Accessibility Resource Center

May 31, 2013 

The Department of Human Service is pleased to announce the publication of In Focus: The Demographic and Socioeconomic Landscape of Barnstable County. The report provides a broad range of indicators on the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of Barnstable County that are of particular relevance to the health and human services community.   This report adds to the Department's collection of data and analysis reports which can be found on our website.

The next meeting of the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2013 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in Rms 11/12 of the Barnstable Superior Courthouse, 3195 Main St., Barnstable.  View Agenda.

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Join AARP's Ernie Bauer Senior Driver Instructor for information on safe senior driving.  The tuition is paid for by the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank.  In addition, a box lunch will be provided.  The lunch is paid for by the Eastham Police Department.  You must reserve your place by calling 508/255-6164.  The program is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM at the Eastham Senior Center, located at 1405 Nauset Road.

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Do you want to become a US Citizen or know someone who does?  Legal Staff from Catholic Social Services will be on hand at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince Street in Provincetown on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6 - 8:00 PM to assist individuals with completing applications for citizenship and to answer questions about the process of becoming a US citizen.  Please contact Alanna Keane at 508/674-4681 or akeane@cssdioc.org with questions.  Informational flyers attached in Portuguese, Spanish and English.

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Battle of the Voice and Bands competition will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 starting at 12:30 PM at Harwich High School.  The competition is open to students in grades 5 - 8 across Cape Cod.  The winning band will receive the opportunity to create a demo with 'nDgroove DeVoe Music Record Label, produce a video demo with Cape Cod Community Media Center and play at CORD's Family Fun Day on June 23rd among other gifts.  Tickets are $10 and $15 at the door.  To purchase tickets contact CORD at 508/775-8300 or at 106 Bassett Lane in Hyannis.  Click here for more information.

Craft Fair & Family Fun Day:  Hyannis Village Green, 367 Main St., Hyannis on Sunday, June 23rd from 10 AM - 2 PM.  Family fun activities include relay races, face painting, bounce house, mini carnival games, craft fair and more.  Entry fee: $5.00 per person for all activities.  Crafter spaces, 10 x 10' still available, $75 per space.  For more information call 508/775-8300 or 1-800-541-0282.

Murder Mystery "Murder at the Juice Joint" at Alberto's Ristorante on June 29th starting at 6:00 P.M.  The night will be filled with mystery, delicious appetizers and a full 4 course mouth-watering Italian meal with wine at each course.  Tickets are $100 per person and must be purchased in advance.  Event will also include a silent auction, prize drawing and entertainment as participants figure out "Who Did It!" ensuring an overall fun-filled evening.  To purchase tickets please contact CORD at 508/775-8300 or 1-800/541-0282 (both #'s v/tty) or at 106 Basset Lane in Hyannis. 

Whale Watch with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises on Sunday, June 30th at 9:30 AM.  Tickets for adults and children 13+ are $49, Senior Citizens 62+ are $40, children ages 3-12 are $28, children under 3 are free.  Whale Watch Cruises, located at 269 Millway in Barnstable is a jet powered, state of the art vessel which carries you to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, the season home to Humpbacks, Finback, Minke whales and several dolphin species for an unforgettable encounter with the whales.  The waters around Cape Cod consistently rank as one of the world's top 10 whale watching destinations.  Visit whales.net for additional information about their whale watch.  To purchase tickets please contact CORD at 508/775-8300 or 1-800-541-0282 or stop in at CORD, 106 Basset Lane, Hyannis.

CORD is the Center for Independent Living providing independent living services free to people with any disability on Cape Cod and the Islands. 

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• In collaboration with the Falmouth Service Center and Falmouth Human Services, WE CAN is bringing our popular 30 minute Family & Criminal Law Legal Consultations to the Falmouth Service Center, 611 Gifford St.in Falmouth on the afternoon of June 10th from 2-5 PM.  Space is limited.  View flyer for more information.
• On Monday, June 17th, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM Family Law Overview will take place at the Lower Cape Outreach Council, 19 Brewster Cross Road in Orleans. This 2 hour-workshop will largely cover the divorce process and other aspects of Family Law. Question are encouraged. View flyer for more information.
• By popular demand we have added one more PathMakers Info Session scheduled for Tuesday June 18th from 5:30-7pm at the Harwich Community Center, 783 Route 26, Harwich Port. This is a terrific way to learn about this potentially life-changing program.  Please share with women who you feel may be interested.  View flyer for more information.

For more information or to register call 597.439-8111 or info@wecancenter.org.

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June Trainings at the Mulligan Center in Brockton, MA:

• Addressing the Intersecting Risks of HIV and Homelessness
• A Full Plate: Making Better Referrals
• Delivering Sexuality Education with Confidence
• GLBTQ Relationship Violence:  Risk Reduction, Barriers & Best Practices

Click here for a full list of Summer 2013 trainings, training details, dates and locations and to register.   CEU's available for nursing, social work, educators, CHES and/or CADAC/LADAC - see individual trainings.

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Mass 2-1-1 is an information and referral service for children, youth and families offered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. EOHHS has contracted with MASS 2-1-1 Inc. to provide enhanced information and referral services to families and children who are dealing with challenging issues.

This program supports all families, including families who are involved with Chapter 240 of the Acts of 2012, also known as "Families and Children Engaged in Services" legislation. The legislation, which became effective in November of 2012, provides services for children who are runaways or truants, or children who are having serious problems at home and in school; the law also helps children who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Families can dial 211 from any phone and be connected to a trained information and referral specialist, anytime of the day or night.

View the Mass2-1-1 brochure.

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Independence House is sponsoring a Bowl-a-thon - "Strike Out Violence" on  Friday, June 28 at Ryan Amusement Center, Main St., Hyannis from 5-7:00 pm.  All proceeds go to Independence House.  $20 registration fee includes bowling, shoes, food, door prizes and fun. 10 Pin or Candle Pin bowling available.   Registration at the door is $25.  To register contact Chris Morin at 508-771-6507 or register on line at www.independencehouse.org.

The Independence House New Balance Falmouth Road Race Team continues to seek runners willing to raise $1,000 for Independence House.  The Falmouth Road Race is being held on August 11, 2013.  A limited number of bibs are still available.  For details contact Sandy at 508/540-7791 or sfaiman@aol.com as soon as possible to secure your spot on Team Independence House.  If you don't or can't run but would like to donate you can make a secure donations by at Team Independence House Donation Page.

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There is lots going on in June to support volunteer management and nonprofit capacity:

• Sunday, June 2, Emerald Physicians' 4th Annual Healthy Living Expo at Barnstable High School from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 
• Thursday, June 6, Mass Service Alliance is hosting the 2013 Statewide Conference on Service & Volunteering.
• Monday, June 10, Mass Nonprofit Network is hosting the Nonprofit Awareness Day and Excellence Awards at the State House
• Wednesday, June 12, join Cape Cod Volunteers for their Quarterly Volunteer Coordinators Roundtable from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.
• Friday, June 21, Data Day 2013: Democratizing Data to Drive Community Change at Northeastern University.

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• Summer Camp Update: Registration, financial aid forms and information about our affordable summer day campe are available by clicking here.  Scholarship Funds needed.  There are kids waiting for financial aid for summer camp - your help can make a difference.  Send a check to BGCCC, call with our MC or Visa, or make a gift at our donation page online by clicking here.
• Party at the Poppy, Thursday, June 13, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.  Enjoy the first stip of summer, $50 per person includes a drink, delish appetizers, great silent auction and ocean sunset. 
• 16th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner Auction, Monday, August 5 from 11 AM - 7:30 PM. 

For more information on these and other activities visit the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod website.

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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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• 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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