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Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Council (RSAC) monthly E-newsletter is a tether of communication across towns, providers, organizations, and individuals on Cape Cod providing information on substance use across the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. | |
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! | |
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The E4 Center is highlighting relevant newsletters, webinars, and resources.
On the E4 Center website, you can find a host of resources on substance use and misuse finetuned for both clinician and community audiences. SAMHSA TIP 26: Treating Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults and Associated Tools is also located in our clinician resource page for review.
We are glad to share our Winter 2021 Newsletter featuring research focused on substance use and misuse in older adults.
You can review the following webinars for valuable information intended to improve the quality-of-care Black older adults receive:
- Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Substance Misuse Among Older Adults: New Findings to Inform Prevention and Interventions by Frederic C. Blow, PhD and Lynn Cooper
- Holiday Drinking: Helping Older Adults be Happier and Safer by Frederic C. Blow, PhD
- Brief and More Intensive Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches for Older Adults Who Misuse Alcohol and Other Drugs by Frederic C. Blow, PhD
Additionally, we would like to spotlight SAMHSA’s Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, a multidisciplinary resource for professionals in the addictions treatment and the recovery services fields.
We hope you all have had a great start to Spring 2024, and we look forward to bringing you more enriching offerings and opportunities!
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AIDS SUPPORT GROUP OF CAPE COD (ASGCC) - FREE NARCAN AND SYRINGE SERVICES | |
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Syringe Services
Public health experts agree that the use of sterile syringes by people who inject drugs decreases the risk of blood-borne illnesses such as HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV). Aids Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC) provides free access to sterile syringes and safer using supplies, as well as retrieval and safe disposal of used syringes.
ASGCC’s Syringe Services program offers more than just syringe distribution and collection. Our highly qualified staff uses a set of harm reduction strategies aimed at reducing the negative consequences of substance use, including disease transmission and overdose. ASGCC offers connections to recovery supports for those who would like to make a change in their use of substances, and we also provide referrals to medical care for anyone who needs it.
Overdose Education and Narcan Training
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC) is one of 24 community-based agencies participating in the Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Initiative, a program created by the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Narcan Distribution
ASGCC provides free Narcan distribution and training at our sites across the Cape and Islands. Training is also available by Zoom.
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SAVE THE DATE: SAMHSA AND HUD'S THIRD ANNUAL COMMEMORATION OF NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH | |
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Save the date to learn more about the latest developments in mental health resource for HUD-assisted communities.
What You'll Take Away:
- How to Save a Life: Learn from SAMHSA about their 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
- Mental Health Resources: Hear about SAMHSA's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) from the national and local levels.
- Listening Session: Your opportunity to participate in the conversation on mental health in your communities.
- Attendees will get slides and a mental health resource list after the event
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
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FIRST STEPS TOETHER - FAMILIES IN RECOVERY SUPPORT | |
Join a community of people parenting in recovery! Pregnancy and parenting young children can be a hopeful and exciting time. It can also be stressful and overwhelming, especially while working on your recovery. You may qualify if you are expecting a child or are a parent of at least one child up to age 10 (even if they don’t live with you), AND you have ever used opioids, stimulants or other substances.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, contact us:
Christina Russell (774) 722-3305; crussell@capecodchildrensplace.com
Cape Cod Children’s Place (508) 240-3310
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BEHAVIORAL HELATH INNOVATORS (BHI) ALTERNATIVE PEER GROUP (APG) RUNS THROUGH THE SUMMER | |
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Behavioral Health Innovator’s (BHI) Alternative Peer Group (APG) is a year-round program
designed to help Cape & Island teens struggling with substance use. With locations in both
Falmouth and Dennis, APG supports teens in achieving their goals, building healthy peer
relationships, and celebrating successes on their pathway to recovery. The six-month, voluntary
program is open to teens ages 13-17.
Our APG Team operates from a multiple pathways of recovery lens, including harm reduction.
Duffy Health Center has been our clinical partner in the program since its inception in 2018. For
more information, please call Program Supervisor Daina Carpenter at (774) 487-5227 or visit our
website (linked below).
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The goal of this mobile unit is to provide person centered supportive services to those in need. Supports include access to showers (closed mid-November to April due to winter weather) basic food items, and support with navigating resources on/off Cape.
Mondays: Yarmouth/Dennis
Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Dennis Union Church, 10:15 AM–11:15 AM
West Dennis Library, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Tuesdays: Falmouth
Saint Barnabas Church, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Wednesdays: Hyannis
Hyannis Public Library (Main Street), 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
Fridays: Mashpee
Mashpee Public Library, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
One Shared Spirit, 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
Wendy's on Rt.28, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
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TOWN OF FALMOUTH SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR OPIOID ABATEMENT FUNDS | |
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The Town of Falmouth, acting through the Human Services Department, invites public or private, state and federally recognized nonprofit agencies, or partnerships, and other interested parties to apply for the Town’s Opioid Abatement funds to deliver programs and services that will mitigate the impacts of the Opioid Crisis.
The Town of Falmouth will issue one-year grants of up to $25,000 with an option to renew for up to two additional years. The Town of Falmouth reserves the right to determine if multiyear grants will be issued based on the scope and expected impact of the project and the organization’s history of delivering similar projects.
Additionally, grants of up to $1,000 for smaller projects will be awarded on a rolling basis and will have a separate application reviewed monthly by the Falmouth Commission on Substance Use.
Opioid Abatement funds must be spent in accordance with the State-wide Subdivision Agreement and used solely to supplement and strengthen, not supplant, resources for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery of opioid use disorder. For a detailed outline of strategies approved for funding please visit https://www.mass.gov/doc/massachusetts-abatement-terms/download.
Organizations and collaborative partnerships selected for funding will enter into a contract with the Town of Falmouth to deliver the programs and services outlined in their application. The contractual start date is expected to be August 1, 2024.
All applications and required forms are available on the Town of Falmouth website http://www.falmouthma.gov/human-services and at the Human Services Office.
Applications are due on Friday, May 31st, 2024, by 4:00 PM in the Human Services Office: 744 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540 or, via email at opioidabatement@falmouthma.gov.
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TOWN OF FALMOUTH FY25 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION NOW OPEN | |
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The Town of Falmouth, through the Human Services Department, announces funding in the amount of $9,500 is available in FY2025 (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025) for the development and delivery of programs and services that will accomplish one or more of the following:
❖ Initiate or enhance mental health related prevention and early intervention programs.
❖ Initiate or enhance mental health recovery support programs.
❖ Initiate or enhance projects and services that address the impacts
of isolation and loneliness in any age group.
❖ Initiate or enhance programs that specifically support the social-emotional-mental health related needs of diverse and marginalized members of the Falmouth community.
❖ Provide basic supports and resources to economically disadvantaged members of the Falmouth community.
The primary intent of this funding is to stimulate the development of new or nearly new initiatives, projects, programs, or services that are not currently being offered in the community.
Secondarily, proposals will be considered for funding used to enhance or grow existing
programs and services to expand the organization’s capacity to deliver their programs.
For submission requirements please view the application and required forms herein and found on the Town of Falmouth website http://www.falmouthma.gov/human-services and at the Human Services Office. Applications are due on Monday, June 17th, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Human Services Office: 744 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540. Applications can also be submitted electronically at info.humanservices@falmouthma.gov
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MASHPEE APPLICATION FOR OPIOID ABATEMENT FUNDING | |
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The Town of Mashpee, acting through its Human Services Department, is requesting applications for Opioid Abatement Funding from public or private, state and federally recognized nonprofit organizations or agencies to provide programs or initiatives focused on Substance Use Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment and Recovery.
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upcoming community events | |
PLEASE JOIN A COMMUNITY DIALOGUE: COMBATTING HATE – BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE CAPE | |
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Please join a Community Dialogue: Combatting Hate, Building Bridges Across the Cape
When: Sunday, May 19th, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where: Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors, 22 Mid Tech Drive, West Yarmouth, Room A
Speakers representing LGBTQIA+, Jews, Blacks, Indigenous/Native Americans, and other People of Color (BIPOC), will facilitate conversations to critically examine how we can nurture and grow health equity and human rights for all in today’s contentious and polarized environment of hate, intolerance, xenophobia, and violence. Participants will exchange ideas, brainstorm solutions, and propose community-wide Action Plans.
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CALL FOR PRESENTERS: FINDING SUPPORT IN GRIEF CONFERENCE 2024 | |
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Support After a Death by Overdose (SADOD) "Finding Support in Grief Conference," which will be taking place October 18th–20th, 2024, is having an open call for presenters. We welcome you to apply to become a presenter at this year's conference.
If you know of anyone who you believe would be interested in presenting at our conference, forward them this email. Our form will be available from now until June 14th.
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FOOD ACCESS CAPE COD
Be sure to download our Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide, Spring 2024! This publication is updated regularly by the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and contains all the information you need for food accessibility.
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BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL 2024 GUIDE | |
FREE SPRING FOOD GRAB AND GO | |
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Struggling to make ends meet? Visit our upcoming Food Grab and Go Events! Everyone is Welcome!
Date: Sunday May 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to Noon (or until distribution is complete)
Locations: Barnstable High School – East Parking Lot
Nauset Regional Middle School – Side Lot
This is a drive through event. Each recipient will get a 30lb box of non-perishable groceries, a bag of fresh apples and a modest gift card to a local supermarket.
No documentation or registration required.
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ARE YOU REPRESENTED ON OUR NETWORK OF CARE SERVICE DIRECTORY WEBSITE? | |
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ Network of Care (NOC) 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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