Upcoming Free Education

• Caring for the Caregiver - March 15, 1-2:30 PM:  Tips for caregivers on respite, resources, relaxations and recreation.  Practical ways of helping you care for a person with dementia.
• Overview of Alzheimer's Disease - March 24, 10:30 AM to 12 Noon:  Learn how Alzheimer's disease differs from other dementias, how to obtain a diagnosis, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, how the disease progresses and how Alzheimer's disease differs from  normal age-related memory loss.

For more information contact Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod at Tel: 508/775-5656.

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Webinar:  Suicide Prevention & Intervention:  Supporting Transgender Communities on March 22, 1 - 2:30 PM (EST).

This workshop will give an overview of transgender cultural information, specific data, experiences, and needs of transgender people with regards to suicidality, suicide prevention and intervention. 

For questions or to 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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Series of workshops for parents and others with a family member or friend who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.

Workshop dates and locations: (workshops are identical, plan to attend one)

Thursday, March 24, 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Hyannis Youth & Community Center

Thursday, March 31, 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Harwich Community Center

Thursday, April 7, 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Gus Canty Community Center in Falmouth

RSVP to Amy at  least one week prior to the workshop at Tel: 508/420-0696 or email at amy@pflagcapecod.org 

Sponsored by PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) of Cape Cod, Brewster and funded through a grant fro the Gay and Lesbian Equity Fund (GALE Fund)

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The Barnstable Youth Services Division and the Barnstable Youth Commission invite you to attend the "YES" program for a GLBT discussion.  Special guest speaker is Steven Smith of Southbay Mental Health.  All attendees will receive a FREE book bag.

DATE:          Friday, March 25 from 5 - 6:30 PM

LOCATION:   Shepley Room at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center

                  141 Basset Lane, Hyannis

For more information contact Sally-Ann Imes, Town of Barnstable Youth Services Division at Tel: 508/790-6345 ext 109 or email sally-ann.imes@town.barnstable.ma.us

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Come and celebrate, meet our staff, apply for our programs.  Free food and give-aways.

DATE:           Tuesday, March 29, 1 - 4:00 PM

LOCATION:    Cape Cod WIC, 1019 Iyannough Rd., Suite 7, Hyannis

For more information contact: 508/771-7896

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Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd. in Hyannis is hosting a series of workshops titled "Healthy Eating for Successful Living" from March 8 - April 26, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon.

Seven weeks is all it takes - this is an educational and hands-on program of the National Council for Older Adults.  Program will include nutrition and health information, behavior change techniques, self assessment, socialization and group support to reach your goals.

For more information or to RSVP call Tel: 508/862-4750

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Habitat for Humanity offers the opportunity of home ownership to families who live or work in our service area (15 towns of Barnstable County) who have a critical need for a decent affordable home, are willing to partner with Habitat in the construction of their home, and who have the ability to make a monthly mortgage payment estimated to be between $540-$640/month, which includes escrow for taxes and homeowner's insurance (house price $107,700).  Maximum household income for this application is 65% of area median income (currently $45,760 for a family of three).

Applications available beginning February 25 with a submission deadline of April 27 for a 2-bedroom home to be built at 49 Nickerson Rd., Orleans.  Applications available at public information sessions, Snow Library, Main St. in Orleans, Orleans Town Clerk's Office - Town Hall, School Rd in Orleans, Habitat for Humanity office, 411 Main St. (Rt 6A), Yarmouthport or call Tel: 508/362-3559 to have an application mailed to you.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend applicant information meeting either Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 PM or Saturday, March 12 at 11:00 AM at the Federated Church of Orleans, 162 Main St., Orleans.

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The Southeast Center for Healthy Communities presents:  Prevention Institute #3: Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility - How to Have Difficult Conversations.

DATE:           Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION:    David Mulligan Center for Health Promotion at Health Imperatives

                    942 West Chestnut St, Brockton, MA

COST:           $5 (to cover lunch)

Space is limited and registration is required.  For more information or to register contact Jane Dickey at Health Imperatives at Tel: 508/583-2350 or jdickey@healthimperatives.org

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Workshop based on the book Surviving Not Driving, written by local authors Warren & Alice Smith.  2.5 hour FREE workshop led by Dr. Alice Smith, Ph.D. on how we can get out and about after we can no longer drive.

DATE:           April 4, 2011, 2 - 4:00 PM

LOCATION:    Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis

RSVP to 508/896-4724.  For questions contact Susan Griffin at 508/862-4761

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The Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod presents its Luncheon Session on April 6th at the Hyannis Golf Course, Route 132 in Hyannis.  The meeting is free to Council members and non-members cost is $35.  The focus of this session is  Special Events that Raise Gobs of money and Deepen Donor Relationships with presenter Anne Garnett.  Participants will study events that net over $150,000, generate additional major gifts and attract important volunteers, prospects and even celebrities.  They will also examine what works, what doesn't and target keys to success: vision, chutzpah and the ability to engage and motivate.

To register for this session please call the Planned Giving Council at 508/280-1822, email mwhitepgccc@aol.com, or register online at www.capecodgiving.org.  Deadline for registration is Friday April 1st.

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Housing Assistance Corporation is offering the following workshops in April & May:

Home Forever - April 7, 12 & 14 from 6 - 8:30 PM:  A "Homesafe" three night class for homeowners.  Fee $25

Opening the Door - April 26, 6 - 9:00 PM:  A FREE  one-evening class that will help you find the right path to permanent housing.

Rebuilding Your Credit  - April 28, 6 - 9:00 PM:  Learn ways to rebuild your credit score and learn about credit reports.  Fee $15 for a tri-merged credit report

Be a Smart Tenant - April 5, 6 - 9:00 PM:  FREE evening course about tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities.

Homebuyer Education - May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6 - 9:00 PM.  Series for first time home buyers.  Fee $60

All works hops are held at HAC main office at 460 West Main Street, Hyannis.  For more information or to register contact Cheryl Kramer at Tel: 508/771-5400 x287 or email ckramer@haconapecod.org

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The Bilezikian Family Foundation is interested in supporting education in Cape Cod Communities.  Resources are available to support summer learning programs, specifically, end of school year/summer learning programs targeting middle school-aged children in the subject areas of math and/or science.  The Foundation invites all potential grantees to submit applications and 5 organizations will receive up to $10,000 of funding.

1. Each organization must have current 501C 3 standing.
2. Each organization must fill out attached application.
3. Each program must target the children of Cape Cod in the middle school grades in the subject areas of math and/or science.
4. The program must take place between June-September 2011.
5. A certified state of Massachusetts teacher must teach all programs.
6. The instructional goals of the program should be clearly stated in the application.
7. Consider student recognition / credit for participation in this program.
8. Grantees should be prepared to report current level of student performance and post instructional level must be reported within 6 months of the completion of the program.
9. Completed application(s) must be received no later then April 15^th for consideration.

The Coordinated School Health Program is sponsoring the second annual Massachusetts School Wellness Award.  Criteria are based on state and national standards in the areas of school health policies and systems, health and physical education, school physical activity programs, nutrition, tobacco prevention and staff wellness.  All MASS public schools are eligible to apply.

Applications are due by April 15, 2011 and will be distributed in the Fall of 2011.  For more information on the award contact Laura York, DPH Coordinated School Health Director, at laura.york@state.ma.us
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Visit the March 2011 edition of the Massachusett's Attorney General's Building Better Communities  newsletter for information on filing a complaint, the Health Care Hotline, grant opportunities, and much more.

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WE CAN Corporation located in Harwichport has a 20 hour per week position available as a Data and Tech Coordinator.  Well developed competency in FileMaker pro or similar database program is very important as well as excellent computer skills, particularly in all Microsoft applications) and experience with Constant Contact.

For questions and/or to send resumes by email only to andi@wecancenter.org by March 21st.

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April 14, 8:30 AM to 12 Noon: 12th Annual Spring Conference "Caregiver Toolkit for Managing Stress" at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane in Hyannis.  Cost is $50 (3 CEU's)

June 2, 9, 16, & 23 from 6 - 8:00 PM at Alzheimer's Services of C&I, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis:  Dementia Certificate Program.  Cost $95 + $20 for materials (8 CEU's)

For more information or to register please call Tel: 508/775-5656 or email info@alzcapecod.org

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Survivor Of Suicide Loss Survey

The Youth Suicide Prevention Project is seeking survivors of suicide loss to participate in a survey to help identify resources and support for people in the region who have lost someone to suicide. This survey asks questions about difficulties with practical issues and social issues as well as resources respondents may have used for support.   Survivors of suicide loss are described as anyone who has experienced a loss due to suicide.  In addition to direct family members and close friends, survivors can be teachers, neighbors, co-workers, therapists or other health care providers, or first-responders.  Anyone who has felt the loss of someone to suicide is encouraged to participate. Information will be used to help set up support in the region.

Surveys are available by calling Maura Weir at (774) 392-420 or e-mail at mweir@chcofcapecod.org.  Responses are requested by March 25.

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The Harvard Prevention Research Center on Nutrition & Physical Activity in partnership with Harvard Catalyst are sponsoring the 8th Annual Community Partners Meeting:  Policies to Improve Childhood Nutrition & Physical Activity: Practical Directions.

DATE:          Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (registration 8:30 am)

                   Lunch buffet and breakout groups begin at 12:15 PM

LOCATION:    Best Western Boston Inn at Longwood Medical, 342 Longwood Ave, Boston

Panel discussion and opportunities for discussion and networking with local and state leaders on policy issues in child-centered settings, such as early childcare centers, schools, afterschool programs, communities, healthcare centers and more.

RSVP by March 22nd to Julie Thayer at Tel: 617/998-1069 or email jthayer@hsph.harvard.edu.  Please specify if you will be staying for lunch.

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As of February 2011  you can now order infectious disease-related educational materials and resources (posters, pamphlets, booklets, etc) through the web-based Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse catalog at www.maclearinghouse.com.  This new process supports greater efficiency in responding to your needs and promotes all Department of Public Health (DPH) materials through a single website.  It is an easy to navigate, comprehensive "one-stop shopping" site for many DPH materials.  It also allows both both online and traditional fax methods of requesting materials.  A customer service number fore questions is listed on the website.

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This directory contains Cape Cod accessibility information on:  transportation, gas stations, health care facilities, ATM's, restaurants, lodging & accommodations, theatres & cinemas, and beaches.  Information in the directory is based on the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but is a guide, not a legal resource.

The Cape Cod Disability Access Directory is distributed at:  Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and various Chambers of Commerce on Cape Cod, The National Seashore Park Visitor Centers, Disability Organizations, Libraries, Council on Aging Centers, Town Halls, the JFK Museum as well as on the internet at www.capecoddisability.org

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• 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 

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