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Category: Human Rights

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South Shore CHNA 23 Explores Health Literacy

On June 6, 2016, the South Shore Community Partners in Prevention (CHNA 23) hosted the “Health Literacy Initiative Kickoff” in Plymouth, MA.  The event featured Lindsey Tucker, Associate Commissioner, Massachusetts […]

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Age-Friendly Yarmouth Hosts Elder Abuse Awareness Panel

On June 15, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Age-Friendly Yarmouth will host a Citizen Panel Discussion for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Panelists Alec Graham, JD, Director of Protective Services, Massachusetts Executive […]

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Free Training on Housing Law for People with Disabilities

The Disability Law Center and the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities will host a FREE training on Friday, June 10, 2016, on Housing Law for Persons with Disabilities.  The event […]

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Re-Cap: Recent Department Activities

See what the Department’s been up to…. April 20, 2016: Vaira Harik, Senior Project Manager, presented at the Cotuit Library’s Cape Cod Opiate Addiction. April 15, 2016: Paula Schnepp, Coordinator of the Cape […]

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Public Health and Wellness Service Directory Launched

Barnstable County Department of Human Services announces a newly revised and updated local Service Directory containing service providers and organizations serving the health and human service needs of Barnstable County.  […]

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Goodbye Old Website! Welcome to the New!

Welcome to Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ NEW Website! Yes, you are in the right place!   The Barnstable County Department of Human Services redesigned our website for easier access to […]

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“Toward a More Just Society” Forum Scheduled

The Network of Human Services and Faith Communities of the Lower/Outer Cape will host their next Forum: “Toward a More Just Society – Inequality & Quality of Life on Cape Cod” on April […]

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