spotlight

BIPOC Mental Health Month

This year’s theme for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), Mental Health Month is #BeyondTheNumbers. Join us, and together we will gain knowledge of historical context, systems of support, and actionable ways to move forward toward a mentally healthy future.

#BeyondTheNumbers explores the nuances and uniqueness in BIPOC communities. Throughout the month of July, we will share on social media stories of individuals living with mental health conditions – people who want us to know more about who they are #BeyondTheNumbers. We invite each of you to share your stories too using the hashtags #BeyondTheNumbers and #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth.

Below are two things you can do to help us go #BeyondTheNumbers this year!

local

Family Pantry Back Pack Program Accepting Donations 

The Family Pantry of Cape Cod is accepting donations for their back pack program. The Pantry will distribute 150 fully supplied back packs to children of the Pantry ages 5-12 years. If you would like to donate, you can drop off supplies or visit our Amazon Wish List site.

Calmer Choice Summer Mindfulness Series

Join Calmer Choice for our Summer Mindfulness Series! We encourage you to register early to save your spot as certain programs have limited capacity!

scam alert

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Impersonation Scam Involving Credentials and Badges

New reports show that scammers are reviving an old tactic to gain trust. Scammers are emailing and texting pictures of real and doctored law enforcement credentials and badges to prove they are legitimate and scam people out of money. Scammers may change the picture or use a different name, agency, or badge number, but the basic scam is the same.

Learn more about how this scam works, how to protect yourself and what to do if you or a loved one becomes a victim.

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advise-Scam Alerts

How To Avoid a Scam

Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid falling for one.

What To Do if You Were Scammed-You Are Not Alone!

Find out steps you can take if you were scammed.

Report Fraud, Scams, and Bad Business Practices

Your complaint could help the FTC stop the scammers.

employment

Town of Falmouth Senior Center Seeks Volunteer Coordinator

The Town of Falmouth Senior Center has an immediate opening for a part time 19.5 hours a week Volunteer Coordinator. Duties include, overall supervision to all aspects of the Volunteer Program, including but not limited to volunteer needs assessment, recruiting, training, communication, scheduling and on-going support, problem solving and public relations to all volunteers and participants. Maintains accurate volunteer statistics for evaluation and reporting. Associates degree or two years of volunteer coordinating experience or equivalent experience. Must have experience working with, and supervising, people and groups. Computer skills and Telephone skills required. Wage is $20.91 - $26.48/hr.

Full job description, employment application and instructions for applying can be found at Falmouth Job Opportunities. Candidates who submit their application by June 20, 2022, will be given preference, position open till filled. The Town of Falmouth is proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

Champ Homes Seeks Community Care Coordinator

Gosnold Behavioral Health Seeks School Based Counselor and Director of School Based Programs

training

MANifest Curriculum & Facilitator Focus Group

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Services (OYYAS) has been working with Dr. Obari Cartman to expand his work around young black men and behavioral health through the use of hip-hop and the arts. OYYAS is currently working with Dr. Cartman on finalizing content for his MANifest curriculum for the state of Massachusetts. 

An overview of the curriculum and a focus group for facilitators on July 13th from 2-5pm. For Black professionals (case managers, coaches, ministers, clinicians and youth workers), working directly with young Black boys and men  

Understanding Children and Teen Grief

This webinar will explore best practices for supporting parents, children, adolescents, and teens in the aftermath of a death loss, especially one due to suicide.

To learn more about The Loss & Bereavement Program for Children and Adolescents look HERE.

volunteer opportunity

Volunteer to Make and Deliver Free Meals to Children with Food 4 Kids!

Come have fun volunteering with us this summer starting July 5th making, packing or delivering free meals for the MA Summer Food Service Program with Food 4 Kids! Food insecurity is a reality on Cape Cod, and Food 4 Kids strives to meet children where they gather in the summer to bridge the gap between school year free and reduced food service programs. ALL children, ages 5-18, are invited to take free meals from our 10 different meal service sites on the Lower and Outer Cape.

Click the button below for more info. We hope to see you there!

food resources

Be sure to download our Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide! This publication is updated monthly by the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and contains all the information you need for food accessibility.

covid notices | resources

Now Available: Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and a free app to provide users with audible instructions and audible test results. Read more about the tests.

Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9a.m. to 8p.m. (Eastern), email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org or click the button below.

The Cape Cod COVID-19 Response Task Force has collected helpful wellness resources for you during COVID-19. Please check back regularly as we add to these resources. 

Each month we will highlight tools to help manage this crisis and identify for you web videos, articles, discussions, and resources we have found helpful. These tools apply to those of all ages, children, adolescents and adults of every age.

COVID-19 can be difficult for all of us but especially for those in recovery. This might be exacerbated by people unable to attend their normal support group meetings or other recovery supports. Please click on resources button to find local and nationwide resources related to substance use disorder and mental health. You can also call the MA Substance Use Helpline anytime at 800-327-5050.

service directory opportunity

The Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ SERVICE DIRECTORY website, is a robust local health and human services directory with resources for individuals, families, and agencies on Cape Cod with public health questions and concerns.

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