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ISSUE: 153
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November 20, 2015
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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 |
| DEPARTMENT NEWS | | |
Cape & Islands 2015 Continuum of Care Application
has been Submitted to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
This year's application totaling $1,727,976 includes 13 renewal projects supporting a total of 145 beds plus the CoC's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and three new projects, a Permanent Supportive Housing (SHP) project to add 10 beds, a Coordinated Entry application, and a Planning Grant.
There are two parts to the application which are available on the Department of Human Services website.
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| MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT | |
Don't wait until it's too late! Medicare's Open Enrollment Period is October 15 - December 7, 2015. Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Prescription (Part D) plans change every year. This is the time to review your options for 2016. SHINE Can Help!
SHINE Counselors provide free Medicare counseling. Call your Senior Center or the Cape & Islands Regional SHINE office at 508/375-6762 for an appointment now. View, post & share flyer.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT
MASSHEALTH AND CONNECTOR CARE
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Open Enrollment November 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016 - apply for Health and Dental insurance. If you are a current member and want to change your plan you can shop for and choose a plan - compare plans online at www.MAhealthconnector.org. View flyer for more information.
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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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
WINTER 2016 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPETITION FOR RENTAL PROJECTS
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The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is pleased to announce the start of the winter 2016 affordable housing competition for rental projects. The deadline for submitting applications to the winter 2016 competition will be Friday, March 11, 2016.
On or before that date, DHCD will accept applications from sponsors whose projects were approved through the Department's pre-application process, with a pre-application submission deadline of December 17, 2015. Only projects with approved pre-applications will be considered during the winter 2016 competition.
All applications must be submitted on-line using the Department's Mass OneStop+ web-based application. View complete details of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
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| RADON: THE SILENT BUT DEADLY KILLER | | | Radon is a naturally occurring odorless gas that seeps into homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer. A radon information session will be sponsored by the Senior Environment Corps Volunteer Program of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Harwich Community Center's Activity Room, 100 Oak St., Harwich. The training will be led by technical radon specialist Lisa Hebert of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Read more....... |
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NEWS FROM CAPE COD VOLUNTEERS AND
THE CAPE & ISLANDS UNITED WAY
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Donate a Turkey Near You: This Thanksgiving fill your heart with joy & give thanks by providing another local family with a warm meal to share together. Turkey collections being held at:
Get involved by contribution to some of the other Holiday Drives. This holiday season get in the spirit by distributing toys for Christmas to approximately 300 children in the town of Bourne. This opportunity for teens and families is provided by the Friends of Bourne Food Pantry.
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| NEWS FROM THE BARNSTABLE SENIOR CENTER | | |
The Barnstable Senior Center will be closed on
Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.
Annual Breakfast, December 1st, 9-10 AM. Event is free but RSVP required to 508/862-4750. The Friends of the Barnstable Council on Aging (FBCOA) would like to welcome new, present and potential members to meet the Board members. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and learn what the FBCOA is all about. Click here for 2016 FBCOA membership form.
For more information about the Barnstable Senior Center visit the website.
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| ADOPT A FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS | | |
Would you like to adopt a Homeless Prevention Council child o family for the holidays? This program continues to be a warm and wonderful success thanks to all the community support. Your gift is up to you ... anything from clothing, toys, a bike, or one special gift. If you would prefer, you can also send a donation and our "Special Moms" will do the shopping for you!
To join the Adopt-A-Family Program call Maureen Linehan at the Homeless Prevention Council at 508/255-9667 ext 13 or email Maureen@HPCcapecod.org. Deadline for dropping off gifts is December 7, 2015. View flyer for more information.
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| HEALING HEARTS DIALOGUE #3 FOR WOMEN | | |
Healing Hearts Dialogue #3 for women of all colors will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Zion Union Heritage Museum, 276 North St., Hyannis from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
For more information contact Tia Cross at 508/385-3114 or by email at tia@tiacross.com.
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FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
IN YARMOUTH
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| NEWS FROM CAPE COD CHILDREN'S PLACE | | |
Free Literacy and Movement Program: Monday, December 7, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM, Cape Cod Ballet Theatre for Children, 49 Bank St. Harwichport. Pre-registration required - call 508/240-3310.
Lower Cape Dads' Talk: Wednesday, December 2nd, 6-7:30 PM, Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St., Harwich. RSVP to 508/771-4336 or email Beverly@capecoalition.com.
Kennedy Donovan Center presents: Family Support Networking Group, Tuesdays, November 24 & December 22nd, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the Eastham Senior Center, 1045 Nauset Rd. RSVP to Dan Small at 508/385-6019 or dsmall@kdc.org
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| FALMOUTH AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS | | |
Applications for the WAIT LIST are available now at TRI's (The Resource Inc.) Falmouth office located at 200 Palmer Ave. by appointment and online at www.theresource.org. There are a total of 3 units available. Units are rented to qualified & approved renters. Read more.........
For additional information please contact TRI at 508/444-8711 or jill@theresource.org
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| GIVE THE GIFT OF WARMTH | | |
The Cape Cod Family Resource Center, in collaboration with Cape Abilities, invite you to join this holiday season by giving the Gift of Warmth. Families will be provided warm hats, gloves, mittens, an socks during the winter season. Items can be dropped off at two locations: The Cape Cod Family Resource Center, 29 Bassett Lane, Hyannis or Cape Abilities, 895 Mary Dunn Road, Hyannis.
Donations will be accepted beginning Monday, November 16 through Monday, December 14th. View flyer.
For questions please call or email Cynthia at 508/815-5143 or cklopfer@familycontinuity.org.
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| LETTERS AND CARE PACKAGES FOR THE TROOPS | | |
Beyond Beauty is teaming up with Cape Cod Cares for the Troops to support deployed soldiers. Letters and care package items will be collected in the salon in return for a complimentary haircut in both the Hyannis and Mashpee locations during the month of November.
Beyond Beauty is inviting all children to write a letter to a soldier: handwritten with pictures, typed or printed. When your letter is complete, call and make an appointment with Kelley, Leah or Hilary for the "Support the Deployed Soldiers Cut" and bring your letter and a care package item for donation to your appointment. Read more....... Call for an appointment at 508/771-0888.
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| LIVING WITH LOSS AT THE HOLIDAYS GROUP | | |
Beacon Hospice is offering a new grief and educational series "Living with Loss at the Holidays: What am I needing?" at the Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St., Hyannis. This group will meet on Monday afternoons from 1-2:30 PM beginning November 16, 2015 through January 11, 2016 (no sessions on 12/21 or 12/28).
The group is free of charge and open to anyone in the community who is currently experiencing grief and has lost a loved one to death in the last 2 years. Pre-registration is requested by calling Bereavement Coordinator, Brooks Reinhold at Beacon Hospice, 508/778-1622 x 115 or by email at brooks.reinhold@amedisys.com.
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| NEWS FROM THE CAPE COD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES | | |
The Cape Cod Council of Churches will be busy in the weeks ahead assisting those in need for whom the holidays can be a particularly difficult times.
11/21, 7:00 AM: Youth StreetReach at the Federated Church, 320 Main St., Hyannis will be holding a breakfast for homeless individuals
12/9: Bridge to Hope Annual Christmas Tea for all volunteer mentors, clients and friends.
12/14, 4-6 PM: Hands of Hope Outreach Center and Food Pantry will distribute Christmas meal makings for an anticipated 150 families. Frozen turkeys or grocery gift cards are needed.
12/15 & 16: the Hands of Hope Center will set up a Toy and Book Boutique at Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel where eligible families may select gifts for their children ages 18 and under. Contributions are welcome and much appreciated.
12/17: A Baby Center Annual Christmas Party for the Center's families who are in need.
During December, the Council of Churches Homeless Ministries Program provides Christmas gifts to formerly homeless residents now living in transitional housing. Donations of gift cards are welcome.
Covenant to Care for Foster Families distributes over $1,200 in Holiday gift cards to Cape teens living in Foster Care. Donations are appreciated.
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| GIVING TUESDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2015 | | |
No Act of Kindness, however small, is ever wasted!
Please remember the Cape Cod Center for Women during the #GivingTuesday on December 1, 2015. Your act of kindness will be a beacon of hope to families fleeing domestic violence.
To make an online donation click here. Should you prefer to donate by check, please mail your #GivingTuesday gift to: Cape Cod Center for Women, PO Box 141, North Falmouth, MA 02556.
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CAPE COD HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY FORUMS
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Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital will hold three forums in early December for community members to provide input and feedback on the health needs of Barnstable County residents.
Every three years, the hospitals conduct a community health needs assessment for Barnstable County. The input from residents of Cape Cod is critical to ensure that accurate health needs are identified and prioritized. Please attend one of the following forums, your opinions are vital:
- December 3rd from 6pm - 7:30 pm: Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth
- December 4th from 9am - 10:30am: Old Firehouse Gallery/Orleans Community Center, 44 Main Street, Orleans
- December 7th from 6pm - 7:30pm: The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
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CAPE & ISLANDS UNITED WAY
COMMUNITY IMPACT AGENDA AND RFP
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Our Community Impact Agenda outlines four new funding categories: Health, Education, Financial Stability and Housing. Within each category you will find specific goals and focus areas. If you are a nonprofit organization offering programs that advance the community issues we have identified, then we encourage you to apply.
Grants requests should range from $5,000 to $50,000. Organizations may submit a request in up to two of the four categories. Please read the application package carefully. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at grants@uwcapecod.org.
This RFP represents the beginning of our journey to Community Impact. We appreciate your patience and support as we embark on this path. It's an honor to be able to support the nonprofit organizations who do so much to enhance the lives of our residents!
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SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
CAPE-WIDE MEETING
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Rachel Garside, Coordinator of the Child Nutrition Outreach Program at Project Bread, is coordinating a Summer Food Service Program meeting Cape-wide. This is a federal nutrition program that provides meals for children when school is not in session over the summer. I would like to have School Nutrition Directors in addition to other community members to attend in order to have a range of stakeholders for next summer's programming. There are already some SFSP sites and sponsors running programs on the Cape, but there has been a need for expansion in terms of areas of eligibility according to the USDA.
Please check out the attachment for all the details of the meeting on December 4th, 10am-12pm, at the Barnstable YMCA, 2245 Iyannough Rd., West Barnstable. Feel free to invite colleagues, teachers or anyone from your organization that may be interested as well. |
| NEWS FROM NAMI CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS | | |
NAMI CC&I is sponsoring a free all day training led by Dr. Stuart Ablon of Mass General Hospital entitled Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving on Saturday, December 5, 9 AM - 3:30 PM in Hyannis. The program is free but registration is required. Lunch is included. Call 508/778-4277 or email ahoxie@namicapecod.org to register.
Three Floors Productions' Halcyone Hurst will be holding an eclectic Concert on Saturday, December 12th at the Atlantic House in Provincetown. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to NAMI CCI.
Read more NAMI CCI news.
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| STATUS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN OF MASSACHUSETTS | | | The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Massachusetts has been working on a new and improved website that should be easier to navigate and find information. The November newsletter is attached and includes real stories from real "Grandfamilies", information on legal resources available to grandparents, information on supporting school-aged kids and much more. Read the newsletter. For more information on the MA Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren visit their website. |
| RAISE AWARENESS AND ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN'S ECONOMIC SECURITY | | |
The Falmouth Coalition for Women's Economic Security (FCWES) is organizing its efforts to improve Falmouth women's economic security through raising awareness, advocacy, education, access to services and workforce training.
To learn more about how their roundtables on women's employment, education, and human services can impact you and your town, contact Penelope Duby, 508-540-9170, pennyduby@gmail.com
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| RENTAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE EASTHAM AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST | | |
With funds from the Eastham Affordable Housing Trust, the Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing (HECH) is accepting applications for rental assistance to income qualifying households who live, work or have a child attending school in Eastham. This is an important program offering residents of Eastham up to $350.00/month for up to 3 years in rental assistance. Openings available immediately. View flyer.
For more information and an application visit HECH.org, call 508/432-0015 x 101 or email Nicole@hech.org.
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| NEWS FROM HOPEHEALTH | | |
25th Annual Tree of Memories Ceremonies: Trees in 19 communities will be adorned with lights and scallop shells inscribed with the names of family and friends being honored and remembered. List of ceremonies. Order your Tree of Memories shell by calling 508/957-0254 or email Giving@HopeHealthCo.org, download a form, or online at www.HopeHealthCo.org
New Support Groups in Falmouth for Anyone Experiencing Grief or Loss beginning November 18 - December 23rd, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. New group is Spousal Loss and supports adults who have lost their spouse or significant other in the past year. Group will be held at the HopeHealth Falmouth office, 359 Main St. Advanced registration required by calling 508/957-0268 or for more information.
HopeHealth Committed to Ensuring Veterans have Access to Quality End-of Life Care. HopeHealth has partnered with We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Read more....
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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 6:00-7:30 PM
Gosnold Counseling Center
1185 Falmouth Road
Centerville
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Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
Gus Canty Community Center
790 Main Street, Falmouth
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Sunday 11:00-12:30 PM
Scituate Senior Center
27 Brook Street, Scituate
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Monday, 6-7:30 PM
Harwich Police Dept.
183 Sisson Road, Harwich
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Grief & Addiction Support Group
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM
Gosnold Counseling Center
1185 Falmouth Road, Centerville
Weekly Family Education Group
Sunday, 4-5:30 PM
Falmouth Hospital - Faxon Center
100 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth, MA
Resiliency Training (REST)
Mindfulness-based counseling group for ages 25+ experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression.
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00 PM, November 3- December 22
Gosnold Counseling Center, 681 Falmouth Rd
Deer Crossing Plaza, Second Level, Mashpee, MA
For additional informtion call 844/558-4357 or 774/313-0662 or email Mary Fisher at mfisher@gosnold.org
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| CAPE COD HOARDING TASK FORCE | | |
Meetings of the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force are held the second Thursday of every other month. Upcoming dates are: October 8 & December 10 at the Dennis Police Department, 90 Bob Crowell Rd., South Dennis. These meetings are geared towards professionals who work with individuals with hoarding disorder in any capacity. For more information email ino@hoardingcapecod.org or visit the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force website.
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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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HEALTHYCONNECTEDCAPECOD.ORG
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Creating a Healthy Connected Community: HealthyConnectedCapeCod.org
HealthyConnectedCapeCod.org is 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
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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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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.
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E-NEWSLETTER ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS | | To submit materials, please include the following information and forward to kcallahan@barnstablecounty.org :
- Descriptive Title
- Brief Description of the Content (the who, what, why, when, where)
- Attachments must be submitted in PDF and text format (either DOC or RTF files are acceptable)
- Weblink or Hyperlink if available
- Contact information of the person submitting the information and if appropriate, the contact person for the event (include name, address, phone, TTY, email)
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Posting of articles submitted for publication in the Barnstable County Human Services Newsletter is at the discretion of the Department. All articles must be submitted in text format to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request this newsletter in alternate formats, please call Kathie at 508-375-6628 or TDD at 508-362-5885.
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