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County Treasurer
Dukes County Commissioners are accepting applications for Dukes County Treasurer.
The County Treasurer performs administrative, supervisory, and technical work in monitoring, directing, and internally auditing the county's financial and accounting system, including automatic functions, to maintain the fiscal records and systems of the county. Fund Accounting experience preferred. Please click here for more information regarding the duties of the County Treasurer.
Administrative Assistant for the Vineyard Health Care Access Program
Year-round, part-time (up to18 hours/week), in Dukes County's Vineyard Health Care Access Program office. Must enjoy working with the public and multitasking: phone reception, appointment scheduling, data entry, clerical assistance. Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills are required (PC). Bilingual Portuguese is helpful. Send resume and letter of interest to skuh@mvhealthcareaccess.org.

Dukes County is an Equal Opportunity employer.
COMMUNICATION AMBASSADOR PARTNERSHIP (CAP)
Please complete this survey if you would like support registering your child for school or help with registration for health care services on Martha's Vineyard.
PLEASE COMPLETE A SEPARATE SURVEY FOR EACH CHILD.
LYME DISEASE CLINICAL TRIAL
LymeTrial.com 877-565-5112
HEALTHY AGING OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Cindy Trish at ctrish@hamv.org
HOME SHARING Pilot Program
Martha's Vineyard Center for Living
supports individuals living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. The Supportive Day Program provides care and companionship five days a week for older adults who are at risk if left alone and may experience isolation and loneliness. Dementia Family Support Services provides guidance, resources, and practical solutions for families caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Supportive Day Program
Monday through Friday 9 am - 2 pm
A daily activity program for individuals at risk if left alone or may experience memory challenges. There is room in the program for more guests. Call Mary Holmes to reserve a spot for exercise, arts, drama, special presentations, and a delicious lunch. 508-939-9440
Dementia Friends USA is part of a global movement changing how people think, act, and talk about dementia. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people affected by dementia.  

By providing a Dementia Friends Information Session for your staff, you are helping the community better serve our neighbors. This free, one-hour training can be added to a staff meeting or planned as a special event at your convenience.
 
Please contact Mary Holmes, Dementia Friends champion, at maryh@mvcenter4living.org or 508-939-9440 to arrange a free session.
SEPTEMBER 13TH
Tuesday, September 13th  at 4 PM
The American Legion 47 Martin, Road

Dr. VanBeber will conduct a town hall about changes to VA programs and update on coverages to the island. Randy is looking to get additional providers to attend that also help veterans; if that is you, email vetsagent@dukescounty.org.

Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the BBQ for Veterans.
Island Health Care Community Health Workers / Peer Recovery Coaches are available for those who feel they need help with their Substance Use
Martha's Vineyard Community Services Recovery Coach Program
111 Edgartown Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7900 x451

Island Health Care Community Health Center
245 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539
508-964-0940
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