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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 _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR | | |
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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 informat
ion during a time of crisis.
MASS 2-1-1 is a project supported by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services in partnership with the Cape & Islands United Way and the Community Health Network Area (CHNA) 27.
For more information contact the Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services at kcallahan@barnstablecounty.org or call 508/375-6626 or ronniegullette@comcast.net or call 508/277-3008. To locate services dial 211 or 1-877-211-MASS on your telephone or go to www.mass211help.org__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 3rd ANNUAL HIP TO HEP! | | |
Hip to Hep originated 3 years ago by Wayne & Dawn Morea to bring awareness to the HCV epidemic. They worked collaboratively with health and human service agencies to establish an event for the Mid Cape community. They facilitate a consumer based support group and online support www.HCVsupport.org
and health resources for individuals chronically infected with HCV.
Come enjoy this free community concert featuring ENTRAIN at the 3rd Annual Hip to Hep event on Saturday, June 4th from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Band Shell, Marine Park on Scranton Avenue in Falmouth.
Sponsored by the Hip to Hep Planning Committee: Infectious Disease Clinical Services of Cape Cod Healthcare, AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, and Project Health MOVES, Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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| 4-H SUMMER SEWING PROGRAM | | |
"SEW WHAT", a 4-H Summer Sewing Program will be held at the Barnstable Senior Center in Hyannis on Thursdays, July 7th thru August 18th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. cost for this program is $25.00 payable to Barnstable County and a $10.00 materials fee payable to Lorraine Fraser.
This seven week program is designed for students ages 8 - 10 who are interested in learning to sew. It is preferred that the student be accompanied by an adult who would be able to help. Students will learn to sew, making two or three simple projects. The instructor will provide all materials for the project plus basic sewing supplies.
For questions or to check availability contact Lorraine at lorrainefra@verizon.net or 508/362-3645. For more information about Barnstable County 4-H programs visit www.capecodextension.org or contact Kerry Bickford at 508/375-6695 or kbickford@barnstablecounty.org
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| HIV ANNUAL UPDATE | | |
This Annual Update will be held on Tuesday, June 8th from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon (registration/breakfast 7:30 - 8:00 AM) at Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Drive. To register either email Registrar_EdTrg@capecodhealth.org or call 508/862-5148, Ext. 25148. Course # 138B-0008/No Fee. CEU's provided - MD's, RN's, SW's.
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| GALA PARTY AT THE POPPY! | | |
Join the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod at their Gala Party at the Poppy on Thursday, June 16th from 5:30 - 7:30 for a fabulous cocktail party on the beach at the Popponesset Inn, 252 Shore Drive, New Seabury. Enjoy the first "sip of Summer" to help celebrate their 14th Anniversary and support over 900 Cape Cod children. Drinks, appetizers & oceanfront sunset included. Click here to RSVP or call 508/477-8845 or email info@BoysGirlsClubCapeCod.org with questions.
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| LGBT SUICIDE PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM | | |
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Boston Chapter presents: A Symposium on LGBT Suicide Prevention: A Call to Action on Saturday, June 18th from 12:00 - 6:00 PM at Bentley University, LaCava Conference Center, Waltham, MA. Research has shown that suicide attempts among LGBT adolescents and adults are significantly higher than among heterosexuals. This symposium hopes to give attendees methods to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and suicide, while improving acceptance and encouraging continued conversation.
Click here to register now. Registration deadline June 10th. Registration Fees: Symposium only: $60 per person, $35 per person for students under 21. Scholarships available.
The Boston Chapter supports AFSP's mission of understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and impacted by suicide.
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| YOGA THERAPY WORKSHOPS | | |
Free Yoga Therapy Workshops
- June 23, 6:30 PM: Navigating the Never-Ending Mystery of Change in Our Life
- July 28, 10:00 AM: Yoga and the Art of Centering
- August 23, 4:00 PM: Challenges with Assertiveness & Decision Making
All workshops are held at Corso Yoga Therapy, Yarmouthport. For more information contact Jackie Corso at jackie@corsoyogatherapy.com or call 508/362-4435
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| LAST GASP BIKE, BOAT, 'N BAKE | | |
Alzheimer's Services presents the 20th Annual Last Gasp Bike, Boat, 'n Bake on Sunday, September 18. Join riders on a 62 mile bike ride along Route 6A from Sandwich to Provincetown. A one hour boat ride delivers you back to Sandwich for a clambake.
For more information call or email Catherine at 774/487-3663 or catherine@alzcapecod.org
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| FOODDAY.ORG | | |
Organized by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Day will encourage people around the country to sponsor or participate in activities that encourage Americans to "eat real" and support healthy, affordable food grown in a sustainable, humane way. Food Day has the support of a wide range of national and local organizations focused on hunger, sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, and the public health. Modeled after Earth Day, thousands of events are being planned on October 24, 2011, from coast to coast, ranging from small events in homes and classrooms, to large rallies in public parks and hearing in city councils and state legislatures.
Nationally, five key priorities have been identified: Reducing diet-related disease by promoting healthy foods, Supporting sustainable farms and cutting subsidies to agribusiness, Expanding access to food and alleviating hunger, Reforming factory farms to protect animals and the environment, Curbing junk-food marketing to kids. For more information visit www.FoodDay.org
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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 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 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 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 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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