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DEPARTMENT CORNER
Access to Health Insurance Still Available
Family Pantry seeks Boutique Manager
Activities at the Eastham Senior Center
Spaulding hosts Blood Drive
Cape Cod Human Trafficking Task Force
Samaritans on Cape Cod Trainings
Men's March Against Domestic Violence
Death Cafe and Death Care Options
Aging with Dignity Conference
Community Forum: Combating Cape Cod Substance Abuse Epidemic
News from the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod
Community Forum for Caregivers
Taking Care of Yourself while Caring for a Loved One
Cape Designer Show House to Benefit WE CAN
News from Independence House
Father's Day Blues Fest
Affordab le Home Lottery - Osterville
Hoarding Meeting
Calling All Runners - Falmouth Road Race
Falmouth Road Race Volunteers Needed
Golf Tourney to benefit Veterans Outreach Center
Barnstable Senior Center Ombudsman
News from DPH
Gosnold Weekly Family Support Groups
Samaritan Survivor Support Groups
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline
Veterans Crisis Hotline
Online Resource Directory
MASS 2-1-1
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ISSUE: 140

May 21, 2015


 
Welcome to the information E-Newsletter from the Barnstable County Department of Human Services.  This newsletter is designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable County.  For additional information visit the Department website at bchumanservices.net
DEPARTMENT CORNER

Barnstable County Behavioral Health Web Portal

 

The Barnstable County Behavioral Health web portal  is a fantastic tool for our community providing critical information, communication, and advocacy tools with a single point of entry.  One of the key features of the new portal is a comprehensive Service Directory that enables consumers to easily locate the local programs and services they need most.

  

If your organization isn't listed in the Behavioral Health Service Directory yet, it's easy to include your agency's information. Likewise, if your organization is already included but you would like to tweak or update the information currently listed, that's very straightforward too.

 

To learn more about editing or adding your organization to the Behavioral Health Service Directory, please check out this quick online tutorial or contact Jessica McHugh at 508/375-6630 or [email protected] to set up a group tutorial or for questions.

ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE
STILL AVAILABLE

ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE IS STILL AVAILABLE:  You can apply and enroll in MassHealth at any time during the year. If you are newly eligible for ConnectorCare Plans (subsidized public health insurance*), you can apply and enroll at any time during the year.  You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you have Qualifying Life Events, such as a marriage, having a baby, losing a job, new Massachusetts resident, etc. (Need to apply and enroll within 60 days of the event.)

 

If you are currently on MassHealth and received a Renewal Notice, it is important to enroll by the deadline noted in your letter from MassHealth or you may experience time without health insurance.  View flyer.

 

Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands has certified MA Health Connector Navigators trained to help you! To schedule an appointment or for more information: call 508-771-1727 or walk-in at 372 North St., Hyannis, MA. (We offer services in Falmouth and on Nantucket, by appointment only.)

THE FAMILY PANTRY OF CAPE COD

THRIFT BOUTIQUE MANAGER POSITION

Thrift Boutique Manager: Full time year-round position at The Family Pantry of Cape Cod.  Responsibilities include managing volunteers and daily operation of Second Glance Thrift Boutique.  Retail experience a must and strong interpersonal and organization skills are most important.  Compensation will include salary and commission.   

 

Please send resume and references by May 29th to [email protected] or The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, 133 Queen Anne Road, Harwich MA 02645. 
ACTIVITIES AT THE EASTHAM
SENIOR CENTER

May 22, 10 AM - 2:30 PMHit the Road - AARP Safe Senior Driving.  AARP's Senior Driver Instructor, Pat Gagnon will present information on safe senior driving at the Eastham Senior Center.  First 12 people to register will have tuition paid by a grant from the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank.  A box lunch will be provided by the Eastham Police Department.  Call 508/255-6164 to register.

 

May 29, 10:30 AMGet Informed, Be Ready - Tips for Hurricane/Emergency Preparedness.  Joseph Gordon, Emergency Management Director for Barnstable County will present information on being prepared in an emergency at the Eastham Senior Center.  RSVP to 508/255-6164.

SPAULDING CAPE COD TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE

Cape Cod Healthcare will conduct a Blood Drive

on Wednesday, May 27 from 10 AM - 4 PM at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod, 311 Service Rd., East Sandwich in the cafeteria.  Donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh at least 110 lbs.  Those age 16 can donate with parental consent. 

 

To make an appointment or for more information, please call 508/862-5663 or visit www.capecodhealth.org/giveblood.  Walk-ins are welcome.

CAPE COD HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE

Join the Cape Cod Human Trafficking Task Force on Friday, May 29 at 7 PM at the Barnstable Unitarian Church, Route 6A, for a film and discussion on the topic of modern-day slavery through human trafficking.  This dangerously lucrative black market industry is growing all over the world, including right here on Cape Cod. 

 

The film, Tricked, is a character-driven documentary about sex trafficking in the United States.  The post-film discussion will be facilitated by two speakers, Peter DiMarzio, Boston-based Victim Assistance Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and Kumara Sidhartha, a local physician.

 

It is the hope of the Task Force to raise public awareness and the effects upon our local community.  There is no charge for this event but the Task Force is thankful for donations.

NEWS FROM THE SAMARITANS
ON CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS

The next Crisis Line/Senior Outreach Volunteer Training will be held on May 26, 27, 28 and June 1 and 2, 2015. If you'd like to learn more about attending our upcoming volunteer training and how you can help make a difference, please contact our office at 508/548-7999 to learn more!

 

The next Elder Suicide Prevention Training for Cape and Islands Communities is scheduled for June 15, 2015, 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM at the Stoneman Outpatient Center, 2 Jan Sebastian Way, Sandwich, MA.  This FREE training offers 7.0 CEUs to registered nurses, social workers, and licensed mental health clinicians.  For more information view flyer or contact Stephanie Kelly at 508/548-7999 or [email protected].

MEN'S MARCH SCHEDULED FOR MAY 31ST

The ManKind Project, Cape and Islands Community with the collaboration of Independence House and the NO More Campaign are hosting a Men's March on May 31st at 1:00 PM for men and boys joining together saying "NO More" to domestic violence and sexual assault. 

 

The March will begin at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center through the Main Street District and return back to the Community Center for a post-March rally.  Proceeds from the March will benefit Independence House.  Read more.....

DEATH CAFE AND PRESENTATION ON NATURAL DEATHCARE OPTIONS

Death Cafe and Natural Deathcare Options Presentation

on June 2nd, 9-11:00 AM at the Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis.  

 

Join us in an effort to demystify death with an informal sharing of thoughts questions and concerns about any aspect of grieving, dying and death followed by a presentation at 10:00 AM by Heather Massey, Founder of "In Loving Hands".  View flyer for more details.

AGING WITH DIGNITY CONFERENCE

Aging with Dignity Conference, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA. 

 

The conference focus:  Preventing and Responding to Substance Use and Related Problems in Older Adults.  Read more...

COMMUNITY FORUM: COMBATING CAPE COD'S SUBSTANCE ABUSE EPIDEMIC

A non-partisan, FREE, public information forum:  Combating Cape Cod's Substance Abuse Epidemic: What's working? What's missing? What can we do? will be held on June 10, 2015 from 7-9:00 PM at the Centerville Library, 585 Main St., Centerville.  Topics will include: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, Recovery, & Support.  Please RSVP to Gerry McGowan at [email protected] or 508/428-5960.  View flyer for more information.

 

Sponsored by the Barnstable Democratic Town Committee

NEWS FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
OF CAPE COD

SAVE THE DATES:  

 

June 5: Boys & Girls Night at Puritan Clothing in Mashpee.

June 25: Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod Annual Gala at the Coonamessett Inn.  Purchase tickets and read more details.

July 17: Blues & Bass Fishing Tournament at Mashpee Neck Marina and Raw Bar

August 3: Golf Tournament at New Seabury with dinner & auction on the beach at the Popponesset Inn.

October 31: 5K Road Race & Kids Fun Run

COMMUNITY FORUM FOR FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR CAREGIVERS
Share your experience as a caregiver for young children at this FREE informational conference on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Campus Center, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA  Register at www.btwic.org/bostonforum or call 617/425-0002.  View flyer in English, SpanishView Agenda.
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF WHILE CARING FOR A LOVED ONE

The Parkinson Support Network of Cape Cod presents this workshop to help caregivers empower themselves by learning strategies to help reduce stress, communicate more effectively and set healthy goals.

 

Workshop will take place at the Mashpee Council on Aging, 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive, Mashpee on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 1-3:00 PM.  Reservations are required.  RSVP at 800/651-8466.  For more information contact [email protected].

CAPE DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE BENEFITING WE CAN CENTGER

Cape Designer Show House: Changing Lives Room by Room, Briarwood II, Osterville, MA.  Open House June 12 - June 28.  Tickets available for purchase at Margo's in Osterville, all Puritan Locations and at www.wecancenter.org.

 

For more nformation visit WE CAN website link.

NEWS FROM INDEPENDENCE HOUSE

The Independence House Falmouth Office has moved

effective May 1st to 220 Main St., 2nd floor, Suite 200, Falmouth, MA  02540.  To schedule an appointment call 508/771-6507.  Independence House also operates offices in Hyannis, Provincetown and Orleans. 

 

Elder Abuse Awareness DayJune 15.  This international campaign is designed to raise awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes that affect elder abuse and neglect.  Read more...

 

Independence House will facilitate the Cape and Islands Regional Domestic Violence Council Quarterly Meeting on Monday, June 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM at the Harborview Conference Room in the Barnstable County Complex, 3195 Main St., Barnstable Village.  Email RSVP to [email protected].

 

"Independence House Open" Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 25th to help expand prevention efforts in schools throughout Cape Cod.  Download Tournamen brochure.

 

Independence House Mentors in Violence Prevention programs are held at Barnstable High School, Falmouth High School and DY Regional High School.  On May 28th, high school seniors of Sturgis East and West campuses will participate in an Independence House by-stander training.  In September 2015, Mashpee High School will begin offering teens the MVP curriculum.
FATHER'S DAY BLUES FEST
Father's Day Blues Fest at Grumpy's Pub, 29 Locust St. in Falmouth on Saturday, June 20, 2015, 2-6:00 PM.  Tickets are $20 per person and proceeds will benefit the Cape Cod Center for Women.  Enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, raffles and more.  Call 774/763-2222 or email [email protected] for more information or to purchase tickets.
AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP LOTTERY  OSTERVILLE
Brand new 3-bedroom homes, Osterville Landing, Darby Way off Old Mill Rd in Osterville - $189,000.  Information Session at Barnstable Town Hall Hearing Room, 367 Main St., Hyannis on May 20, 2015.  Applications available at Housing Assistance Corp, Barnstable Town Hall Lobby, Barnstable Public Libraries.  To have an application mailed call 508/771-5400, ext. 285 or email [email protected]Application deadline, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 5:00 PMView flyer for more information.
THIRD ANNUAL HOARDING MEETING AT THE ANNUAL OCD CONFERENCE

The International OCD Foundation is offering three days of programming dedicated to hoarding disorder at the 22nd Annual OCD Conference in Boston.  This meeting will feature workshops, support groups and special events for those affected by hoarding disorder, including individuals, friends, and family members, as well as trainings and workshops for the wide variety of professionals who work with hoarding disorder, such as mental health therapists, public safety officials, social services, professional organizers and others.

 

Pre-conference training session for professionals: Thursday, July 30.  Experiential workshops, lectures & support groups: July 31 and August 1 & 2.  CEs available for mental health professionals only.  View flyer & registration form  for details.  To learn more visit www.0cd2015.org/hoarding

CALLING ALL RUNNERS FOR THE
NEW BALANCE FALMOUTH ROAD RACE
The Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition will once again be participating in the Falmouth Road Race's Numbers for Nonprofits program. Through this program, we are able to offer 10 New Balance Falmouth Road Race registration numbers to people interested in running the race as a fundraiser for the CISPC. It is a great opportunity for non-Falmouth residents to get to run the Race without entering the lottery!

 

On August 16th you can run in memory of someone you've lost, or almost lost, to suicide. Or run for a friend or family member who is grieving. Regardless of the reason, when you run for the CISPC, everyone wins!

If you are interested in running, contact Kelly at [email protected] or call 508-566-3610. If you aren't a runner, you can still contribute to this great cause by forwarding this email or posting our flyer. Or you can support a runner by making a tax-deductible contributions to their run!

COALITION FOR CHILDREN - FALMOUTH ROAD RACE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We do some really fun work in the Expo Cente, but we need a few more participants.  Would you have one four-hour block of time to donate to an amazing cause, the Coalition for Children, on either Friday, August 14 or Saturday, August 15?

Register online to volunteer (directions below). To help us, you would need to sign up for Gift Bag Handout (#20 on the list) Which says GIFT BAG HAND COAL 4.


TO REGISTER:

 

1. Click this link:
 
http://www.falmouthroadrace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=volunteer.Volunteer2015

2."Select Your Shift" by clicking the small blue circle to the left of your group name/venue.

 

3. Click the box to the left of one or more shifts that you are interested in volunteering. 

4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the small box confirming you have read and agree to the Registration Terms and Privacy Policy. 

5. Click "Accept Terms and Continue" 

6. Fill in the Contact Information and related questions. (Mandatory fields are noted by an asterisk * )

 

7. Click "Submit"

 

Thank you for your support.

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE GRACE PROGRAM OF THE C&I VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER

The 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Grace Program of the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center will be held at the Captains Golf Course, 1000 Freemans Way, Brewster on Monday, August 31, 2015, 8:00 AM Scramble.

 

Player registration is $150 pp/$120 pp for Veterans/Military.  To register contact Jill Blanchard at 774/238-8417 or [email protected].  Sponsorship opportunities available.  View flyer for more details.

BARNSTABLE SENIOR CENTER OMBUDSMAN
The Barnstable Senior Center has an ombudsman available on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 9-10:00 AM - by appointment only.  An ombudsman is a person who is available to meet with members and visitors to the Senior Center who wish to voice their concerns, complaints, suggestions, or requests regarding Senior Center operations and programming.  Call 508/862-4750 to make an appointment.
NEWS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH:  FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, ARTICLES, DATA & UPCOMINGTRAININGS & WEBINARS

Upcoming Conferences & Training Opportunities:

Integration of Behavioral Health within Agricultural Health Care Webinar

 

Links to Articles/Data/Reports of Interest:

Access to Health and Homeless Services for Rural Veterans

Health and Well-Being of Children in Rural Areas: A Portrait of the Nation 2011-2012

Urban vs. rural differences in prescription opioid misuse among adults in the U.S.: Informing regional specific drug policies and interventions

Health, U.S., 2014:  At a Glance, special feature on adults aged 55-64

COPD Risk is Higher in Poor and Rural Communities

Addressing rural area drug addiction key to reducing spread of hepatitis C

VA Secretary waives Resident-Rate Requirements of the Choice Act through December 2015

Healthy Housing Reference Manual

Overcoming Obstacles to Health care: Transportation Models that Work

 

Links to Funding Opportunities:

Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 (For Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program)

Integrating Health Promotion for Obesity in Mental Health Organizations InSHAPE Implementation Project

GOSNOLD ON CAPE COD

WEEKLY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS 

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.  View flyer for more information about weekly support group locations.  For additional support call 844/558-4357 or email [email protected]

SAMARITAN SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS

Over 800,000 people worldwide end their lives annually leaving parents, children, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, grandchildren and close friends who deeply feel the devastation of each loss.  Samaritans on Cape Cod & the Islands has survivor support groups in Falmouth and Hyannis to provide unconditional emotional support, help survivors gain courage and comfort from one another, and deal with a unique grief that is often not understood by others.  For more information contact the Samaritans office at Tel: 508/548-7999

MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELPLINE

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 ... 

VETERANS CRISIS HOTLINE

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. 

BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN SERVICES ON-LINE
RESOURCE DIRECTORIES

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.

MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR
Is your organization listed on 2-1-1?  If not, take some time and list it today!
  • 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 is a free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral database and hotline for access to health and human services for consumers and providers.  Multi-lingual translations are also available.  To locate services dial 211 or 1-877-211-MASS on your telephone or go to www.mass211help.org
  
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has designated Mass 2-1-1 as the official point of contact for receiving information during a time of crisis or weather emergency.
  
MASS 2-1-1 is a project supported by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services in partnership with the Cape & Islands United Way.  For more information contact the Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services at [email protected] or call 508/375-6626. 
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