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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”.

Barnstable County HOME Consortium Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2020-2024 – Notice of Public Hearing

Mar 27, 2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY and COMMENT PERIOD Barnstable County HOME Consortium Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2020-2024, Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2020, and Amended Citizens Participation Plan The Barnstable County HOME...

Cash Donations Needed for Local Non-Profits Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 23, 2020

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Sonja Sheasley, Communications Manager 508‐375‐6896 sonja.sheasley@barnstablecounty.org Cash Donations Needed for Local Non-Profits Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic Local non-profit organizations are in need of unrestricted cash...

YMCA Cape Cod to Offer FREE Childcare for Local Health Care Workers and Vulnerable Families

Mar 21, 2020

DATE: SATURDAY, March 21, 2020 Contact: Stacie Peugh, PRESIDENT & CEO, YMCA Cape Cod speugh@ymcacapecod.org 774-251-5101 NEWS RELEASE YMCA Cape Cod to provide FREE child care for Cape Cod Health Care and Cape Cod’s four Federally Qualified Community Health...

Virtual Recovery Resources from SAMHSA

Mar 21, 2020

COVID-19 should not hinder someone's recovery from addiction. Barnstable County Regional Substance Use Council would like to call your attention to these virtual recovery resources compiled by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)....

Important Information Regarding Unemployment Insurance During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Mar 20, 2020

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Sonja Sheasley, Communications Manager 508‐375‐6896 sonja.sheasley@barnstablecounty.org Unemployment Insurance During the Coronavirus Outbreak Barnstable, Massachusetts, March 20, 2020 – The Barnstable County Department of...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

Mar 20, 2020

Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment - COVID-19 Updates Cape Cod Healthcare Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Cape Cod Healthcare Announces Physician Policy Update for COVID-19 Testing

Mar 20, 2020

(Hyannis, MA – March 20, 2020) Due to an overwhelming demand for COVID-19 testing since the roll out of drive-through testing this week, Cape Cod Healthcare has revised its policy relative to physicians able to order testing for patients. As of March 20, 2020, a...

Read about the Cape Cod and Islands Major Crisis Relief Fund

Mar 19, 2020

Learn more about the Cape Cod and Islands Major Crisis Relief Fund and how they aim to raise $1M to help those affected by the outbreak. Read the Cape Cod...

Cape Cod Healthcare to Partner with Barnstable County to Begin Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing with Doctor’s Orders

Mar 16, 2020

For Immediate Release – (Hyannis, MA – March 16, 2020) As of March 16, 2020, Cape Cod Healthcare, in partnership with Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, will provide drive-through COVID-19 coronavirus testing to patients with a doctor’s order from...

Updates on COVID-19 (coronavirus) Information

Mar 12, 2020

The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in Asia and Europe and the progress of the COVID-19 cases in the United States. Please visit their website for the most up-to-date information from dependable...

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