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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. | |
GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW FALMOUTH RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER | |
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Falmouth Recovery Support Center will serve all people in recovery from substance use
and those affected by substance use. Volunteers and staff work hand in hand to build a
judgment free community that is peer driven, recovery centered and embraces all pathways to recovery.
View the Center's December calendar of events below! Click the image to download the full-page document.
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THE MASSACHUSETTS OVERDOSE PREVENTION HOTLINE IS UP AND RUNNING | |
Our volunteer operators will ask you for your exact location and the phone number you are calling from before you use. If during the course of the call you stop responding, we will get you help either through a predetermined responder or by notifying your local Emergency Medical Services. | |
ORDER FENTANYL TEST STRIPS | |
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We are excited to share that fentanyl test strips and wallet cards are available on the MA Health Promotion Clearinghouse website for Massachusetts providers! Each Fentanyl Test Strip Kit contains 100 test strips and 100 wallet cards. Test strips detect fentanyl contained in the tested drug and the bilingual (English/Spanish) wallet card has simple instructions for using the fentanyl test strips. These kits are free and available to the public.
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NEW EXPLAINER VIDEO: HARM REDUCTION STRATEGIES FOR CANNABIS USE | |
BEHAVIOR HEALTH INNOVATORS (BHI) HAS EXPANDED THE POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE TO SCHOOL SUSPENSION (PASS) PROGRAM |  | |
The PASS Program now includes students who are identified as struggling but have not yet been suspended. PASS offers an intervention model for students who face in-school or out-of-school suspension for non-violent issues.
Before a suspension goes into effect, students are offered the option to attend our PASS Program held at the Centerville Recreation Building. Students are screened by a licensed counselor for anxiety, depression, substance use & trauma. Identified students are referred for appropriate services. PASS is a safe, supportive space to prepare students for a successful re-entry back to school. To learn more about PASS, visit https://capecodpass.org/.
In addition to PASS, BHI offers RecoveryBuild Alternative Peer Group (APG), a six-month outpatient treatment and recovery program where youth also connect with peers who are using substances. Duffy Health Center is our clinical partner. APG has locations in Falmouth and Dennis. To learn more about the program visit https://www.recoverybuild.org/ .
BHI provides a continuum of programs from prevention to recovery, to address the gap in services to Cape Cod youth and young adults who are living with SUD & related mental health conditions. To learn more about BHI, please visit our website at https://bhinnov.org/.
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Join our Department of Youth & Family Services for a Parent Workshop on those really hard topics. You are not alone! All workshops are held in the library at The 204: Cultural Arts Municipal Building from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The next workshop will take place on Thursday, January 18th. | |
ONE SHARED SPIRIT: NOW SERVING YOUTH 14–28! | |
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Partnering with young adults ages 14–18 to develop, sustain, and foster connections, harm reduction education, healthy relationships, and holistic guidance to promote wellbeing. We support self-advocacy, increase cross cultural awareness, address risky behavior, and the effects of social media. We will address individuals' specific needs, partner and collaborate with community resources to bridge service gaps. Using trauma informed, evidence-based practices to promote a positive transition to adulthood.
Drop-in hours (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) take place every Friday as of November 24th.
Health Imperatives are on site to provide prevention, protection, and testing for pregnancy, HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infections.
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MANAGING ALCOHOL USE DURING THE HOLIDAYS | |
The holiday season can be challenging and stressful when navigating the pressures associated with this time of the year. For many, alcohol consumption significantly increases between Thanksgiving and New Year's for a variety of reasons, including family dynamics, increased social gatherings, holiday traditions, and increased feelings of loneliness, sadness, or isolation.
This training will review strategies on how to avoid or reduce alcohol consumption as well as techniques for how to talk about one's alcohol use during a particularly stressful time of year. The training will take place virtually via ZOOM on December 15th, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST.
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ADDICTION RECOVERY COACH PRE-CERTIFICATION WELLNESS TRAINING PROGRAM | |
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Are you interested in starting your career path to become a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach? Who Should Apply? This training program was developed and designed for individuals in recovery (with at least 9 months of sobriety) and individuals with lived experience.
The goal of this program is to start you on the process of becoming a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach in Massachusetts. Students will build foundational skills and practices with a focus on career coaching and navigation, mental health, addiction, whole health approaches and peer coaching, cultural competencies, recovery coach academy, and ethical considerations.
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IN THE HERD CAPE COD: HORSES FOR MENTAL HEALTH | |
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The mission of Horses for Mental Health (HMH) is to expand the role horses play in mental health and well-being to support people and communities worldwide. To accomplish this, we partner with philanthropists, ambassadors, companies, governments, and programs to raise funds and awareness, and increase access to quality programs incorporating horses for mental health and well-being. HMH envisions a world where all mental health needs can be met and both humans and horses thrive.
In The Herd Cape Cod is looking to expand services to all in need, to reach the ones that might seem unreachable and possibly make a difference in a community that has been riddled with death, devastation and negative lasting effects from mental illness, drug addiction and violence.
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FREE VIRTUAL INTRODUCTION TO GAMBLING DISORDER TREATMENT BEST PRACTICES | |
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This training will introduce participants to two treatment best practices for Gambling Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, followed by a discussion about recovery as it relates to Gambling Disorder. Participants will also leave with concrete return to use prevention techniques that can be used in their own practice.
This training is interactive. We expect participants to come to the training prepared to engage in creative discussion, ideally with cameras on and microphones functioning. Cost: Free
Location: Virtual
Date: December 19, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST
Number of CE(s): 1.5
Instructional Level: Introductory
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YARMOUTH COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT CENTER'S WELLFLEET MOBILE UNIT | |
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Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is now open via mobile unit in Wellfleet, MA. Operating a mobile component complements the services we provide at our brick-and-mortar location in Yarmouth and widens access to much-needed treatment for opioid use disorder.
At our mobile center, we’re proud to provide high-quality outpatient care for adults ages 18 and older who are suffering from opioid addictions. Our mobile center offers medication-assisted treatment, also known as MAT, an evidence-based intervention that combines prescription medication and counseling, with a goal of helping people end opioid use and sustain recovery.
Wellfleet Mobile Methadone Unit just celebrated its one-year anniversary, and they are still accepting new patients. They do same day admissions and new patients can call (508) 398-5155 to set up an intake appointment.
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ENJOY A FREE TAKE-AWAY CHRISTMAS DINNER - REGISTER BY 12/15! | |
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This offering is hosted by the Falmouth Jewish Congregation and the Waquoit Congregational Church. Enjoy roasted turkey breast, trimmings and dessert prepared by Chefs at Pink Door Catering & Market. All cooked, individually packaged and delivered to your car.
Pick Up Date/Time: Monday, December 25, 2023 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road, E. Falmouth
Please register by 12/15 by calling (508) 566-1322. Leave your name, phone number, and number of meals needed. Limited availability. Following registration, you will be assigned a pickup time.
Community donations are welcome. Checks made payable to Falmouth Jewish Congregation, please note “Christmas Dinner” on memo line.
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HHS, SAMHSA RELEASE 2022 NATIONAL SURVEY RESULTS ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH DATA | |
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the results of the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The report shows how people living in the United States reported about their experience with mental health, substance use, and treatment related behaviors in 2022. The report is accompanied by a high-level brief that includes infographics. | |
UPDATES FROM 988: REVISED FAQS AND HOLIDAY MESSAGING | |
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While the holidays can bring joy and happiness, people can struggle with overwhelming and difficult emotions year-round. The 988 resources are great to share for everyone this season.
This month, we’re sharing tools to help you maintain and build awareness of the 988 Lifeline, including updated 988 FAQs, seasonal social media posts, and upcoming CSR-TTAC webinars happening throughout December.
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TRAINING FOR DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS: "HARM REDUCTION YOURSELF" | |
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In this training we will explore different ways to look at how we could possibly attempt to use the lens of harm reduction and investigate how we treat ourselves and each other.
The training takes place December 19, 2023, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please join us!
Sponsored by: MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, SADOD & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.
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FIND TOWN AND COUNTY LEVEL SUBSTANCE USE DATA ON MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S NEW DASHBOARD | |
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The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) dashboard reports on substance misuse outcomes, harm reduction services, and BSAS program enrollments – providing a comprehensive view of substance misuse across the state.
The dashboard is updated every 6 months. The most recent update occurred in November 2023 and introduced the newly developed Community Profile Screen, which breaks down data across deaths, emergency events, and services at the community level.
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BUREAU OF SUBSTANCE ADDICTION SERVICES (BSAS) FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | |
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The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services latest procurement opportunity (BID 246633 Opioid Recovery & Remediation Fund Community Grants). The purpose of this procurement is to support the development and implementation of community-led initiatives to address and/or mitigate the harms caused by the opioid epidemic through community grantmaking.
The goal of this project is to create a pathway of access to apply for these funds for both municipalities and non-profit organizations, particularly those based in historically underserved communities which have experienced a disproportionately high rate of opioid related overdose deaths.
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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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