• Do you provide health or human services on Cape Cod or the Islands?
• Does the public know what services you provide?
• Do people know how to access your services?
• Do you need assistance in finding services for your clients?

You're invited to a community open house to celebrate Duffy Health Center's new home on Tuesday, June 21st, 9:30 - 11:00 AM, 94 Main St. Hyannis.  Take a tour and meet the Duffy Staff.  Remarks by Congressman Bill Keating and County Commissioner Sheila Lyons at 10:00 AM.  RSVP to Elyse DeGroot at 508/771-7517, ext. 104.

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The Pathmakers Program is a 10 month (September - June) mentoring program with the potential to be life-altering.  The program provides women an opportunity to create a life vision and set goals and support from both an individual mentoring Partner as well as a group of women of all ages. 

Register to attend an upcoming information session, *all sessions 5:30-7:00 PM:

• Tuesday, June 21st: Sandwich Council on Aging
• Tuesday, July  12th: Lower Cape Outreach Council (Orleans)

For more information or to register email info@wecancenter.org or call 508/430-8111.

Pathmakers program supported in part by the Cape & Islands United Way & Back Office Associates.

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Barnstable County, through its Chief Procurement Office and on behalf of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), seeks a qualified contractor to provide the services of a Coordinator to offer professional and administrative support to the HRC through June 30, 2012.

Proposals will be received at the Superior Court House, Office of the County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, 3195 Main St., PO Box 427, Barnstable, MA  02630 on or before Monday, June 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM.  to download the RFP go to the Barnstable County Procurement website at http://purchasing.barnstablecounty.org

Family Law Overview:  Everything you wanted to know about Family Law but were Afraid to Ask - June 21, 2011, 6 - 8:00 PM at the Wellfleet Senior Center, 715 Old King's Highway.

Workshop will cover: how do you get divorced in Massachusetts and key steps in the process, what do legal terms mean, what legal resources exist to provide information and support, how does child custody and child support usually work, overview of division of assets and debts in divorce, how do you become guardian of a grandchild or other children  you are caring for, what are the essential areas where consulting an attorney are most important.

Time for Q&A so participants are encouraged to come with a list of questions.  To register please call 508/430-8111 or email at info@wecancenter.org.  Suggested donation: $5-20 based  on personal means.  No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Workshop co-sponsors:  Cape COAST, Community Development Partnership, Helping Our Women, Lower Cape Outreach Council, The Children's Place, and Independence House.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness ~ NAMI Cape Cod is hosting their membership meeting and Speaker Presentation on July 23, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel, Rte. 28 in Hyannis from 6 - 7:00 PM.  Speakers will be Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian, parents raising children with disabilities and authors of the book "Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid".

Event is FREE and  no registration is required.  All are welcome

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The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands are conducting a volunteer training session in July, 2011 for their crisis lines and senior outreach program.  Community issues require a community response.  Can you be there when someone reaches out?  Call the Samaritans office today at 508/548-7999 or email at ccsamaritans@verizon.net for details.

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Tri-CCOHE  (Tri-County Collaborative for Oral Health Excellence) will be offering FREE dental clinics for preschool children on the Cape and Islands this summer.  Tri-CCOHE would like to partner with organizations that provide services to preschool children, ages 6 months to 6 years to bring portable dental care to your site.  They are particularly trying to reach young children who are at risk for disease; this includes children from low-income or immigrant families, children with poor nutrition and those with parents with poor oral health.

Children whose parents give their permission will be offered a dental screening, cleaning, fluoride varnish and sealants by dental professionals.  Those in need of dental care will be linked with a dentist.  If you are interested in learning more contact BL Hathaway at 508/255-0009.

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Barnstable County Department of Human Services recently released a case study report "A Community Response:  Addressing Suicide and Depression Among Men on Cape Cod".  This report captures the collaborative and rapid response to the 2010 increase in deaths by suicide in Falmouth, most of which were middle-age men age 35-64  years of age.  The report describes the response efforts of state, county, and town governments, community-based organizations and media; discusses the need to address suicide and depression among middle-age men; and closes with region-wide plans to respond to the issue, including the Real Men, Real Depression mental health campaign.  The Department plans to post this report on their new website to be launched shortly.  In the meantime, please contact Christine Stein if you would like a print copy at 508/375-6629 or cstein@barnstablecounty.org.  Please note:  Representatives and Alternates of the Barnstable County Health & Human Services Advisory Council will automatically get a copy of this report.

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Help Cape Cod Volunteers plan the first-ever Cape CoddVolunteers Serve-a-thon.  The goal is to promote volunteering and raise money for CCV's programs.  For more information click here.

Now open in Harwich:  CCV's first Volunteer Opportunity Center.  You can also call 508/362-0242 to set up an appointment.  For more information click here.

Check out the CCV's expanded website to provide you with information about CCV programs and services.  In addition to their volunteer-matching site, visit www.ccvolunteers.org to learn more about services Cape Cod Volunteers offers, find resources for volunteeers and for non-profits, and get the latest CCV news.

Attention Members of Civic, Social and Newcomers' Groups:  Are you looking for a speaker for your next meeting?  CCV staff and volunteers would love to talk to your members about CCV's services and activities, volunteeering on Cape Cod, and how to get involved.  Click here to send them an email.

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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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• 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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