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HopeHealth Evening by the Sea
Eastham Senior Center Happenings
Woods Hole Film Festival
Healing After Loss Group
Local School Raffle Support Students with Special Needs
Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament
Samaritans Volunteer Training
News from Independence House
Calling All Runners - Falmouth Road Race
Access to Health Insurance Still Available
News from WE CAN Center
YMCA Programs
Suicide Prevention Coalition Remembrance Ceremony
News from C&I Workforce Investment Board
News from Cape Mediation
News from DPH
Gosnold Weekly Family Support Groups
Samaritan Survivor Support Groups
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Helpline
Veterans Crisis Hotline
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ISSUE: 144

July 17, 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 
 

Creating a Healthy Connected Community: HealthyConnectedCapeCod.org 

We're pleased to announce 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,

HealthyConnectedCapeCod.org, users can link to:
  • 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!

BARNSTABLE COUNTY SEEKS COORDINATOR FOR 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 Abuse Prevention Collaborative" (SAPC) in Barnstable County.  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 August 11, 2015 at 10:00AM.   No exceptions will be allowed. Specifications may be obtained at http://purchasing.barnstablecounty.org.

 

The purpose of the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (SAPC) grant program is to implement local policy, practice, systems, and/or environmental changes to prevent underage drinking and other drug use.  Grant funds will be used to plan and support initiatives that benefit the region.  Additionally, this program provides support for groups of municipalities to enter into formal, long term agreements to share resources and coordinate activities, in order to increase the number and capacity of municipalities across the Commonwealth addressing these issues. This program emphasizes the integration of SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) model into overall prevention systems, to ensure a consistent data-driven planning process focused on implementing effective and sustainable strategies and interventions. 

 

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS) has awarded Barnstable County a one year contract for the period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016. The contract has options to renew through 2022.  

FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS   

Families for Depression Awareness offers Mental Health Care Consultation Service for families struggling with depression or bipolar disorder. Families meet with an experienced counselor for assessment, guidance, coaching, and referrals so they can find the mental health care they need to address their difficulties. We have immediate availability to meet with families either in our office in Waltham or by phone. Our grant funding for FREE low-income Care Consultations is expiring, so interested people should contact us ASAP at 781-890-0220 or [email protected]

GOSNOLD ON CAPE COD   

Gosnold to Host free event, "Playing Above the Influence":  July 17 at 5:00-6:30 PM at Eldridge Field, 78 Eldridge Park Way, Orleans. Event is designed to give families and young people an opportunity to interact with positive role models.  All players in the Cape Cod Baseball League sign a contract agreeing to be drug and alcohol free.

 

Throughout July Gosnold on Cape Cod is training staff members in Guiding Good Choices Training, an evidence-based parenting education for parents of middle-school-aged children with emphasis on drug education and prevention and healthy decision-making.  The program will be offered at the start of the 2015 school year.  For more information contact Mary Fisher at 844/558-4357 or [email protected] or Patty Mitrokostas at 508/540-6550 x 6002 or [email protected].

HOPEHEALTH EVENING BY THE SEA EVENT - DATE CORRECTION   

28th Annual Evening by the Sea Event with a A Taste of Tuscany theme will take place on Friday, July 24 at the Wianno Club in Osterville.  Event includes dinner, a live and silent auction, live music and dancing.

 

For more information or to buy tickets visit www.HopeHealthCo.org/Events, call 508/957-0254 or email [email protected]

EASTHAM SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS   

Free Health ScreeningsFriday, July 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Rd, North Eastham.

 

Free E-contest Seminar: Friday, July 31 at 10:30 AM at the Eastham Senior Center.  Bring your laptop, smart phone, tablet or other device to learn how to download books and more.

 

Save Energy and Money workshopFriday, August 7 at 10:30 AM at the Eastham Senior Center.  Facilitated by Cape Light Compact.

 

For more information on any of these programs call 508/255-6164.

WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL   

Documentary film, Look At Us Now, Mother! by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum will premiere at the Woods Hold Film Festival on July 27th at 5:00 PM.

 

Look At Us Now, Mother! is a film about a highly charged mother/daughter relationship and its transformation from hatred to love, a story about forgiveness.  The film deals with mental health, healing and reconciliation between family members. View flyer for more information.  Purchase tickets.

          HEALING AFTER LOSS GROUP   

Beacon Hospice is offering a new group and educational series, Healing After Loss: What am I Needing? at the Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St, Hyannis in "the parlor".  This free 6 session group is open to the public and begins on July 28 from 1:30 - 3:00 PM.

 

Pre-registration is requested by calling Bereavement Coordinator, Brooks Reinhold at 508/778-1622 ext 115 or emailing [email protected]View flyer.

LOCAL SCHOOL RAFFLE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS   

Join AMC in supporting students with special needs at Riverview School in East Sandwich with a $50 donation (only 1,000 chances will be sold) and be entered to win AMC's The Walking Dead Season 6 Premiere Event VIP Experience which will be attended by the show's stars and creators.

 

The Walking Dead is an American horror drama television series based on the comic book series.  The raffle winner will experience an unforgettable weekend this fall, location and exact date TBA.  Must be 18 or older to attend the Premiere Party.  The winner will be drawn on July 31, 2015 at the Riverview School.  View more information or purchase a raffle ticket. 

18th ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

GOLF TOURNAMENT   

Support the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod.  On August 3rd golf on the spectacular Ocean Course at New Seabury followed by Dinner & Live Auction.  Lunch at Noon, Shotgun at 1 PM.  $250 per player includes lunch, photo op, cart, golf, dinner & auction.

 

Golfer special ~ have your picture taken with All 3 Red Sox World Series Trophies, 11 - 12:30 PM.

 

Get more information

 

Register Now!

SAMARITANS VOLUNTEER TRAINING   

Samaritan volunteers are not counselors or therapists, so no experience is required.  All you need is the capacity to care.  Volunteers are trained in non-judgemental active listening so as to best assist callers who are lonely, depressed and isolated.

 

The next volunteer training session is scheduled for August 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 from 5:45 - 8:45 PM at the Samaritans office in Falmouth.  If you would like to learn more about this upcoming volunteer training and how you can help make a difference, please call 508/548-7999 or visit www.CapeSamaritans.org.

NEWS FROM INDEPENDENCE HOUSE

VOCA Grant: Independence House has been awarded a substantial Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant which will be used to expand services at the agency.  The funding will create 2 new positions:  a Cape-wide Victim Advocate and a Teen Tech Counselor and provide free services.

 

C&I United Way Impact Partners Award:  Independence House has been awarded a 2015-2016 Community Impact Partners Grant which will partially support the Intimate Partner Violence Resilient Families Project to foster conditions for healthy development for children who witness domestic violence.

 

Volunteer Training:  Independence House is offering its next volunteer training in August, 40 hours of specialized training over the course of 2-3 weeks.  Call Donna or Chris to set up an interview at 508/771-6507.

 

Afternoon Luncheon Cruise:  Set sail on Saturday, August 8th, 2-3:30 PM from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis on the S.S. Lobster Roll for a cruise with lunch and on-board entertainment.  Tickets are $35 pp, reservations required.  Ticket sales benefit Independence House services.  More information and to purchase tickets  or call 508/771-6507.

 

BackPack Drive:  Help a child in need to start off the school year right.  This program supports children in the Independence House Child Witness to Violence and Teen Programs as well as children of adult clients who require much needed school supplies.  Accepting donations until Friday, August 21stMore info and list of needed supplies.

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. There is ONE BIB LEFT to someone interested in running the race on August 16th as a fundraiser for the CISPC.  Participation in the Falmouth Road Race's Numbers for Nonprofits program allows CISPC to offer free suicide prevention trainings across the Cape & Islands all year long.

 

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 contribution to their run!

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.

  

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.)

NEWS FROM WE CAN CENTER   

Business Start Up ~ Work Support

Limited to those who are in the process of starting, growing, or running a business. These are one 1:1 meetings with a specialty Work Support Volunteer, who can assist with the special issues of starting or building a business. These meetings are 1 hour in length and often involve follow up through email or another face-to-face meeting.


~ General Work Support Sessions 

These are 1:1 meetings with a Work Support Volunteer, who can assist with career exploration, resume building/review, cover letters, interviewing skills and job search strategies. These meetings are generally 1 to 1 � hours in length with ongoing weekly dates available and may involve follow up through email or another face-to-face meeting.

 

Financial Empowerment Sessions 

These 1:1 scheduled, 45-minute, Financial Empowerment Sessions are ongoing with weekly dates available. A broad range of financial needs may be addressed including basic finances (e.g. budgeting, balancing a checkbook, starting a savings plan); planning for retirement/college; eliminating debt; rebuilding credit; as well as issues related to mortgages, credit report, USDA loans, foreclosure, bankruptcy, refinancing and tax information (topics may be volunteer specific).

 

For more information call 508/430-8111 or visit www.wecancenter.org

YMCA PROGRAMS   

Diabetes Prevention Program:  Helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve overall health and well-being.  Research by the National Institute of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program an reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by 58% and 71% in adults over the age of 60.  Classes are forming now in West Barnstable, Mashpee, Bourne and Falmouth.  Please contact Patience Smith-Cabrera at 508/362-6500 ext. 136. View flyer for more information.

 

Livestrong at the YMCA Cape Cod:  The mission of this program is to empower adult cancer survivors to improve functional capacity and to increase quality of life through an organized program of fitness and strength.  The YMCA Cape Cod is now forming classes for our session beginning in early September.  This 12 week program is free to cancer survivors and their families.  Contact Patience Smith-Cabrera at 508/362-6500 ext. 136.  View flyer for more information.

CAPE & ISLANDS SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY   
The next general membership meeting of the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th from 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM in Rooms 11/12 of the Barnstable Superior Courthouse, 3195 Main St., Barnstable Village.  Meeting will be preceded by the annual ribbon ceremony remembering those lost to suicide and supporting the friends and families left behind.  The ceremony will take place on the lawn of the courthouse weather permitting or inside if inclement weather. All are welcome to attend.
NEWS FROM THE CAPE & ISLANDS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD   
Native American Money Smart Workshop for Small Business: Free 2-day workshop training by RedWind in partnership with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Employment and Training Division on Thursday, July 30 & Friday, July 31 from 9 AM - 4 PM at the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Government Center, 483 Great Neck Rd., South in Mashpee.  Includes light breakfast and catered lunch.  Contact Yvonne Tobey at 508/477-0208 ext. 170 or Mika Miranda at 508/477-0208 ext. 162 for additional information or questions.
NEWS FROM CAPE MEDIATION

Cape Mediation has been awarded grants for next year from the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Cape Cod Five Foundation and the Federated Church of Orleans to support mediation programs to help manage and resolve conflict in Cape Cod Communities.

 

Data Collection Stats:  Cape Mediation has mediated 731 cases with 585 coming to an agreement.  The number of volunteer hours, 1,462.25 is valued at $292,679.00.

NEWS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH:  FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, ARTICLES, DATA & UPCOMINGTRAININGS & WEBINARS

Links to Articles/Data/Reports of Interest:

CMS will modify, not scrap, 'two-midnight' rule

 

Recruitment of Non-U.S. Citizen Physicians to Rural and Underserved Areas through Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Programs

 

Understanding the Geography of Growth in Rural Child Poverty

 

Behavioral Health Equity Barometer United States, 2014

 

Links to Funding Opportunities:

Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust

 

 

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.  

 

Weekly Family Support Groups 

Tuesday 6:00-730 PM
Gosnold Counseling Center
1185 Falmouth Road
Centerville, MA 02632

 

Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
Gus Canty Community Center
790 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540

 

Sunday 11:00-12:30 PM
Scituate Senior Center
27 Brook Street
Scituate, MA 02066

Monday, 6-7:30 PM
Harwich Police Dept.
183 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA  02645

 

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 [email protected] 

SAMARITAN SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS

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

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. 

MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR
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 [email protected] or call 508/375-6626. 
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