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DEPARTMENT CORNER
Worksite Wellness Funding
Cape Cod Healthcare Releases RFP for Annual Stratetic Grants
United Way Cape & Islands News
Luncheon Cruise to Benefit Independence House
BSU Cape Cod Information Session
News from the Barnstable Senior Center
Affordable Rentals - Truro
Barnstablbe County HOME Consortium Public Hearing
Family Wellness Fair
C&I Suicide Prevention Coalition Participates in New Balance Falmouth Road Race
The Personal Project to Benefit Alzheimer's Family Support Center
Healthy Parks, Healthy People
News from LIFE, Inc.
Fall Programs at WE CAN
Center for Corporate & Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College
Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride to Benefit AIDS Supporrt Group
Falmouth Harbor Sunset Cruise to Benefit Cape Cod Center for Women
Cape Mediation - Fall Mediation Skills Training
News from the Mass Department of Pulic Health
E-Newsletter Article Submissions
ISSUE: 172

              July 29, 2016



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.

DEPARTMENT CORNER

 

BARNSTABLE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES SEEKS PREVENTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative

Full-Time 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. View full job description.

 

Send resume to: Barnstable County Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, MA  02630 or email to humanresources@barnstablecounty.org.  E/O/E

FUNDING FOR WORKSITE WELLNESS
Working on Wellness offers up to $10,000 in seed funding and expert training to help organizations build a fun and effective wellness initiative unique to their workplace.  Worksite wellness initiatives can lower healthcare spending and lead to healthier, happier and more productive employees.  Any business, non-profit or government entity in Massachusetts is eligible to apply. 

Attend a free information webinar on August 1st or August 10th.  Join the other 100+ organizations already enrolled in Working on Wellness.

Applications are due by September 16, 2016.  Learn more at www.mawow.org.  Contact Kevin Myers at kmyers@hria.org or 617/279-2283 for more details.
CAPE COD HEALTHCARE RELEASES RFP FOR ANNUAL STRATEGIC GRANTS

Friday, July 16, 2016:  Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is pleased to release its FY2017 Annual Strategic Grant Request for Proposals (RFP).  This grant program is open to all non-profit community organizations with qualifying projects that meet at least one of the following guidelines: 

  • Address and positively impact chronic or infectious disease management, and/or
  • Support initiatives targeted at individuals and families facing mental health disorders. 

To download the RFP and grant application please visit www.capecodhealth.org/about/caring-for-our-community/.

UNITED WAY CAPE AND ISLANDS

PARTNERS TO FEED OUR CHILDREN

Financial stability is a problem for local Cape Codders.  Although beautiful, the harsh reality is that the Cape and Islands is a place where 1 in 3 children are food insecure.  The insecurity is amplified in the summertime when kids are home from school where they would normally rely on school lunches.  By partnering with the Church of the Holy Spirit, the United Way is focused on ensuring that local children do not go hungry this summer and all year long during school vacations.

 

Click here for a listing of summer meal sites and times.  Simply type in your zip code to find a site near you.

LOBSTER ROLL LUNCHEON CRUISE

TO BENEFIT INDEPENDENCE HOUSE

Set sail on an afternoon luncheon cruise on the S.S. Lobster Roll on Saturday, August 6, 2016, 2-3:30 PM to benefit Independence House.  Ticket price includes a 2 hour cruise with your choice of lobster roll, chicken caesar salad, roast beef or vegetarian rollup.  Cash bar on board.   Reservations required.  Cruise departs from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis at 1:40 PM.

Purchase tickets at http://indhouse.ejoinme.org/lobstercruise.  For additional information call 508/771-6507 x 221 or email donnag@indhouse.net.
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY CAPE COD INFORMATION SESSION

Still time to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program for this Fall at Bridgewater State University Cape Cod.  An information session will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 6-7:00 PM, BSU Cape Cod Campus, 1175 Rte. 28, South Yarmouth.  Learn more  about completing your Bachelor's degree and earning a Master's degree right here on Cape Cod.  RSVP is helpful but not required.

 

RSVP for undergraduate programsRSVP for graduate programs.

NEWS FROM THE BARNSTABLE

SENIOR CENTER

Turning 65 Medicare Options Presentation: Wednesday, August 10, 4:30 PM presented by SHINE Program Manager, Sheila Curtis and Senior Center Outreach Coordinator, Claudia Borden.  RSVP to 508/862-4758.

Barnstable Senior Center Outreach at Local Libraries:  The Center is working with local libraries to bring some of the Center's services closer to individuals.  Meet with Claudia Borden, the Barnstable Senior Center Outreach Coordinator.  Bring questions you may have about caregiving, Medicare insurances, being safe at home etc.  View list of libraries, dates & times.
 
Barnstable Senior Center has a program to help those 60+ with your food budget.  If you get or will be getting fuel assistance or live in subsidized housing, or receive food stamps you will be eligible for the Brown Bag for Seniors Program.  This program consists of a free bag of groceries once a month consisting of basic, healthy food ranging from soup to cereal, meet to vegetables and even an occasional treat.  If you have limited mobility the Senior Center does home deliveries also.  For questions contact Outreach at 508/862-4754.
YEAR ROUND AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES WITH SECTION 8 RENTAL SUBSIDY IN TRURO
  • Two bedroom, one bath, two level residence plus basement with washer/dryer hook-up
  • Three bedroom, two baths, two level residence plus basement with washer/dryer hook-up.

Sally's Way, Truro, MA, anticipated availability September 2016.  Tenant portion of rent is based on 30% of household income.  Monthly rent includes heat, hot water, cooking gas, and parking.  Tenant pays electricity.  Read more info.

 

Complete applications must be postmarked by U.S. Mail no later than Wednesday, August 10, 2016.  To request an application contact Shannon Patrick at 508/487-2426 ext. 0 or email info@chrgroup.net.

BARNSTABLE COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Barnstable County HOME Consortium has completed its 2015 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016) utilizing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Federal Fiscal Year 2015 HOME Program funds.  The HOME Program was awarded $359,324 to carry out the goals and objectives set forth in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for this period.  A draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), outlining the year's accomplishments and challenges is available for public comment.

 

The Consortium will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 8:30 AM in the Innovation Room, Open Cape Building, in the Barnstable County Complex, 3195 Main St. (Rte. 6A), Barnstable, MA to obtain testimony relative to the 2015 CAPER as well as housing needs and HOME Consortium program performance.  The 2015 CAPER will be available for review online at http://www.bchumanservices.net.  Read the complete Notice of Public  Hearing in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

FAMILY WELLNESS FAIR   

The Integrative Medicine and Holistic Wellness Center will be hosting their Annual Family Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Center, 677 West Main Street, Hyannis.  Families, food, fun, live music, educational sessions and complimentary treatments will be featured throughout the day. This free event is open to the public and community health partners can share information in the community resource tent.  Forward brochures, flyers, etc. to Brenda Vazquez, 677 Main Street, Hyannis, MA  02601.

 

View flyer for more information.         

C&I SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION
NEW BALANCE FALMOUTH ROAD RACE

The New Balance Falmouth Road Race will host 12,000 elite and recreational runners on its seaside course on August 21st. THE C&I Suicide Prevention Coalition has a team of ten runners participating this year. Most of the runners have been touched by suicide deaths within their community. 

 

Please visit the C&I Suicide Prevention fundraising page  to make a donation.  Funds raised support free suicide prevention trainings across the Cape and Islands and promote suicide prevention in our region raising hope and awareness for suicide prevention one step at a time.
 

THE PERSONAL PROJECT:  A SERIES OF EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
Alzheimer's and other dementia-related illnesses are diseases not just of individuals, but of the families and communities in which we all live.  Please join the Alzheimer's Family Support Center to witness, explore, celebrate and support the 10,000 individuals and caregivers living with cognitive disease.  View schedule of events being held August 28 - September 3, 2016.   All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Family Support Center's array of free supportive services.  For tickets and information, please call 508/896-5170 or visit the website at www.alzheimerscapecod.org.
HEALTHY PARKS, HEALTHY PEOPLE
Healthy Parks, Healthy People is a partnership between Cape Cod Healthcare and the Cape Cod National Seashore.  This free exercise program promotes walking as a way to achieve better health.  The program runs seven days a week through September 11th, with guided or self-guided walks along the Seashore's trails.  Weekday mornings medical professionals will be on-hand to take blood pressure and perform basic medical screenings.  On Tuesdays,  walk and talks with physicians and other wellness professionals will be held.  View Healthy Parks, Healthy people flyer and Tuesday Talks flyer for more information.
NEWS FROM LIFE, INC.
LIFE (Living Independently Forever) is pleased to announce the opening of a new supported independent living community within the beautiful Pinehills Village in Plymouth.  New residents, who are supported by LIFE staff members, began moving into apartments during the first week of June.
 
LIFE is a non-profit program that supports individuals with learning differences.  The goal for each LIFE resident is to reach the highest possible level of independence, self-fulfillment and happiness.  Read more...
 
LIFE, Inc. seeks Chief Operating Officer:  The COO will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for enhancing the internal organization processes and infrastructure that will allow LIFE to continue to grow and fulfill its mission. Read job description.
FALL PROGRAMS AT WE CAN
  • From Surviving to Thriving:  8-week personal development workshop.  Info session 9/7, 5-6 PM.  Begins 9/21, 6-8 in Harwich Port
  • NEW:  Reclaim Your Life: 8-week personal development workshop on the Lower Cape in Orleans, schedule TBA.
  • NEW: GROW Groups for Women Business Owners:  6-month programs in Hyannis and Harwich, schedule TBA
  • Divorce Support Groups: 6-week offerings in Mashpee (TBA), & Harwich (Mondays, 10/17 - 12/21)
  • Family Law Overview workshop: Wednesday, 9/14, location TBA
  • NEW: Guidance on Preparing Your Financial Statement for family court:  hands on workshop on Wednesday, 10/5, location TBA
  • Coming soon:  WE CAN Program Guide for Fall offerings.
THE CENTER FOR CORPORATE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AT CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Center for Corporate and Professional Education at Cape Cod Community College is committed to providing engaging and innovative online courses that enhance learning and provide greater flexibility for students ad professionals.  Online courses, career training, and certificate programs are offered to enhance your skill set.

 

Online Learning opportunities available include:

 

Online Career Training

Online Professional Development

Online College Readiness

Online Personal Enrichment

Online Certificates and Courses

Online Fitness Education

Online Healthcare Training

Online Pre-certified courses offering PD credits

 

For more information contact Mary Conklin, Program Coordinator at 508/375-5010.

HARBOR TO THE BAY - RIDE 14

TO BENEFIT AIDS SUPPORT GROUP

OF CAPE COD

The 14th Annual Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 to raise money and awareness of HIV/AIDS.  Ride from Boston to P'town or Sagamore to P'town.  Click here to register - be sure to choose ASGCC as your beneficiary.  Click here to donate to Team ASGCC.

FALMOUTH HARBOR SUNSET CRUISE

TO BENEFIT CAPE COD CENTER FOR WOMEN

Join the Cape Cod Center for Women aboard the Island Queen from Falmouth Harbor on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 7-9 PM for a sunset cruise featuring DJ Sister Spin, Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and a 50/50 raffle.  Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $40 after August 15.  Click here for more info and to purchase boarding pass.

CAPE MEDIATION ~ FALL 2016

INTENSIVE MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING

Cape Mediation will hold their Fall 2016 Intensive Mediation Skills Training on October 24, 25, 31 & November 1, 2016.

Email Cape Mediation today at info@capemediation.org for more information and to reserve your place.
NEWS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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