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Welcome to the Barnstable County Department of Human Services' E-Newsletter. This bi-weekly 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 www.bchumanservices.net. |
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Massachusetts Continuum of Care Policy Brief
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) program competitively funds CoCs to impact homelessness at the local level. In 2015, HUD nationally awarded almost $2 billion for housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness including those who were chronically homeless, disabled veterans, and unaccompanied youth.
HUD funds 16 Massachusetts CoC grantees which collectively created 4,578 units of permanent housing and other supports in 2015. In June 2016, each Massachusetts CoC contributed to the creation of the Policy Brief "Ending Homelessness, Improving Efficiency: Simple Fixes to the HUD CoC Program" by creating a statewide picture of the scope of CoC activity and the impact of recent funding cuts. The policy brief is a collaboratively written and endorsed set of recommendations by the Massachusetts CoC network to improve the administration of the CoC program and the competitive funding process. It provides the basic facts of Massachusetts HUD funded CoCs, specific challenges created by the substantial administrative burden of the application process, and six clear and achievable solutions.
The local CoC is the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness, a broad-based public-private partnership committed to identifying and implementing creative solutions to preventing and ending homelessness on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. The collaborative effort of state, county and local government, social service providers, housing agencies, faith-based organizations, the business community and individuals is convened by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services. In March 2016, the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness received $1,682,047 million dollars in HUD CoC funding to support twelve renewals programs that provide housing to over 140 formerly homeless individuals. The region also received HUD grants to support CoC Planning and the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS). The 2016 award was a 12% increase over the previous year's CoC funding.
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| BARNSTABLE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES SEEKS TWO PROGRAM SPECIALISTS | | |
Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative
Full time MOAPC Program Specialist
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public health, social work, human services, behavioral health, or related field; minimum of three years' experience working on regional initiatives and/or prevention programs. Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use systems and resources in region. Must possess, or be willing to obtain, certification as a prevention specialist within two years of hire. Annual salary $54,042.69.
Send resume by June 22, 2016 to Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630 or humanresources@barnstablecounty.org E/O/E
Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative
Full time SAPC Program Specialist
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public health, social work, human services, behavioral health, or related field; minimum of three years' experience working on regional initiatives and/or prevention programs. Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use systems and resources in region. Must possess, or be willing to obtain, certification as a prevention specialist within two years of hire. Annual salary $54,042.69.
Send resume by June 22, 2016 to Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630 or humanresources@barnstablecounty.org E/O/E
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TOWN OF BARNSTABLE SEEKS
HOMELESS OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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The Town of Barnstable's Chief Procurement Officer, in coordination with the Town Manager's Office and the Town Council Subcommittee to Assess Homelessness, is soliciting grant applications from qualified individuals to effectively coordinate the town-wide provision of services for people who are homeless in order to mitigate chronic homelessness.
Application Deadline extended: Monday, June 20, 2016, 12:00 Noon
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| MASS HOUSING'S 2016 COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFERENCE: "THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC - ENGAGING THE MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING COMMUNITY | |
On June 21, 2016 Mass Housing will host their 2016 Community Services Conference "The Opioid Epidemic - Engaging the Massachusetts Housing Community". The conference will be held at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center. The conference is for all staff of private and public multi-family rental housing developments, service providers and advocates to better understand issues related to opioid addiction and the many lives that are shattered by it. Cost is $85 to the general public, $50 for staff of Housing Authorities and fee is waived for staff of TAP member site. View flyer and conference agenda. Registration deadline is June 15, 2016. |
| CAPE & ISLANDS ENOUGH ABUSE CAMPAIGN | | |
The C&I Enough Abuse Campaign presents the Academy Award winning film "Spotlight" which puts the spotlight on sexually abused children. A short discussion will follow the film viewing on what is being done on the Cape to prevent child sexual abuse. This FREE event will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Falmouth Public Library at 6:30 PM. View flyer for more information.
The Enough Abuse Campaign is a comprehensive state and community mobilization initiative working to build a movement of concerned citizens educated about child sexual abuse and engaged in direct actions to prevent it. The Campaign's mission is to prevent adults from sexually abusing children today, and to promote the healthy development of children and youth to reduce sexually abusive behaviors from occurring in the future.
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CAPE STRESS REDUCTION
OPTIMAL HEALTH
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Mindfulness is a very particular way of gently holding our thoughts and emotions, of practicing an awareness that distinguishes who we are from the stores and emotions that seem to comprise our lives. If you are interested in learning more come to a free introduction session to Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Clinic on Thursday, June 23, 6-8 PM at Inner Glow Yoga, 30 Steeple St., Mashpee. Please call 508/420-3300 to register.
Comprehensive Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class: Reduce your Stress, Retrain your Brain, is a carefully structured comprehensive 29 hour class offered over an 8-week period. If will give you real-world skills to work with stress and anxiety, optimizing your physical, emotional, and mental health. Class will be held on Thursdays, July 7 - August 25, 2016 from 6-8:30 PM. Click here for more information..
Graduate Class: Mindfulness-Based Optimal Health: Manage your Mind, Balance your Body. This six week graduate class is an exploration into new paradigms of health and human immunoneurobiology. Only MBSR graduates are eligible to attend this class. Class will be held on Mondays, July 11 - August 15, 2016, 6-8:30 PM and Saturday, August 13, 9 AM - 4 PM. Call 508/420-3300 to register and fee schedule. Click here for flyer. |
| BEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR 2016 | | On Sunday, June 26, 2016, the Best Night of the Year tradition will continue at a new location - the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club in Harwich. One of the largest and most well-known fundraisers for the Cape & Islands United Way on the Cape, the Best Night of the Year 2016 is an event you won't want to miss. Click here to purchase your tickets.
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| MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP ON PENIKESE ISLAND | | | Motivational Interviewing Skills Workshop will take place on Penikese Island on June 27th & 28th. The Penikese Island Program will be serving young men (18-24) with opioid and other substance use disorders as well as co-occurring mental health diagnoses. The Children's Study Home program is hoping to provide workshops on the island until the treatment program for young men is officially open. The MI Skills Workshop is the first in this series. Since the work shop is limited to 15 participants and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. View flyer. For more information contact Roberta Churchill, LMHC, Clinical Director, Penikese Island Program at rchurchill@studyhome.org. |
| SAMARITANS ON CAPE COD & ISLANDS VOLUNTEER TRAINING | |
"Do friends and family tell you that you're a good listener? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can really make a difference? Then volunteering for the Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands could be a great fit for you!
Our volunteers are not counselors or therapists, so no experience is required in order to volunteer with us. All you need is the capacity to care and we'll help with the rest. Volunteers are trained in non-judgmental active listening so as to best assist our
callers who are lonely, depressed, and isolated. Our next volunteer training session is scheduled for July 25, 26, 27, August 1 and 2 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at our office in Falmouth.
It you'd like to learn more about attending our upcoming volunteer training and how you can help make a difference, please call 508-548-7999 or visit our website at www.CapeSamaritans.org"
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| MASS OPTIONS: FREE RESOURCE LINKS TO ELDER SERVICES AND CORD | |
MassOptions connects elders, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to agencies and organizations that can best meet their needs. A telephone call to their trained specialists provides fast, personalized attention. MassOptions is a free referral resource service that is available for all individuals with or without health insurance. Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands is the local referral agency for the elderly and Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD) is the local referral agency for the disabled.
"Services for the elderly and the disabled are so complicated and confusing to the average person that it's great that the Commonwealth has created one-stop shopping. MassOptions offers a statewide hotline that will connect the caller to the local agency that can help them the best. Mass Options can transfer the caller to a local agency while the caller waits," states Paul Wild, Contracts and Customer Services Manager, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands.
Contact MassOptions, toll-free, at 1-844-422-6277 or chat on-line with a representative 7 days a week from 8AM - 8PM.
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| HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION ENERGY & REPAIR DEPARTMENT FREE ENERGY AUDIT | |
Housing Assistance Corp, through the Energy and Repair Department, runs a Weatherization Program and Energy Audit Program that can effectively reduce the monthly energy costs for both homeowners and tenants. FREE energy assessments are provided to households receiving Fuel Assistance, a discount utility rate from National Grid or Eversource or can prove income eligibility. These free assessments could result in replacements of some or all of several inefficient items. This is a NO COST program from start to finish. View flyer for more information. Call Cape Light Compact to get started at 1-800-797-6699 or HAC at 508/771-5400 ext 123 for program specific questions.
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| MASHPEE SENIOR CENTER JUNE ACTIVITIES | | |
Check out the following links to find out what's going on at the Mashpee Senior Center and surrounding communities.
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YMCA CAPE COD SEEKS PORTUGUESE SPEAKING LEADERS FOR YMCA'S
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
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YMCA Cape Cod is looking for Portuguese speaking leaders for the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program. This is a year-long program (25 classes) which is lead throughout the Cape. The leader candidate will attend a training to be able to lead classes in our community. This position is a few hours a week. Classes will be held at Harbor Health Services, Attucks Lane, Hyannis.
For more information please contact Patience Smith-Cabrera, YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator at pcabrera@ymcacapecod.org or 508/362-6500 ext 136.
The YMCA Cape Cod's Diabetes Prevention Program is funded by the Massachusetts Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund which is coordinated by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services. |
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LIVING INDEPENDENTLY FOREVER, INC.
SEEKING JOB COACH
| | | LIFE, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality care and service to persons with disabilities. This Job Coach part time position, provides support, counseling and instruction to individuals searching for a job who have developmental disabilities. View job details. Send cover letter and resume to hr@lifecapecod.org. |
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FENWAY HEALTH
VIOLENCE RECOVERY PROGRAM
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Fenway Health's Violence Recovery Program is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Harwich, MA. The program provides free and confidential support for LGBTQ people who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, hate violence or police misconduct.
Contact Ann Burke, VRP Advocate with questions at 857/313-6681 or aburke@fenwayhealth.org. Intake line: 800/834-3242.
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| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF CAPE COD RECEIVES GRANT | |
Community Health Center of Cape Cod received a $5,000 grant from the Knights of Columbus, Christ the King Council to support the Health Center's Optometry Clinic. The Optometry Clinic complements to the complete medical home model of care at the Health Center, where patients receive multidisciplinary, integrated health services under one roof. Read more..... |
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| NEWS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | | |
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