The following testimonials were submitted by members of our community here on Cape Cod whose loved ones lost their lives to overdose. We honor their memory by spreading awareness to […]
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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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The theme of 2023 International Overdose Awareness Day is “Recognizing Those Who Go Unseen”. It is a powerful feeling to be recognized, acknowledged, and heard—a feeling that many of us […]
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In preparation for International Overdose Awareness Month which takes place in August and culminates on August 31st with a candlelight vigil, stories of and tributes to loved ones lost, and […]
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These online trainings will focus on the impact nicotine vaping products have on individuals with a history of substance use and mental health disorders. This population uses tobacco products at […]
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Due to the recent closing of the Recovery Connections Centers of America which includes Hyannis and Plymouth locations, Barnstable County Department of Human Services would like to alert the community […]
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There is a new report that outlines the state of substance use on Cape Cod. Deputy Director of Human Services Mandi Speakman said that a main take away from the […]
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October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month! We want to call your attention to an amazing opportunity to listen to an incredible presenter and true advocate for prevention efforts: […]
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In 2021, Massachusetts saw 2,290 opioid-related overdose deaths, representing a nearly 9% increase over 2020. Overdoses continue to be driven by the presence of fentanyl, 93% of opioid-related overdoses where […]
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