RSAC
REGIONAL SUBSTANCE USE COUNCIL
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Edition 108 | November 10, 2021
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Welcome to the Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council (RSAC)
E-Newsletter. This monthly newsletter is designed to provide information on substance use across the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment,
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Training Opportunity: (Part 1) Substance Use and SDV Survivors & (Part 2) Vicarious Trauma in the Helping Professions, November 16, 2021
The Independence House, Inc and the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office will partner up to hold a 2 part training on November 16th with both in-person and virtual options. Part 1 will discuss substance use disorder and its impacts for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Part 2 touches upon vicarious trauma and wellness for those working in the “helping professions”.
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Duffy Health Center Expands Substance Use Disorder Services in Upper Cape: Event in Falmouth to Introduce them to the Community
In response to the needs of the Cape Cod community, Duffy Health Center has expanded its substance use disorder services beyond the walls of its clinic at 94 Main Street, Hyannis. Three programs are providing services in Falmouth and the Upper Cape for those in need of recovery support. These programs are no-cost and available to anyone in our community – not just Duffy Health Center patients. Read more below.
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Parents Supporting Parents Resumes In-Person Meetings in New Location
Parents Supporting Parents is a group of parents who come together to support each other through their children’s struggle with substance use disorder. The group has resumed in-person meetings on Monday nights starting at 6:30pm. Their new meeting location is on the lower level of the Sandwich Council on Aging building at 270 Meeting House Road. If folks have questions, they can reach out to caprcodpsp@gmail.com or via phone at 508-846-5731.
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Grand Re-Opening of Wellstrong!
Wellstrong is a fitness and wellness community for people in recovery from substance use disorder. The organization is celebrating their re-opening with a day of wellness classes and other activities. Visit wellstrong.org/reopening for more information!
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To All Whose Lives May Be Impacted by Opiate Addiction
Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is dedicated to the treatment of opiate addiction, having provided addiction treatment services on Cape Cod for years. Addiction affects one out of every four families in America on a daily basis, and we want to take this opportunity to reach out to everyone who may benefit from our services. We offer medication-assisted treatment for opiate addictions, as well as individual and group counseling to address the emotional and behavioral aspects of substance use. The core of our programs are counseling, teaching our patients the life skills they need to be successful in recovery. Our goal is to help our patients become healthy, happy, and successful individuals, free from the destruction of substance abuse. Our CTC is aware of the difficult financial times that impact our state, and we are determined to do everything in our power to stop economics from derailing our mission to help patients recover. Whether it is you, a friend, or someone in your family, we offer treatment options that address the individual needs of those seeking recovery. Our vision at Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center is to be recognized as a leader in behavioral healthcare by: • Understanding, and being sensitive to, the needs of our patients and their families • Engaging and cooperating with the persons and organizations working together for the benefit of our patients • Maintaining a commitment to promoting and improving the mental well-being of our community
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US Department of Health & Human Services Introduces New Overdose Prevention Strategy
The US Department of Health & Human Services has recently developed and released a new Overdose Prevention Strategy broken down into four topic areas: Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment, and Recovery. This is a great resource for anyone working in any of these four fields, and includes marketing materials, funding opportunities, and information on different evidence-based programming.
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COVID-19 NOTICES / RESOURCES |
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Food Access Cape Cod
The Barnstable County Cooperative Extension has compiled information on programs and sites in Barnstable County where prepared meals and pre-bagged groceries and supplies are available for pick-up.
Please see flyer below for listing of meal distribution sites on the Cape.
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Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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, young adults, adults, and elders.
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Barnstable County COVID-19 Recovery Resources |
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 button below 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. |
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Cape Cod Substance Use Resource Guide |
Asking for help is the first important step.
Alcohol and other drug problems are treatable disorders. If you want to talk with a knowledgeable Information and Referral Specialist now,
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Transgender Social Support Group |
Group is open to trans, non-binary, questioning, or other gender diverse identified people ages 18+. You do not need to be a Fenway Health patient to join, and the group is free to attend.
Group via Zoom (5:30-7:00 pm) meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Contact Ann at aburke@fenwayhealth.org
for more information and Zoom link.
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Thrive! at CIGSYA - LGBTQ and Ally Center of Cape Cod Now Have Monday Events
The LGBTQ + group Thrive is for folks ages 13-22. We recently switched our weekly events to Mondays at 4pm. Join us virtually or for special in person gatherings with proper Covid protocols. Please feel free to join anytime! For details email kgarcia@WeThrive.us and check out our social media platforms:
Facebook | Instagram@cigsya | Twitter@thriveatcigsya
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HUMAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES |
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SUBSTANCE USE
RESOURCE GUIDE
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