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Category: HUMAN SERVICES

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Affordable Employee Assistance Program Helps with Substance Use Challenges

In response to the substance use epidemic in Massachusetts, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce created a multi-agency partnership which offers an affordable employee assistance plan (EAP) to help colleagues and […]

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“Let’s Make Everyone Count” – January 24, 2017

The Cape and Islands Continuum of Care (CoC) Program’s Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Conducted by the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness, the […]

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2017 HAC Workshops Available

Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) offers a variety of educational workshops focused on financial literacy and housing.  2017 classes include First-Time Homebuyer Education; Home Forever (Post Purchase); Rebuilding Your Credit; Creating […]

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Staff Spotlight December 2016

December 20, 2016: Kim Slade, SAPC Program Specialist, presented information on the Parent Summit and My Choice Matters social norms campaign at the Community Network of Cape Cod meeting. December […]

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New Sober Social Event Scheduled

Cape Codders are familiar with shorter days and colder months, but the cold temperatures can change the way we socialize and can often leave us feeling lonely.  Did you know […]

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News From SHINE – January 2017

Do you know of anyone who failed to enroll in Medicare Part B when they became eligible for Medicare because they mistakenly believed that they could continue with their Health […]

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MA Housing and Community Development NOFA for Winter 2017 Affordable Housing Competition for Rental Projects

The Massachusetts’ Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced the start of the winter 2017 affordable housing competition for rental projects. The deadline for submitting applications to the […]

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Free Suicide Prevention Trainings in the New Year

The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition (CISPC) offers free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training.  Question, Persuade, and Refer are three simple steps that ANYONE (parents, friends, volunteers, ministers, nurses, […]

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Local NPR Station Spotlights Substance Use on Cape Cod

On the December 29, 2016 radio show The Point, Mindy Todd hosted a discussion of alcohol misuse and addiction on Cape Cod.  The Point is an award-winning public affairs program […]

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