IT'S TIME TO UPDATE MASS 2-1-1!!

If your organization is listed on Mass 2-1-1, it is time to update your agency posting.  At the end of July Mass 2-1-1 will send out an automated reminder.  If you have any questions or need help updating your listing contact Ronnie Gullette at 508/277-3008 or ronniegullette@comcast.net

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• 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?

Request for Proposals:

Barnstable County, through its Chief Procurement Office and on behalf of the Department of Human Services, seeks a qualified contractor to assist the Department in coordination of the "Regional Network to Address Homelessness".  The maximum amount available for this contract is $40,000.

The RFP and submission requirements are available on the Barnstable County Purchasing website: http://purchasing.barnstablecounty.org.  Please feel free to forward this information to interested parties.

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The Family Pantry is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor.  This is a part time (10-15 hrs/week) managerial position.  Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers, managing food ordering and storage, and coordinating maintenance.  Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are most important.  Some computer experience is desired. 

Please send resume and references by August 19th to humanresources@thefamilypantry.com or via mail to The family Pantry, 133 Queen Anne Rd., Harwich MA  02645.  For questions call Tel: 508/432-6519.

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Join this webinar on August 3, 2011 from 12:45  - 2:15 PM (EST) to learn from state and national experts about the local prevention implications and funding opportunities created by the Affordable Care Act, the National Prevention Strategy, and the proposed Massachusetts Prevention Trust.  Register now.  Click here to access the webinar.

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14th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner Auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod, will be held on Monday, August 8th at New Seabury's Ocean Course.  Lunch at 11 AM, shotgun start at 12 Noon, dinner & auction starting at 5:00 PM with guest celebrity Susan Wornick of TV5.  $250 per player of $50 for just the dinner & auction.  Donations in ANY amount gratefully accepted.

The golf tournament is the Boys & Girls Club major fundraiser and is vital to help serve 916 Cape Cod kids and provide a safe place for kids to go while parents work.  Register here .

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

The Fifth Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media brings together academics, public health researchers, and practitioners from Federal and State governments and the private sector and provides dialogue within and across these disciplines.  Conference is scheduled for August 9 -11, 2011 and will be held at the Omni Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia.

Sponsors:  Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Centers for Disease control and Prevention; SAMSHA; National Cancer Institute; and National Public Health Information Coalition.  Learn more and register.

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The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture announced the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Housing Preservation Grant Program.  The Program is available for residents of rural areas whose incomes fall into the low and very low income categories and who need assistance to repair or rehabilitate their homes.  An area is considered rural if it is populated with 20,000 people or less.  Urban area residents would not be eligible for the program.  Nonprofits, local governments, and Native American tribes can receive the grant funding to repair the properties of these residents.  Grant funding is not provided to individuals.  Deadline to submit the pre-application is August 22, 2011.

NOFA - Housing Preservation Grants, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-07-07/pdf/2011-17109.pdf

Notice of funding Availability:  Section 533 Housing Preservation Grants for Fiscal Year 2011.  FY 2011 Pre-application for Housing Preservation Grants.

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Support We Can and Independence House - empowering women to achieve lasting positive change and live a life free from violence.  Join them on Thursday, August 25th at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Rd. (Route 28), Cotuit for a musical comedy show and private wine/cheese reception - cost $50.00.  To reserve tickets call 508/428-0669.

Upcoming Fall 2011 Programs include:  From Surviving to Thriving, Family Law Overview, Divorce Support Group and Computer training.  For more information or to register call 508/430-8111 or email at info@wecancenter.org.  Donations are happily accepted but never required.

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"Improving Rural Oral Health Access in an Environment of Diminishing Resources"  September 16, 2011, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nashua, NH, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.  Presented by the New England Rural Health Round Table.  Up to 5.5 CEUs will be available through the NH Dental Society for this event.  For questions call Marion Pawlek, NERHRT Exec. Director at 603/643-2800 or by email at mjpawlek@joimail.com 

In Collaboration with:

Connecticut State Office of Oral Public Health Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Oral Health Program Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, Office of Oral Health New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services, Oral Health Program Rhode Island Office of Oral Health Vermont Department of Health, Office of Oral Health

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Putting the Pieces Together for Children and Families:  The National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, and the Courts will promote multidisciplinary collaborative advances in practice, research, and policy.  These advances lead to effective, coordinated, and culturally relevant services for children, youth, and families affected by substance use disorders and child abuse or neglect.

This conference will be held September 14 to 16, 2011 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD.  Continuing Education Units offered.  Visit the conference website  for registration, lodging, exhibiting and conference schedule information.  Early registration by July 31 is $350 per attendee.

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The 2011 Massachusetts NonProfit Network/Associated Grantmakers Conference & Expo will be held on October 20th at the Best Western in Marlborough, MA.  This all-day event will include keynote speakers, workshops, networking opportunities and more.  Visit the 2011 conference page for more information.

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Please help DPH disseminate the release of Massachusetts Births 2009 to the communities.

Massachusetts Births 2009 was released on 7/22/2011. The link to access this report is:  MA Births 2009 book.

Also, MassCHIP has updated its release to include MA Births 2009 data set.  Users could update their MassCHIP application by visiting the MassCHIPwebsite.

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The American Public Health Association is mobilizing its members, affiliates and other advocates to educate their members of Congress on important public health policies that build and maintain healthy communities.   For more information, visit:  www.apha.org/advocacy/tips/PHACT+Campaign.htm

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To support community efforts in the goal of ending health disparities and promoting health equity, the Office of Minority Health has released the new National Partnership for Action Toolkit for Community Action.  Through this toolkit, community members will have the information and resources they need to help engage fellow citizens and local media as they spread the word about health disparities and educate others about the impact disparities have in the lives of individuals and the greater impact on society.

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Facilitating Suicide Bereavement Support Groups for Children and Teens Training at the Marriott Courtyard, Boston, MA  on December 2-3, 2011.

Presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and developed in collaboration with the Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families, this new hands-on training program is designed for adults who are interested in learning the how-to's of creating and facilitating a peer support group for children and teens ages 5-18 years.  The two-day program is conducted by experts in the field of childhood bereavement and experienced support group facilitators, and combines lecture, interactive discussion, and practice activities with individualized feedback.  Also applicable for those wishing to facilitate general grief support groups of children and teens.  You don't need to be a mental health professional or have experience working with children to attend  - you only need an interest in helping children and teens cope with a death.  Attendees must be 18 or older.  Details and registration at www.afsp.org/facilitatortraining

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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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