Edition 295 | May 6, 2021 |
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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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Job Opportunity:
Director of Human Services Department, Barnstable County
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This position is responsible for professional, administrative, and managerial duties planning, organizing, and coordinating programs and services that enhance the overall delivery of human services throughout Cape Cod. Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, public health, social work, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred; five years of increasing responsibility in program management, community organization or community planning; Must have staff supervisory experience (minimum 5 full-time employees) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to human services and public health.
Please share with your networks, thank you.
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COMMUNITY NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Announces Office of a Massachusetts Attorney General Presentation: “Know your Civil Rights” and “What is a Hate Crime”
April 27, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) - The Attorney General’s Civic Engagement Office, in collaboration with the Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCRAC), will present a webinar on civil rights and hate crimes during its monthly board meeting on May 10, 2021. Amanda Hainsworth, Assistant Attorney General in the AG’s Civil Rights Division, will discuss the civil rights of people under state and federal laws.
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Barnstable County HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2021 - Document Availability and Comment Period
The Barnstable County HOME Consortium has prepared its Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2021 (PY21). This plan outlines funding priorities and serves as the strategic and planning documents for Barnstable County’s HOME Program which is funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The HUD allocation for PY21 is $429,869. The PY21 Annual Action Plan is now available for Public Comment: Annual Action Plan. Comments will be accepted through May 11, 2021 and will be summarized and included in the final Plan submitted to HUD. Submit comments to homeprogram@barnstablecounty.org or written comments may be mailed to the Barnstable County Human Services Department, Attn: Home Program, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630.
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Youth & Young Adult Homelessness – Take the Survey!
The Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services and its Youth and Young Adult Homelessness partners will be working with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and the Massachusetts Commission on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the annual Massachusetts Youth Count. The Massachusetts Youth Count mobilizes youth, young adults, youth providers funded by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Continua of Care, schools, and other community partners to survey young people under the age of 25 from across the Commonwealth who are experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The insights and data gathered from the survey process are used to influence advocacy and programming to address youth and young adult homelessness. The count will be conducted between April 12th and May 24th.
Information on the survey can be found HERE.
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Are You Transportation-Challenged and Have Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste includes items too toxic to trash like gasoline, pesticides, and pool chemicals. This waste can pollute our local water and environment.
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Public Hearing Notice
The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. (ESCCI) will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9:30AM online via Zoom. The purpose of this hearing is to review our FY 2021 Needs Assessment and receive public comment on the needs of elderly residents and their caregivers in Barnstable County. The information received will help to plan for the distribution of federal Older Americans Act funds for the Federal Fiscal Year 2022.
For a meeting link to be sent directly to you:
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May is Mental Health Month - Tools2thrive Outreach Toolkit
During the past year, we at Mental Health America have witnessed an unprecedented increase in the numbers of people experiencing mental health problems. In November 2020, the CDC reported that 44 percent of us were dealing with either depression or anxiety. While historically data shows us that 1 in 5 adults will experience a mental health problem, these days it
certainly feels like it’s 5 in 5.
Nearly 3 million people have taken an MHA mental health screening during the past twelve months. A million were experiencing depression and hundreds of thousands more were experiencing either anxiety or psychosis. Young people are bearing the brunt of the pandemic, but these mental health impacts cross all generations.
But let us not only focus on dark facts. Let’s shine a little light in the darkness.
This year’s Mental Health Month toolkit – based once more on the theme of Tools 2 Thrive (especially during a pandemic) – will help us do just that.
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Two Invaluable Resources for Veterans:
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Our Mission is to provide information and assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining any and all Federal, State and local benefits which they may be entitled. We will make every effort to assist the veteran and/or to refer them to the appropriate resources to meet their needs.
We service 15 towns on Cape Cod and have 7 office locations to assist Veterans throughout the Cape.
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The Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center (CIVOC) is a committed service provider, responsive to the evolving needs of all veterans and their families living on Cape Cod and the Islands today.
Providing help and support to veterans and their families since 1983, we continue to strive for an innovative and integrated program of essential services which evolves as the needs of each new generation of veterans emerges.
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The Job Corps program is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through Career Technical and Academic Training. The Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
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SHINE Welcomes New Staff Member
William (Bill) Redmond Bill has joined our Department as the SHINE Project Specialist. Bill has been a SHINE Counselor (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) for the past 5 years as a seasonal SHINE Open Enrollment Specialist during the program's busiest season. In addition, throughout his extensive career he has counseled employees, retirees, and spouses on retiree medical and other retirement benefits. Welcome Bill!
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Job Opportunity: Salaried Family Therapist
Housing Assistance Corporation is looking for an independently licensed clinician (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) to fill a full-time, salaried, benefit eligible position at Angel House, a residential rehabilitation program for women in recovery and their children in Hyannis. This position includes providing family and group therapy to residential clients in a structured environment to support treatment of substance use disorders. Candidate must show they have working experience being creative, compassionate, computer literate, and family therapy experience. The program’s treatment structure blends both recovery principles and trauma informed care. The position is Monday through Friday and includes rotating on call weekends monthly. This position will work under the supervision of the Program Director and Clinical Director. Interested in the above position or have a friend who may be?
Please e-mail responses to wphinney@haconcapecod.org or send letter of interest and resume to: Walter Phinney Housing Assistance Corporation 460 West Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601
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Webinar: Meet Michael Blanchard, Author, Photographer & Recovery Speaker
Artist Statement: Photography for me is therapeutic. I focus on Martha’s Vineyard, which I consider my home, in addition to a place of residence. The first day I set foot on the Island I felt a spiritual connection and didn’t understand why – but later would learn. After a catastrophic collapse in 2010, my, family, the Island, and photography have been the keys to my recovery and sobriety of over eight years.
For additional information contact Carrie Walsh
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Calmer Choice Spring Mindfulness Offerings
- This Spring, Calmer Choice Offers New, Online Mindfulness Courses for Adults
- FREE Morning Mindful Awareness Online Practice Groups
Try our free, online, mindful awareness practice groups meeting for basic mindfulness instruction, followed by a 15–20-minute guided mindful awareness practice.
These group sessions are facilitated over Zoom and you do not need to commit to all sessions. Join when you can!
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 am
Thursday, 7:00 am – Mindful Stretching & Awareness Practice
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Spaulding Rehab's Fit To Be Kids-Summer Virtual Programming
Fit To Be Kids is Spaulding Rehabs unique program designed to educate children and their families about physical fitness, nutrition and mindfulness through group activities and active learning. This virtual programming offers more flexibility and ease of participation through remote connection.
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Educational Opportunities Offered by the Corporate and Professional Education at CCCC
Please be sure to check out their extensive variety of class offerings.
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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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Save the Date: 5-13-21 CHNA27 Zoom Meeting
- Immigration and Immigration Policies
- Thursday, May 13th Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
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Please email chna27cape@gmail.com to join our mailing list for updates and meeting information. Zoom link will be sent via our mailing list prior to meeting.
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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, Instagram:@cigsya and Twitter: @thriveatcigsya
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COVID-19 NOTICES / RESOURCES |
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Available Food Resources
The Barnstable County Cooperative Extension and Department of Human Services has compiled information on programs and sites in Barnstable County where prepared meals and pre-bagged groceries and supplies are available for pick-up.
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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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COVID 19 Survival Kit Series - Sponsored by Nami Cape Cod & The Islands
In early 2020, when COVID 19 hit hard, NAMI Cape Cod & the Islands developed an 8-part Survival Tool Kit Series, based on the research of Bruce Perry, renowned child psychiatrist and neuroscientist. The kit was developed as a guide to review, over the fall and winter months, some essential tools to help us deal with stress of the COVID 19 pandemic. These tools apply to those of all ages--children, adolescents, young adults, adults and elders. Each month highlights a new topic and provides tools to help manage this crisis and identify resources such as web videos, articles, discussions and more we have found helpful. In the month of February we are highlighting part 4 of the series which focuses on “Screen Time”. To access the tool kit click website button below. We want everyone to be safe and healthy during this pandemic.
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HUMAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES |
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM |
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REGIONAL NETWORK ON HOMELESSNESS |
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REGIONAL SUBSTANCE USE COUNCIL |
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SHINE-
SERVING HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS FOR EVERYONE
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SUBSTANCE USE
RESOURCE GUIDE
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NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES |
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SUBMISSION FOR NEWSLETTER |
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- Submissions will only be accepted using our online submission form.
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- Content Policy - Attachments must be in .PDF FORMAT ONLY please.
- We are prioritizing timely information on the ever-changing landscape of health and human services events and opportunities.
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