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Category: HUMAN SERVICES

June 15th is Elder Abuse Awareness Day

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), elder abuse is defined as a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an […]

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Deadline Extended! Online Behavioral Health Needs Assessment for Residents of Barnstable County

Barnstable County Department of Human Services is conducting a needs assessment about the behavioral health needs of and related services for children, youth, and young adults (age 0–21 years) in […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Newsletter (RSAC) – June 2024

The Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Coalition E-Newsletter is the hub of timely information on substance use and related issues in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 1000, […]

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Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter – June 2024

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is the “clearinghouse” for human services in Barnstable County. With a readership of more than 2,000, the monthly e-newsletter disseminates news of […]

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Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness Releases 2024 Annual Point in Time Homeless Count

June 3, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – The Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness, a broad-based public/private partnership committed to identifying and implementing solutions to end homelessness on Cape Cod, Martha’s […]

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From WCAI: An overlooked void on Cape Cod–– Behavioral health services for kids

Barnstable County’s online survey is asking parents to help identify those needs. The deadline is June 9. More than 100,000 families live on Cape Cod. But fewer than 200 parents have responded […]

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Local Health Fair for Outer Cape Residents to Take Place June 6th in Provincetown

Do you live or work on the Outer Cape? Are you looking for local resources to benefit yourself and/or your family? Come to a local health fair for residents from […]

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Community Access to Resources and Education (CARE) Guide

The CARE Guide summarizes local resources by service type and aligns with the existing web-based Network of Care Service Directory, which was developed by the Barnstable County Department of Human Services. The […]

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Training on 6/6/24: Guide to Supporting Children’s Mental Health for First Responders

On June 6, 2024, the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) will be presenting a “Guide to Supporting Children’s Mental Health for First Responders” at the Orleans Police Department, located at 99 […]

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