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Barnstable County Department of Human Services monthly E-newsletter is the 'clearinghouse' for human services on Cape Cod providing news to human service organizations, elected officials and residents on training, funding opportunities, events and more. Visit our website for information on all BCDHS initiatives. | |
BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WELCOMES SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAM MANAGER ANGELA ROSSI | |
The Substance Use Prevention Program Manager position is fully grant funded and leads the County’s initiatives around substance use prevention, recovery, treatment, and harm reduction while managing all aspects of grant funded deliverables and providing support to regional sponsored activities.
Ms. Rossi joins BCDHS with a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Policy Practice from the University of Connecticut, where she focused on the impact of social welfare policies on traditionally marginalized groups, including those affected by substance use. Bringing diverse experience from higher education and state government, Angela is excited to advocate and drive positive change through effective prevention, recovery, treatment, and harm reduction strategies throughout the County.
“We are excited to welcome Angela to the Department of Human Services team,” said Director of Human Services Joe Pacheco. “Angela will serve as a great resource for the County.”
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SUPPORTING AND AFFIRMING LGBTQIA2S+YYA | |
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This tip sheet was developed as a tool to support Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) programs, organizations, and their communities by outlining effective practices for supporting, affirming, and improving outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, and two spirit, as well as non-binary and gender expansive (LGBTQIA2S+) youth and young adults. Many of these effective practices are rooted in trauma-informed care and Positive Youth Development evidence-based frameworks. The detailed recommendations identify actionable steps organizations can take to provide safe, supportive, and affirming services; outline ways individuals can contribute to a healthy and inclusive work environment; and provide organizations and programs with critical questions to consider in their role of creating equitable systems and improved outcomes for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
The practices outlined in this Tip Sheet are youth-informed. The Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC) has engaged youth and young adult consultants with lived expertise in housing insecurity and systems of care, including youth and young adults who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, in the design and development of this training and technical assistance (TTA) resource. RHYTTAC and these consultants are available to support RHY grant recipients to ensure that program services are safe and affirming for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.
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KICK OFF PRIDE MONTH AT HIGHFIELD HALL & GARDENS WITH PFLAG CAPE COD AND SANDRA FAIRMAN-SILVA | |
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Kick off Pride month at Highfield Hall & Gardens with PFLAG Cape Cod and Sandra Faiman-Silva, discussing her book Courage to Connect: Sexuality, Citizenship, and Community in Provincetown.
Sandra L. Faiman-Silva’s The Courage to Connect traces the transformation of the well-known Cape Cod community of Provincetown from its nineteenth century origins as a Portuguese fishing town to its present status as a welcoming, sexually diverse tourist enclave.
This book explores the history of the Portuguese ethnic community and the local economy, as well as the intersections between gay and straight culture in public education, local government, and the police. Capturing the pathos and joy of a community that has struggled to accommodate radical social changes, The Courage to Connect serves as a model for understanding how communities can model themselves to overcome their differences.
Dr. Faiman-Silva, is an author, activist, and Professor Emerita at Bridgewater State University. She has published articles on Indian gaming, youth and culture, and Provincetown and has received numerous awards. She lives in Falmouth, Massachusetts, where she is active in the town’s “No Place for Hate” campaign and in other peace and justice causes.
DETAILS
Friday, June 7, 5:30 PM –7:00 PM
Free, Pre-registration requested
Register online today or call us at (508) 495-1878, ext. 2
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aging well & healthy living | |
VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION OF CAPE COD PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS | |
In addition to the home care services typically associated with the VNA, the Public Health & Wellness division provides many additional programs that take place both in the home and out in the community. | |
RAISING AWARENESS IS KEY TO PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE | |
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Elder Abuse can be prevented if we understand the conditions that cause it. We'll help you recognize the risk factors and signs of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, and discuss effective community-based approaches to prevention. You'll leave feeling both better informed and empowered.
Join us for lunch on Thursday, June 13th, from 11 AM to 1 PM.
RSVP to one of these event locations:
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ATTENTION CAREGIVERS: DESTINATION RESPITE IS A CAREGIVER'S GATEWAY TO WELL DESERVED BREAKS! | |
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DESTINATION RESPITE is an initiative spearheaded by a collaborative of various local agencies working together to expand respite options for Cape Cod caregivers. Each Destination Respite Program offers a minimum of three hours of activity two times each month. The Dennis Center for Active Living is coordinating implementation of the pilot and is charged with offering services to underserved caregiver populations in the funded service areas. Destination Respite Programs will be available for Spanish and Portuguese speaking caregivers, and ESL classes will be provided with care for loved ones, to allow for caregiver participation.
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY | |
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Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness and Response Divisions for an informative webinar to encourage everyone to evaluate their personal hurricane risk and prepare for hurricane impacts.
This webinar will cover hurricane basics, information resources, and how to find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. We will also discuss preparedness measures for people living in hurricane-prone areas, such as emergency supplies, insurance, preparing your home, and making an individual or family hurricane plan.
Who should attend? The whole community – individuals and families, volunteer and faith-based organizations, local, state, federal government and private sector.
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TURTLE TALK: COLLECTIVELY RAISING INDIGE-BABIES, FROM BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS CENTER | |
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We are excited to open registration for our first 2024 Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-babies, a new BTC Family to Family Real Talk free virtual conversation series. Through conversations with families raising Indigenous babies and children, we will think together about what it is like to nurture children in our world today. This series explores the many ways in which families help their children grow their Native identities and connections with land while navigating diverse systems of care and learning.
The four-part series began on Friday, May 24, 2024, and continues through October 18, 2024. Each webinar is 1 hour followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with our parent panelists. This series is convened through the Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative (IELC) with Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz, Ed.D., IELC Institute Director and Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at First Light Education Project.
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VINFEN RECOVERY CONNECTION CENTER | |
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Our Recovery Connection Centers (RCCs) and Recovery Learning Centers (RLCs) provide peer services for people living with mental health conditions and/or substance use challenges. Everyone is welcomed at Vinfen’s Peer Recovery Centers.
Our RCCs and RLCs are run entirely for and by people with lived experience of mental health conditions and/or substance use challenges; people who have been there and want to help others recover knowing that recovery is possible. Our services utilize peer support, advocacy, referral, education, career coaching, job readiness, financial literacy, wellness, and social activities in a sensitive and person-centered manner. Members also have access to a phone and computers for learning basic computer skills, practicing essay writing and resume building, and continued support with other school-and job-related purposes.
All services, groups, classes, and activities are free of charge. Peer staff can also help community members understand and access resources including Social Security, MassHealth, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, access passes, and public assistance.
Kindly join us for a Recovery Connection Center Open House on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 106 Bassett Lane, Unit 2, Hyannis. Enjoy light refreshments, games, and art as you learn more about our center and all the opportunities we offer our members.
Questions? Contact Danielle Blauner, CPS | Hyannis Program Director | (617) 455-7214 | blaunerd@vinfen.org
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LECLAIR VILLAGE IN MASHPEE: APPLICATION PERIOD FOR RENTAL LOTTERY IS NOW OPEN! | |
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LeClair Village is a brand-new 39-unit development in 3 buildings conveniently located in Mashpee near Route 28 and Route 6. Among these units, 2 three-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units are fully handicap accessible and 1 two-bedroom unit is a sensory unit. LeClair Village offers 59 on-site parking spaces available to residents at no cost. It is also a short drive to all of life’s everyday amenities, including local grocery stores, pharmacies, medical offices, hospitals, social services agencies, and recreational areas. Building A will include a leasing office, restroom, lobby, and a community room with a common kitchen.
Deadline to Apply: July 1 @12:00 PM
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MEDICAL FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK 2024 | |
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Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Established in 2022, this week focuses on raising awareness of the actions everyone can take to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.
Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. Issues related to these problems affect people across the country every day, often costing them time, money, and peace of mind.
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CAPE COD 5: STAY SCAM SAVVY ABOUT FAKE 'FRAUD ALERTS' | |
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With a prevalence of fake "fraud alerts" coming through call, text or email and claiming to be from the government, a utility company, or a financial institution, Cape Cod 5 wanted to provide a detailed resource to help you protect yourself and loved ones from scammers. Know the warning signs!
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SAVE THE DATE! AGE AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY MASSACHUSETTS ACTION PLAN REFRESH, COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS | |
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In 2019, Massachusetts unveiled a plan to amplify, align, and coordinate local, regional, and statewide efforts to create a welcoming and more livable Commonwealth for residents of all ages. The Age-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan is an articulation of the state’s vision and aspirations for what it looks like to grow older as a Commonwealth.
This year, Massachusetts is working to refresh the plan to guide the state’s age- and dementia-friendly actions for the next 5-10 years. We want to hear from you. The action plan serves as the state’s multi-year strategy to make the Commonwealth more age- and dementia-friendly. From the beginning, this action plan was designed to be a living document that would be continuously updated and renewed over time. Becoming more age- and dementia-friendly is an ongoing process that requires direction from residents and community partners.
In collaboration with Barnstable County, Regional Government of Cape Cod, Barnstable MA Council on Aging, and Massachusetts Councils on Aging, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs will co-host listening sessions to hear your ideas on how to make the Commonwealth more age- and dementia-friendly. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. If you need a specific accommodation, including language translation, please contact William Travascio at william.travascio@mass.gov.
When: Tuesday, July 16th
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: Barnstable Adult Community Center, 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis
Refreshments Provided! Free Parking.
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EASTHAM PRIDE POTLUCK, FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH | |
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The Eastham Council on Aging invites the Local LGBTQ+ Community to join us for a potluck dinner on June 4th, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM!
Where: Chapel in the Pines, 220 Samoset Road, Eastham
Bring: An Appetizer, Salad, Side, or Dessert
RSVP: Call the COA at (774) 801-3151 or email pride.eastham@gmail.com
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TOWN OF BOURNE HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FY25 | |
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The Town of Bourne, through the Human Services Committee, is soliciting proposals from interested public or private, state and federally recognized non-profit organizations or partnerships to deliver Human Service-related projects, programs, and services to the residents of Bourne, MA. Programs and services should address human service-related needs of residents in the Town of Bourne that are not currently being provided or that are not sufficiently meeting the level of need identified. Proposals must describe the specific human service need for whic town funding is being sought and provide relvant and supporting data that documents the need.
For more information or to receive an application please contact Debora Oliviere, (508) 759-0600 Ext. 5226 or email doliviere@townofbourne.com
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TOWN OF CHATHAM HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FY25 | |
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The Town of Chatham is soliciting funding requests from Human Services agencies serving the residents of Chatham for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.
Human Services Grant Funds will be allocated by the Town to support the overall operations of agencies which provide services to local residents.
Proposal guidelines are available June 1, 2024 via email request to Shanna Nealy at snealy@chatham-ma.gov or by calling (508) 945-5105.
Sealed proposals clearly marked: “Proposal – Human Services Grant Program” must be received at the Town Manager’s Office, 549 Main Street Chatham, MA 02633 prior to 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
The Town of Chatham reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it is deemed in the
best interest of the Town.
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CAPE COD FOOD ACCESS GUIDE SPRING 2024 | |
Check out this updated guide to Cape Cod Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Elder Services, and Meal Sites! | |
Service Directory Opportunity | |
Are You Represented on our Network of Care (NOC) Service Directory? | |
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ Network of Care SERVICE DIRECTORY website, is a robust local health and human services directory with resources for individuals, families, and agencies on Cape Cod with public health questions and concerns.
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