The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition (CISPC) is seeking nominations for their Steering Committee. Unfortunately, the Steering Committee will have four vacancies this summer. Jessica McHugh, Arthur Bence, Jean Calvert […]
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On behalf of the Barnstable County’s Department of Human Services, Senior Project Manager, Vaira Harik, M.Sc., testified in Boston to the MA Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse’s Special Hearing […]
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“The Calm Before the Storm” event brings community leaders together to explore preventative practices students can use to make positive choices. The February 16, 2016 event is free, but space is limited. […]
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In order for the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force to build support to continue and expand efforts to respond to hoarding, they are conducting a survey to collect data and analyze the […]
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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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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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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: 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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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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