Census and Seasonality - Playing a Significant Role in Response Rates
Click HEREto see live map of self-response rate in Barnstable County by Census tract. The deadline for responding to the Census has been extended through October 31, 2020. Please pass along this information and link below to your networks, urging all to respond to the Census.
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod is open and accepting new clients. There are no geographical restrictions and everyone is welcome at the Pantry. The Pantry is practicing social distancing and distributing all foods curbside.
The client hours are:
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-3:30pm
Wednesday and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday night from 5:00pm-7:00pm
New client registration is very simple and does not require documentation during the Covid-19 Pandemic. For more information please visit our website at www.thefamilypantry.com or call us at 508-432-6519
Thrive! CIGSYA - LGBTQ and Ally Center of Cape Cod Continue Digital Meetings
Join us for community and connection! Email kgarcia@wethrive.us for our Wednesday event digital meeting link and connect with us on FACEBOOK and Instagram (@CIGSYA).
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.
OLDER ADULTS
Managing Dementia Care in the Time of COVID-19 with
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.
Community Agencies and Therapists Offering Telehealth Support
The Barnstable County Children's Behavioral Health Work Group has developed a list of community agencies offering telehealth support HERE.
Please emailbarbaradominic612@gmail.comif you have additional telehealth support that you would like listed, or if you want to update your listing. This listing will be periodically updated and distributed by Barnstable County.
COVID-19 Test Site Locator
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This map provides an easy way to locate a COVID-19 test site near you. All of those experiencing symptoms or those who have been in close contact recently with a COVID positive individual should seek testing.
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