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Category: HUMAN SERVICES

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“The Raising of America Series” Free Streaming Ends 2/14/16

Funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, “The Raising of America Series” is a five-part documentary series that explores the question: Why are so many children in America faring so […]

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Local Publication Highlights RSAC

The Winter 2016 edition of “To Your Good Health” highlights the productive efforts of the Barnstable County Regional Substance Abuse Council (RSAC). The independent health care newsletter’s cover article publicizes the […]

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“WoW” Funding Opportunity

For Employers: Massachusetts Working on Wellness (WoW) Funding Opportunity for Massachusetts businesses to engage in worksite wellness funded by Chapter 224, Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund dollars.  Massachusetts Working on Wellness (WoW) supports […]

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Veteran Behavioral Health Service Provider Symposium

Barnstable County has 23,000 veterans many of whom deal with physical, mental, and financial challenges.  Across the Country, 22 veterans commit suicide every day, and 69% of these suicides are […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Announces RFP for Media Campaign

Barnstable County, through its Chief Procurement Officer and on behalf of the Department of Human Services, seeks a qualified contractor to develop a public health education campaign for Barnstable County […]

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What Happened Here Documentary Featured on NPR

“What Happened Here: The Untold Story of Addiction on Cape Cod” was featured today (1/12/2016) on WCAI’s Mindy Todd show.  Produced by Sam Tarplin and Nate Robertson in 2014, the positive […]

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Housing Assistance Corporation’s 2016 Workshops

HAC provides several classes to help home buyers and owners manage budgets, mortgages, credit, and landlords.  The HAC Workshop Schedule 2016 may have something to help you obtain your first home […]

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Regional Public Hearing on Women’s Issues

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women will host a public event “Regional Public Hearing on Women’s Issues” where citizens, government officials and organizations that advocate for women and families in […]

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RSAC Supports “#StateWithoutStigMA” Campaign

At the December 3, 2015 Regional Substance Abuse Council Meeting, the members showed support for the #StateWithoutStigMA” campaign. People who struggle with addictions to prescription painkillers and heroin (opioids) face a wide range of stigmas.

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