Accessibility Resource Center

September 26, 2014

Barnstable County Human Services Launches Behavioral Health Website and Service Directory

"The Barnstable County Behavioral Health website provides much needed information about behavioral health services in our region in a centralized and comprehensive way" said Beth Albert, Director of Barnstable County Human Services.

Key features of the web site include:

• Comprehensive Service Directory that enables consumers to easily locate the local programs and services they need most
• Quick reference to all local emergency and crisis intervention programs in the area
• Access to more than 30,000 articles, fact sheets, and interactive tools
• Up-to-date information on the latest developments in behavioral health via an online learning center, daily nationwide news updates, advocacy tools, and state and federal legislation tracing. 

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Visit the Behavioral Health Website and service Directory at http://barnstable.ma.networkofcare.org/mh/

Visit the Barnstable County Department of Human Services flagship website featuring up-to-date announcements, information from our community partners and the Department's bimonthly e-newsletter highlighting upcoming community events.

Additionally, the Barnstable County Public Health portal  provides an overview of our region's health via an array of Health Indicators at the local, state, and national levels.

September & October - The Last Sunset: Supporting Parents Aging at Home series: 

The Barnstable Senior Center is offering a two part series to assist with getting help to take care of your 80+ parent that wants to continue living in their own home.  Recorded interviews with representatives from Elder Services, S.H.I.N.E., Elder Law and Supportive Day Programs for a series of five TV broadcasts which will be played on Barnstable Town Channel 18 during September & October.  The questions in these interviews will be directed towards the questions you may have or things you need to know to assist an elder person living alone. 

There will be a follow-up round table discussion on October 21st from 5-7 PM at the Barnstable Senior Center to ask questions of the presenters and enter into the discussion.  The series can also be viewed on the Town of Barnstable Senior Services website.

October 7:  Family to Family - a new class being offered in Falmouth.  For more information or to register call NAMI C&I at 508/778-4277 or email ahoxie@namicapecod.org

October 18, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM:  NAMI Massachusetts Annual State Convention, UMass Lowell Conference Center & Inn.  For people in recovery, the mental health community, caregivers and friends.

SAVE THE DATES

October 5:  Vendor Fair to benefit Independence House.  View flyer.

October 18:  5K Walk in Chatham, sponsored by the Chatham Clergy Association.  View flyer.

November 1:  Stayin' Alive after 35, The Independence House 35th Commemorative Anniversary Reception Dinner and Dancing.  View facebook event page for details.

December 5:  Open House and Holiday Giving

A FREE 14-week health and wellness program to participants 50 and over.  The program is designed to provide rewards to encourage participants to challenge themselves to take steps necessary to improve their health and live a better life.  Participants will partake in eight focus areas of healthy living.

The program will begin on October 15th and run through February 4th on Wednesdays from 2-4 PM weekly at the Senior Center.

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Wednesday, October 22nd, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:  Flu shots will be given at the Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Rd., North Eastham.  Appointments are required.  To schedule please call the Eastham Senior Center at 508/255-6164.

The Friends of the Eastham Council on Aging Thrift Shop are having its Annual Bag Sale - stop by and fill a bag for just $5! 

Also, the first week of November the shop will offer 50% off on all holiday (Thanksgiving & Christmas) items*.  The shop is located at 580 Massasoit Rd (corner of Oak and Massasoit Rd).  Shop hours are Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  All proceeds benefit the Eastham Senior Center.  *Note:  all sales exclude jewelry.

Cape Cod Community College offers services to help local employers fill part-time, full-time, year round or seasonal job opportunities.  The 4CJobLink is their online system for advertising available job opportunities to students and alumni.  View instructions for accessing the system to post job opportunities and search for viable candidates. 

Local employers can also utilize the "Recruiting Table"

The Town of Yarmouth, MA is requesting proposals from qualified licensed social workers to provide assessment, advocacy, consultation and evaluation for elders who need assistance due to a variety of mental challenges including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, depression and anxiety.  This is an eight month grant funded position.  Read more...

Questions should be addressed to Kathi Bailey, 528 Forest Rd., West Yarmouth, MA  02673, 508/394-7606 ext. 1332 or kbailey@yarmouth.ma.us.

Members who are currently enrolled with Commonwealth Care, MSP, Temporary coverage, or a QHP will need to re-apply by December 31, 2014 to avoid a loss of coverage.

Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & the Islands is available to inform and assist individuals on how they may qualify for affordable health coverage and help with enrollment in new programs or re-enrollment in existing programs. 

To set up an appointment or for more information contact CACCI at 508-771-1727 or walk in at 372 North St., Hyannis.

Navigators will be available for application assistance in our Falmouth Office, Jones Rd. 8am-4pm 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, and 11/25 or the Falmouth Service Center 10am-2pm 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, and 11/18 by appointment only.

The Gosnold Reaching Out program is a resource for family members and loved ones affected by addiction.  It assists the family at all stages of addiction through education, intervention, and support.

Weekly support groups available:

• Gosnold Counseling Center, 1185 Falmouth Rd., Centerville on Tuesdays, 6-7:30 PM
• Gus Canty Community Center, 790 Main St., Falmouth on Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM
• Falmouth Hospital - Faxon Center, 100 Ter Heun Dr., Falmouth on Sundays, 4-5:00 PM

View flyer for more information.  For additional support call 781/366-0143 or email ljmccarthy@gosnold.org

Trying to quit smoking but need a little extra help?  Call 1-800-9-GET-A-TIP (1-800-943-8284) for tips on how to quit smoking and how to stay tobacco free.  New tips are used every day!

Here's a quit tip to get you started:  Write down the three strongest reasons you have for quitting smoking.  Circle the one that is most important to you and read it aloud.  Post it in a place where you would normally smoke to help you get through a craving.

If you need to speak to a live person after hearing the pre-recorded quit tips, or at any time, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to help you begin your journey as a non-smoker.

Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline Connects People with Services:  For tens of thousands of Massachusetts resident struggling with alcohol and other drug related issues, 1-800-327-5050 is an important number.   Read more ... 

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. 

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services website find.bchumanservices.net features 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,  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.

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.

• 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?  

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