Edition 288 | January 28, 2021 |
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Welcome to the Barnstable County Department of Human Services'
E-Newsletter. This bi-weekly newsletter is designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for
people living and working in Barnstable County.
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Season of Change - Coping During Covid
A Virtual Town Hall Event
February 24, 2021 6:00pm-7:30pm
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The Cape Cod COVID-19 Response Task Force and MassSupport Network are partnering to present Season of Change, Coping During COVID. The event will focus on understanding the psychological impact of the challenges faced during this time and will offer helpful coping and self-care practices. The event will also provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of local health and human service experts.
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Host Home Program for Youth and Young Adults |
Barnstable County Department of Human Services is seeking written quotes from qualified contractors to undertake certain activities to create a business plan for a Pilot Host Home program for Youth and Young Adults who are experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness. The consultant will work with Barnstable County and Homeless Prevention Council to identify and engage partners to develop a host home program.
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MassSupport Network Provides Free Community Outreach and Support Services to Youth and Adults Statewide
Given all the changes, uncertainty, and loss associated with COVID-19, we know that we as a community are concerned about our children, families and loved ones, and we would like to offer some assistance. MassSupport Network provides free community outreach and support services to youth and adults statewide. Our “Crisis Counseling Program” is a partnership between the MA Department of Health and Riverside Trauma Center and is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).
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COMMUNITY NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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New Volunteer Platform!
We are excited to announce a change in how the Cape and Islands United Way supports volunteerism in our community.
As you know, we have managed the Cape Cod Volunteers website (capecodvolunteers.org) for the last five years. Through this site, much work has been done by volunteers and organizations to make a meaningful and lasting impact in our community, and now we have the tools to improve upon that foundation.
Recently, as a response to the crisis created by COVID-19, the Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) invited us to join them in bringing a new platform to our area. This platform – We Connect for Good – is already operational and successful in several major cities across the country. It is available at no expense to our region’s active nonprofits.
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COVID Relief Funds Available -
Supporting the Local Nonprofits that Support Our Community
Early in 2020, the Cape and Islands United Way established the COVID-19 Community Response Fund to provide much needed funding for our nonprofit community.
Thanks to our generous donors, we have more funds available. You can apply online to receive a community response grant of up to $5,000 by clicking button below.
The first priority area of funding is for organizations providing access to basic needs (food, shelter, emergency assistance). Funds will be distributed equitably based on geography and need. We have also partnered with the Major Crisis Relief Fund and the Cape Cod Foundation so we can better serve the community from all angles. If you are an individual or family in need, please contact the Major Crisis Relief Fund.
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Free Tax Preparation Services Provided by Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands
Registration now open!
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Affordable Homeownership Applications are Open!
Habitat Cape Cod will be building 10 affordable homes on Willett Way, (off of Barrows Road) in Falmouth. The build will be two phases, we will raise the walls on 6 homes this year and 4 homes next year.
Please forward to anyone you know that would like the opportunity to apply to partner with Habitat Cape Cod to build their own, affordable, new home.
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Helping Our Women to Offer
FREE Masks to the Community
Helping Our Women (HOW) — is distributing free face masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. As an Americorps host site, the Ford Motor Company has made masks available to organizations like HOW in collaboration with the Presidential Inaugural Committee for use with the 2021 National Day of Service.
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A Collaborative Effort to Help Reduce Isolation and Loneliness
Yarmouth Senior Services, Yarmouth Age-Friendly Community Team and D-Y School System are collaborating on a community-wide project called Yarmouth Connects.
Our goal behind this effort is for Yarmouth residents to build our community while physical distancing in the upcoming winter months.
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Parkinson's Disease and Communication Virtual Webinar
Join the American Parkinson Disease Association MA for the virtual educational program "Parkinson's Disease and Communication." This program will be presented by Lisa Sommers, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinic Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Center for Language Speech, and Hearing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
This program is the third in our APDA MA Virtual Education Series: Bringing Information to You at Home.
- Tuesday, February 16, 2021
- 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Register Today for our Virtual Building Resilient Communities
How our communities were planned and built years ago continues to shape the health of residents today. This training will allow participants to dig deeper into the history of racist housing policies, emphasizing the intentional disenfranchisement of Black and Brown communities and the implications for our health and racial equity work. Read more below.
- Thursday, February 11, 2021
- 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Food4Vets - February 9, 1:00-3:00pm |
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Virtual Program: Building Strong Nonprofit Leadership Teams - Tuesday,
February 9, 9-11:30 am
SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands will host its 5th Building Stronger Nonprofit Leadership Teams program using a virtual platform. The program is designed for Board Chairs and Leadership, EDs/CEOs and operational staff to build a stronger organization. The program will feature an Orientation to Interpersonal Relations: Chair/Ed; It’s the Law: Your Fiduciary Responsibility; five breakout sessions; a Roles & Responsibilities activity; and a panel discussion. For more information email marc.goldberg@scorevolunteer.org.
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You Don't Need to Travel Far to Receive High-Quality Education/Training That Will Position You for Success in the Technical Trades or a Career in an Allied Health Field
Several programs prepare the student for licensure in various industries. In order to meet the needs of students, we also offer several courses online. Here at UCT you will find over 500 exciting career and enrichment courses ranging from health careers, computers, technical trades, business, legal, culinary, wellness and fun courses!
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Part-time Affordable Housing Manager Needed
Harwich Ecumenical Council for Housing (HECH), a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is now accepting resumes for a part-time Affordable Housing Manager to oversee operations and compliance of 46 affordable housing units.
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Thrive! CIGSYA - LGBTQ and Ally Center of Cape Cod Continue Digital Meetings |
The LGBTQ+ group Thrive is for folks ages 13 to 22. We have been meeting virtually every Wednesday at 4 pm for fun, support, and more! This group creates space to discuss gender, sexuality, race, and our day to day among other things. If you are interested in joining one of our events, please email kgarcia@wethrive.us or check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeThriveLGBTQCenterCapeCod
Instagram: @cigsya & Twitter: @thriveatcigsya
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COVID-19 NOTICES / RESOURCES |
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Barnstable County COVID-19 Resources: Everything You Need in One Place
Safe, affordable and accessible COVID-19 testing is available for the Cape Cod community by appointment only at drive-through facilities located in Hyannis and Falmouth and now Provincetown, Wellfleet and Harwich Port. Visit our Testing Information Page for further details.
Veterans Affairs is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to Veterans. The VA is reaching out to veterans directly and prioritizing contact based on the veteran’s level of risk for infection. If you are a veteran and you feel the VA might not have your current contact information due to a recent move, please call the VA Patient Call Center at 401-273-7100 EXT. 13336
For everything else please click button below.
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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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