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The Barnstable County Commissioners announce the launch of a community engagement process and public comment period to provide the public an opportunity to voice their priorities for expenditure of the $41.3 million ARPA grant funds to be received from the U.S. Treasury.

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In honor of the start of 2022, the Barnstable County Human Services’ newsletter has a new look. If you have an announcement to make, please use the submission form link which is provided here and also at the bottom of every newsletter.

We'd love to know! We are considering publishing this newsletter once a month as opposed to twice a month. What is your preference? Kindly hit 'reply' to this email and respond w 1 or 2. Thank you!

Through a grant received from the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod, in partnership with Cape Abilities Farm in Dennis, MA, will be operating a Mobile Farmers’ Market across the Cape. This mobile market will deliver locally and Massachusetts grown, organic produce and products for food insecure residents and the general public and provide consumers with purchasing power by encouraging the use of SNAP benefits. We anticipate this market starting in mid to late February and are currently looking for organizations who are interested in hosting the mobile farmers market. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.  

We are a dedicated organization focused on Wellness, Recovery, Assistance and Parenting for all caregivers impacted by substance use disorder. We walk beside you, we hear you, we believe in you. You and/or your loved ones are NOT alone. 

Where there is Breath, There is Hope.

The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) provides supports, services and assistance to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The program is free and confidential.

Please take this brief survey to help us respond to the needs and concerns of grandparents.

The Barnstable Affordable Housing Growth & Development Trust (the “Trust”) is pleased to announce the issuance of a new Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), which is being funded by Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. The available funds, in the total amount of $2,625,000, are being offered for the creation, preservation, rehabilitation and support of affordable rental and homeownership housing.

employment | volunteer

Our new SeaView Adult Day Health program will open in the Town of Mashpee in early 2022. So we’re assembling a dynamic team to work with older adults and adults with disabilities enrolled in this exciting new program. Click on button for all open positions.

Housing Assistance Corporation has multiple openings throughout the region. Come join our regional non-profit and have an impact on our local community! 

Latham Centers, Inc. is a non-profit Cape Cod based agency that provides educational, residential and vocational training and support to individuals with disabilities. We currently have a vacancy for the volunteer nurse position. The role can be filled by an RN or LPN and can be someone currently practicing or retired (current license not required). The nurse role is to give a quality check to our medication administration practices. Please contact Rebecca Amaral, Human Rights Coordinator, for Latham at 508-237-2684 if you might be interested in learning more about this volunteer activity. Thank you.

It’s an exciting time for Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands. We’ve been in the process of restructuring to increase our capacity to provide support through our Crisis Lines, Grief Support and Outreach Services. Now we’re ready to hire and we want you to join our team! For more information, please click on button.

The Town of Falmouth Senior Center has an immediate opening for a part time 19.5 hours a week Volunteer Coordinator. 

shine program

I think it is important, as beneficiaries start using their insurance coverage in January and February, that they know there could still be an opportunity to change plans. It may take until February for some to recognize that their coverage is not adequately working for them.

events | trainings

JRI Flexible Support Services in collaboration with Children's Cove presents an Informational group for parents/caregivers around the technology kids use and how to have conversations with your children to reduce risks. Contact Heather Bowden at 508-782-0509 or hbowden@jri.org to sign up.

The 28th Global Youth Justice Event is a new “Professional Development Institute” for Adults to Enhance and Expand Youth/Teen/Student/Peer Court and Peer Jury Diversion Programs, which are now Operational in 1800+ Communities in 47 States, DC, 20+ Tribes, and 12 Countries with 100’s more in various stages of development. 

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. The site provides a vetted medical library, community health indicator data, evidence-based programs, current legislation, and related news. The SERVICE DIRECTORY also contains comprehensive resources on aging and disability; behavioral health; crisis services; disease prevention and treatment; housing and homelessness; public health; substance use; and basic needs. 

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