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Stop Smoking Classes
Oral Health Training for CHW's
Youth Suicide & the School Environment
Veteran's Celebration
Night at the Chef's Table
QPR Certification Training
Community Awareness Day
Domestic & Sexual Violent Workshop
Supporting Our Military Families
Aging with Dignity Conference
Camp for Youth Suicide Survivors
Family Law Workshop
Community Supported Agriculture
BCBS Funding Announcement
Provincetown 5K Run/Walk
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Community Transformation Grants
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Veterans Crisis Hotline
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ISSUE: 35

May 20, 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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STOP SMOKING CLASSES

Kick Butts 6 week program, classes are 1.5 hours/week.  Course fee is $40 (self-pay program).  Pre-registration and pre-payment required, credit cards accepted.  Call to see if you qualify for FREE or reduced fees!

 

Bourne Community Building, Main St, Buzzards Bay: begins Wednesday, May 25th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

Cape Cod Child Development, 83 Pearl St., Hyannis: begins May 26th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

 

Call Clinical Outreach for class registration at 877/729-7200.  For more information on this and other heal topics visit our website at www.capecodhealth.org.

 

Sponsored by Cape Cod Healthcare

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FREE ORAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR CHW'S

Did you know dental disease has become the most chronic early childhood disease, 5 times more common than asthma?  Learn more about the importance of oral health and your role in bringing oral health resources to your community.  The Outreach Worker Training Institute (OWTI) invites you to attend a FREE 3-hour session.

 

May 24th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in Boston at the Landmark Center, Rm 4-F, 401 Park Drive

June 7th, September 13th, September 20th or October 4th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM in Worchester, 35 Harvard St., Ste. 300

 

Register today.  For more information contact Becky Rothberg at rrothberg@cmahec.org or call 508/756-6676 X17

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WEBINAR: YOUTH SUICIDE AND THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

This online workshop will provide an overview of adolescent suicide prevention and postvention responses that educators and school staff can use to better support youth in crisis and promote mental health within a school environment.

 

DATE:  June 1, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EST).  Register for the webinar by emailing Brandy Brooks at brandy.brooks@state.ma.us

 

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Program

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MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS CELEBRATION

Join the Barnstable Senior Center for a FREE intergenerational breakfast event in honor of our veterans who have served our country.  Event includes Posting of the Colors, Taps, Color Guard and roundtable discussion with students and veterans for this special Memorial Day Celebration.  Thursday, May 26th, 9 - 10:30 AM at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis.  RSVP to 508/862-4750.

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20TH ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE CHEF'S TABLE

AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod invites you to the 20th Annual Night at the Chef's Table, an extraordinary evening of culinary excellence on Thursday, June 2nd at 7:00 PM to celebrate those living with HIV/AIDS and recognize the medical progress that has been made since the beginning of the epidemic.  Reservations will be accepted by mail - PO Box 1522, Provincetown MA  02652, by phone - 508/487-9445 or in person at the ASGCC Provincetown office, 96-98 Bradford St. no later than Friday, May 27th.  Phone reservations must include full payment via credit card of $75.00 per person.

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MDPH QPR CERTIFICATION TRAINING

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Suicide Prevention Program is sponsoring a Train-the-trainer certification training by the nationally recognized QPR Institute.  This FREE one-day training is offered to individuals who apply and meet the selection criteria.   Participants will be selected to assure an equitable geographic distribution statewide and comprehensive training of gatekeepers who work with different at-risk populations.  Training scheduled for June 9, 2011 at the Hoaglund Pincus Conference Center in Shrewsbury, MA.

 

For more information and the application and registration form click here.

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COMMUNITY AWARENESS DAY

The Barnstable Senior Center is hosting their 12th Annual Open House & Community Awareness Day on Friday, June 10th from 12 - 3:00 PM.  Join them at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis for the presentation of the Boston Post Cane, Spirit of Ruth Rusher and Legacy Awards as well as enjoying a wonderful cookout.  RSVP to 508/862-4750.

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DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE WORKSHOP 

The Massachusetts Rural Domestic & Sexual Violence Project is hosting a FREE day-long interactive workshop for rural domestic and sexual violence providers and other human service workers titled:  "Supporting and Empowering Immigrant Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence in Rural Massachusetts".  Workshop will be held on June 14th from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at the Everywoman's Center, UMASS Amherst, 180 Infirmary Way, New Africa House, Amherst, MA.

 

Complimentary lunch will be provided.  For questions or to RSVP call Amy Waldman at 413/586-7525 X3142.

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SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY FAMILIES

The needs of Veterans and military families can be unique and it is important to be aware of the services in place to address those needs.  The presentation on Thursday, June 16th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott, 707 Iyannough Rd., Hyannis will provide information on the deployment cycle, it's effects on children and an overview of the wide array of benefits and services offered to Veterans and their families in Massachusetts.  The pre-register contact Kerry Bickford, at 508/375-6695 or kbickford@barnstablecounty.org.

 

Program is supported by Operation Military Kids Cape Cod, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension,  UMASS Extension and the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition.

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AGING WITH DIGNITY CONFERENCE

AdCare Institute presents the Aging with Dignity Conference on June 8, 2011, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.  The conference will offers a range of timely topics on substance use and related issues affecting older adults. In addition to problem drinking, gambling, medication management and smoking the conference will take a look at related issues of great concern such as hoarding and difficulty with driving.

 

You can register on-line as well as by mail. Visit www.adcare-education.org for more information (look for AdCare Massachusetts of MA).  The conference fee is $45 which includes CEU's for a variety of disciplines; certificates of attendance will be available.  A limited number of scholarships are also offered. Call Adcare at 508/752-7313 with any questions.

 

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

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CAMP FOR YOUTH SUICIDE SURVIVORS 

This FREE one-day event is for kids and teens (ages 7-17 yrs) that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver to suicide.  There is also a separate parent/guardian program that will take place at the same time and location.  Camp will be held on June 25th from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot Street in Beverly, MA.  To register click here.  For questions or more information contact Sue Oppici at 781/756-4840 or sue@comfortzonecamp.org.  To complete the application process click here.

 

Camp provided in partnership with Comfort Zone, Samaritans and the Department of Public health, Suicide Prevention Program.

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FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP

"Everything you wanted to know about Family Law but were Afraid to Ask"  workshop scheduled for June 21, 2011, 6 - 8 PM at the Wellfleet Senior Center, 715 Old King's Highway.  Co-hosted by Attorneys Holly Harney and Elisa Zawadzkas.  Time will include Q&A with attendees so participants are encouraged to come with a list of questions.  Those seeking legal advice regarding any aspect of Family Law are encouraged to attend this workshop prior to consulting an attorney or setting up a legal clinic at WE CAN.  To register for this workshop call 508/430-8111 or email info@wecancenter.org.  Suggested donation $5-20 based on your personal means.  No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

 

Sponsored by WE CAN, Cape COAST/Outer Cape Councils on Aging, Community Development Partnership,  Helping Our Women, Lower Cape Outreach Council, The Children's Place, and Independence House.  Supported in part by the Mass Bar Foundation and the Cape & Islands United Way.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at the Community Green in Sandwich is a project of Housing Assistance Corporation.  Through the CSA program you can get weekly bags of fresh vegetables, flowers and herbs from the farm.  Membership for the season costs $650 for 20 weeks.  For more information contact Kristie Kapp at kkapp@haconcapecod.org or visit communitygreenfarm.csasign-up.com/members  
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BCBS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT 

Funding opportunity from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation: Connecting Consumers with Care.  This grant program will provide two-year grants to Massachusetts community-based organizations, community health centers and select hospital-based programs.  The goal is to help consumers enroll in and maintain access to coverage, collaborate with advocacy organizations to address system-level barriers, and educate and equip consumers to utilize the health care system  more effectively and appropriately.

 

Deadlines:  June 10, 2011 - Letter of Inquiry due.  June 30, 2011: Organizations being invited to submit a full proposal will be contacted.  July 22, 2011: proposal due for grantees and organizations whose Lol's have been accepted and are invited to apply.  For more information visit www.blluecrossfoundation.org

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PROVINCETOWN 5K RUN/WALK

AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod announces that registration and fundraising is up and ready for this year's Provincetown 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, July 24th.  Register for the event and then create your very own fundraising page to share with all of your contacts.  For more information contact Eric Martin at 508/237-5147 or eric@harborlightevents.com. Click here to find all the info you will need to register and get up and running.

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HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING INITIATIVE

For the first time ever, the federal government is requesting proposals for Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) grants and loans to help open new fresh food outlets -- supermarkets, farmers markets, and expanded convenience stores in low-income and underserved communities.  $10 million will be available from the Department of  Health and Human Services for this program.  For more information on the HFFI click here.  For more information on the Notice of Funds Availability click here.

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COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION GRANTS

$102 million in funding available for up to 75 communities through the Community Transformation Grants Program.  Created by the Affordable Care Act, these grants are aimed at helping communities implement projects proven to reduce chronic disease, violence and injury, and improve mental health and equity.   This round of funding increases the grant cycle to a five-year period which will allow communities more time to tailor and implement strategies, engage communities and ultimately shift norms around healthy eating and physical activity. 

 

The official funding opportunity announcement for the Community Transformation Grants can be found at www.Grants.gov by searching for CDFA 93.544. For more information about the grants, visit www.cdc.gov/communitytransformation

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ADLIFE HEALTHCARE, LLC

Adlife Health Care LLC is a MassHealth Certified Vendor, sponsoring a Group Adult Foster Care Program in individual homes since 2005.  They provide a maximum of 7 hours a week of home care services to individuals ages 22 and older.  For MassHealth or CommonHealth Plan members (or individuals eligible for MassHealth) the service is at no charge.

 

Eligibility for the program requires the assistance and/or supervision of at least one Activity of Daily Living.  This Community-based program seeks to partner with community agencies on Cape Cod, South Coastal and South East regions of the state.  For general information visit www.adlifehealthcare.com.  For more information contact Maria Chesky, Community Relations Coordinator at 774/279-9475. 

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VETERANS CRISIS HOTLINE

The VA has rebranded the National Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline to what is now called Veterans Crisis Line.  The purpose of the change is to shift the emphasis from "suicide" to "crisis" for Veterans and their families to make that critical first call for help.  The Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) is available 24/7/365 to provide confidential counseling and referrals for Veterans and their families.  This is an integrated national outreach effort to increase awareness and use of the Veterans Crisis Line, support and promote broader VA suicide prevention efforts, and promote help-seeking behaviors among Veterans at risk of suicide and other mental health problems.

 

For more information about the Veterans Crisis Line please click here.

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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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