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 Health Network Area (CHNA)

The Purpose of Cape and Islands CHNA  is to:

  • To learn about agencies and services and other members of the continuum of care
  • To pursue improvements in the health status indicators pursuant to the mandate from DPH
  • To support and collaborate with members around issues and problems
  • To make recommendations to County, State and Federal governments on policy and legislation
  • To acquire new information and skills