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Free Legal Clinics for Women
Homelessness Resource Webcast
National Volunteer Week
Oral Health Training Series
Caregiver Toolkit - Managing Stress
Making History & Breaking Barriers
Children's Health Coverage Enrollment Challenge
Water Justice Conference
School Vacation Activities
Children Identification Program
Keep Your Coalition Going
Coping with Stress & Depression Webinar
Bullying Forum
Alzheimer's Services - Spring Programs
Skill Building for Caregivers
Families, Homelessness & Mental Health
Youth Education & Support Program
Nurturing Parenting Programs
Patient Navigation
Innovations in Addictions
Supporting GLBTQ Youth
Career Opportunity
Community Centered Health Homes
Duffy Health Center Has Moved
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ISSUE: 32

April 8, 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
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MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR
Is your organization listed on 2-1-1?  If not, you may be missing out.
  
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 is supporting and promoting MASS 2-1-1. 

For more information contact the Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services at 508/375-6626 or go to www.mass211.org provider portal to enter  your organization.   To locate services dial 211 or 1-877-211-MASS on your telephone or go to www.mass211help.org
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REAL MEN. REAL DEPRESSION. REAL SOLUTIONS

Bring a friend and join us for Men's Night, an opportunity to talk with local experts about stress, pain, and depression and find out what help is available for  your friends, your family and yourself.

 

DATE:             Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 5 - 7:00 PM

LOCATION:      Midway Trap and Skeet Club, 284 Old Meeting House Rd., East Falmouth

COST:             FREE & open to the public.  (Free Pool & Dinner)

 

For questions contact Mark Abbott, Falmouth Human Services at Tel: 508-548-0533

 

Program supported by the Town of Falmouth, Falmouth Human Services, Falmouth Public Schools, Falmouth Service Center, Falmouth Fire Rescue, Mass Dept. of Mental Health, C&I Suicide Prevention Coalition & the Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION DROP-IN HOURS

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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FREE LEGAL CLINICS FOR WOMEN

WE CAN is offering free legal clinics during April & May for low to moderate income women.  Each session is 30 minutes of one-on-one time with an attorney who has donated their time. Clinics are held at WE CAN, 537 Main St, Suite 2H, Harwich Port.  Clinics include sessions on family law, criminal law, wills, estates & elder law, bankruptcy.  To view the complete calendar of clinics click here.

 

Call 508/430-8111 or email info@wecancenter.org to schedule your own appointment.

 

WE CAN ~ Empowering women to achieve lasting positive change.

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HOMELESSNESS RESOURCE CENTER WEBCAST

FREE SAMHSA HRC WEBCAST: Serving Homeless Clients with Criminal Justice "Issues": Slowing the Revolving Door, is scheduled for April 12, 2011, 1 - 2:30 PM.  Presenters will explore the interplay between disability, homelessness, and the criminal justice system, focusing on collaborations to divert individuals into services leading to stability, as well as on strategies to address the employment and other barriers which result from "having a record".

 

Direct service providers, outreach workers, case managers, peer support spsecialists, project idrectors, supervisors and team leaders can all benefit from this webcast.  Webcast is co-sponsored with the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service and Syracuse University's Burton Blatt Institute.

Learn more and Register
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Cape Cod Volunteers is holding five FREE community forums, open to the public, across the Cape during National Volunteer Week, April 10-16th. Each forum will highlight a different community issue and volunteer opportunities.  Non-profits interested in attending and setting up an information table at one of the forums should contact Katie Mueller at 508/362-0242 or katie@ccvolunteers.org

 

Schedule of Forums: 

April 11, 10 AM to 12 Noon - Harwich Community Center

April 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM - Falmouth Public Library

April 13, 3 - 5:00 PM - Wellfleet Public Library

April 14, 3 - 5:00 PM - Mashpee Public Library

April 15, 1 - 3:00 PM - Dennis Memorial Library

 

Visit the Cape Cod Volunteers website for more information and a complete listing of activities .

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ORAL HEALTH TRAINING SERIES

Oral Health - Making the Connection to Overall Health

3-Hour Training Series for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Massachusetts

 

The first in the series of this 3-hour training session for CHWs on Oral Health is scheduled for April 12th in Boston (location TBD). The following is a link to the session registration (free of charge) 

http://cmahec.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=122

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CAREGIVER TOOLKIT FOR MANAGING STRESS

12th Annual Spring Conference: Caregiver Toolkit for Managing Stress.  Whether you are a professional caregiver or family caregiver, learning to cope with life's changes while caring for someone else is challenging.  Learn tried and true techniques to manage stress with speaker Dr. Kumara Sidhartha on nutrition and Diane Kovanda, M.Ed on the use of gentle exercise and relaxation techniques.

 

DATE:           Thursday, April 14, 2011, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

LOCATION:    Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis

COST:           3 CEU's - $50, Family Caregiver rate - FREE

 

For more information or to register please call Justin at 508/775-5656 or justin@alzcapecod.org

 

Sponsored by Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands

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MAKING HISTORY & BREAKING BARRIERS

Inspirational speaking engagement:  "History is often made by people who were told what they couldn't do!"  Ernst Van Dyke, 9-time Boston Marathon Champion, was born with a disability in Apartheid South Africa.  His parents were told he would face only a lifetime of hardship.  But rather than listen to what people told them, Ernst was raised to believe that anything was possible.  Today he is a prioneer, advocate, and world-renowned athlete in the sport of wheelchair racing.  An inspiration to thousands around the globe, Ernst not only possesses the determination to excel but serves as a remarkable role model and champion for equality in sports.

 

DATE:           Thursday, April 14, 2011, 10:00 AM

LOCATION:    Riverview School, 551 Route 6A, East Sandwich

                   Lund Auditorium in the James Center

 

To register call 508/833-4210 or visit www.spauldingcapecod.org 

Offered in collaboration with Riverview School & the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission

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CHILDREN'S HEALTH COVERAGE ENROLLMENT CHALLENGE

In response to Secretary Sebelius' nationwide Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge, the "got coverage? Health Coverage for Kids and Teens Campaign, an initiative by Health Care For All (HCFA), is launching a Statewide Enrollment Challenge in May 2011.  All children in Massachusetts are eligible for health coverage regardless of income or immigration status. 

 

The only requirement for participation is that your organization must already use Virtual Gateway Applications or HelpEngen (formerly RealBenefits) to conduct enrollment.  Monetary awards will be given to organizations that enroll the highest percentage increase compared to their 2011 monthly average.  To sign your organization up for the challenge click here.  For questions or more information contact Gretchen Scheminger at gscheminger@hcfama.org or Tel: 617/275-2937 or Audrey vanDuyn at avanduyn@hcfama.org or Tel: 617/275-2910

 

Registration deadline is April 15th!

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WATER JUSTICE CONFERENCE

Water Justice:  Our Well Being, Our Rights, Our Responsibilities.  Conference will help residents of SE Massachusetts learn about current threats to local and global water supplies and provide practical tools for improving out quality of life, both at home and in our communities.

 

DATE:          Saturday, April 16, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

LOCATION:   Unitarian Church of Barnstable, 3330 Main St., Barnstable

COST:          $15 fee includes lunch and refreshments.  Youth scholarships available for ages 15-22 

For more information and to register for the conference visit waterjustice2011.eventbrite.com

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SCHOOL VACATION PARENT & CHILD ACTIVITIES

Many great FREE activities are scheduled for school vacation week, April 18th  - 24th at the Falmouth Public Library, Sandwich Public Library Discovery Center, Jonathon Bourne Library, the Bourne Early Childhood Council, Mashpee Public Library, Woods Hole Child Center, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and more.  Please  join the Coalition for Children and share in the fun.

 

April 18 - 24 is also Screen-Free Week (formerly TV-Turnoff Day).  Screen-Free Week is coordinated by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, a national advocacy organization devoted to reducing the impact of commercialism on children.

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CHILDHOOD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

Receive  your child's photo, fingerprints, and teeth imprints on a CD to take home.  Your child will also have a DNA swab taken that the parent/guardian can keep. 

 

DATE:           Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 7 - 7:00 PM

LOCATION:    Falmouth Service Center, 611 Gifford St., Falmouth

COST:           This is a FREE program open to the entire community

 

Program is run by the Free Masons of Massachusetts

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KEEP YOUR COALITION GOING

The Northeast Prevention Institute offers this dynamic and informative training:  Beyond Money: What Really Keeps a Coalition Going?.  What does it mean to be sustainable?  more importantly, how do you do it?  Yes, it's important to have the dollars, but it's equally as crucial to have positive people and powerful relationships!  Learn how to develop your people skills, communicate effectively with coalition members, understand and acknowledge what people bring to the table, create strategies to build energy, investment, and ownership.

 

DATE:          Tuesday, April 26, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

LOCATION:   Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers MA

COST:          $30

 

Registration Deadline: April 22nd.  For more information contact Kirsten Doherty, Northeast Center for Healthy Communities at kdoherty@glfhc.org or 978/722-2861

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COPING WITH STRESS & DEPRESSION WEBINAR

Families for Depression Awareness will be offering the Coping with Stress & Depression webinar, free and open to the public, on April 26th at  7:00 PM.  This webinar is for adults, Human Resources Executives and Employee Assistance Professionals.

 

The webinar will cover:  how to identify and cope with stress, how to differentiate stress from more serious conditions (e.g. anxiety & depression), what to do if you or someone you know is suffering from depression, what resources are available to you and your family.

 

Click here to register for the webinar.

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BULLYING FORUM - BOSTON

Premiere Screening of Words Can Work: Bullying True Stories ,an Educational Forum on Bullying.  Audience discussion with clinical and policy experts.

 

DATE:           Thursday, April 28, 2011, 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

LOCATION:    Massachusetts State House, Gardner Auditorium

COST:           FREE

 

Space is limited.  RSVP with your name and organization to info@wordscanwork.com.  Registered representatives of schools/organizations will receive a Bullying: True Stories DVD and booklet to use as educational tools in their communities and schools.

 

Presented by:  Partners Healthcare, founded by Brigham & Women's Hospital & Massachusetts General Hospital.

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ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES - SPRING PROGRAMS

Spring Programs include:  How to Remember Not to Forget, Overview of Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Toolkit for Managing Stress, Essential Communication Skills, Home Safety & Managing Challenging Behaviors for Home Health Aides, Dementia Certificate Programs, Planning Ahead: Legal & Financial Issues 

 

For a listing of Spring Programs and Classes sponsored by Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands visit the Community Education Calendar on their website.

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SKILL BUILDING FOR CAREGIVERS

Caring for a spouse, parent, or friend?  Need questions answered?  Resources are available!  Take care of yourself and your loved one.  CACCI Caregiver toolkits contain powerfull tools for caregivers:  Nutrition for Elders, Food & Home safety tips, Hands on skills, Yoga for relaxation.  Caregivers who attend will receive 2 DVD's: Nutrition & Home Safety and Mobility & Relaxation.  Resource Handbook included.

 

Upcoming workshops: April 28, 10 AM to 12 PM, Eastham Library, 190 Samoset Rd.

                               May 16, 10 AM to 12 PM, Provincetown Senior Center, 26 Alden St.

                               May 17,  9:30 - 11:30 AM, Harwich Senior Center, 100 Oak St

                               May 19, 9 - 11 AM, Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis

COST:                      FREE - voluntary donations accepted

 

For reservations call 508/771-1727, ext 159 or 800/845-1999 ext 159.  Refreshments provided. 

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FAMILIES, HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH

Join Mental Health Practitioners, Policy Makers, Advocates, Educators, & Community Partners to share resources and identify strategies that help homeless families succeed.

 

DATE:            Friday, April 29, 2011 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

LOCATION:     Northeastern University, Curry Ballroom

 

Register at: www.BrookviewHouse.org.  For more information email aveale@brookviewhouse.org.  CEU's provided.

 

Sponsored by Brookview House, Inc., Northeastern University MPH Program/Urban Public Health, Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers, Wheelock College School of Social Work

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YOUTH EDUCATION & SUPPORT PROGRAM - Y.E.S.

The Barnstable Youth Services Division and the Barnstable Youth Commission invite you to attend the YES program for a discussion about teen pregnancy.

 

DATE:           Friday, April 29, 2011, 4:30 - 6:00 PM

LOCATION:    Hyannis Youth & Community Center, Shepley Room, 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis

COST:           FREE.  All attendees will receive a free book bag

 

For more information contact:  Sally-Ann Imes, Town of Barnstable Youth Services Division at 508/790-63345 ext 109 or email at sally-ann.imes@town.barnstable.ma.us

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NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAMS

Find out about an evidence-based family support model being utilized throughout Massachusetts and in your area.  Learn how the Nurturing Parenting Program model has been implemented with families in your area.  Have the opportunity to ask questions, share information and network with other family support providers.

  • Wednesday, April 13th, 10 AM- 1:30 PM, Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 151 Martine St., Fall River.  RSVP to Daniel Lewis, 617/989-9214 or Daniel.Lewis@state.ma.us 
  • Wednesday, April 20th, 2 - 5:00 PM, Yawkey House of Possibilities @ Stonehill College, 350 Washington St (Route 138), North Easton.  RSVP to Daniel Lewis, 617/989-9214 or Daniel.Lewis@state.ma.us.
  • Tuesday, May 3rd, 12 - 2:00 PM, Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition, 56 Barnstable Rd., Hyannis.  RSVP to Beverly Costa-Ciavola, 508/771-4336 or Beverly@capecoalition.com 

Sponsored by Nurturing Network of Massachusetts

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PATIENT NAVIGATION

Patient navigators have become central to discussions of healthcare reform due to the important role they play in improving patient experiences and outcomes.  Although community health workers routinely work as patient navigators, they have not been provided with opportunities for professional development and networking.  While community health workers and other public health professionals continue their efforts to create policies and infrastructure for training and certification, this conference will provide practical skills, tools and resources for patient navigators and their interdisciplinary team members.

 

DATE:           Thursday, May 12, 2011

LOCATION:    Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Rd West, Marlborough

COST:           $25  *fee waived upon request

 

For more information click here.  Registration will open early April.

 

Sponsored by:  Women's Health Network, Men's health Partnership's Care Coordination Program of the Mass Dept. of Public Health, in partnership with the US Dept. of Health & Human Services office on Women's Health.

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INNOVATIONS IN ADDICTIONS: ADAPTING TO CHANGE

The Mass Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services announces the upcoming conference entitled Innovations in Addictions: Adapting to Change.  This event will highlight new and emerging innovactions in addiction prevention, intervention, treatment, research and recovery in Massachusetts.

 

DATE:           Friday, May 20, 2011

LOCATION:    Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Route 1 Norwood, MA

 

A brochure will be sent out six weeks prior to the conference.  Please visit www.adcare-educational.org for the latest information.

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ON-LINE COURSE:  SUPPORTING GLBTQ YOUTH

Supporting GLBTQ  youth in school or community-based agency settings can provide some unique challenges.  Unsupportive administrations, family opposition, lack of comfort with talking about adolescent sexuality, and a lack of resources can get in the way of providing the support GLBTQ youth need to live healthy and productive lives.  The course will address sexual orientation and gender identity development and expression in adolescents, skills for providing one-on-one support for GLBTQ youth, strategies for supporting families when a  young person comes out, and approaches for creating a safe, supportive environment for GLBTQ young people.

 

DATE:       June 1 - 8, 2011.  4-hour course that may be taken any during the

               8 days.  Course does not need to be completed in one sitting.

COST:       $50.  CEU's will be provided for an additional $10.

 

Read more or register now!

 

The GLBT Youth Support Project & OutHealth are programs of Health Imperatives.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY - FORENSIC NURSING

Participate in the MA Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program's newly revised training program.  This intensive 4-day, June 13, 14, 20 & 21, innovative training model will consist of lectures, independent reading and hands-on training at Boston College's simulation laboratory.  Candidates will be certified as MA SANEs and work on-call providing care to adolescent and adult sexual assault patients.  Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses with 3-5 years experience preferably in emergency or women's health nursing are encouraged to apply.  Nurses in the Boston & Southeast MA areas encouraged to apply.

 

For more information or to receive an application contact: Ginhee Sohn, SANE Program Coordinator at 617/557-1825 or Ginhee.Sohn@state.ma.us.  Details of the program as well as applications can also be downloaded at www.mass.gov/dph/sane 

Application Deadline April 21, 2011.  Fee for this training includes clinical lab fees and other required training materials.

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COMMUNITY CENTERED HEALTH HOMES

Healthcare and community prevention must work hand in hand if we truly want to transform health.  In their latest brief, Community Centered Health Homes:  Bridging the gap between health services and community prevention, Prevention institute outlines approaches that community health centers can take to promote community health even as they deliver high quality medical services to individuals.

 

Community Centered Health Homes presents a set of research-informed recommendations for ways in which health care providers can engage in community prevention.  The skills needed to engage in community change efforts are closely aligned with the problem solving skills providers currently employ to address individual health needs.  Taking this comprehensive approach to health will reduce demand for resources and services; improve health, safety, and equity outcomes; and offer clinical providers the skills and strategies necessary to change the social circumstances that shape the health of their patients.

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DUFFY HEALTH CENTER HAS MOVED

Duffy Health Center has moved to its new location:

 

94 Main St., Hyannis, MA  02601

 

Phone numbers for administrative and client services will remain the same.

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CAPE COD DISABILITY ACCESS DIRECTORY

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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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 

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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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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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