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Are you a first-time homebuyer? Housing Assistance has a great opportunity for you to potentially become a homeowner in Falmouth! We are overseeing the lottery for 3 deed-restricted homes currently being constructed on Kendall Lane in Falmouth Heights. The homes are priced at $270,000 and each have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

You may be eligible to purchase one of these homes if you:

• Are a first-time homebuyer, with certain exceptions
• Earn no more than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Barnstable County
• Have less than $75,000 in household assets

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The Town of Falmouth, through the Human Services Department, is soliciting proposals from interested public or private, state and federally recognized non-profit organizations or partnerships to deliver Human Service related projects, programs and services to the residents of Falmouth, MA. Programs and services should address human service related needs of residents of the Town of Falmouth that are not currently being provided or that are not sufficiently meeting the level of need identified. Proposals must describe the specific human service need for which town funding is being sought and provide relevant and supporting data that documents the need. For more info click 'for immediate release'.

If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health and/or substance use disorder, please reach out for help. Kevin Rosario, Director of Community Outreach (508) 274-4477.

• In-person and virtual Dual Diagnosis treatment
• Psychiatry and medication management
• Participants will be evaluated by a psychiatric prescriber within 2 business days
• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm
• Intensive group therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation and expressive therapy
• Counselors work collaboratively with providers to ensure successful continuity of care
• Most insurance accepted including Medicaid

The Town of Yarmouth’s draft One-Year Annual Action Plan for PY2022 will be available as of March 24, 2022. The One-Year Annual Action Plan for PY2022 is the planning and strategic document for the Town’s Community Block Grant (CDBG) for the time period which runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The CDBG Program is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The anticipated funding amount for Town of Yarmouth CDBG Program Year 2022 is $125,000.

employment

We are piloting an intervention program on Cape Cod to provide a positive alternative to school suspension for high school students. Participating students will be assessed and those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, and/or trauma will be referred for appropriate support services.

Based on over four years of primary research and need identification, our proposal is to develop a pilot PASS (Positive Alternative to School Suspension) program in Barnstable County, MA. The program, which was successfully launched two years ago on the North Shore of Massachusetts, is an intervention model for students who face in-school or out-of-school suspension for non-violent offenses.

events | trainings

The Yarmouth Police Department, Independence House, and The Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office invite you to attend these Cape Cod White Ribbon events throughout March when men in our community come together

to talk openly about gender violence.

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting our free webinar — Creating Healthy Tech and Media Habits with Your Teen — on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT. In this webinar, Meredith Gansner, MD, shares how technology and media affect teen mental health, parents and caring adults can support healthy teen use of technology, and media plans guide family technology expectations and practices. This program is designed for parents, guardians, family members, youth workers, and any caring adults interested in learning about the effect of technology and media on teen mental health and how to support teen wellness. Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs, http://familyaware.org/trainings

Our support group is an interactive and educational support group for families coping with a loved one’s addiction. Family members have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss their concerns, and build community with other families, most importantly, in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

The South East RLC is a free recovery connection center. You do not need insurance, membership, or pay any fees. All are welcome anytime from anywhere. South East RLC is owned by Vinfen. Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization established in 1977. Vinfen is a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges.

We offer free bus passes to this facility through the Cape Cod regional transit authority (DART). If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at: gabrielle@vinfen.org. 

covid notices | 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.

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.

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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