Health and Human Service Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Department of Mental Health Cape & Islands Crisis Hotline
1-800-322-1356

Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-922-2275 (V/TDD)

Child-At-Risk Hotline
800-792-5200

Baby Safe Haven Hotline
866-814-SAFE (7233)

Transitional Assistance Fraud Hotline
800-FRAUD-99 (800-372-8399)

Request Emergency Interpreter
800-249-9949 (V/TTY)

Disabled Persons Protection Commission Hotline
800-426-9009

Safelink: Domestic Violence Hotline
877-785-2020 - 877-521-2601 (TTY)

Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-8255, Press 1

Community Partners

The Department of Human Services is an active partner in many initiatives, networks, and coalitions on Cape Cod.  The Department provides leadership, acts as a convener, and provides administrative support to a number of these groups.   In addition, the Department convenes the Health and Human Services Advisory Council and provides  administrative oversight and structure within the County government for the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission.