October 28, 2011

• 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?

Mass 2-1-1 would like to identify holiday programs to list on their site.  If you know of any programs (Thanksgiving baskets, meals programs, Christmas food baskets, meals, gifts) please forward information to Ronnie Gullette at ronniegullette@comcast.net.

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The Federal government has changed the open enrollment dates for signing up or changing  your insurance and Medicare part D for 2012. October 15 - December 7, 2011 is the only time you will be able to change your plans.  The Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis has three SHINE counselors and two outreach workers to assist you through this review.  Please bring a list of all prescriptions and their dosage.  Call Claudia for an appointment to review your coverage at 508/862-4754.

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UPCOMING FALL EVENTS 

• Chili Festival at the Sandwich Hollows Clubhouse Sports Bar, Saturday, November 12, 1 - 4:30 pm.  Ticks are $15 each or $25 per couple. This is an ADULTS ONLY event as alcohol will be served. 
• Save the Date!  Festive Holiday Party at the Coonamessett Inn in Falmouth - Thursday, December 8, 5 - 7 PM.  Activities will include music, dancing, finger food, and silent auction.

For more information on these events and other programs offered by the Boys & Girls Club visit their website at http://boysgirlsclubcapecod.org/

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Join the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network for an important meeting:

Regional Meeting "Healthwise:  Strategies for your Healthcare Costs" is scheduled for November 4th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at Community Action Committee of C&I, 115 Enterprise Rd., Hyannis.  Learn information about the current system, hear about payment reform, share with your legislators how escalating costs impact your organization and your services, learn the status of payment reform and how you can impact its progress in the MA Legislature.  Registration is $8 for members and $15 for nonmembers. 

For more information or to register click here.

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Bridging the Years, Adult Supportive Day Program, sponsored by the Friends of Bourne Council on Aging, will host an Open House on Wednesday, November 9th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the Bourne Senior Center, 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay.  Meet professional staff, take a tour, enjoy refreshments and learn how these programs can provide respite and support for caregivers and engaging programming for seniors in your community.  Invite a friend, neighbor, or caregiver and discover how this program assists families with caring for elder loved ones.  All are welcome, no RSVP necessary.

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FREE Workshop will be offered by Tina Toran and Carolyn Minervino on Wednesday, November 9th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the East Falmouth School.  To register contact Laney at lcooke_johnson@falmouth.k12.ma.us. 

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The next quarterly meeting of the Cape & Islands Regional Domestic Violence Council is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th at 9:00 AM at Community Action Committee of C&I, 115 Enterprise Rd., Hyannis.   Networking, refreshments and presentation from Suzanne Hicks, Southcoastal Counties Legal services on "Jurisdictional Issues for Custodial Parents who  Flee Into and Out of the Commonwealth".  All are welcome.  RSVP to Caronanne Procaccini at cap@cacci.cc or 508/771-1727, ext. 135.

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The Samaritans on Cape Cod will be offering their Crisis Line and Senior Outreach Volunteer Training in November.  Training dates are scheduled for 11/14, 11/15, 11/16, 11/21, and 11/22 from 5:45 - 8:45 PM.  Prospective volunteers are encouraged to call the Samaritans office at 508/548-7999 or visit www.CapeSamaritans.org for more information.

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You're invited to an Educational Health Forum "Talking with Kids About Healthy Lifestyles": physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight.  Event will be held at the Massachusetts State House, Great Hall, Tuesday, November 15th from 9:00 AM to  12 Noon.  Continental breakfast 9 - 9:30 AM.  Program starts promptly at 9:30 AM.  Audience discussion with clinical and policy experts.

Space is limited.  RSVP for this FREE event with your name and organization to info@wordscanwork.com.  Registered representatives of schools/organizations attending this event will receive an educational video and print materials.  Questions? Contact Kettie MacLean at kmaclean@wordscanwork.com or Tel: 978/282-1663.

Presented by:  Partners Healthcare.  Co-Sponsored by: Mass Dept. of Public Health, Mass Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Legislative Co-Hosts: Senator Richard Moore, Chair, Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Rep. Steven Walsh, Chair, Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez, Chair, Joint Committee on Public Health.

The Coalition for Children's Annual fundraising efforts:  Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Auction on Saturday, November 19, 9:00 Am to 12:30 PM at the Oak Ridge School in Sandwich.  Event also features a live auction, a silent auction and a bake sale.  All money raised goes back into local programming.  The Toe Jam Puppet Band will also be entertaining the crowds. 

Also consider donating an item to the auction or contributing to the bake sale table or volunteering at this event.  For more information contact Tina Toran at 508/548-0151 x172.

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Remembering those we've lost to suicide and addiction.  Walk is scheduled for Saturday, November 19th.  Gather at CIGSYA at 4:30 PM and walk to the Hyannis Village Green.  Enjoy speakers and hot chocolate.  For more details click here for flyer.

Hosted by CIGSYA - the Cape and Island's Gay Straight Youth Alliance and the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Project.  In partnership with the Freedom From Addiction Network, Harwich Youth Services, The Community Youth Project of Sandwich, Barnstable No Place For Hate, the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition and other community partners.

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Remembering Someone You Love is a workshop for children who have lost a loved one to suicide.  This workshop will be held on Sunday, November 20th, 3 - 5:00 PM at Hospice & Palliative Care, 359 Main St., Falmouth.  Registration mandatory.  Call 508/957-0267 for more information or to register.

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NAMI ~ The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Cape Cod & the Islands hosts local support groups for people with mental illness and for family and friends of people with mental illnesses.  Click for Full schedule of local support groups.  For more information contact the NAMI Cape Cod office at 508/778-4277 or info@namicapecod.org.

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Sign up today for this training program:  Facilitating Suicide Bereavement Support Groups for Children and Teens.  December 2 - 3, 2011 at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Tremont St., Boston.  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.  Advanced registration is required - registration fee is $175.00 per person.

For more information contact Melanie Varady at mvarady@afsp.org or visit Details and registration.

Training Program presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and developed in collaboration with the Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families.  Sponsored in part by a grant from the MA Department of Public Health.

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Southeast Center for Healthy Communities just completed a report on successes and challenges of Community Health Assessments based primarily on the work RCHC's have been doing with CHNA's, to assist them in completing the CHA's.   To view the report click here.

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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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