Accessibility Resource Center

May 3, 2013 

MAY 10, 2013:  AGING AND DISABILITY FORUM #2

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Navigating the Long Term Services and Supports System for Older Adults & People with Disabilities Forum scheduled for May 10, 2013.  This forum is the second in a series of aging and disability forums hosted by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services.  The forum will highlight the local long term services and supports systems.  This event is for anyone interested in learning more about the long term service systems on Cape Cod.  3 CEU's available for RNs, SWs and LMHCs. This event is FREE but space is limited so registration is required.  Register here.

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The Barnstable County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce a new website find.bchumanservices.net featuring on-line directories of health and human service resources. The Directories are a compilation of local resources organized around areas of critical need such as food, housing, mental health services, energy/fuel assistance, and services for seniors and people with disabilities. Find.bchumanservices.net is a valuable resource now available to Barnstable County residents and human service organizations. This new on-line tool is an effective and efficient way to make local information available on a 'simple to search' website. For more information view press release in its entirety.

If you believe your organization should be included in any of the new Directories or have any other feedback on how to improve the on-line directories, call the Department of Human Services at 508/375-6628.

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The Community Network of Cape Cod (CNCC) (formerly the Barnstable County Council for Children, Youth & Families) meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 3 - 4:30 PM at MSPCC, 206 Breeds Hill Rd. in Hyannis.  The next meeting of CNCC is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th and the topic of discussion will be state of substance abuse here on Cape Cod.  The use and illegal sales of drugs on Cape Cod is an issue that touches all communities. Using his years of experience working both on and off Cape, Detective Chris Kent will discuss recent drug trends affecting the Cape Cod community.  Sharing his experiences, warning signs of drug use, and more importantly, ways to combat the drug problem on Cape Cod, Chris helps community members and providers alike become more aware and educated on drug use.  Anyone interested in learning more about this issue are welcome to attend.

The 10th Annual Youth Summit was held in March with successful results of those attending and presenting.  A community summit will be held on May 8th in the Senior Cafeteria at Barnstable High School, 744 West Main St., Hyannis to discuss future youth summits. 

CNCC is also a sponsor of the Enough Abuse Campaign working to engage the community in primary prevention of child sexual abuse through pro-active public education and awareness.

Visit their new website at communitynetworkcapecod.org for current activities and updates.

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You are invited to attend Cape Mediation's Elder & Family Mediation Reception hosted by Mayflower Place Retirement Community, 579 Buck Island Road, West Yarmouth on Wednesday, May 8th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  Wine ~ Hors d'oeuvres ~ Door prizes available.  RSVP or for more information call 508/240-1717.  Take this opportunity to learn about Cape Mediation's newly launched Elder Mediation Program.

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Please join us on May 9, 2013 from 11:15 - 12:45 PM for the Cape and Island Suicide Prevention Coalition Membership Meeting.  Meetings are held in Rms 11/12 in the Barnstable Superior Courthouse, 3195 Main St., Barnstable.

Our guest speaker is Mary Wilson from the Cape and Islands Maternal Depression Task Force.  According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, depression is one of the most common complications of the postpartum period and the leading cause of disease related disability among women.  Post-Partum Depression (PPD) typically emerges over the first two to three postpartum months but may occur at any point after delivery, most commonly during the first postpartum year. Some women note the onset of milder depressive symptoms during their pregnancy, hence the broader term "Maternal Depression".

Other agenda items: Election of Steering Committee Members and Update on Coalition sponsored activities including upcoming trainings and how to get involved in running on the CISPC Team at the 2013 Falmouth Road Race.

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The next meeting of the Community Health Network Area (CHNA 27) is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 9 - 11:00 AM in Rms 11/12 in the Barnstable Superior Courhouse, 3195 Main St., Barnstable.  The May Agenda is attached for your review.

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21st Annual Miles of Memories: Walk for Hope will take place on Sunday, May 5th in Hyannis and Sunday, May 19th in Harwich and at the Cape Cod Canal.  The Cape Cod Canal location is also open to runners.

This Walk supports Hope Dementia and Alzheimer's Services, Hope Hospice and Hope HouseCalls.  Donations from the Walk provide respite care to more than 150 families: a day of care for hospice patients; grief counseling for children who lost a parent; support groups for caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia, and so much more.  Read more ...  for 2013 Walk Dates, Locations and additional information.

Additional upcoming events to benefit HopeHealth programs:

May 9, 5-8:00 PM:  Dining For A Cause, 99 Restaurant, Wareham

July 26: 26th Annual Evening by the Sea Auction, Wianno Club, Osterville

August 12, 10:00 AM: New Balance Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth

September 7, 12 - 4 PM:  13th Annual Seaside LeMans, Mashpee Commons.

September 15, 8:00 AM: 22nd Annual Last Gasp Bike, Boat, 'n' Bake, starts at Sandwich Marina

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Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the East Falmouth School: Challenging Behaviors workshop featuring Cindy Horgan.  Registration required - call 508/548-1052 x7-311 or 7-312.

Friday, May 17, 6:00 PM at TD Bank in Falmouth: WOW Zone Financial Literacy workshop with savings games (geared for children ages 3 - 6 - but siblings are strongly encouraged to come too!), a tour of the bank, a vault inspection, and a $10.00 certificate so each child can open their own savings account! Call 508/548-0151 x172 or 128 to register.

View the May/June Newsletter  for lots of fun and educational activities for children and families.  Parents and Educators from any community are welcome to attend workshops in each of the four Upper Cape towns unless otherwise noted.  Space is limited in some, especially in the parenting classes, so please make sure you call to register at 508/548-0151.

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The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and the Provincetown Business Guild present an encore showing of the Oscar nominated film:  How to Survive a Plague.  Film viewing scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, 7:30 pm at the Sage Inn & Lounge, 336 Commercial St., Provincetown.  Tickets are $20.00, complimentary desserts and coffee and cash bar available.  Sage Inn & Lounge opens at 5:30 for dinner before the show!  To reserve tickets call ASGCC at 508/487-9445 or email jcarleo@asgcc.org.  Tickets also available at the door.  All proceeds benefit the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and the Provincetown Business Guild.

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FREE educational program: "Behavioral Challenges in Parkinson's Disease" presented by Dr. Joseph Freidman and sponsored by the Parkinson's Support Network of Cape Cod (PSN).  People with Parkinson's, family, and interested community members are invited to attend a program to learn about changes in mood, behavior, and sleep in Parkinson's disease. The PSN is a consortium of individuals and agencies whose goal is to provide education and support services to people on Cape Cod who are living with the diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease (PD).

Date: Friday, May 10th, 2013

Time: Seating begins at 10:30 am, Program - 11 am to 12:30 pm

Location: YMCA Cape Cod, 2245 Route 132, West Barnstable MA 02668

Reservations are required. To RSVP, please call the American Parkinson Disease Association Information & Referral Center at 800-651-8466 or register via email at information@apdama.org.

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Postvention focuses on promoting healing and reducing risk after a suicide or traumatic death. It is a planning tool for any community or organization to develop protocols in the event of a suicide or any sudden death and to develop an integrated response system. We need to be prepared for supporting the family and community members in the aftermath of a suicide or traumatic death. 
 

Event scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 10 am - 2 pm at St. Mary's Church, 3055 Main Street, Barnstable. Light Lunch will be served.  For more information or to register please call Jud Phelps at 508-364-9035 .  This training is sponsored by the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition.  This training is intended for clergy, youth ministers, and those who work in their community with those after a death.    

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Reducing the disabling effects of stroke is a pressing concern for millions of stroke survivors and their families.  Spaulding Rehabilitation Physician Greg Malloy, MD, will discuss how comprehensive rehabilitation care combined with the latest technologies can improve function and enhance independence in a special presentation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod on Wednesday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m.  While the incidence of stroke is alarming, there are promising new clinical treatments to help stroke survivors recover. His talk, Life after Stroke: Latest Treatments and Technologies, is part of the hospital's observance of National Stroke Awareness Month.  Dr. Malloy will provide an overview of what to expect for stroke rehab care and review the latest in assistive devices and treatment modalities that include Kinesio Taping and orthotics.   He will also explain how associated swallowing disorders are evaluated and effectively managed.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.  Individuals may pre-register by calling the event line at Spaulding Cape Cod (508) 833-4210.  Spaulding Cape Cod is located at 311 Service Road in East Sandwich.  Spaulding is a member of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and affiliated with Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals. 

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StayStrongBoston program: to assist in the mental recovery from the recent Boston Marathon attacks, Screening for Mental Health, Inc. is partnering in a joint effort with Mass 211 and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Hotline to provide the public with online mental health assessments and treatment resources at www.StayStrongBoston.org.  The website, created with support from an initiative with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Program, will take individuals to a mental health assessment and information on how to contact the SAMSHA Disaster Distress Hotline. Read more ...

Substance Use in Older Adults:  Read the article in the Boston Globe on medication side effects and older adults. This piece, which was the cover story in the G Section, highlights the importance of this issue, one that the Partnership has been addressing for years.

Also attached is the meeting notice for the May 15th Massachusetts Partnership on Substance Abuse in Older Adults meeting which features a presentation on the DPH Bureau of Substance Abuse Services programs-vital information  on resources that you may not know about and that can affect your work with older adults with behavioral health problems.

If you would like to attend and have not already responded, please RSVP to me at ruth.grabel@state.ma.us or at 617-624-5488.

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On Tuesday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. come learn about the resources provided by our 13 local housing authorities to help house low income, elderly, disabled and family households. We'll also provide a brief introduction to the new on-line Housing Directory on the Barnstable County Human Services website. This training will be held at the Harborview Conference Room at the Barnstable County Complex, 3195 Main St., Barnstable.

This is Part 1 of a free training series on Accessing Affordable Housing Resources sponsored by the Client Coordination Council of the C&I Regional Network to Address Homelessness.  Part 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 and will cover accessing 1) private affordable housing and 2) permanent supportive housing for the homeless funded by HUD's McKinney-Vento  program.

Pre-registration is requested.  View Flyer with registration form, directions and additional information.   This training is open to all:  please forward to anyone who you think would benefit from learning about housing resources in our community.  Contact Paula Schnepp at pkschnepp@gmail.com with questions.

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Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a FREE, one-hour webinar about Teen Depression on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 pm Eastern/4:30 pm Pacific.  This webinar is designed to educate parents and adults who work with youth.  The expert presenter for this Teen Depression webinar is Mary Fristad, Ph.D., ABPP, the Director of Research and Psychology Services at the Ohio State University Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  Participants may submit their questions during the live webinar. After the webinar, all registrants will receive a link to the recorded version so they can view the presentation.

Please share the information and flyer about the FREE Teen Depression webinar with your network as we reach out to parents and parent organizations, educators, school administrators and health personnel, and adults who work with youth.  Register at https://www.etouches.com/63356. Learn more about Families for Depression Awareness at www.familyaware.org. 
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Take a stand with the Old Guys at Harry's at the Depot Golf to End Domestic & Sexual Violence on Monday, June 3rd, 1:00 PM at the Dennis Pines Golf Course.  Foursomes and Hole Sponsorships available.  View flyer for more details.

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A conference on Preventing and Responding to Substance Use and Related Problems in Older Adults will be held on June 5, 2013 at the College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center, One College Street, Worcester, MA.

The conference is offering a variety of professional development workshops and two important plenary sessions. A. Kathryn Power, M Ed., SAMHSA's Region I Administrator, will kick off the day with an important discussion of SAMHSA's programs and services addressing both the needs of older adults and also behavioral  health integration.  Right after lunch we are presenting a live dramatic performance of the play "Talking with Dolores" by a local playwright, Dee O'Connor.  The play poignantly examines elder mental health and substance use.

Numerous CEU's will be offered as well as certificates of attendance.  Registration fee of $45 includes CEUs. Some scholarships are also available.  Registration deadline is May 29, 2013.  Please register early. View brochure for further registration and conference information or go to www.adcare-educational.org or call 508-752-7313.

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ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to teach suicide first-aid to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help as needed.  Training is scheduled for June 6-7, 2013 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Sage Inn in Provincetown.  Cost is $125 per person includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments and all materials.  Actual cost is $250 per person and has been subsidized by several sponsors - see attached flyer for more information.  For information or to register: YSPP@chcofcapecod.or or call 774/392-5420.

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Register Now for Ombudsman Program Training in June

A conference exploring pressing issues in education, health, and human rights around the world is scheduled for June 19-22, 2013 at Wheelock College, 200 The Riverway, Boston, MA.

Three opportunities for military youth/families this coming summer which are free of charge thanks to a number of partnerships and grants:

OMK-Stars, Stripes and Saddles: a camp funded by Operation Military Kids, for children between the ages of 10-13, which will run from July 15-19th at Smithfield Farms in Falmouth. This camp is specifically geared toward youth currently experiencing the deployment of an immediate family member, but will accept active duty military youth on a wait list. View flyer for more information. 

ANG/Stars, Stripes and Saddles:

If you know of a family who would like to participate in this experience, please contact Kerry Bickford at kbickford@barnstablecounty.org or 508-375-6695.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Kerry. 

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Following the success of the Barnstable Big Fix in 2010, the Sandwich Big Fix in 2011 and the Dennis Big Fix last year, Housing Assistance Corporation will hold the event again, this time in Mashpee. The Mashpee Big Fix, scheduled for September 28, will provide an opportunity for community volunteers to come together to assist seniors, veterans and disabled residents in Mashpee with landscaping and home repair tasks. Working with the Town of Mashpee, HAC is identifying homeowners in need of assistance. On Sept. 28, teams of skilled professionals and community volunteers will meet at their homes and complete the needed tasks.

• 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?

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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