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Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Council (RSAC) monthly E-newsletter is a tether of communication across towns, providers, organizations, and individuals on Cape Cod providing information on substance use across the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. | |
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: VIRTUAL PANEL PRESENTATION FEATURES 2024 HALL OF FAME AWARD RECIPIENTS FROM THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ADDICTIONS, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY | |
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February is Black History Month!
In this virtual panel presentation, the 2024 Hall of Fame Award Recipients from the Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery will participate in a panel presentation discussing the importance of providing culturally-responsive care and ways practitioners can be more effective when working with African American clients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
- Work more effectively with African American clients.
- Better provide cross-cultural care when working with African American clients.
- Be guided by research on best practices when providing culturally-responsive care in your work with African American clients.
- Articulate effective harm reduction strategies for African Americans with substance use disorders.
DETAILS
Date: February 13, 2024,
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Registration Deadline: February 13, 2024
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BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS TO ASSIST IN MANAGING MASSCALL3 GRANT FUNDED DELIVERABLES | |
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Barnstable County Department of Human Services seeks proposals from independent consultants to assist BCDHS in coordinating and managing all aspects of MassCALL3 grant funded deliverables and serve as co-chair for the Barnstable County Regional Substance Addiction Council (RSAC).
Contract Period: Upon execution – 6/30/24
FY 2024 Max. Contract Amt: $40,000
Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, 02/20/24 via email to mandi.speakman@capecod.gov
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THE NATIONAL HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING COLLECTIVE HOSTS FREE TRAININGS | |
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The National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) is thrilled to offer monthly Foundational Fridays training sessions, which focus on building basic knowledge about various intersectional public health issues. The free sessions, running from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST the last Friday of each month, are for providers, peers, and anyone in the harm reduction community as well as anyone looking to learn more about the field.
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February 23rd: Dismantling Drug-Related Stigma 101
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March 29th: MOUD 101
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April 26th: HCV 101
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May 31st: Drugs 101
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June 28th: LGB/TGNC 101
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THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS BASELINE REPORT FOR THE ONPOINT NYC OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTER HAS BEEN RELEASED | |
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In November 2021, OnPoint NYC opened the United States' first Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs) in response to New York and the nation's increases in fatal and nonfatal overdoses. The OPCs have saved countless lives and made thousands of referrals for treatment, recovery support services, healthcare, and other vital services. Read about their first year of operations in the baseline report and hear from OPC members about their experiences, all located on their website here.
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CAPE COD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER HOSTS TRAINING: ACTIVE PARENTING OF TEENS | You're invited to attend Active Parenting of Teens: For Parents of Teens and 'Tweens. This training will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities for growth. Trainings will be held on February 8th, 15th, and 22nd. Download the flyer for more information. To register call: (508) 815-5100. | |
NEW PREVENTION RESOURCE: FRAMING THE CONVERSATION AROUND YOUTH SUBSTANCE PREVENTION | |
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), created a message guide and other tools to support youth-serving providers and other adults in their efforts to prevent youth substance use. This project aims to give providers and other adults the tools to talk to young people directly. Access the toolkit and other resources at the website linked here. | |
REGISTER NOW FOR NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK | |
Your efforts to empower teens and young adults to make informed decisions about drugs and alcohol and to support their mental health are more important than ever. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) invite you to join in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW), March 18–24, 2024. NDAFW is a weeklong national health observance inspiring dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. | |
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Free weekly evidence-based, trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practice that will support persons in the Outer Cape community seeking recovery and wellness skills. Offered free up to 15 participants weekly.
Rita Letsos is a woman in long-term recovery having both clinical and peer support group experience since 2010. She is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Recovery Addiction Coach and a RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher).
DETAILS
Where: Nauset Chapel in the Pines
220 Samoset Road Eastham, MA
When: Thursdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mats Provided/Handicapped Accessible
No registration required. Drop ins welcome.
Questions? Please call (774) 810-0968
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IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS MEETINGS | |
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Parents Supporting Parents provides a support network for parents and 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.
Virtual meetings take place on Monday nights at 6:30PM, except on major holidays. In-person meetings also take place on Monday nights at 6:30PM at the Sandwich Council on Aging on Quaker Meetinghouse Road in East Sandwich. Anyone interested in attending can email them at capecodpsp@gmail.com or call Linda Cubellis at (508) 419-3434.
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BFREE WELLNESS, INC HAS MOVED! | |
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BFREE Wellness, Inc has moved and will be operating out of the Dennis Health and Fitness Club on 305 Hokum Road in Dennis. They will continue to partner with the Family Table Collaborative on many projects but will mainly operate out of their new location. In the new year they will be offering a variety of services for the community including services for people and providers in recovery, parents and caregivers, folks involved in the criminal justice system, and the broader community.
To participate in a class or workshop, please register in advance. All programming is donation-based or free. For more information, see the website included here and/or reach out to Ayanna Freedom at Ayanna@bfreewell.org.
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BRIGHTVIEW HYANNIS HOSTS AN OPEN HOUSE | |
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All are welcome to join as BrightView Hyannis hosts an open house! Lunch and tours of our facility will be provided! Bring your business cards to enter a raffle and win a prize.
When: February 15th: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: BrightView Hyannis, 261 North St. Hyannis, MA 02601
RSVP to Lee Wright: Email l.wright@brightviewhealth.com | Phone: (781) 985-4180
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES OVERDOSE-RELATED DATA | |
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) recently released updated reports on opioid-related overdose deaths by county, by city or town, and state-wide. These reports are typically released on a quarterly basis. Bookmark this page to stay up to date on numbers in your community. | |
FOOD ACCESS CAPE COD
Be sure to download our Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide! This publication is updated regularly by the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and contains all the information you need for food accessibility.
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ARE YOU REPRESENTED ON OUR NETWORK OF CARE SERVICE DIRECTORY WEBSITE? | |
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ Network of Care (NOC) 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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