Barnstable County
Department of Human Services
Barnstable County’s Department of Human Services plans, develops, and coordinates regional solutions to Cape Cod’s most pressing health and human service issues. We foster and support collaborative initiatives with data analysis, strategic planning, and investment of county, state and federal resources. Our current initiatives include convening key stakeholders to address substance use, homelessness, and chronic disease. In addition, we compile and disseminate regional human service information and resources. Our goal is to create a “Healthy Connected Cape Cod”.
Useful Tips and Fuel Assistance Information for Those Faced with High Housing and Fuel Costs
2021 is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s 40th anniversary! 40 years ago, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 was signed into law on August 13, 1981, authorizing and establishing the Home Energy Assistance Program we offer today. For forty...
World AIDS Day Commemoration December 1, 2021
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, (ASGCC) is hosting a series of events at their offices across the Cape on Wednesday, December 1st. An event to remember those we’ve lost to AIDS and support those living with HIV today. It is requested that attendees be vaccinated....
Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide 11.22.21
Be sure to download our Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide! This publication is updated monthly by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and contains all the information you need for food accessibility. Download HERE.
Ribbon Cutting in Sandwich for New Affordable Housing Project, Terrapin Ridge!
Terrapin Ridge is a newly constructed affordable rental housing project located off of Quaker Meeting Housing Road in Sandwich, MA. Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) acquired the Terrapin Ridge just prior to completion, organized the lease-up effort, and now...
Have You Seen Our Latest Newsletter for November 18th, 2021?
In this edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services bi-weekly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. See more HERE.
Do you need assistance with Medicare coverage?
The Medicare.gov Plan Finder is the best tool for reviewing and comparing health coverage choices in 2022. If you establish your own Medicare.gov account, you can customize your search, compare your choices, and make the best decision for your individual healthcare...
Submission to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness is publicly posting the following documents prior to submission to HUD. FY 2021 MA-503 CoC Collaborative Application FY2021...
View Our November Edition of the RSAC Newsletter Now
In this Barnstable County Department of Human Services RSAC monthly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. View newsletter HERE.
NOTICE: SHINE Phone Calls Displaying as SPAM
Barnstable County SHINE has been made aware that outbound calls from our office are being flagged as SPAM on cell phones. If you are expecting a return call, and we do not reach you directly, SHINE will leave a voicemail for you with information on how to return our...
Have You Seen Our Latest Newsletter for November 4th, 2021?
In this edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services bi-weekly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. See more HERE.
ADA Resources
Compilation of County, State and Federal Aging and Disability Resources.
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