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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 |
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DEPARTMENT CORNER
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Creating a Healthy Connected Community: HealthyConnectedCapeCod.org
- an easy-to-use online clearinghouse for health and human services resources on Cape Cod. We have created a single point of entry to connect to an array of online tools .....without having to keep track of every website address!
By visiting one easy-to-remember website address,
- BCHumanServices.net - Our flagship website highlights community announcements, updates from our regional partners, and Department reports and publications
- Behavioral Health Portal - Features mental health and substance abuse information, state and federal legislation, self-help guides, and a robust directory of services
- Health and Wellness Portal - Provides an overview of health data about our region, including County health rankings, and model practices
- Human Services e-Newsletter - Spotlights regional events and pertinent news for our community
A healthy community is a connected community, so check out some of the information you'll be connected to on today!
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| MASSACHUSETTS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE | | |
Department of Human Services Seeks Coordinator for Massachusetts Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (SAPC) in Barnstable County
Barnstable County, through its Chief Procurement Officer and on behalf of the Department of Human Services, seeks a qualified contractor to assist the Department in coordinating the "Massachusetts Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative" (SAPC) in Barnstable County. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) has awarded Barnstable County a one year grant for the period of July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 with options to renew through 2022.
The purpose of the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (SAPC) Initiative is to implement or amend local policy, practice, systems, and environmental change to prevent underage drinking and other drug use and to increase the number and capacity of municipalities across the Commonwealth addressing these issues. The SAPC Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all collaborative activities and regional strategies; coordinating all efforts among collaborative members; conducting training and presentations; and providing support to regional sponsored activities.
Proposals will be received at the Superior Court House, Office of the County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, 3195 Main Street, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630, on or before July 7, 2015 at 10:00AM. No exceptions will be allowed.
Specifications may be obtained from the Barnstable County Purchasing Department, Superior Court House, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630 and can also be found at
http://purchasing.barnstablecounty.org.
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| ANALYSIS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON CAPE COD: A BASELINE ASSESSMENT | |
The Human and Financial Costs of Substance Abuse: Infographic
Over the past year, the Barnstable County Department of Human Services undertook a comprehensive analysis of substance abuse in Barnstable County.
This baseline assessment provides a snapshot of substance dependency and the related costs for our region, and is helping inform the policy and programming direction of the Regional Substance Abuse Council. View the Full Report and the Executive Summary.
Using data from the analysis, the Department recently undertook development of an important infographic to clearly highlight both the human and financial costs of substance use in Barnstable County.
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ANNUAL POINT IN TIME COUNTS ARE IN!!!
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Virtually Unchanged from 2014
After a month's postponement due to extreme weather in January, the Regional Network on Homelessness counted 362 people as homeless on February 25, 2015 on the Cape and Islands.
Point in Time (PIT) counts cover all people experiencing homelessness in emergency shelters, transitional housing, on the street, in cars, abandoned buildings, and in other places not meant for human habitation. Counts are conducted annually in every community, and are required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The PIT does not count households living in motels nor those that are doubled-up and living wiht family and friends.
For the second year in a row, the PIT count was conducted at the same time as the State's unaccompanied homeless youth survey. Official results from this survey will not be available until this fall. Read more....
View reports at www.bchumanservices.net
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ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE
STILL AVAILABLE
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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.
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.)
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| NEWS FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | | |
The Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod will host their Annual Gala on Thursday, June 25th at the Coonamessett Inn, Gifford St., Falmouth. Celebrate success and the Club's 2015 Youth of the Year, Sarah Nasuti. Doors open at 5:30 PM for social and appetizers followed by 6:15 PM dinner, live music, presentations, dancing, prizes, and silent auction. Tickets are $50 each or a table of 8 for $375.00. Reserve your seats today!
10th Annual Bass & Blues Tournament will be held Friday, July 17. Rods in at 7:00 AM, weigh-in at Mashpee Neck Marina by 4:00 PM, Dinner & Awards at the Raw Bar in Popponesset Marketplace 4-6:00 PM. Register online.
Golf Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod at the Ocean Course at New Seabury on Monday, August 3rd. $250 for golf, lunch, carts, dinner, auction. $50 for dinner & auction only7. Register online.
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| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION | | | Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Housing and Housing and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary, Jay Ash invite you to an Economic Development roundtable discussion on Thursday, June 25th from 1-3:00 PM at Cape Cod Community College, 2240 Iyannough Rd., West Barnstable. For more information and register on-line. |
| HEALTHY LIVING CAPE COD UPCOMING SUMMER PROGRAMS | | |
Matter of Balance: Thursdays, 6/18 - 8/13, 10 - 12:00 PM, Yarmouth COA, 528 Forest Rd., West Yarmouth
Tai Chi for Healthy Aging: Thursdays 6/24 - 8/13, 11 AM - 12 Noon at Atria, 339 Gifford St., Falmouth and 3-4:00 PM at Barnstable COA, 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis
My Life, My Health - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Thursdays 7/9 - 8/13 from 1 - 3:30 PM at Community Health Center of Cape Cod, 107 Commercial St., Mashpee and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Center - dates TBD.
View flyer for more information. To sign up call 508/957-7620 or email healthylivingcapecod@gmail.com
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LOWER CAPE LGBT SENIORS CELEBRATE
GAY PRIDE MONTH
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Join the Lower Cape LGBT Seniors to celebrate Gay Pride Month on Friday, June 26th at 6:00 PM at the Orleans Senior Center, 150 Rock Harbor Rd., Orleans. Event is Free but donations are accepted. A light meal will be served.
RSVP to Maryann Ryan at mryan@town.orleans.ma.us or call 508/255-6333 ext. 16 for more information. View flyer.
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| CAREGIVER GROUP FOR FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS WITH DEMENTIA/MEMORY IMPAIRMENT | | |
Gathering for Caregivers who have family members with Dementia/Memory impairment ( including Alzheimer's.)
This will be our first time meeting as a group at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation at Eagle Pond on Tuesday June 30th from 10-11:30 am. We will connect and share stories and concerns in a safe space, and plan to continue to meet monthly. Please call Brooks Reinhold at Beacon Hospice 5058-778-1622 x115 or email brooks.reinhold@amedisys.com
with any questions about this group or to RSVP. Refreshments provided. All family caregivers are welcome to attend this free program.
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WHEN DEATH SEPARATES US: STORY SHARING GROUP FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES
& PARTNERS
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Beacon Hospice is offering a discussion group and educational series for surviving spouses to share their stories of their husbands/wives/partners whom they have lost to death within the last 2 years. This group is free of charge and is open to anyone in the community who is experiencing grief due to the death of a spouse or life partner.
We will begin meeting Thursdays from 7/9-9/10/2015. Please contact Brooks Reinhold to register at 508-778-1622 x115 or email her at brooks.reinhold@amedisys.com. This group is free of charge.
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| WORKSHOPS FOR CAREGIVERS | | |
Home Safety Training for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's and Dementia: July 14, 12 - 1:30 PM. Pre-registration required for this FREE workshop.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 13, 20, 9:30 AM - 12 Noon. FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 508/862-4750.
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(MIS)PERCEPTIONS IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE | |
The Parkinson's Support Network of Cape Cod will organize an educational session on (Mis)perceptions in Parkinson's on July 17th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the Dennis Senior Center, 1045 Route 134, South Dennis. The event is open to the public but reservations are required. Please call 800/651-8466 or email information@apdama.org. Read more..... |
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AIDS SUPPORT GROUP OF CAPE COD
7TH ANNUAL 5K WALK RUN
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Join the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC) for a great Sunday morning walk or run through P-town on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Registration fee includes your official number, a New Balance running shirt and a buffet breakfast at the Finish Line.
Register today for ASGCC's 7th Annual 5K Walk Run. Create your Fundraising Page or Support a runner/walker at FirstGiving.
For more information contact Barry Cook at 508/487-9445 or Bcook@asgcc.org.
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NEWS FROM HOPEHEALTH
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An Evening by the Sea Auction: This year's event will take place at the Wianno Club in Osterville on Friday, July 24 and take you on a Taste of Tuscany with Tuscan hors d'oeuvres and themed wines and a Tuscan inspired dinner buffet, a festive live auction and live dance music. Details and to Purchase tickets online. For more information call 508/957-0254 or visit HopeHealthCo.org/events.
Bereavement Support Groups for Adults: Groups are offered throughout the year in a variety of locations and are tailored to specific needs. For a full list and current schedule call 508/957-0268. All groups are free and open to the public.
Hope Hospice joins the New Balance Falmouth Road Race: The race will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The Hope Hospice race team has five runner Numbers for Nonprofits available for those wish to raise funds while running the race. For more information call 508/957-0254, visit www.HopeHealthCo.org/BeneficiaryEvents, or email Giving@HopeHealthCo.org
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| GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT INDEPENDENCE HOUSE | | |
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THIRD ANNUAL HOARDING MEETING AT THE ANNUAL OCD CONFERENCE
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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.
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
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CALLING ALL RUNNERS FOR THE
NEW BALANCE FALMOUTH ROAD RACE
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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 on August 16th 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!
If you are interested in running, contact Kelly at suicideprevention@capecoalition.com 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 contribution to their run!
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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 jill@graceveterans.org. Sponsorship opportunities available. View flyer for more details. |
| FALL FLING CELEBRATION | | |
Save the Date
Sponsorships now available for he 7th Annual Fall Fling Dinner Celebration to benefit Parkinson Support Network of Cape Cod.
Event will be held at the Cape Codder on September 27, 2015 from 4-7:00 PM. More information or call Joyce Ginouves at 508/280-0533.
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RSVP/SENIOR SERVICE CORPS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | | |
RSVP/Senior Corps of Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands is a volunteer network for people age 55 and over. Senior volunteers will be paired with meaningful opportunities in their community that match their skills and interests. RSVP/Senior Corps partners with over 80 non-profit organizations on Cape Cod and the Islands. Read more...
For more information contact LInda Merrill, Volunteer Coordinator at 508/394-4630 ext 522 or 800/244-4630 or linda.merrill@escci.org |
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GOSNOLD ON CAPE COD
WEEKLY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
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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 Family Support Groups
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Tuesday 6:00-730 PM
Gosnold Counseling Center
1185 Falmouth Road
Centerville, MA 02632
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Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
Gus Canty Community Center
790 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
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Sunday 11:00-12:30 PM
Scituate Senior Center
27 Brook Street
Scituate, MA 02066
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Sunday 4:00-5:00 PM
(Educational Group)
Falmouth Hospital - Faxon Center
100 Ter Heun Drive
Falmouth, MA 02540
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Weekly Family Education Group
Sunday, 4-5:30 PM
Falmouth Hospital - Faxon Center
100 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth, MA 02540
For additional support call 844/558-4357 or email mfisher@gosnold.org
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SAMARITAN SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS
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Over 800,000 people worldwide end their lives annually leaving family 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
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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 ... |
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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. |
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MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR
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Is your organization listed on 2-1-1? If not, take some time and list it today!
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 kcallahan@barnstablecounty.org or call 508/375-6626. |
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E-NEWSLETTER ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS | | To submit materials, please include the following information and forward to kcallahan@barnstablecounty.org :
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